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Black Eyed Peas, Pitbull, Sting and more artists will perform in an ancient volcano crater for the inaugural Atlantis Concert for Earth event in July.Scheduled to take place in Azores, Portugal on July 22 and 23, the nonprofit concert for global conservation will feature headliners the Black Eyed Peas and Pitbull, as well as supporting acts Stone Temple Pilots, Sting (in a virtual performance), Bush, Mod Sun and Girlfriends. The concerts will be hosted by Nicole Scherzinger, who will also put on a special performance.The two-day concert will take place inside the Sete Cidades Massif volcano, which last erupted in 1880.

Sam Fender has discussed how getting the approval of Scottish comedian Limmy was “probably one of the best fucking moments of his life”, as well as discussing working with the likes of Sigrid and Sting, and sharing advice for young songwriters.The North Shields singer-songwriter was in London yesterday (Thursday May 19), where he was awarded at the Ivor Novellos for Best Song Musically and Lyrically for his acclaimed second album ‘Seventeen Going Under’.As well as being named as NME’s Best Album of 2021 and winning both Best Album By A UK Artist and Best Album In The World at the BandLab NME Awards 2022, Fender has also recently won BRIT Awards among other accolades.Speaking to NME in the winners’ room about where he was putting all of these awards, he replied: “They’re in the pub! I got them turned into beer pumps! I think this one might come home. I might give this to my dad; I think he’d be really chuffed.”And what has he done with his NME Award?“I might turn that into a beer pump, or leave it in the pub for loads of dafties to do drugs off it,” he said.During his acceptance speech at the Ivors yesterday, Fender used the opportunity to pay tribute to his former manager at said pub, North Shields’ Low Lights Tavern.“A very good friend of mine passed away last week,” Fender told the audience.

Sting has said that he doesn’t think “any grown man can be in a band” because it’s a “teenage gang” thing.Speaking in a new interview, the former Police frontman talked about aging out of rock music and how he struggles to find growth in music made by veteran bands.“I don’t think any grown man can be in a band, actually,” Sting told MOJO (via Tone Deaf). “A band is a teenage gang.

Sting has shared a powerful performance of his 1985 track ‘Russians’ in support of the Ukraine – you can watch it below.Originally released during the Cold War period, the song expressed a hope that both the US and Soviet Union would find some kind of common humanity before destroying the world through nuclear warfare.Now, with the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the song has once again, sadly, found relevance, and Sting has posted a video of himself performing it in aid of Help Ukraine, an initiative that sends medicine and humanitarian aid to a warehouse on the Ukrainian border in Poland.“I’ve only rarely sung this song in the many years since it was written, because I never thought it would be relevant again,” he says at the beginning of the performance. “But, in the light of one man’s bloody and woefully misguided decision to invade a peaceful, unthreatening neighbour, the song is, once again, a plea for our common humanity.“For the brave Ukrainians fighting against this brutal tyranny and also the many Russians who are protesting this outrage despite the threat of arrest and imprisonment – We, all of us, love our children.

Swedish House Mafia have announced the release date for their new album ‘Paradise Again’ and shared their latest single ‘Redlight’ – you can hear the Sting-featuring track below.The dance trio – Axwell (born Axel Hedfors), Steve Angello and Sebastian Ingrosso – will release their long-awaited debut full-length LP on April 15 via Republic Records.Speaking to NME about ‘Paradise Again’ back in November, SHM said that the record will serve as “an invitation into our world”.“In the past we put out single after single, and it was almost like we were chasing something,” Ingrosso said. “When Steve first said, ‘We need to make an album’, I wanted to jump out the window.

Premio Lo Nuestro debut.The iconic rock star premiered his new Spanish song, «Por Su Amor,» during the 34th edition of the awards show in Miami, Florida Thursday night.Surrounded by a host of dimly lit candles, Sting, accompanied by just his guitar, sat solo on a stage outside of the venue, as he performed the melodic tune to a captivated, intimate audience.«Por Su Amor» is the Spanish-language adaptation of his song, «For Her Love,» off his latest album, Por Su Amor… ✨

Premio Lo Nuestro debut.The iconic rock star will premiere his new Spanish song, «Por Su Amor,» during the 34th edition of the awards show taking place in Miami, Florida, on Feb. 24.

Sting has sold his entire songwriting to Universal Music Publishing Group in a deal rumoured to be worth over $250 million (£184 million).The agreement covers all Sting’s solo songs, including the likes of ‘Shape Of My Heart’, ‘Fields Of Gold’ and ‘Englishman In New York. The deal also extends to the songs Sting wrote for The Police, such as ‘Roxanne’, ‘Every Breath You Take’ and ‘Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic’.“I am delighted to have Jody (Gerson, Chairman and CEO of Universal Music Publishing Group) and the team curate and manage my song catalogue,” said Sting.“It is absolutely essential to me that my career’s body of work have a home where it is valued and respected – not only to connect with longtime fans in new ways but also to introduce my songs to new audiences, musicians and generations.“Throughout my career, I have enjoyed a long and successful relationship with UMG as my label partner, so it felt natural to unite everything in one trusted home, as I return to the studio, ready for the next chapter.”Gerson added: “So many memories from my youth are tied to the great songs written by Sting — whether it was first seeing the Police perform in Philadelphia or hearing his music on the radio or playing those albums until I wore them out.“I could never have imagined that someday I would get to lead a company that will be the guardian of Sting’s remarkable songwriting legacy.

