Sinead O'Connor: Last News

Chappell Roan dedicated her BRIT Award win last night (March 1) to “trans artists, drag queens, fashion students, sex workers, and Sinead O’Connor“.Roan won Best International Artist and Best International Song for ‘Good Luck, Babe!’ at the 2025 awards yesterday. Though she wasn’t in attendance, she used her speeches to show solidarity with other artists while accepting via video.In her first speech for Best International Song, she highlighted the pressures faced by many of her peers today, saying: “Artists deserve the freedom to write bad songs and to explore horrible concepts and to flop, and rise, and not be pressured into making music based off what’s trending.”Then, while accepting the award for Best International Artist, she said, “Chappell Roan was born through experiencing queer joy.

Saturday Night Live has “never banned” any music acts, adding that he and his team are “way too crass and opportunistic” to do so.The sketch comedy show creator is seen talking about this in the Peacock documentary Ladies & Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music, which released on Monday (January 27).Per Consequence, Michaels addressed in the documentary the long-standing rumours of music acts previously banned from appearing on the show again due to their controversial performances there – for example, Sinéad O’Connor‘s Pope photograph incident, along with Rage Against The Machine‘s upside-down flag stunt.In the documentary, the latter band’s Tom Morello also claimed that they were locked in a room by the Secret Service after their performance.“I’ll read it sometimes in the [New York Post], ‘So and so’s banned for life,’” said Michaels. “We’ve never banned anyone.

Sinéad O’Connor reportedly instructed her children to “milk” her music “for what it’s worth” in her will.The Irish singer passed away on July 26 aged 56 last year, with her cause of death later revealed to be asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). She was laid to rest at a ceremony in the Irish town of Bray last August, with Bob Geldof and Bono among those paying tribute at her funeral.According to Irish probate records obtained by The Sun, O’Connor left her family £1.4million in her will, with her ex-husband, music producer John Reynolds, named as the executor of the estate.O’Connor also reportedly encouraged her children to “milk” her music, with the document reading: “I direct that after my death, and at the discretion of any of my children who are then over 18, my albums are to be released so as to ‘milk it for what it’s worth.'”The document, which was reportedly signed before O’Connor converted to Islam in 2018, also requested that she be dressed in priest clothing and buried with a Hebrew Bible and her 2007 album ‘Theology’ upon her death.Representatives for O’Connor’s family have not commented on The Sun‘s report.After O’Connor’s death, tributes flooded in from the likes of Garbage, Michael Stipe and Ice-T.Last year, Smashing Pumpkins‘ Billy Corgan also opened up about his friendship with the late singer, hailing her as “such an incredible talent”.“People realise now that we lost someone who probably should have gotten more attention and support when she was here,” he said.

Donald Trump’s Town Hall took a turn for the unexpected earlier this week, as he was seen dancing along to music for 30 minutes.Held in Oaks, Pennsylvania on Monday night (October 14), the town hall was reportedly interrupted by medical emergencies multiple times – something outlets such as Consequence have reported as being due to the warm temperatures inside the venue.As it progressed, the former POTUS and current Republican party leader eventually stopped answering political questions, and instead hosted a 30-minute listening party using songs from his personal playlist.According to various outlets, the tracks played at the event included songs by artists who have already threatened Trump with legal action. This included Sinead O’Connor’s version of ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’ – which was reportedly played despite the singer’s estate issuing a cease and desist order to the politician for using the song at his rallies.Also played was Guns N’ Roses classic ‘November Rain’, which was broadcast at the town hall despite the band’s frontman Axl Rose repeatedly criticising Trump on social media.James Brown’s ‘It’s A Man’s Man’s Man’s World’, Rufus Wainwright’s version of ‘Hallelujah’, Oliver Anthony’s ‘Rich Men North of Richmond’, and Elvis Presley’s ‘An American Trilogy’, were also played, as were Andrea Bocelli’s ‘Time to Say Goodbye’, ‘Ave Maria’, ‘Memory’ from Cats, and ‘YMCA’.Wow — this was weird.

The NBC sketch comedy series premiered on Oct. 11, 1975, with the goal of making people laugh — and mission accomplished! After all, the series is about to return for its milestone 50th season.But over the past 49 years, “SNL” has also drawn criticism for its long list of controversial moments.Unfiltered hosts, badly behaved musical guests and game-changing firings have caused Lorne Michaels’ TV baby to make headlines for all the wrong reasons.Here are the biggest controversies in “Saturday Night Live” history.Fear was the musical guest during the 1981 Halloween episode that went completely off the rails.

