Mariah Carey Pays Tribute to Olivia Newton-John, Remembers Singing ‘Hopelessly Devoted’ Onstage With Her

Meghan Markle is an immediate podcast success.

Meghan Markle’s new Archetypes is currently Spotify’s most-listened-to podcast in six countries, overtaking usual U.S. frontrunner The Joe Rogan Experience.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor The Duchess of Sussex has claimed the No. 1 podcast position on Spotify’s charts in six markets worldwide, including the U.S. and U.K. And, for the time being, Meghan Markle’s “Archetypes” is currently more popular than “The Joe Rogan Experience,” which in the U.S. is consistently the most-listened-to podcast on Spotify. “Archetypes,” released Tuesday exclusively on Spotify, is No. 1 on the streamer’s podcast charts for the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. Next week’s episode will feature a conversation between Markle and Mariah Carey. In the premiere episode, Markle talks to Serena Williams about the double standard women face when they are labeled “ambitious” and the ripple effect this has on other aspects of their life, as well as how they are perceived. The inaugural episode also features Dr. Laura Kray, a leading expert on gender in the workplace, and the way in which these archetypes affect all of us.

Courtney Barnett‘s own touring festival, Here and There, she and Fred Armisen teamed up with Sleater-Kinney to cover Olivia Newtown-John‘s 1981 hit ‘Physical’.The tribute closed out Sleater-Kinney’s sets at McMenamins Edgefield in Troutdale, Oregon on Saturday (August 20) and Marymoor Park in Redmond, Washington on Sunday (August 21). During their rendition, the band, Barnett and Armisen donned headbands and carried out a synchronised aerobics routine.Watch fan-shot footage from both shows below:Newton-John died on August 8, aged 73, following a lengthy battle with breast cancer.

Coldplay were joined by Natalie Imbruglia during the third of their six shows at London’s Wembley Stadium, where they paid tribute to Olivia Newton-John and performed Imbruglia’s hit ‘Torn’ together.Honouring the late Newton-John, who died last week at the age of 73, Coldplay and Imbruglia covered Grease number ‘Summer Nights’. Newton-John sang the song in the musical’s 1978 film adaptation, which she starred in as Sandy, alongside John Travolta.For their rendition, Imbruglia handled the role of Sandy while Coldplay’s Chris Martin sang the part of Travolta’s character, Danny, duetting on its shared chorus along with Jacob Collier.Before ‘Summer Nights’, Coldplay and Imbruglia also performed ‘Torn’, which Imbruglia popularised when she released her version of the Ednaswap song as her debut single in 1997.

The Chicks paid tribute to the late Olivia Newton-John over the weekend, performing a live cover of ‘Hopelessly Devoted To You’.The band played the classic song – performed by Newton-John’s character Sandy in the 1978 film Grease – during their Washington state show at the Gorge Amphitheater on Saturday (August 13). Before performing it, lead singer Natalie Maines paid homage to Newton-John, who died last week, in a speech.“We lost a worldwide sweetheart last week: Olivia Newton-John,” she began.

(CNN)Olivia Newton-John, the singer and "Grease" star who died on Monday in the United States, will receive a state memorial service in Australia, Victorian state Premier Dan Andrews announced Thursday. In a Twitter post, Andrews said he had spoken with Newton-John's family and they had accepted the offer of a state ceremony.

Tributes have been pouring in for Olivia Newton John, who died yesterday aged 73 earlier this week and singer Peter Andre is among those who have shared personal memories of the late star. Peter, 49, is currently playing Vince Fontaine in the West End production of Grease and was on stage when the sad news of Olivia's death broke. Speaking to Lorraine host Ranvir Singh, he said: "The cast found out halfway through the show so actress Olivia Moor who is playing Sandy, when the show finished, she had to give an announcement to the audience to say the sad news." Pete added that every single show will now be dedicated to Olivia, saying: "Honestly the audience were in shock and it's going to be a very different show from now on for everybody.

