Italy

Eurovision Winner Damiano David Cleared Of Drug Use

by Paul Cashmere

Eurovision Song Contest winner Damiano David has been cleared of using drugs at the event on Saturday.

Tagged as: 20s, Damiano David, Europe, Eurovision, Italy, Maneskin, pop

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Composer Ennio Morricone Dies At Age 91

by Paul Cashmere

Ennio Morricone, one of the world’s most famous soundtrack composers, has died at the age of 91.

Tagged as: 50s, 60s, 70s, composer, Ennio Morricone, Europe, Italy

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Andrea Bocelli Confirms He Has Recovered From COVID-19

by Paul Cashmere

Opera legend Andrea Bocelli has confirmed that he had, and has recovered from, the coronavirus COVID-19.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Andrea Bocelli, Europe, Italy, opera

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Remember When Zucchero and Paul Young Got Together And Had A Global Hit

by Paul Cashmere

In 1992 Italian superstar recorded a duet with Paul Young. ‘Senza una donna’ became a global hit.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 20s, 80s, 90s, contemporary, Europe, Italy, Paul Young, pop, Zucchero

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Zucchero Has A Lot Of Famous Friends

by Paul Cashmere

Zucchero will perform at Bluesfest 2020. Auckland, Sydney and Melbourne will have an extra chance to see one of Europe’s biggest stars.Zucchero will perform at Bluesfest 2020. Auckland, Sydney and Melbourne will have an extra chance to see one of Europe’s biggest stars.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 20s, 70s, 80s, 90s, Abstract Entertainment, bluesfest, Europe, Italy, pop, rock, Zucchero

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Ron Howard is making a movie about Pavarotti

by Paul Cashmere

Filmmaker Ron Howard’s much-anticipated Luciano Pavarotti documentary will feature unseen footage of the iconic opera singer and interviews with his widow Nicoletta and rocker Bono.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, classical, Italy, opera, Pavarotti, Ron Howard

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Jet + The Bloody Beetroots Release ‘My Name Is Thunder’

by Paul Cashmere

Italy’s The Bloody Beetroots have released a rollicking rock song ‘My Name Is Thunder’ with Australia’s Jet.

Tagged as: 00, 90s, Australia, Italy, Jet, rock, The Bloody Beetroots

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R.I.P. Robert Miles 1969-2017

by Paul Cashmere

DJ and producer Robert Miles has died at the age of 47 in Ibiza, Spain.

Tagged as: 90s, dance, DJ, electronica, Italy, Robert Miles

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1000 Foo Fighters Fans Pay Tribute In Italy

by Music-News.com

Last Sunday a thousand between singers and musicians gathered in Cesena, northern Italy, to perform ‘Learn to Fly’ by Foo Fighters.

Tagged as: Foo Fighters, Italy, music news

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Paul Simon and Sting Play Italy

by Music-News.com

Paul Simon and Sting sharing a stage is a very intriguing combination even if my instinct on the matter, is the same as let’s say, pizza and pineapple; wonderful as separate foods but together?!

Tagged as: Italy, Milan, music news, Paul Simon, Sting

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R.I.P. Italian Superstar Pino Daniele At 59

by Music-News.com

Legendary Italian singer-songwriter, Pino Daniele, has died of a heart attack at 59 years of age it has just been confirmed.

Tagged as: Italy, Pino Daniele

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Prog Rock Horror Band Goblin Announce Australian Dates

by Paul Cashmere

Italy’s prog-rock, cinematic horror band Goblin will return to Australia for shows in Sydney and Melbourne in July.

Tagged as: 70s, Dawn Of The Dead, Europe, Goblin, Italy, Pink Floyd, rock, soundtrack

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Quando Quando Quando Singer Emilio Pericoli Dies At 85

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Italian singer Emilio Pericoli, the original singer of ‘Quando Quando Quando’, has died at the age of 85.

Tagged as: 60s, Emilio Pericoli, Engelbert Humperdinck, Europe, Italy, Michael Buble, pop, Quando Quando Quando

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Lucio Dalla Dies At Age 68

by Paul Cashmere

Italian singer and songwriter Lucio Dalla has died in Switzerland at the age of 68.

Tagged as: Andrea Bocelli, Italy, Josh Groba, Lucio Dalla, Pavarotti, songwriter

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Whitney Houston Tops The iTunes Charts

by Andrew Tijs

All around the world, fans are paying tribute to Whitney Houston by buying her albums on iTunes.

Tagged as: Australia, Brazil, France, Germany, greatest hits, Italy, iTunes, Japan, New Zealand, number one, UK, Ultimate Collection, US, Whitney Houston

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Il Volo To Release Christmas EP

by Paul Cashmere

Italian teen opera singers Il Volo will release a Christmas EP in a few weeks.

Tagged as: 00s, Europe, Il Volo, Italy, opera

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The Killers Remake ‘A Dustland Fairytale’ With Bruce Springsteen

The Killers have a new version of their 2008 song ‘A Dustland Fairytale’ with Bruce Springsteen. The new edition is just called ‘Dustland’ because the fairytale is no longer necessary because Brandon Flowers has now realized his fantasy of singing with Springsteen.

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Jay-Z Sues Photographer Who Photographed His Debut Album Cover

JAY-Z is taking the photographer behind his debut album cover art to court, amid allegations of unauthorised use of his likeness.

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San Cisco Seek Compensation From Queensland Government

Western Australian band San Cisco is seeking compensation from the Queensland Government for cancelling shows on the Sunshine Coast with only 24 hours notice.

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