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Founding Duran Duran member and guitarist Andy Taylor claims a new drug treatment is working in his battle with Stage 4 prostate cancer.

Duran Duran are set to play a special benefit concert next month in honour of guitarist Andy Taylor, with proceeds going to a cancer charity.Set to take place at the Guild Theatre in Menlo Park, California, the one-off show will be held on August 19 and held in honour of Taylor, who revealed his own diagnosis of prostate cancer last year.Proceeds raised by the show will go to benefit the UK charity Cancer Awareness Trust, which raises money to fight against cancer and helps develop special treatments that allow patients like Taylor to extend their lives.“We are heading to Northern California to play many of the songs that we wrote together with our dear friend, Andy Taylor, to help him and others in their fight against prostate cancer,” frontman Simon Le Bon said in a statement. “It is the right thing to do.”Drummer Roger Taylor also spoke about the motivation behind the benefit show, and thanked those who have helped make the idea into a reality.

Like years past, this coming Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve With Ryan Seacrest will treat audiences to a star-studded lineup before clock strikes midnight.On Thursday, ABC and Dick Clark Productions announced that Duran Duran, New Edition, BTS member J-Hope and Jax will help ring in 2023, according to ET.As expected, Seacrest will be leading the festivities in New York City's Times Square, while Liza Koshy and Jessie James Decker co-host the celebrations. New romantic icons: Newly inaugurated Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Duran Duran are headlining this year's Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve With Ryan Seacrest in New York; original members include Nick Rhodes, John taylor, Simon Le Bon and roger TaylorNewly inaugurated Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Duran Duran will take the stage to perform a medley of their many hits that date back to their self-titled debut album in 1981.Among the many hits for the British new wave icons over the decades: Hungry Like The Wolf, Girls On Film, The Reflex, Wild Boys, Planet Earth, Rio, Save A Prayer, A View To A Kill, Come Undone and Ordinary World.

“Although my current condition is not immediately life-threatening there is no cure.”The legendary guitarist added that “despite the exceptional efforts of [his] team”, Andy was unable, both physically and mentally, to perform at the ceremony.He wrote: “Recently I was doing OK after some very sophisticated life-extending treatment, that was until a week or so ago when I suffered a setback, and despite the exceptional efforts of my team, I had to be honest in that both physically and mentally, I would be pushing my boundaries.”Saying he was “truly sorry and massively disappointed” he could not attend the event, Andy added: “I often doubted the day would come.

Duran Duran guitarist Andy Taylor has stage four metastatic prostate cancer. The 61-year-old was diagnosed four years ago and his bandmate Simon Le Bon fears he will not be “around for very long”. Duran Duran broke the news at their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday (05.

Founding Duran Duran guitarist Andy Taylor has stage 4 prostate cancer, it was revealed during the group’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction speech on Saturday night.

The Induction of Duran Duran into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame was supposed to be celebratory night that would also serve as a reunion for the British band who formed back in 1978.And while the evening at the 37th annual ceremony at the Microsoft Theater was still a time to feel proud for original members Nick Rhodes, John Taylor, Roger Taylor, and Simon Le Bon, the reunion with former guitarist Andy Taylor did not happen after all.During their induction speech frontman Le Bon informed the audience, via a letter on behalf of Andy Taylor, that he couldn't attend the event due to 'a setback' in his treatment for stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer, according to Rolling Stone. Shocking announcement: Duran Duran singer Simon Le Bon revealed the band's original guitarist Andy Taylor couldn't make their induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday due to 'a setback' in his treatments for stage 4 prostate cancerDressed in a lime-green suit, Hollywood A-lister Robert Downey Jr.

She's known for fronting fashion campaigns and making her own mark on the runway. And Amber Le Bon once again nailed a chic look on Saturday as she attended the Paul and Joe SS23 catwalk in London during the city's fashion week. The model, 33, who is daughter to Duran Duran lead singer Simon Le Bon and his model wife Yasmin, opted for a navy mini dress as she attended the event with influencer pal Victoria Brown.

