Mark Ronson

Mark Ronson to reunite Culture Club?

Music Gossip

17 Sep 2010

Mark Ronson is engineering a Culture Club reunion. The group's flamboyant singer, Boy George, appeared on Mark's third album 'Record Collection' and wants the producer to help him reunite his former band for their 30th anniversary of their debut…

Mark Ronson's haircut mishap

Music Gossip

27 Aug 2010

Mark Ronson had no luck with haircuts when he was younger. The 'Bang Bang Bang' hitmaker - who unveiled a new platinum blonde look this week - recounted how he tried his best to model himself on Duran Duran's John Taylor as a youngster, but his…

Mark Ronson has passionate preference

Music Gossip

5 Aug 2010

Mark Ronson would rather people wanted to "stab" him rather than have no opinion about his music. The producer - who experienced a backlash when he released 'Stop Me', a reworked version of The Smiths' track 'Stop Me If You Think You've Heard This…

Mark Ronson's serious music

Music Gossip

15 Jul 2010

Mark Ronson wants to be taken more seriously as a musician. The award-winning producer says he's had enough of being seen as just a celebrity DJ, so he has attached new band name The Business International to his latest work to show his desire. He…

Mark Ronson's 'intimidating' new album

Music Gossip

8 Jul 2010

Mark Ronson found singing on his new album an "intimidating" experience. The music producer - who covered songs by the likes of Coldplay, Radiohead and The Zutons on his second record 'Versions' - has revealed he thinks he did a "decent impression…

Mark Ronson's awkward accent

Celebrity Gossip

20 Jun 2010

Mark Ronson had to change his accent to fit in at school. The London-born producer admits he had to soften his English tones to avoid being bullied when he moved to the US as a youngster. Speaking about one of his favourite movies, 'Zelig', he…

Lily Allen's fury at Mark Ronson

Music Gossip

10 Jun 2010

Mark Ronson has spoken out about his time working with Lily Allen and Amy Winehouse. Lily Allen became annoyed when the press described Mark Ronson as the man behind her rise to fame. The pair worked together on their version of Kaiser Chief's…

Mark Ronson's new collaborations

Music Gossip

20 May 2010

Mark Ronson will collaborate with a number of up-and-coming musicians on a new project. The producer-turned-singer - who has previously worked with stars including Amy Winehouse, Lily Allen and Robbie Williams - has embarked on new scheme The…

Mark Ronson eyes Cheryl Cole

Celebrity Gossip

19 Mar 2010

Mark Ronson wants to work with Cheryl Cole. Although the producer - who has previously teamed up with Amy Winehouse, Lily Allen and Daniel Merriweather - is yet to hear any of the stunning singer's songs, but said he would definitely consider a…

Old man Mark Ronson

Celebrity Gossip

5 Sep 2009

Mark Ronson has the spirit of an 80-year-old man. The 34-year-old music producer rented a Cadillac car when he first passed his driving test, but admits his choice of vehicle could have been more daring. He said: "When I got my license I leased a…

Mark Ronson to join Duran Duran at Edinburgh Castle

14 Jul 2009

Duran Duran have confirmed that young music producer Mark Ronson will perform with them at Edinburgh Castle this Thursday, one of two UK appearances this year. The announcement follows their collaboration in Paris last June, when Ronson re-worked…

Mark Ronson against doggy style

Celebrity Gossip

8 May 2009

Mark Ronson says wearing fur is like wearing a pet dog. The music producer - who was recently named the world's best dressed man by GQ magazine - has posed with his pooch Maude for a new anti-fur advert for PETA beside the tagline "If You Wouldn't…

Lily Allen's Amy worry

Celebrity Gossip

16 Jan 2009

Lily Allen stopped working with Mark Ronson because she didn't want to sound like Amy Winehouse. 'The Fear' singer axed the award-winning producer, who worked on her debut album 'Alright, Still', because she was worried about comparisons between her…

Pearl Lowe's Ronson upset

Celebrity Gossip

15 Nov 2008

Pearl Lowe was "gutted" when her daughter Daisy split from Mark Ronson. The fashion designer was stunned when her 19-year-old model daughter ended her relationship with music producer Mark in September. Speaking about a photograph which appeared…

Lily Allen's Ronson surprise

Celebrity Gossip

24 Oct 2008

Lily Allen thought Mark Ronson was gay when she first met him. The 'Smile' singer - who collaborated with the producer on a cover of the Kaiser Chiefs' hit track 'Oh My God' - admits she was stunned when she found out Mark was heterosexual. She…

Mark Ronson blasts Noel

Celebrity Gossip

19 Aug 2008

Mark Ronson has blasted Noel Gallagher. The Oasis rocker said last week the super-producer should "learn three chords on the guitar and go write a tune", instead of ruining other people's songs. Now the 'Valerie' hitmaker - whose album of covers…

Mark Ronson to marry?

Celebrity Gossip

5 Aug 2008

Mark Ronson and Daisy Lowe are set to marry. The super-producer and model - who have been in a relationship for five months - are said to be besotted with one another and "so in love", despite the 13-year age gap. Mark, 32, has hinted to friends a…

Mark Ronson's Lily advice

Celebrity Gossip

13 Jul 2008

Mark Ronson asks Lily Allen for shopping advice. The super-producer, who is dating British model Daisy Lowe, often quizzes the 'Smile' singer about what to wear and what to buy as presents for people. He said: "I called Lily this morning to ask…

Mark Ronson's P. Diddy tip

Celebrity Gossip

9 Jun 2008

Super-producer Mark Ronson once got a £50 tip from P. Diddy. While Mark has made his name recently through his collaborations with some of the UK's hottest singers including Amy Winehouse, he revealed he lived in New York in the early 90s and worked…

Mark Ronson working with Kaiser Chiefs

8 May 2008

Music producer of the moment Mark Ronson - best known for his collaborations with Amy Winehouse and Lily Allen - has confirmed plans to work with the Kaiser Chiefs, on the band's upcoming album, with two songs already in the bag.

Sir Sean back to Bond?

24 Apr 2008

With James Bond flick Quantum of Solace well into production, unconfirmed rumours continue that Sir Sean Connery will join Daniel Craig in the cast as one of 007’s many enemies. The film’s theme song will come courtesy of Amy Winehouse and Mark Ronson.

Amy Winehouse begins work on Bond song

15 Apr 2008

Amy Winehouse has begun collaboration on the theme song for the new James Bond film with producer Mark Ronson in Oxfordshire. The high profile musician, who has battled against narcotic addiction, is set to swap rehab for a certain type of martini…

Live and DJ line-up announced for Global Gathering

31 Mar 2008

Moby and Mark Ronson head the bill at this year's Global Gathering dance festival. Other names include Armin Van Buuren, Tiesto, Robyn, Roisin Murphy, Etienne de Crecy, Sam Sparro, Erick Morillo, Sasha, Above & Beyond, Ferry Corsten, John Digweed…

Mark Ronson's drag confession

Celebrity Gossip

11 Mar 2008

Mark Ronson used to wear his mother's clothes. The Grammy Award-winning producer admits he used to raid the wardrobe of his writer mum Ann Dexter-Jones wardrobe looking for 70s-style flowery outfits. He said: "When I was 14 I began playing in my…

Ronson lined up for Electric Proms

6 Sep 2007

DJ-of-the-moment Mark Ronson will perform at the BBC Electric Proms next month, joining a line up of more than 80 acts. The New York-based DJ will join the BBC Concert Orchestra for a performance at the festival, which runs from October 24-28. He…