Freddie Mercury

Sasha Baron Cohen Freddie Mercury Biopic Is A False Alarm

The on-again/off-again film on the life of Queen lead singer Freddie Mercury seems it be more up-in-the-air as ever before.

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Brian May Queen Melbourne 2014, photo Ros O'Gorman

Queen with Freddie Mercury Let Me In Your Heart Again VIDEO

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Queen has released the song Let Me In Your Heart Again, with vocals from the late Freddie Mercury, as part of Coca Cola and (RED)’s campaign to help combat AIDS.

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LISTEN: Freddie Mercury and Michael Jackson Duet To Be Released

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

The Freddie Mercury and Michael Jackson duet ‘There Must Be More To Life Than This’ will be included on the next Queen compilation ‘Queen Forever’.

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Queen Launch Vodka

by Paul Cashmere

Queen have launched their own brand of vodka celebrating their late lead singer Freddie Mercury.

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Queen To Release Unheard Freddie Mercury Tracks

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

The long rumored unheard music from Queen with Freddie Mercury may see the light of day before the end of the year.

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World’s End Press Eye October Release For Debut Album

by Paul Cashmere

Melbourne quartet World’s End Press will release their debut self-titled album in October.

Tagged as: Freddie Mercury, Liberation, Massive Attack, Queen, World's End Press

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Michael Jackson And Freddie Mercury Duets To Be Released

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Brian May and Roger Taylor of Queen, along with producer William Orbit, are in the midst of working on tracks recorded by Michael Jackson and Freddie Mercury in the early 80’s.

Tagged as: Brian May, Freddie Mercury, Michael Jackson, Queen

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The Freddie Mercury Show Must Go On Without Sacha Baron Cohen In Lead Role

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Sacha Baron Cohen had one vision for the biopic of Freddie Mercury while the other members of Queen had another.

Tagged as: 1970s, 2010s, Freddie Mercury, Queen, rock, Sacha Baron Cohen, U.K.

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Paul McCartney Elton John And Brian May In Lead For Super Group Wishlist Vote

by Music-News.com

The UK has voted to form what would be the most powerful band in the world and opted for a range of wrinkly rockers, including Sir Elton John, Phil Collins and Sir Paul McCartney, ahead of a host of musical greats and forcing One Direction’s Harry Styles into the wings.

Tagged as: 2010s, Bono, Brian May, Elton John, Freddie Mercury, Gary Barlow, Harry Styles, Jimi Hendrix, John Entwistle, Karen Carpenter, Kate Bush, Keith Moon, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Mick Jagger, One Direction, Paul McCartney, Phil Collins, pop, Queen, Ringo Starr, rock, Stevie Nicks, Stevie Wonder, take That, The Who, U.K.

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Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert To Be Rereleased On 3 DVD Set And Blu-Ray

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

On April 20, 1992, surviving Queen members Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon performed at Wembley Stadium in London with a long list of guest performers, saluting the late Freddie Mercury.

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Rose d’Or Award For Freddie Mercury Documentary

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

The 52nd Rose d’Or Awards were held on Thursday night in Brussels, honoring the most creative entertainment television programs from around the world. Over forty countries participate, submitting nominees in each of the award’s six categories.

Tagged as: 1970s, 2010s, Freddie Mercury, Queen, Rhys Thomas, rock, Rose d'Or Award, U.K.

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Eurovision Winner Is New Owner Of Freddie Mercury Rolls Royce

by Music-News.com

Verka Serduchka Saves Silver Shadow For The Nation!

Tagged as: Andrey Danilko, Eurovision, Freddie Mercury, Queen, Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow 74, Verka Serduchka

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Freddie Mercury Rolls Royce Sells For £60,000

by Paul Cashmere

A 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow has a guide price of £9,000- £11,000 in the UK. Freddie Mercury’s Roller was expected to sell for £24,000 – £28,000. It went for £60,000.

Tagged as: auction, Freddie Mercury, Queen, Rolls Royce, We Will Rock You

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Freddie Mercury Rolls Royce For Sale

by Paul Cashmere

Freddie Mercury’s 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is up for auction.