Sinéad O’Connor‘s exact cause of death has been revealed one year after her death.The Irish singer passed away on July 26 aged 56 last year, where she was found unresponsive in her home by police. She was laid to rest at a ceremony in the Irish town of Bray last August, with Bob Geldof and Bono among those paying tribute at her funeral.Coroners confirmed in January this year that O’Connor had died of natural causes, but now the exact causes of her death have been released.According to the Irish Independent, the death certificate (registered by her ex-husband John Reynolds) states that O’Connor died due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma.The certificate also stated that O’Connor had also reportedly been suffering from “a lower-grade respiratory tract infection”.

cause of death has been revealed on the anniversary of her tragic passing.O’Connor was found “unresponsive” at her apartment in southeast London aged 56 in July last year.Her death was formally registered by her husband John Reynolds on Wednesday in Lambeth, London. O’Connor’s death certificate confirms she died from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma, the Irish Independent reported.The Irish music icon was also suffering from a respiratory tract infection at the time she passed away.The cause of her death was noted as “exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and bronchial asthma together with low grade lower respiratory tract infection” on the death certificate.O’Connor was found “unresponsive” at her apartment in southeast London aged 56 in July last year.Her death was formally registered by her husband John Reynolds on Wednesday in Lambeth, London.

Sinéad O’Connor wax figure.The beloved Irish singer and activist died in July 2023 at the age of 56, later confirmed to have been from natural causes. The figure was revealed yesterday (July 25) and was met with scathing reviews online, with some suggesting it lacked the level of detail you would expect and others questioning why it had been placed among sculptures of characters from Star Wars.The original wax figure was created as a tribute to the late musician and was meant to serve as a tribute on the one-year anniversary of her death today (July 26).Now, the museum has announced that they will be removing the figure and will be launching a new project to “create a more accurate representation” of the singer.A wax sculpture of Sinéad O'Connor has been unveiled at the National Wax Museum in Dublin today pic.twitter.com/SP2EtkMWm4— TheJournal.ie (@thejournal_ie) July 25, 2024Sinead O'Connor's brother John tells Joe of his disappointment at the her wax figure.

her death — at a wax museum in her hometown of Dublin, Ireland.A video of the statue, which was placed next to figures of “Star Wars” characters Darth Vader and Qui-Gon Jin, sparked major backlash from fans, who said that the figure looks nothing like the singer.“Doesn’t even resemble her,” one fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter).O’Connor’s brother, John O’Connor, reached out to Dublin’s National Wax Museum demanding the statue be taken down.“It is hideous and does not resemble my sister,” he said on RTÉ’s Liveline, according to the Irish Times.“It looked like something that was a cross between a mannequin and something out of the Thunderbirds,” he added, noting it was “inappropriate.”The museum confirmed to The Post Friday that they’re pulling the display of O’Connor.“In response to the public’s feedback regarding the wax figure, we acknowledge that the current representation did not meet our high standards or the expectations of Sinéad’s devoted fans,” read the museum’s statement, which was also shared on Instagram.“We have listened closely to the reactions and agree that the figure does not fully capture Sinéad’s unique presence and essence as we intended.”The museum recognized O’Connor’s “impact on Ireland and the global music community” and said their “goal has always been to honor her in the most fitting and respectful manner.”“With this in mind, we are committed to creating a new wax figure that better reflects Sinead O’Connor’s true spirit and iconic image,” the statement continued.

Sinéad O’Connor has been unveiled in Dublin, and the reactions on social media have been less than complimentary.The beloved Irish singer and activist died in July 2023 at the age of 56, later confirmed to have been from natural causes. With the one-year anniversary arriving today (July 26), the National Wax Museum Plus in the Irish capital has revealed their own tribute.The sculpture has been met with some scathing reactions online, with some suggesting it lacks the level of detail you would expect and others questioning why it has been placed among sculptures of characters from Star Wars.Watch the unveiling below:A wax sculpture of Sinéad O'Connor has been unveiled at the National Wax Museum in Dublin today pic.twitter.com/SP2EtkMWm4— TheJournal.ie (@thejournal_ie) July 25, 2024“A wax sculpture made by Stevie Wonder,” reads one reply on X to the unveiling, while another asks: “And she’s next to Qui-Gon Jinn and Darth Vader because….????”A wax sculpture made by Stevie Wonder— don (@donjo65_) July 25, 2024And she's next to Qui-Gon Jinn and Darth Vader because….??????— Beano (@bolough) July 25, 2024“The new Sinead O’Connor wax work looks like they just found an old mannequin in a skip and said, yep that will do.

Billy Corgan has opened up about his friendship with the late Sinéad O’Connor, calling her “such an incredible talent”.In a new interview with the Irish Times, the Smashing Pumpkins frontman shared details about his friendship with O’Connor, who tragically died aged 56 in July last year.Corgan revealed O’Connor lived with mutual friend and drummer Matt Walker (The Smashing Pumpkins, Morrissey) in Chicago, where Walker got to know O’Connor whilst he was playing with Morrissey. From then on, O’Connor lived in Walker’s attic.Recalling the singer as “shy”, Corgan said: “I’d met Sinéad once at a show. We talked a little bit, but I can’t say I knew her.

