Neil Diamond: Last News

The besties that sing together! While Rob Kardashian frequently keeps a low public profile, he gave a peek inside his recent hangout with actors Noah Centineo and Ross Butler — complete with a song.

Neil Diamond sang his classic Sweet Caroline at Fenway Park on Saturday during the Boston Red Sox game against the St. Louis Cardinals.The iconic singer, 81, performed the 1969 song for the first time in nine years at the ballpark, where the song has been a staple over the past 25 years, as the team plays it during the eighth inning.The New York City native last sang at the famed ballpark April 20, 2013, which marked the Red Sox first home game in the wake of the Boston Marathon bombing.

In 2018, Neil Diamond announced he was retiring from live performing, also revealing he’d been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorThe music industry’s return to whatever passes for normal these days has been hit and miss, to put it mildly: Grammy Week, Coachella, and the first publishers’ week in three years have seen an uneven balance of caution and carelessness — some events have a relatively high percentage of masks and distancing, some have hardly any at all, and at each one you hear tales of how severe someone’s bout with Covid was or wasn’t, and that someone else couldn’t make it because they suddenly tested positive.The “publishers week” we’re referring to is the usual combination of A2IM’s Indie Week conference, the National Music Publishers Association’s annual meeting, and the closer, the Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony, which is one of the most unique and memorable awards shows in the business — which is a parallel event to the Clive Davis pre-Grammy Gala in that it’s invite-only and features a number of once-in-a-lifetime performances. Not only is it the annual family reunion for the songwriting an publishing industry, over the years we’ve seen performances from  Neil Diamond, Drake, Tom Petty, Bonnie Raitt, Justin Timberlake, Ariana Grande, Van Morrison, Cyndi Lauper, John Prine, Leon Russell, Elvis Costello and dozens of others, along with several completely unique homages: Lady Gaga singing Four Non-Blondes’ hit “What’s Up” to Linda Perry; Stevie Nicks belting “The Rose” to Bette Midler; Emmylou Harris performing Eric Clapton’s heartbreaking hit “Tears in Heaven” for the song’s co-writer Will Jennings; and one year, the evening ended with Billy Joel and Garth Brooks duetting at the piano in matching Stetson hats.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorThe Grammys might be the most well-known music awards show in the world, but the Songwriters Hall of Fame’s ceremony is arguably the most unique. The invite-only event, being held June 16 at the Marriott Marquis in New York City, and its awards honor the most important and yet most frequently overlooked people in the music business — the songwriter, duh — and it resembles a cross between the Grammys and an annual family reunion for the tight-knit songwriting and music-publishing community.At each ceremony, superstars receiving honors frequently tell the room that the accolade means more to them than any other award they’ve received, because it’s an endorsement and a validation from their peers.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music CriticIn the unlikely rock-star mini-feuds department, Elvis Costello and Rod Stewart — who decades ago had discussions about making an album together — renewed what seems to be a frenemy-ship in recent days. They’ve tangled on social media in a humorously feisty way over what Costello considered to be a botched royal performance by Stewart, and what Stewart considers to be an unbecoming hairline on Costello’s part.According to the Daily Mirror (which Costello additionally took on… because hating the Daily Mirror is one thing almost all music stars can agree on), Costello took a few moments in a Glasgow show to get in a little dig at Stewart, who’s known as a major booster of Scottish soccer.

Fans of Neil Diamond’s music are in for a top evening in Dundee next month.

Elvis Costello has clarified his criticism of the Platinum Jubilee, including Rod Stewart’s controversial performance, after reportedly making savage remarks about it at a recent gig. The 67-year-old musician, whose hits include Everyday I Write The Book, performed in Glasgow, Scotland on his tour with his band The Imposters last week. During the gig, Elvis reportedly took a moment to share his thoughts on the Jubilee’s Party at the Palace concert, which took place at Buckingham Palace in celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s 70-year reign, and featured performances from Sir Elton John, Alicia Keys and Diana Ross. Elvis was said to have ripped into Sir Rod’s surprise performance of Sweet Caroline, after many others called out the music icon’s vocals on the Neil Diamond hit. However, he’s since clarified his comments and tweeted: ‘If you read my actual remark, it about the wrong-headed idea of asking Sir Rod pass up “You Wear It Well” to lead a f*****g singalong. Ms.

Rod Stewart's wife has revealed that his vocal cords were affected by covid as he performed Sweet Caroline at the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

BBC Radio 2 listeners today after playing a public recording of Neil Diamond’s Sweet Caroline.The recording was a mash-up of various groups singing the song in a range of keys in honour of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.Zoe, 51, introduced a special recording of Sweet Caroline to her listeners, which was a compilation of different recordings from the general public. The BBC Radio 2 presenter’s unveiling of the special recording comes after Rod Stewart gave a one-off performance of the classic song at the Platinum Party at the Palace this weekend. Zoe told her listeners this morning: “A few weeks ago we were telling you about our big plans.“We wanted everyone to come together over the weekend and sing a big song as a Jubilee thank you day anthem.“Sweet Caroline by Neil Diamond was the choice of Radio 2 listeners.Ten million of us joining together to sing and play. Rod Stewart was at the palace.

