Scissor Sisters

Scissor Sisters album named by mother

Music Gossip

23 May 2012

Scissor Sisters new album was named by singer Jake Shears' mother. The 'Only the Horses' band will release fourth record, 'Magic Hour', at the end of the month and Jake admits they were stuck for a title until his parent stepped in. He told the…

Scissor Sisters surprised to make fourth album

Music Gossip

21 May 2012

Jake Shears thought Scissor Sisters would only make three albums. The 33-year-old singer - who is joined in the band by Ana Matronic, Babydaddy, Del Marquis and Randy Real - admits the New York-based group have "surpassed expectations" by managing to…

Ana Matronic wants to sit on Tom Jones' lap

TV Gossip

18 Apr 2012

Ana Matronic wants to sit on Sir Tom Jones' lap on 'The Voice'. The Scissor Sisters star is seen as a mentor on the BBC singing contest with Jessie J in this weekend's instalment, and although she does not get to sit in one of the turning red chairs…

Scissor Sisters announce Magic Hour

Music Gossip

13 Mar 2012

Scissor Sisters have announced new album, 'Magic Hour'. The camp 'Filthy/Gorgeous' group will release the album on May 28, preceded by Calvin Harris produced single 'Only The Horses' a week earlier. Speaking about the track, singer Jake Shears…

Scissor Sisters excited about album

Music Gossip

28 Dec 2011

Scissor Sisters "can't wait" to release a new album. The 'Filthy/ Gorgeous' hitmakers have revealed they will kick off 2012 with new single 'Shady Love' - for which they have teamed up with rapper Azealia Banks - and then plan to release their fourth…

Scissor Sisters to perform at Olympics show

Music Gossip

28 Oct 2011

The Scissor Sisters are set to perform a special concert to launch the 2012 Olympic Games. The 'Fire with Fire' group will take to one of the six stages which are due to be set up at historic sites along London's River Thames on July 21 and 22, the…

Ana Matronic not keen on flashing flesh

Music Gossip

2 Jan 2011

Ana Matronic doesn't like stripping off on stage. The Scissor Sisters frontwoman - who is known for her eccentric fashion choices - isn't comfortable flashing her flesh to fans like her bandmate Jake Shears. She said: "I get tired of seeing yet…

Scissor Sisters' single regret

Music Gossip

9 Dec 2010

Jake Shears regrets decisions made about his band's latest album. The Scissor Sisters singer admitted the success of their latest album 'Night Work' has been "a slow burn" - and they feel they shouldn't have released 'Fire With Fire' as the first…

Scissor Sisters sexy as Stones

Music Gossip

20 Sep 2010

Scissor Sisters reckon they are "as sexual" as the Rolling Stones. The camp pop group - fronted by singers Jake Shears and Ana Matronic - compare themselves to the 'Jumpin' Jack Flash' rockers - who were often seen as the epitome of sexy, dangerous…

Scissor Sisters 'too gay'

Music Gossip

10 Sep 2010

Scissor Sisters thought they were "too gay" for mainstream success. Singer Ana Matronic thought the camp band - who have now sold over six million albums - would be seen as too much of a novelty act to make it big. She said: "I never thought the…

Scissor Sisters 'too sexy' for fans

Music Gossip

16 Aug 2010

Scissor Sisters aren't worried their sexy new track may cost them some fans. The 'Any Which Way' group are "relaxed" about the song's provocative imagery - including the lyrics "Take me anyway you like it; in front of the fireplace, in front of your…

Scissor Sisters gaga for Gaga

Music Gossip

1 Jul 2010

Scissor Sisters believe Lady Gaga is "opening doors" for them. The 'Fire With Fire' group - who are made up of Jake Shears, Ana Matronic, Babydaddy, Del Marquis and Randy Real- believe the 'Just Dance' singer has helped pop music and are flattered…

Kylie Minogue sings with Scissor Sisters

Celebrity Gossip

27 Jun 2010

Kylie Minogue joined Scissor Sisters on stage at Glastonbury last night (26.06.10). The pop superstar make her first ever appearance at the renowned music festival in Somerset, England yesterday as she skipped onto the coveted Pyramid stage and…

Scissor Sisters

Barrowlands, Glasgow, Wed 16 Jun

24 Jun 2010

This was the first night of the Scissor Sisters’ new tour and the first live performance of most of their new album Night Work anywhere. And contrary to the pretty but hardly ball-grabbing comeback single ‘Fire With Fire’, the majority of it’s quite…

Scissor Sisters set for special guest

Music Gossip

23 Jun 2010

The Scissor Sisters are hoping to be joined on stage by Sir Ian McKellen at this weekend's Glastonbury Festival. The band - who are set to perform before Muse on the Pyramid Stage at the world famous music event - have reportedly lined up an…

Scissor Sisters excited by album leak

Music Gossip

18 Jun 2010

Jake Shears is "excited" about the Scissor Sisters' new album being leaked. The group's lead singer is happy his fans can enjoy 'Night Work' ahead of its official release and create excitement about it. According to The Daily Star newspaper, the…

Scissor Sisters - Night Work

16 Jun 2010

The Scissor Sisters’ tireless (and tiresome) hyper-camp pantomime has often threatened to overbear their insatiable way with a pop song. Thankfully, the New York provocateurs’ command of disco, electro and slick MOR prevails on this third outing, the…

Scissor Sisters set for Glasgow Barrowlands show

10 Jun 2010

Scissor Sisters Jake Shears and the gang are back, following up 2006’s ridiculously successful Ta-Dah with third album Night Work. It’s a dance record, but not completely electronic, with Shears promising that the band dynamic will shine through…

Scissor Sisters reveal festival essentials

Music Gossip

8 Jun 2010

The Scissor Sisters' festival rider always has to include towels and lighters. The band - who will play at the Glastonbury Festival this summer - insist the two items are essential for outdoor performances because of the unpredictable weather and…

Scissor Sisters cut LP over Elton

Music Gossip

7 Jun 2010

Sir Elton John told the Scissor Sisters to scrap their third album. The legendary entertainer was asked to give his opinion on the 'Filthy/Gorgeous' group's follow-up to 2006's 'Ta-Dah' because they were unsure of the material, and he advised them to…

Scissor Sisters cut out whole album

Music Gossip

10 May 2010

Scissor Sisters scrapped an entire album while making their third record. The 'Fire With Fire' hitmakers dropped all the songs they had been working on for 18 months for their third album, 'Night Work', and started all over again last summer.