Hozier has reacted to becoming the first Irish act to top the US Billboard Singles chart since Sinéad O’Connor with his song ‘Too Sweet’.The song reached the peak of the Billboard 100, making him only the fourth Irish artist ever to reach the summit of the chart.O’Connor spent four weeks at Number One in 1990 with her iconic single ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’. The only other Irish acts to pull off the feat are U2, with ‘I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For’ and ‘With Or Without You’, and Gilbert O’Sullivan with ‘Alone Again (Naturally)’.In a video posted on his X account, Hozier said: “I’ve been both thrilled and taken massively by surprise by such a staggering reaction.

Sinead O’Connor’s daughter performed an emotional cover of ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’ during a tribute show in the US last night (March 20) – watch the footage below.The special concert, which was announced in January, took place at Carnegie Hall in New York City. Dubbed ‘Sinéad & Shane At Carnegie Hall’, the event was held in memory of O’Connor and the late Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan – both of whom died last year.As the Independent reports, “the closing suite of songs” included a moving rendition of O’Connor’s classic 1990 single ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’ by her 28-year-old daughter Roisin Waters.She appeared barefoot on stage and was backed by a live band.

Sinéad O’Connor as a Bratz doll.The American fashion doll and media franchise shared an image of the late Irish singer and icon as a Bratz doll in celebration of Women’s History Month. O’Connor died at the age of 56 last July.The doll features O’Connor’s signature buzz cut, a shirt that reads ‘Jesus Is Coming’, black sunglasses, a pair of jeans, and black platform boots.

Sinéad O’Connor‘s estate has called out Donald Trump for using her music during his political rallies.A joint statement was created between the Irish music legend’s estate and record label Chrysalis, demanding Trump to stop using her music immediately. The estate shared that O’Connor would have been “disgusted, hurt, and insulted” over the use of ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’ being used during the former US president’s rallies.“Throughout her life, it is well known that Sinéad O’Connor lived by a fierce moral code defined by honesty, kindness, fairness, and decency towards her fellow human beings,” read the statement (per The Guardian).“It was with outrage therefore that we learned that Donald Trump has been using her iconic performance of ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’ at his political rallies,” it continued.

announced the 15 nominees for its Class of 2024, including “Queen of Hip-Hop Soul” Mary J. Blige, Grammy winner Mariah Carey, and Cher, known as the “Goddess of Pop.”Also among the contenders for the Rock Hall are also Foreigner, Dave Matthews Band, Oasis, Lenny Kravitz, Ozzy Osbourne, A Tribe Called Quest, Jane’s Addiction, Sinéad O’Connor, Sade, Kool & Gang, Peter Frampton and Eric B.

Sinéad O’Connor died by natural causes on July 26, according to the coroner. She was 56. According to a report from the Daily Mail, she was found at her home in Herne Hill in London, when the authorities were called.Police did not believe her death was suspicious.“This is to confirm that Ms.

Sinead O’Connor‘s death has been confirmed.The Irish music legend died at the age of 56 last July. At the time, police confirmed that she was found unresponsive at her home in London and was pronounced dead at the scene.No medical cause for her death was given at the time, with London Inner South Coroner’s Court saying a post-mortem would be conducted and the results could take several weeks.Now, the coroner has confirmed she died of natural causes and said it was no longer investigating her death, reports Sky News.She was laid to rest at a ceremony in the Irish town of Bray last August, with Bob Geldof and Bono among those paying tribute at her funeral.It was also reported that a heartwarming tribute had been installed on cliffs overlooking the coast town – designed by Dublin-based creative agency The Tenth Man.The message showed the words ‘Eire’, the Irish name for Ireland, and ‘Sinéad’ joined by a heart.

Sinéad O'Connor's death in July 2023 was the result of natural causes, according to a statement from a London coroner report obtained by the New York Times. Following the result of the autopsy, which began soon after O'Connor's death, the coroner announced that they have “therefore ceased their involvement in her death.” The Irish singer-songwriter was 56 when she passed away in a London residence.

Shane MacGowan and Sinéad O’Connor this March.The tribute concert, dubbed ‘Sinéad & Shane at Carnegie Hall’, will take place on March 20, with limited VIP packages already on sale via its website – general admission passes go on sale January 22. The Carnegie Hall concert will see some of MacGowan’s and O’Connor’s musical friends pay homage to their legacy with covers of their songs.A post shared by DROPKICK MURPHYS (@dropkickmurphys)Billed to perform so far are Dropkick Murphys, Cat Power, David Gray, Amanda Palmer, Glen Hansard, Eugene Hütz, Gordon Gano, The Mountain Goats, Bettye Lavette, Julia Cumming, Kat Edmonson and the Resistance Revival Chorus.

Nick Cave has written a tribute to Shane MacGowan and Sinéad O’Connor following their deaths.On November 30, it was announced that MacGowan, lead singer of The Pogues, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and friends. His death came five months after the news of Sinéad O’Connor’s passing.