Billy Joel pays tribute to Gordon Lightfoot with heartfelt cover

Oprah Winfrey posted a reflective tribute to the late Tina Turner on Wednesday, hours after Turner's rep confirmed the legendary singer's death. «I started out as a fan of Tina Turner, then a full-on groupie, following her from show to show around the country, and then, eventually, we became real friends,» Winfrey wrote on Instagram. She paired the caption with a series of photos of the two women together.«She is our forever goddess of rock 'n' roll who contained a magnitude of inner strength that grew throughout her life.

A major milestone! Catelynn Lowell paid tribute to her eldest daughter, Carly, on the teenager’s 14th birthday.

The Smiths bassist Andy Rourke has passed away after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

Only in New York! Garth Brooks shared a wild story about an encounter he had with Steven Tyler while performing with Billy Joel.

Miles Kane has dropped a new single, ‘Baggio’, from his upcoming record ‘One Man Band’.Kane released ‘Baggio’, the second preview of his upcoming record, today (May 17). ‘Baggio’ sees Kane pay tribute to Italian football legend Roberto Baggio, who first captivated the singer-songwriter when he was just eight years old, inspiring him to “grow into who” he is today.Listen to Miles Kane’s ‘Baggio’ below.Kane said of ‘Baggio’ via a press statement: “I was eight years old when I first saw Baggio on TV, it was during the 1994 World Cup.

Gordon Lightfoot‘s “final album” has been announced.Per record label Linus Entertainment’s official website, the double record, titled ‘At Royal Albert Hall’, will serve as the late Canadian folk singer-songwriter’s final album. ‘At Royal Albert Hall’ was recorded live in 2016 and features a slew of the singer’s biggest hits including ‘Sundown’, ‘Early Morning Rain’ and ‘Waiting For You’.Linus Entertainment wrote in a statement: “In the final weeks prior to his passing on May 1, 2023, Gordon Lightfoot insisted that this live album be released as soon as possible, approving the artwork and making it clear that no changes were to be made to the recording.”Lightfoot’s ‘At Royal Albert Hall’ is reportedly “an unembellished live mix of that nights’ performance, without edits, overdubs, remixing or re-sequencing.

Gordon Lightfoot died on May 1 at the age of 84, but the legendary Canadian singer-songwriter left behind one final album, set to be posthumously released this summer.

— but you'd never know it from his show-stopping performances!The 15-year-old singer took the stage for his first live performance during Monday's semifinals and thrilled the crowd and coaches with his performance of Billy Joel's «Vienna,» starting on the piano before he took center stage to belt the sentimental ballad.Coach Niall Horan had nothing but praise for Ryley's performance, noting how much confidence it takes to sing and play piano on live television.«This kid is just off the charts. He's here for a reason,» Niall raved.

Joel Dommett has revealed a special moment he shared with his pregnant wife Hannah during the BAFTA TV awards ceremony on Sunday night (May 14). The comedian and TV presenter picked up an award on behalf of The Masked Singer which he has presented since 2020.

Billie Lourd‘s Mother’s Day message will hit you with all the emotions.

Eurovision alumni paid tribute to the legendary artists of Liverpool – where this year’s Song Contest was hosted – by performing a medley of classics from the likes of John Lennon, Dead Or Alive and Atomic Kitten.The 2023 Eurovision Song Contest was hosted last night (May 13) at Liverpool Arena; Sweden came in first place with 583 points, followed by Finland and Israel. The event opened with last year’s champions, Kalush Orchestra, performing their winning song ‘Stefania’.

Meadow Walker is officially,  in the Fast family. The 24-year-old daughter of the late actor Paul Walker took to Instagram on Thursday and shared that she's making a cameo in the upcoming .«A preview of my cameo in Fast X,» Meadow wrote in her caption for a photo of her captured on a set monitor.

Stars arrived at Westminster Abbey early this morning to watch the Coronation of King Charles. Amongst the famous attendees – which includes Lionel Richie and Emma Thompson – is pop singer Katy Perry, who arrived alongside British Vogue Editor Edward Enninful.The 38 year old paid homage to the late British fashion designer Vivienne Westwood, who sadly passed away in December 2022, with her outfit.

Carrie Fisher finally received a spot on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Billie Eilish is giving fans a star-studded glimpse into the annual Met Gala.

A.D. Amorosi As news spread May 1 of Canadian songwriting and singing legend Gordon Lightfoot’s death, realizing the full impact of his artistry and the breadth of his catalog felt all the more jolting. To hear Lightfoot’s virtuosic work is to have been pierced by its beauty. In a 2020 interview with this writer, Lightfoot rhetorically questioned his own storied craft. “Am I psychologically invested and involved?” he quizzed himself. “Yes. Are these songs me? I guess. It’s very important that I do the work that I do to get me there, writing these songs. All the poetic license allowed me from those around me helps. But when they ask where it is that all of this comes from, I still always say it is my imagination.” Then, with a sense of gallows humor, Lightfoot teased, “When I croak, will people remember that, remember my work?”

Canadian folk musician Gordon Lightfoot has sadly passed away at age 84.

Jem Aswad Senior Music Editor Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued a statement honoring legendary singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot, who died Monday at the age of 84. In it, he recalls meeting Lightfoot as a child, when Trudeau’s father Pierre was prime minister in the 1970s and ’80s. “I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing yesterday of Gordon Lightfoot, one of Canada’s greatest singer-songwriters.

. The late artist was perhaps best known for his 1970 hit, «If You Could Read My Mind.» Among his other chart-toppers were «Sundown,» «Carefree Highway,» «Rainy Day People,» and «The Wreck of Edmund Fitzgerald.» Through the span of his career, Lightfoot recorded 20 studio albums and wrote hundreds of songs.«I simply write the songs about where I am and where I'm from,» he once said, according to. «I take situations and write poems about them.»Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau was among those paying tribute to Lightfoot in the wake of his death, tweeting: «We have lost one of our greatest singer-songwriters. Gordon Lightfoot captured our country’s spirit in his music – and in doing so, he helped shape Canada’s soundscape.

Gordon Lightfoot, Canada’s legendary folk singer-songwriter known for “If You Could Read My Mind” and “Sundown” and for songs that told tales of Canadian identity, died on Monday. He was 84.Representative Victoria Lord said the musician died at a Toronto hospital.