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Queen guitarist Brian May revealed on Instagram last weekend that he had received “the dreaded double red line” of a positive Covid test, and in the days since has been providing updates on the illness’ progression and how he’s feeling.

Brian May has continued to keep fans updated about his battle with COVID-19, and called for sensible behaviour “in the face of such pervasive pathogens”.Earlier this week, May took to social media to confirm he’d caught the Coronavirus at a birthday party. The Queen guitarist has been giving fans daily updates about his battle with the virus ever since.Last night (December 20), he spoke about Day Nine of infection.

Queen‘s Brian May has revealed that he has tested positive for COVID after attending a birthday party, saying that he “made a mistake”.Taking to Instagram in a pair of video messages named ‘Life After The Double Red Line’ – related to the sign given on a positive COVID test – May revealed how he and his wife Anita Dobson attended a party of a number of friends, believing they were “in a safe bubble”.“It’s kind of ironic for me,” he added, having been “incredibly careful” over the pandemic to

Brian May has been diagnosed with COVID-19.

Brian May, lead guitarist for Queen, revealed he has tested positive for Covid.

Roger Taylor has questioned Sacha Baron Cohen‘s acting ability, speculating that he would have been “shit” performing the role of Freddie Mercury in the 2018 Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody.The Borat star had been set to play Mercury when the film was announced in September 2010 but in the summer of 2013 he pulled out of the project, claiming that Taylor and guitarist Brian May “wanted to protect their legacy as a band” rather than tell the wilder stories from Mercury’s private life.Speaking to

Billie Eilish has been named PETA‘s ‘Person Of The Year’ for 2021.The ‘Happier Than Ever’ singer – who is vegan and a longtime advocate for animal rights – follows in the footsteps of previous winners such as Brian May, Morrissey and Joaquin PhoenixEilish, 19, is the youngest-ever recipient of the animal welfare nonprofit’s annual award.“Billie Eilish is making sure that the party’s over for meaty, milky meals as well as for leather, fur, and silk,” said PETA founder Ingrid Newkirk in a

Brian May has said that comments he made last week in relation to the BRIT Awards dropping gendered categories were “subtly twisted” by some pesky journalists in order to make it appear that he is “unfriendly to trans people”.“Yes – I was ambushed and completely stitched up by a journalist at the recent ITV event”, he says in a new post on Instagram. “And it’s led to a whole mess of press stories making it look like I’m unfriendly to trans people.

The Mirror on Wednesday, May said that in today’s world, Queen would have been considered not diverse enough, that, “We would be forced to have people of different colours and different sexes and we would have to have a trans [person].” He added, “You know life doesn’t have to be like that. We can be separate and different.”In an Instagram post on Saturday, May clarified his comments.“Yes – I was ambushed and completely stitched up by a journalist at the recent ITV event.

Queen guitarist Brian May has posted a social media rebuttal to a published account of comments that he allegedly made on the trans community.

Queen guitarist Brian May is firing back after comments he made about the removal of gendered categories at the Brit Awards stirred up controversy, claiming he was “ambushed” by a journalist, who then “twisted” what he’d said.

Brian May has defended himself after criticism over recent comments regarding the trans community, saying his words were “subtly twisted” by a journalist.May was criticised this week for slamming the BRIT Awards’ removal of gendered awards, and saying Queen would have had to have a transgender member to be successful now.“It’s a decision that has been made without enough thought.

Brian May is criticizing the upcoming BRIT Awards.

With award season in full swing, a lot of changes are being made.

Queen guitarist Brian May says that the BRIT Awards dropping gendered categories next year is a “frightening”, “dangerous” and “ill-thought out” decision that could have “long-term consequences”. He is also “sure” that if Queen formed in 2021, they would be “forced” the change their line-up to include “people of different colours and different sexes and a trans [person]”.May’s comments were made at ITV’s Palooza industry event earlier this week, and reported on by The Sun.

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Freddie Mercury died at just 45-years-old on November 24, 1991. Now, three decades later, his bandmate Brian May has honoured the late singer with a short, but powerful post.

Queen‘s Brian May has criticised the BRIT Awards‘ decision to scrap their traditional gendered system for awards categories, calling it emblematic of a “frightening” trend.This week, the BRITs announced details of their 2022 ceremony, including the news that Artist of the Year and International Artist of the Year awards are replacing the traditional Male and Female categories from previous years.Back in 2019, it was reported that the BRITs were planning to scrap their gender categories in a bid

Miley Cyrus.“Those who had the pleasure of existing in his orbit, know that Mick was always so much more than ‘The Man Who Shot The 70s,‘” the statement announcing his death said.