Penny Lancaster caused a stir amongst her fans on Sunday as she shared a sweet new family photo with her fans.MORE: 8 celebrity step-parents: Christine Lampard, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Emily Andre and moreThe Loose Women star, 51, uploaded the image following husband Sir Rod Stewart's performance at the Platinum Party at the Palace on Saturday night. WATCH: Sir Rod Stewart shares hilarious video inside £4.6m homeThe snapshot shows Rod stood in the centre and surrounded by his loved ones, including wife Penny and their youngest son, Aidan, 14.READ: Sir Rod Stewart reunites with ex-wife Alana – fans say same thingMORE: Sir Rod Stewart and Penny Lancaster share rare photo of eldest son AlastairAlso pictured is Rod's sister Mary Stewart and two of his daughters, Kimberly and Ruby, as well as Penny's sister-in-law, Louise.Penny shared a gorgeous family photo with fansFans loved the sweet family photo – although some were divided over Rod's performance at the palace, with a number questioning why he had chosen to sing a cover of Sweet Caroline rather than his own songs.READ: Penny Lancaster's daily diet: the star's breakfast, lunch and dinner revealedMORE: Penny Lancaster 'wasn’t the person I married' during menopause battle, says Rod Stewart"Why Sweet Caroline??? You have so many of your own hits… sorry was disappointed," one wrote.

Neil Diamond’s 1969 hit Sweet Caroline has become something of an anthem for the nation, but some viewers of Saturday’s Party at the Palace were less than impressed when Rod Stewart belted it out. The 77 year old rock icon took to the stage at the star-studded concert which came as part of a stellar four-day line-up of celebrations to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, and her incredible 70 years on the throne.

Prince George delighted viewers watching the Platinum Jubilee celebrations outside Buckingham Palace on Saturday night when he was shown on camera singing along to a Neil Diamond classic.

Prince George and Princess Charlotte stole the show at last night’s Party at the Palace concert, where they were seen laughing and singing along with the famous musicians. The young royals joined their parents, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, for the BBC event which was held on the grounds of Buckingham Palace on Saturday 4 June. Charlotte, seven, and George, eight, sat in the front row of the royal box between Prince William and Kate Middleton, clapping and waving small Union Jack flags.

Viewers who tuned into the BBC's Platinum Party at the Palace have clapped back at the broadcaster due to a confusing performance from Sir Rod Stewart.

BBC viewers unimpressed last night as he belted out Neil Diamond’s Sweet Caroline for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Party. Last night, the musician performed in front of 22,000 people who had packed into the grounds of Buckingham Palace and the Mall to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s 70 years on the throne.In response to his performance, former BBC Breakfast host Dan Walker typed on Twitter this morning: “What a brilliant concert and a great celebration for the #PlatinumJubilee “Some top performances, a class speech from Prince William and we’ll even forgive Rod Stewart for Sweet Caroline “But… show stolen by the lighting team #PlatinumPartyatthePalace,” he added.In response, his followers weighed in with their opinion of the rock legend’s unusual choice of song.“Why the heck did my Rod have to sing that! So many other great numbers of his own he could have done.

Rod Stewart has stunned fans after performing what felt like 'karaoke' at the Platinum Party In The Palace.

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Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorUniversal Music Enterprises (UMe), the catalog division of Universal Music Group, has promoted Sujata Murthy to executive vice president of media & artist relations, effective immediately.In her role, Ms. Murthy will continue to be responsible for the label’s media department and oversee press strategy and campaigns, as well as work closely with artists, managers and estates across UMG’s roster.

This is the moment a Manchester Airport passenger became so frustrated by a lengthy wait to pick up his bags he plugged his phone into the Tannoy and played Sweet Caroline. Dozens of other bored passengers, who had waited around two hours to collect their luggage, then started singing along to the Neil Diamond hit, a witness said.

Janet Jackson got a standing ovation as she arrived onstage at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday night in Las Vegas.The 56-year-old entertainer looked overwhelmed as she thanked the audience for their rapturous applause.Janet took to the stage to present Mary J Blige with the Billboard Icon Award - but the crowd appeared to be more in awe of the iconic Together Again singer. Overcome:Janet Jackson gets a standing ovation as she presents Mary J Blige with Icon accolade at the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas on Sunday nightThe Black Cat singer looked effortlessly stylish at the event, wearing a black tie-inspired ensemble and top hat.