Duran Duran have become the latest artists to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II following the monarch’s death.Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, the Queen died on Thursday (September 8) at her Balmoral estate after 70 years on the throne. She was 96 years old.Since then, figures from across the music and entertainment world have rushed to pay tribute to the Queen, with Duran Duran – who played the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee party this June – taking time during their Hollywood Bowl gig in Los Angeles on Friday night (September 9) to dedicate a song to the monarch.Before playing ‘Say A Prayer’, frontman Simon Le Bon told the crowd: “So, you know that it’s a real sad time for a lot of us Brits, and a lot of other people around the world, and we would like to make our own tribute to Queen Elizabeth II.”He added: “If you’d like to join us and show your respect, please take your cell phone out, switch the light on.

Sandra Oh is fantasizing about a musical collaboration with Duran Duran in a new sneak peak of “Carpool Karaoke: The Series” season 5.

READ MORE: Bob Geldof's private live in the picturesque town of favershamBorn near Bushey, Hertfordshire, Simon now lives in Putney, London with his 57-year-old wife Yasmin and three daughters: Tallulah, Saffron, and Amber. Yasmin Le Bon was born in Oxford, England and was at one time the highest-paid model in the world. Yasmin and Simon Le Bon met in 1984 and were married in 1985.

Naman Ramachandran British music icons Duran Duran will headline the opening ceremony of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.Returning to the city where their four-decade career began, Duran Duran will be the finale to the ceremony’s concert. The city’s multi-Grammy winning Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath and saxophonist Soweto Kinch will lead a dream sequence, “Hear my Voice,” based on the title track from 2020 film “The Trial of the Chicago Seven,” reimagined by Birmingham-born RnB vocalists Indigo Marshall and Gambimi.

Duran Duran have announced the full line-up for their BST Hyde Park show next month, with AURORA and Laura Mvula among some of the additions.The pop legends headline the show at London’s Hyde Park on July 10, with Nile Rodgers & Chic previously confirmed to support. Now, Warmduscher, Charlotte Adigéry, Rozzi, Stacey Ryan, Faux Real and Love Sick have been confirmed as additional supports alongside AURORA and Mvula.Duran Duran frontman Simon Le Bon said: “It’s an extraordinary line-up – it so happens that I’ve featured five of the acts on my radio show, WHOOOSH! – looks like I’ll be spending the entire day dipped in music.”Bassist John Taylor added: “We are incredibly excited for Hyde Park with so many sensational guests like Aurora and Warmduscher, and our old friends Nile Rodgers & CHIC.

Duran Duran are to reunite with their former guitarist for their induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.Eminem, Duran Duran, Dolly Parton and Lionel Richie will all be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame in 2022, as will Eurythmics, Carly Simon, Judas Priest and Pat Benatar.When recently asked about Duran Duran’s plans for their performance at the upcoming ceremony, frontman Simon Le Bon confirmed that Andy Taylor, the band’s former guitarist and bassist, would be in attendance.“I’ve already had a definite yes from Andy,” Le Bon told Rolling Stone when asked about the band’s performance at the ceremony.“He’s definitely up for it. I’m pretty sure Warren [Cuccurullo, former guitarist/bassist] will want to do it…We’ve always maintained a decent relationship with these guys.

Duran Duran lit up the Capitol Records building in blue and yellow – the colours of the Ukrainian flag – and dedicated their 1992 song ‘Ordinary World’ to the people of Ukraine.The band performed to an intimate crowd of 250 – mostly friends, family and industry professionals – on the rooftop of the Aster nightclub on Thursday (March 17). Capitol Tower is in clear eyeshot of the Aster, and with Duran Duran having previously been signed to Capitol Records, it made a perfect backdrop for their message of solidarity with Ukraine.In a statement shared alongside a clip of the performance, bassist John Taylor said: “We are appealing to our fans in Russia to have an open heart and to support peace.

