Mark Ronson

Amy Winehouse 'freaked out' by Adele's success?

Music Gossip

16 May 2012

Amy Winehouse felt "competitive" towards Adele. The 'Rehab' singer - who passed away from accidental alcohol poisoning last year - was "freaked out" by the worldwide acclaim 'Someone Like You' hitmaker Adele received, according to their mutual…

Mark Ronson explains why he quit Gossip album

Music Gossip

15 May 2012

Mark Ronson blames Amy Winehouse's death for ruining his sessions with Gossip. The producer was working on the band's new album, 'A Joyful Noise', when Amy died of accidental alcohol poisoning last year, and said afterwards he couldn't bring himself…

Mark Ronson praises Katy B

Music Gossip

13 Mar 2012

Mark Ronson thinks Katy B is the new Lily Allen. The super producer has teamed with the 'On A Mission' hitmaker for 'Anywhere in the World' - a track which will be used in Coca-Cola's Olympic advertising campaign - and chose her to appear on the song…

Ronnie Wood: I helped raise Mark Ronson

Music Gossip

27 Feb 2012

Ronnie Wood "helped raise" Mark Ronson. The Rolling Stones star was close friends with the record producer's father Laurence - a real estate entrepreneur in his younger years - and he reveals he used to take drugs in front of him when he was a…

Beth Ditto wants Madonna collaboration

Music Gossip

28 Jan 2012

Beth Ditto wants to write for Madonna. The Gossip singer was thrilled when the 'Hung Up' hitmaker cited her solo material as an influence on her forthcoming album 'M.D.N.A' and now wants to collaborate further. She said: "I was over the moon when…

Lily Allen's Winehouse 'honour'

Music Gossip

10 Jan 2012

Lily Allen would be "honoured" to play at an Amy Winehouse tribute concert. The 'Smile' hitmaker - who has retired from the music business and is concentrating on raising her two-month-old baby Ethel with her husband, Sam, in Gloucestershire - would…

Florence Welch to play Winehouse tribute concert?

Music Gossip

9 Jan 2012

Florence Welch is being lined up perform at an Amy Winehouse tribute concert. The Florence + the Machine singer is one of a host of stars said to be earmarked by the late singer's father, Mitch, to play a show to raise funds for the Amy Winehouse…

Duran Duran joined by Mark Ronson at The O2

Music Gossip

13 Dec 2011

Duran Duran were joined on stage by Mark Ronson at London's The O2 last night (12.12.11). Frontman Simon Le Bon paid tribute to the producer for his work on their recent album, 'All You Need is Now', before inviting him to the stage, where he played…

Ronnie Wood wants to work with Mark Ronson

Music Gossip

9 Dec 2011

Ronnie Wood is planning to work with Mark Ronson. The Rolling Stones rocker would be "honoured" to work with the producer and the Dap Kings, the group of musicians who recorded with Amy Winehouse on her 'Back to Black' album. Mark said: "We'd love…

Amy Winehouse 'didn't like' bond track

Music Gossip

3 Dec 2011

Amy Winehouse didn't like the' James Bond' theme she was set to record. The singer - who was found dead at home in London in July - worked with Mark Ronson on a song which was set to be recorded for the last film in the British spy franchise…

Mark Ronson's Olympic song worries

Music Gossip

26 Nov 2011

Mark Ronson doesn't want to embarrass "a couple of million people" with his Olympic song. The producer has joined forces with Katy B to produce a track which will become the theme to the 2012 London Games and admits he is taking his time over it to…

Bombay Bicycle Club and Friendly Fires join Primal Scream at Edinburgh's Hogmanay 2012

Mark Ronson and Kassidy also set for New Year in Scottish capital

28 Oct 2011

Bombay Bicycle Club and Friendly Fires have been confirmed as joining Primal Scream on the bill at Edinburgh's Hogmanay 2012. Fresh from their European tour, Bombay Bicycle Club will be performing at the Concert in the Gardens, the music and…

