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Freddie Mercury to appear on stage as an 'optical illusion'

Music Gossip

11 May 2012

Freddie Mercury is to appear on stage as an "optical illusion." The late Queen front man - who passed away in 1991 - will seem to perform for an audience at musical 'We Will Rock You', which is based on the band's music, to mark the tenth…

Bert Weedon has died

Music Gossip

20 Apr 2012

Bert Weedon has died. The 91-year-old guitarist - whose popular tutorial manual 'Play In A Day' taught the likes of Eric Clapton, Sir Paul McCartney and Brian May how to play - passed away at his home in Beaconsfield this morning (20.04.12) in South…

Queen looking for new UK summer slow

Music Gossip

29 Mar 2012

Queen are looking for a new place to perform in the UK after Sonisphere was cancelled. Organisers confirmed this morning the UK leg of the rock festival - which had been due to take place between 6-8 July at Knebworth Park in Stevenage, England…

Sonisphere cancelled?

Music Gossip

28 Mar 2012

Sonisphere festival has been cancelled, Queen have claimed. The band - with Adam Lambert on vocals- had been due to headline the UK leg of the annual rock extravaganza but have now posted a statement on their website confirming earlier speculation…

Brian May would like to be in AC/DC

Music Gossip

23 Mar 2012

Brian May would have liked to have been in AC/DC. The legendary Queen guitarist admires the 'Back in Black' rockers' straightforward approach to rocking and although he would have loved to play with them, acknowledges his style wouldn't really…

Dappy considering Adele collaboration

Music Gossip

29 Feb 2012

Dappy wants to duet with Adele - if Rihanna won't work with him. The 'No Regrets' hitmaker - whose current single 'Rockstar' features Queen guitarist Brian May -has approached the Bajan beauty to sing on his next track, but plans to look to the…

Adam Lambert a 'great interpreter' of Freddie

Music Gossip

22 Feb 2012

Queen say Adam Lambert will be a "great Interpreter" of Freddie Mercury's songs at Sonisphere. The 'We Will Rock You' group confirmed on Monday (20.02.12) they will headline the rock festival in July, with former American Idol contestant Adam taking…

Queen to headline Sonisphere festival

Music Gossip

20 Feb 2012

Queen have confirmed they will headline Sonisphere festival in the UK. The 'We Will Rock You' group will perform at Knebworth Park in the UK on July 7 with former American Idol singer Adam Lambert taking the place of legendary frontman Freddie…

Queen to headline Sonisphere

Music Gossip

3 Feb 2012

Queen will headline Sonisphere festival. The legendary 'We Will Rock You' group have signed up former American Idol singer Adam Lambert to step into the shoes of late frontman Freddie Mercury, who died in 1991, for the rock festival, which tours…

Brian May wants Freddie include in future releases

Music Gossip

13 Dec 2011

Queen want to make sure Freddie Mercury is still involved in their future work. The band's frontman died of bronchopneumonia brought on by AIDS in 1991 but guitarist Brian May says the group - who celebrated their 40th anniversary this year - are…

Brian May is inspired by Lady Gaga

Music Gossip

20 Nov 2011

Brian May is inspired to make better music by Lady Gaga. The Queen guitarist collaborated with the pop superstar - who takes her stage name from the band's song 'Radio Gaga' - on her track 'You & I' track, which appears on her album 'Born This…

Dappy working with Brian May

Music Gossip

18 Nov 2011

Dappy is working with Queen guitarist Brian May on his new single. The rapper has recorded the track with the 'We Will Rock You' musician - who also recently featured on Lady Gaga's single 'You and I' - after he praised his recent single 'No…

Anita Dobson's hubby shocked by Strictly

TV Gossip

26 Oct 2011

Anita Dobson's husband Brian May is "shocked" at how much 'Strictly Come Dancing' has taken over her life. The former 'EastEnders' actress - who is partnered alongside Robin Windsor on the BBC show - has been "eating, sleeping and drinking" the…

Queen to receive Global Icon at MTV EMAs

Music Gossip

19 Oct 2011

Queen will be honoured with the Global Icon Award at the 2011 European Music Awards (EMAs). The rock legends - who formed in 1971 - will receive the prestigious accolade at the star-studded event in Belfast, Northern Ireland, on November 6, where…

Kitty Brucknell slams haters

TV Gossip

16 Oct 2011

Kitty Brucknell slammed her haters before performing on last night's (15.10.11) 'X Factor'. The controversial hopeful - who has previously revealed she had to dye her hair blonde after being bullied throughout her teens for having ginger hair - hit…

Queen named BMI Icons

Music Gossip

5 Oct 2011

Queen were awarded the Icon trophy at last night's BMI Awards. The 'We Will Rock You' group were honoured with the prize in recognition of their success in America by Broadcast Music Inc (BMI) - who collect royalties on behalf of artists - and it…

Brian May launches Queen book

Music Gossip

4 Oct 2011

Brian May launched new book '40 years of Queen' in London last night (03.10.11). The guitarist with the 'We Are the Champions' group joined fans and friends of the band to release the new book at the Groucho Club in London. The venue was…

Queen to be named BMI icons

Music Gossip

15 Aug 2011

Queen will be named Broadcast Music Inc (BMI) Icons. The iconic 'We Will Rock You' group will be given the trophy recognising their contribution to songwriting at the organisation's annual UK ceremony in October. The group consisted of guitarist…

Queen members to dress as Freddie Mercury

Music Gossip

29 Jul 2011

Surviving members of Queen are set to dress as Freddie Mercury in tribute to the late frontman. Guitarist Brian May, drummer Roger Taylor and friends and family of the singer will don fake black moustaches - reminiscent of the flamboyant frontman's…

Brian May feels Freddie Mercury is 'still with' him

Music Gossip

27 Apr 2011

Brian May feels Freddie Mercury is "still with" him when he tours. The guitarist admitted he feels "strange" to tour without the lead singer - who died in 1991 - but that his spirit is still with him and bassist John Deacon when they tour under the…

Brian May appears on Gaga track

Music Gossip

18 Apr 2011

Queen guitarist Brian May features on Lady Gaga's 'Born This Way' album. The legendary rocker plays on a track called 'You & I' in a collaboration which is a dream come true for the 25-year-old singer. A source close to the star told the Daily…

Brian May bears no grudges towards Axl Rose

Music Gossip

24 Mar 2011

Brian May insists Axl Rose isn't as "difficult" as people think. Although the Guns 'N Roses frontman axed the Queen guitarist's collaborations from his band's 2008 album 'Chinese Democracy', Brian insists the rocker has always been "attentive", and…

Brian May still thinks of Freddie

Music Gossip

11 Mar 2011

Brian May thinks about Freddie Mercury "all the time". The Queen guitarist has admitted that coming to terms with the singer's death in 1991 has been "painful" and says his former bandmate is still a big part of his life. He said: "I think about…

Brian May's gay Freddie shock

Celebrity Gossip

8 Feb 2008

Queen guitarist Brian May didn't know Freddie Mercury was gay. Brian noticed the late Freddie, who died from an AIDS-related illness in 1991, was "flamboyant" but was too focused on his music to realise anything else. He said: "It was only in the…

Brian May doctorate in astrophysics

27 Jul 2007

Queen guitarist Brian May is close to completing a doctorate in astrophysics, more than 35 years since he started his studies. The 60 year-old rock star arrived in the Canary Islands several days ago in a bid to complete his PhD. His astronomical…