Christina Hendricks painted the town red on Friday when she ventured out into Hollywood for date night with someone very special. The Mad Men actress looked lovely with her red hair worn loose, red lipstick and a bold, flowery dress.MORE: Christina Hendricks sets Instagram on fire with sizzling lingerie selfie Christina shared photos from her evening in Los Angeles on Instagram and her followers couldn't believe who she was with.WATCH: Christina Hendricks gives tour inside her very festive home In the snapshots, Christina was beaming from ear-to-ear as she soaked up the atmosphere at a rooftop party in the city. MORE: Christina Hendricks looks like a burlesque dancer in daring top and feather boa SEE: Christina Hendricks looks so chic inside Los Angeles home On her arm was none-other-than Simon Le Bon, who looked equally as thrilled to be there.

With Dolly out of the way, maybe Duran Duran will have a better shot.

Duran Duran biopic, he revealed at the BandLab NME Awards 2022.Le Bon was speaking to NME on the red carpet of the awards show held March 2 at the O2 Academy Brixton, where he and Ivorian Doll presented the trophy for Best Band From The UK Supported By Pizza Express to Bring Me The Horizon.The Duran Duran frontman said he’d want Queen’s Gambit and Last Night In Soho (which won Best Film on the night) actress Anya Taylor-Joy to play him in a biopic, which the band’s drummer Roger Taylor said in October was “under discussion”. Watch his full red carpet interview above.Le Bon also shared with NME the young UK artists he’s following today: Nova Twins, Wolf Alice and Glass Animals, all of whom he’s played on his weekly SiriusXM podcast WHOOOSH!.“Bring Me The Horizon are an incredible group, as are CHVRCHES.

Bring Me The Horizon have won Best Band From The UK Supported by Pizza Express at the BandLab NME Awards 2022.The Sheffield band were up against CHVRCHES, Glass Animals, Nova Twins and Wolf Alice for the title.While collecting the award on stage from Ivorian Doll and Duran Duran’s Simon Le Bon, Bring Me The Horizon’s Oli Sykes said: “We didn’t think we were gonna win owt, so I don’t know what to say!He added: “Our first album got two out of 10 in NME, so… follow your dreams!”Bring Me The Horizon are also up for two other categories tonight at the BandLab NME Awards 2022: Best Band In The World and Best Live Act Supported by Grolsch.BMTH are also expected to close out the ceremony with a multi-song set, which follows on from their memorable outing at the NME Awards in 2016 when they smashed through Coldplay’s table during their performance.Speaking to NME earlier about their return to the Awards, frontman Oli Sykes said: “To be honest we’re surprised we’ve even been asked back at all! What a huge honour it is to be asked to close the prestigious NME Awards show, we’re literally buzzing.”Taking place now (March 2) at the O2 Academy Brixton and co-hosted by Daisy May Cooper and Lady Leshurr, the BandLab NME Awards 2022 opened with a performance by Sam Fender and also saw joint performances by Griff and Sigrid, and CHVRCHES and Robert Smith.Check back for the latest news, interviews, winners and more from the BandLab NME Awards 2022.

It was undoubtedly the showbiz celebration of the year – and OK! was honoured to be invited to join Dame Joan Collins and Percy Gibson as they marked their 20th wedding anniversary with a spectacular star-studded party at Claridge’s.Two decades after we exclusively covered their nuptials at the same hotel, the iconic actress and her beloved husband took us back to where it all started. Now, we're bringing you all the incredible, candid photos from the night, featuring stars such as Simon Cowell, Liz Hurley and Sarah Ferguson, as well as a hilarious, revealing interview with Dame Joan and Percy.

David Bowie‘s 75th birthday has been announced.The event, which will be held on January 8, will feature long term members of the late icon’s band along with appearances from Gary Oldman, Ricky Gervais, Evan Rachel Wood, Duran Duran‘s Simon Le Bon and John Taylor, Def Leppard, Living Colour, Walk The Moon and Jake Welsley Rogers.“It’s an honour to be able to continue to share David Bowie’s music with the world,” Bowie’s longtime keyboardist Mike Garson told Rolling Stone.“I’m excited for everyone to be able to experience this very special show we’ve got in store in celebration of what would have been David’s 75th birthday with the bandmates he recorded and performed with, plus a great group of guest artists who he was such an influence