Mark Ronson and Katy B finishing Olympic record

Music Gossip

12 Oct 2011

Mark Ronson and Katy B are putting the finishing touches to their Olympic Song. The producer and dubstep singer Katy are collaborating on a track for the 2012 London Olympic Games, for which they went to different countries and sampled the sounds…

Mark Ronson pays tribute to Winehouse at Camp Bestival

Music Gossip

31 Jul 2011

Mark Ronson performed a tribute to Amy Winehouse during his set at Camp Bestival yesterday (30.07.11). 'The Bike Song' hitmaker performed a version of the singer's track 'Back to Black' with The Rumble Strips, which he dedicated to his friend, who…

Mark Ronson performs tribute to Amy Winehouse

Music Gossip

28 Jul 2011

Mark Ronson paid tribute to Amy Winehouse at his Greenwich Summer Sessions show last night (27.07.11). The producer had worked with Amy - who died suddenly on Saturday (23.07.11), and was cremated on Tuesday (26.07.11) - on her biggest hits…

Mark Ronson ready for movie soundtracks

Music Gossip

25 Apr 2011

Mark Ronson "would enjoy" working on more movie soundtracks after his experience on 'Arthur'. The producer-and-musician had a great experience working on his first film - a remake of the 1981 comedy in which Russell Brand takes on the lead role…

Mark Ronson DJs for Japan

Music Gossip

1 Apr 2011

Mark Ronson and Calvin Harris DJed in London last night (31.03.11) to aid the Japan relief effort. The pair topped the bill of the Help Japan event, raising money for the victims of the earthquake and tsunami which hit the country last…

RockNess / T in the Park line-ups announced

Pulp, Arctic Monkeys, and Foo Fighters for T; Groove Armada, Kasabian and Chemical Bros for RockNess

3 Mar 2011

The great and good of the music world are set to arrive in style this summer with both T in the Park and RockNess dishing up the goodies for their June and July festivals. At TITP in Balado, the mighty Pulp join Arctic Monkeys, Coldplay and Foo Fighters…

Mark Ronson writes first film score

Music Gossip

25 Feb 2011

Mark Ronson is scoring the film 'Arthur'. The 35-year-old producer was hired by the Hollywood remake's producers to helm the soundtrack after being recommended by leading man Russell Brand. Mark - who has produced tracks for Amy Winehouse, Lily…

Kasabian, The Chemical Brothers, Paolo Nutini and Glasvegas set for RockNess 2011

Line-up also includes DJ Shadow, Frightened Rabbit, Magnetic Man

24 Feb 2011

Rockness, Scotland's fastest growing festival, returns for 2011 with some of the hottest new acts in guitar music, while simultaneously remaining true to its electronic roots. Looking at the line-up, combined with winning NME's 'Best Small Festival…

Mark Ronson produces 'eerie' album

Music Gossip

17 Jan 2011

Mark Ronson wanted to make an album with Black Lips because they both like "spooky, eerie and ghostly" sounds. The producer - who has recently worked with Duran Duran and Boy George, as well as releasing his third solo album last year - agreed to…

Mark Ronson's movie tears

Celebrity Gossip

2 Oct 2010

Mark Ronson cries at chick flicks. The 'Bike Song' artist - who grew up splitting his time between New York and London - said he enjoys taking trans-Atlantic flights because it means he can properly relax and watch something he doesn't have to…

Mark Ronson to quit the stage?

Music Gossip

28 Sep 2010

Mark Ronson may quit performing onstage in the next five years. 'The Bike Song' hitmaker said he thinks he's getting too old to keep performing for too much longer and has hinted he will concentrate on producing records above other endeavours in the…

Mark Ronson wants to marry

Celebrity Gossip

25 Sep 2010

Mark Ronson wants to marry his girlfriend Josephine De La Baume. The 'Bang, Bang, Bang' hitmaker - who has previously dated British model Daisy Lowe - is ready to spend the rest of his life with the French actress because he wants to "share…

Mark Ronson's Krafty tour

Music Gossip

24 Sep 2010

Mark Ronson wants his tour to be "somewhere between Kraftwerk and James Brown". The producer has just made his third album - 'Record Collection', under the name Mark Ronson and The Business International - and said when he takes it on the road he…

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…