Dame Olivia Newton-John's heartbroken husband John Easterling has paid tribute to “the most courageous woman I have ever known”, following her death on Monday 8 August. John announced via Facebook and Instagram that Olivia, best known for playing Sandy in the 1978 hit film Grease opposite John Travolta, had passed away peacefully aged 73 at her Southern California ranch in the early hours of Monday after battling cancer on and off for 30 years. John has once again taken to Olivia's official Facebook page to post a heart-wrenching but uplifting tribute to Olivia, saying that she was “the most courageous woman I have ever known” and that her caring nature “almost eclipses what is humanly possible”.

Olivia Newton-John – has remembered his wife in a warm tribute on social media.Newton-John died on Monday August 8, aged 73, having battled breast cancer since 1992. The news was shared in an Instagram post that the Grease star had “passed away peacefully” at home on her ranch in Southern California.In a lengthy and heartfelt post shared to Instagram today (August 10), Newton-John’s husband, Easterling – who married to the actor-singer in 2008 – paid tribute to his late wife.“Our love for each other transcends our understanding,” he began of their union.

John Easterling is opening up about the loss of his wife Olivia Newton-John.

Olivia Newton-John's husband, John Easterling, is sharing a heartfelt tribute to his late wife, just two days after her passing. She was 73 years old.Easterling took to Newton-John's Instagram account, where he posted a photo of the pair along with a touching message addressed to the singer-actress.«Olivia, Our love for each other transcends our understanding.

John Easterling is remembering his beloved wife Olivia Newton-John following her devastating death.

Olivia Newton-John's husband John Easterling is speaking out about the late "Grease" star's death, releasing a statement on Newton-John's official social media accounts on Wednesday. Easterling wrote about the love they shared and how it always came easy for them.

Mariah Carey has paid tribute to the late Olivia Newton-John.Following the news of the iconic singer and Grease star’s death at the age of 73, Carey took to social media to pay her respects, sharing images of the two of them performing together.“I first fell in love with Olivia’s voice when I was a little girl and heard ‘I Honestly Love You,'” Carey tweeted on Monday. “Songs like ‘Magic,’ ‘Suddenly’ and ‘Have You Never Been Mellow’ showcased her beautiful airy tone and signature sound. And THEN there was GREASE.

Dolly Parton says she is so sad to have lost her “special friend” Dame Olivia Newton-John, following her death aged 73. The US country legend said she was “so happy that our lives crossed paths” as she joined those paying tribute to the actress and singer online. The British-born singer died “peacefully” at her ranch in southern California on Monday morning, surrounded by family and friends, her widower confirmed.

Maria Carey is missing Olivia Newton-John.

Rebel Wilson has paid tribute to Olivia Newton-John following her passing.The iconic singer and Grease star died peacefully at the age of 73 at her home in Southern California on Monday (August 8).Wilson, who played Newton-John’s daughter in the film A Few Best Men, has now become one of the latest stars to pay her respects, honouring the late star with a heartfelt Instagram post.“@therealonj, you were the most gorgeous lady inside and out, you are a true Aussie icon and to play your daughter on screen in A FEW BEST MEN was beyond an honour,” Wilson wrote alongside an image of herself smiling with Newton-John and co-star Laura Brent.The Senior Year star also noted how Newton-John’s role as Sandy in the 1978 musical Grease had inspired her as a kid growing up in Australia.A post shared by Rebel Wilson (@rebelwilson)“Seeing you star in the huge Hollywood blockbuster GREASE with your natural accent was so instrumental to me as a little girl, helping me to believe that it was possible for an Aussie girl to star in huge international musicals,” she wrote.“You were the reason I auditioned for my high school production of GREASE at 15 – I was only in the chorus, but it was a start! You tried to teach me about health years before I took it seriously. You were so kind to me and it was such a blessing to know you Olivia.“I’ll never forget us singing at the piano in our lunch break on set together – what a complete legend you are! I am so sad you are gone.