Tagged as: auction, Freddie Mercury, Queen, Rolls Royce

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Garry Gary Beers, INXS - Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Tim Farriss Of INXS Recalls Freddie Mercury And Michael Hutchence Duet

by Paul Cashmere

INXS founder Tim Farriss recalls the very start of the band’s fame when once on tour with Queen, Freddie Mercury and Michael Hutchence had a impromptu performance in a hotel room.

Tagged as: Freddie Mercury, INXS, Matchbox Twenty, Michael Hutchence, Queen, Rob Thomas, Tim Farriss

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Bob Dylan And The Presets Kick Off This Week’s New Releases

by Andrew Tijs

Folk icon Bob Dylan’s 35th album, and The Presets’ third, kick off a solid week in new releases.

Tagged as: Alpine, Billy Talent, Billy Thorpe, Bob Dylan, Calexico, David Guetta, Freddie Mercury, High Highs, Kasey Chambers, Marina Prior, new releases, Pet Shop Boys, Propagandhi, Shane Nicholson, The Amity Affliction, The Presets, The Script

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Freddie For An Angry Bird Day

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Rovio Entertainment, the makers of the worldwide hit Angry Birds, has joined with Freddie For a Day to release a new video featuring Freddie Mercury as one of the Angry Birds.

Tagged as: Angry Birds, Brian May, Freddie For A Day, Freddie Mercury, Mercury Phoenix Trust, Queen, Roger Taylor

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Tom Cruise To Bust Out His Inner Freddie

by Music-News.com

Tom Cruise will be dusting off his fake moustache next week in memory of Freddie Mercury.

Tagged as: Chris Evans, Freddie For A Day, Freddie Mercury, Katy Perry, Mercury Phoenix Trust, Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, Queen, Stephen Fry, Tom Cruise

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Freddie Mercury Doco On The Way

by Paul Cashmere

The Great Pretender, a documentary on Freddie Mercury of Queen, will be released on DVD and Blu-Ray in the U.K. on September 24 (U.S. release date TBD).

Tagged as: Brian May, Freddie Mercury, Queen

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Queen Release Extravaganza Trailer

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Brian May and Roger Taylor’s touring salute to Queen, The Queen Extravaganza, opens on May 26 in Quebec. With the performing band made up of artists who were selected through an on-line screening process, the tour attempts to duplicate the music and live experience of Queen.

Tagged as: Adam Lambert, Brian May, Extravaganza, Freddie Mercury, Queen, Roger Taylor

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Adam Lambert To Front Queen?

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Is Adam Lambert about to set to step in the footsteps of the late, great Freddie Mercury?

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Queen Abort New Freddie Mercury Album

by Paul Cashmere

The planned Queen album made from unused Freddie Mercury recordings has been dumped.

Tagged as: 70s, Freddie Mercury, Michael Jackson, Queen, rock, UK

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Queen + Michael Jackson Duet Coming

by Paul Cashmere

Queen guitarist Brian May has revealed that a duet featuring Freddie Mercury and Michael Jackson will be released as a new Queen record in 2012.

Tagged as: 70s, Brian May, Freddie Mercury, Michael Jackson, Queen, rock, UK

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Adam Lambert Sings With Queen

by Paul Cashmere

American Idol’s Adam Lambert filled in for his all-time favourite singer at the MTV Europe Music Awards on the weekend. He got to sing with Queen.

Tagged as: 00s, 70s, Adam Lambert, Freddie Mercury, pop, Queen, UK, USA

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Is The New Queen Singer Freddie Mercury?

by Paul Cashmere

20 years after his death Freddie Mercury may be returning to his old job as lead singer of Queen.

Tagged as: 70s, Brian May, classic rock, Freddie Mercury, Queen, rock, Roger Taylor, UK, We Will Rock You

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Queen Audition For Queen Covers Band

by Paul Cashmere

Queen drummer Roger Taylor is holding auditions to put together a Queen cover band to mark the 40th anniversary of the band.

Tagged as: 40th Anniversary, 70s, Brian May, classic rock, Freddie Mercury, Queen, Roger Taylor, UK

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