Sting has discussed his vocal range in a new interview, playfully suggesting that his register made him “a heavy metal singer”.The Police frontman made the comments during an interview with Rick Beato and guitarist Dominic Miller (per Loudwire). “I’m not here to belong to a genre or adapt myself to any kind of rules.

Sting is opening up about his exciting new Las Vegas gig. The 70-year-old legendary musician sat down with ET's Denny Directo about his «My Songs: The Las Vegas Residency» at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace and he talked about being a fan of fellow artists' Vegas residencies as well.Sting told ET he watched both Lionel Richie and Lady Gaga's successful shows.«Well, I had to check out the competition, you know, I'm not stupid,» he joked.

Sting at a recent Parkinson’s fundraiser gala in New York City.The concert, called ‘A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To Cure Parkinson’s’ and organised on behalf of The Michael J. Fox Foundation For Parkinson’s Research, took place on Saturday (October 23).As part of the event, Fox took to the stage in a performance reminiscent of that which he gave in Back To The Future.

Sting, 69, is known as one of the music industry’s most iconic singers, but he’s also a doting father to six children. The legendary artist, whose real name is Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner, welcomed his three sons and three daughters, including Joseph, Fuchsia, Brigitte, Jake, Eliot, and Giacomo Sumner, over the course of two marriages and they’re truly impressive individuals of their own!

Sting and Trudie Styler were among the many people grieving a personal loss on the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attack.MORE: Sting and Trudie Styler delight fans with exciting newsThe celebrity couple tragically lost their beloved friend, Herman Sandler, and Trudie paid a poignant tribute to him on Instagram.She wrote: "On the 20th anniversary of 9/11, I still miss and mourn our dear friend and benefactor of the environment - Herman Sandler. VIDEO: Sting sends SOS to support Prince

Sting and wife Trudie Styler stepped out for a date night in Italy on Thursday, July 22. The English musician, real name Gordon Sumner, 69, and his actress wife, 67, had dinner at the Gala Hotel during the Ischia Global Festival — and both looked super stylish in their dinner attire.

Allow Sting to make the case for speedos at any age. The English musician, 69, real name Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner, wore a tiny speedo aboard a yacht in Capri in Italy’s scenic Bay of Naples this week while on vacation with longtime wife Trudie Styler. The “Fields of Gold” singer enjoyed a dip in the water and showed off his physique.

Sting just made one of the most iconic TV theme songs even more special. The 69-year-old British musician was a special guest category presenter on Thursday's, and closed out the show with a special rendition of the gameshow's song, «Think.»Sting wrote original lyrics to the tune and performed his version with an acoustic guitar.

Sting and Trudie Styler who are still going strong 28 years into their marriage.The actress and director shared a throwback snapshot with her musician husband on Instagram, simply to celebrate their relationship, and it prompted a sweet reaction from Jennifer Aniston. MORE: Inside Sting and Trudie Styler’s £40 million New York penthouseIn the photo, Trudie, 66, is smiling broadly and dancing close to Sting, 69, and the Friends star was one of the first to like the image.  WATCH: Sting And Shaggy

Paris Jackson — the 22-year-old daughter of Michael — is making the bold move to release her own pop album, “Wilted,” on Friday. And when you’re going up against the legendary likes of “Thriller,” there’s pretty much no way you can beat it.But Jackson isn’t the first pop-superstar scion to get into the family business.

Sting has been honored for his environmental activism by Prince Albert Ii of Monaco at a star-studded gala event.The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation’s 4th annual Monte-Carlo Gala for Planetary Health took place in the principality on Thursday night (September 24, 2020), and was attended by stars including Johnny Depp, Helen Mirren, Kate Beckinsale, Sienna Miller, Rebel Wilson, and Andy Garcia.Guest of honor was Sting – who was recognized for his work with the Rainforest Foundation he

Sting and Trudie Styler have some exciting news and they finally revealed it to their fans on 26 August. The longtime couple were thrilled to let their Instagram followers in on what they’ve been cooking and posted a happy photo to celebrate…  their brand new wine!The actress and director posted a cute snapshot with her husband in the vineyards of their Italian estate and wrote: "Today we begin the harvest of our vermentino grapes, which will become the base for our new sparkling wine – our

Back when The Undertaker and Sting were an active part of the wrestling scene, people rooting for them to lock horns in the wrestling ring. They are two legends in the professional wrestling business who never had the opportunity to face each other, even though at one point they seemed like the obvious candidates for a power-packed match.

Rocker Sting and reggae star Shaggy are stepping into the world of Animal Crossing to debut new music on the hugely popular Nintendo video game.

Londoner Rihanna has pipped Sir Elton John to third place on a new list of Britain’s richest musicians thanks to the success of her lingerie and cosmetics lines.

Sting, Ben Gibbard and Lukas Nelson will headline the National Air and Space Museum’s Space Songs live stream on Thursday (April 30, 2020).

The Police's 1980 hit, «Don't Stand So Close to Me,» has never been more relevant.

A musical drama about the imminent demise of a shipbuilding town in the North East of England, and a union’s last-ditch attempt to reclaim the village’s pride? Audiences: No thanks.