The BBC last week announced that it will mark the 30th anniversary of the death of Freddie Mercury later this month with a new documentary called ‘Freddie Mercury: The Final Act’.The film tells the story from the final and biggest show on Queen’s 1986 ‘Magic Tour’ at Knebworth, through Mercury’s battle with HIV and AIDS, to his death in November 1991 and the ‘Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert’ that took place at Wembley in April 1992.

Freddie Mercury documentary will air on BBC Two in November, telling the story of the “extraordinary final chapter” of his life.Titled Freddie Mercury: The Final Act, the documentary will chart events from the Queen frontman’s final gig, his death in November 1991 from complications of AIDS, through to the tribute concert on April 20, 1992 at London’s Wembley Stadium.The documentary will feature new interviews with Queen members Brian May and Roger Taylor, along with Freddie’s sister Kashmira

Brian May made a surprise appearance during Roger Taylor‘s show in London last night (October 22) – check out the fan-shot footage below.The guitarist took the stage at the O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, where his Queen bandmate wrapped up a 14-date UK headline tour.

Brian May penned Queen song Who Wants To Live Forever, which featured on the band's album A Kind of Magic and on the soundtrack for the movie Highlander. Now, 35 years later, and the guitarist has released a new version of the song to raise awareness for the charity initiative Young Hearts Africa Foundation.

John Deacon has always been a mystery to Queen fans, even when the band was in its heyday. Freddie Mercury took most of the attention with his wild stage performances and incredible vocals, but the pair had a close bond in their songwriting.

Queen pop-up store, Queen The Greatest, has unveiled a line of limited seven-inch vinyl soon for sale at London’s Carnaby Street.The vinyl series will comprise four unique editions, each release dedicated to the work of a Queen band member.The tracks were personally curated by Brian May and Roger Taylor, with each A-side representing a hit song and the B-side a deep cut written by a respective band member.

Roger Taylor has revealed that Queen bandmate Brian May started working on a new song for the band but then “suddenly lost interest”.The pair started work on a new track with Adam Lambert – who has fronted Queen since 2011, following the death of original frontman Freddie Mercury in 1991 – but guitarist May doesn’t seem to be a fan of what they laid down.“Well, Brian suddenly lost interest and I don’t really know why,” Taylor told MOJO (via Contact Music.

Queen‘s Roger Taylor has admitted that he was “tempted to laugh” the first time Freddie Mercury auditioned for the band.The sticksman met guitarist Brian May and the late charismatic frontman at college in London in 1968.Taylor and May were originally in a band called Smile with bassist-and-singer Tim Staffell.

Brian May has just reissued his debut solo album ‘Back To The Light’, and to commemorate the occasion, he’s travelled back in time to perform with his younger self in a new video.The video features a masked, present-day May entering an empty concert venue before he sees a vision of himself and the Brian May band performing the title track from his 1992 album.After a flash of blue light, the 2021 Brian May begins to perform the song as well, before both versions of the Queen guitarist close out

Brian May has said that if he ever puts out another solo record then it could be an instrumental album.Speaking in the latest print edition of Goldmine magazine, the Queen guitarist – whose last solo release was 1998’s ‘Another World’ – said he’s contemplating getting back in the studio to record a selection of instrumental tracks.“I do think about it,” May said of the possibility of making a new album. “And strangely enough, I think it probably would be instrumental this time.

Queen‘s Brian May has said a Bohemian Rhapsody sequel is unlikely unless a particularly strong idea emerges.The film, which came out in 2018, documented the late Freddie Mercury‘s journey from childhood through to joining the band and later starting a solo career.While dividing critics, the film made over $900 million (£654m) at the box office.Hopes for a sequel emerged earlier this week when May told fans on Instagram Live that the film’s team were “looking” at a potential sequel.“We have been

Queen are apparently looking at ideas for a Bohemian Rhapsody sequel.

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Bohemian Rhapsody could be on the cards.The Queen guitarist has said the band are “looking at ideas” for a possible sequel to the Freddie Mercury biopic, which earned Rami Malek an Oscar for Best Actor.Speaking on Instagram Live about a sequel, May said: “We are looking at it.

Brian May has a big issues with those that are opposed to getting vaccinated against COVID-19.

Brian May isn’t holding back his thoughts on anti-COVID-19 vaxxers.

Good news Queen fans, a sequel to 2018’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” sounds like it is happening.