Posts Tagged ‘Donna Summer’
Kelly Rowland wants to create her own biopic about disco legend Donna Summer
Kelly Rowland wants to make and star in a biopic about Donna Summer. The former Destiny’s Child singer is a huge fan of the late disco legend and has long wanted to portray her on the big screen. She previously put herself forward to play Summer — who died from lung cancer in May 2012…
Read MoreKelly Rowland pays homage to Donna Summer with new ‘do
Expectant mom Kelly Rowland got into the spirit of Throwback Thursday, by channeling her inner Donna Summer. On Thursday, the former Destiny’s Child member hit up Instagram, where she shared an image of herself wearing a long and curly mane, mimicking the late and great disco singer’s iconic style. “#tbt #DonnaSummer-ish #LovetoLoveYa” she captioned the…
Read More2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s Class of 2013 is a diverse array of artists who have contributed to the standard of popular music today. This year, the inductees include classic-rock icons Rush, hip-hop front men Public Enemy, composer Randy Newman, blues musician Albert King, producer Quincy Jones, disco diva the late, Donna Summer, creator…
Read MorePublic Enemy to be inducted into Hall of Fame by Spike Lee, Harry Belafonte
Spike Lee and legendary actor/activist Harry Belafonte will have the honor of inducting legendary hip-hop group Public Enemy into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Read Morev: VH1 Divas: Kelly Rowland, Keri Hilson, Adam Lambert perform Donna Summer Tribute
‘VH1 Divas Live 2012’ best and worst performances
VH1’s 2012 “Divas Live” special premiered Sunday, Dec. 16, featuring a cadre of performances from the likes of Ciara, Jordin Sparks, Kelly Rowland, and the host, Adam Lambert. Check out our picks for the best and worst performances below. –nicholas robinson
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Read MoreDivas Love God Too; Superstars Who Sing Both Sacred and Pop Music
Ask any R&B diva about her start in music, and I’m pretty sure that a large majority will fondly reminisce on the good old days when their singing skills were honed strictly in the church choir. Now some church goers will contend that once a star goes secular that she turns her back on the Lord. But…
Read MoreHundreds of Family and Friends Attend Donna Summer’s Funeral
Hundreds of Donna Summer’s family and friends gathered in a Nashville, Tenn., church on May 23, to pay their final respects to the Queen of Disco, who died last week at the age of 63 after a long and secret battle with lung cancer. Summer’s family held a private funeral for the singer at Christ…
Read MoreBee Gees’ Robin Gibb Dead at 62; Disco Reeling After His and Donna Summer’s Death
The Bee Gees, one of the most beloved trios in pop music history, has only one member left. Robin Gibb, the co-founder of the pop-turned-disco mega-group, has died after a long battle with colorectal cancer. He was 62. The news of Robin Gibb’s death has disco lovers in an emotional tailspin. The Queen of Disco,…
Read MoreBeyoncé Pens Open Letter to Family of Donna Summer
Beyoncé Writes About Donna Summer
Read MoreDonna Summer Believed Sept. 11 Attacks Gave Her Cancer; Funeral Arrangements Announced
Donna Summer’s Funeral Arrangements Announced
Read MoreMary J. Blige, Rihanna and Other Stars Mourn Donna Summer
The sudden death of Donna Summers after a long battle with cancer has sent shockwaves throughout the music industry. Undoubtedly, the Queen Of Disco’s impact has been felt throughout the world and throughout music, and stars across the nation, including Mary J.Blige, Rihanna, and Summers’ longtime collaborator, Nile Rodgers, took to Twitter to share their…
Read MoreDonna Summer Inspired Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez and Ne-Yo; 7 Greatest Sampled Songs
Donna Summer’s Music Inspired Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez and Ne-Yo; 7 Greatest Sampled Songs Donna Summer ruled the disco era during the 1970s. However, Donna Summer’s music has withstood the test of time and inspired a new generation of hit makers. Top acts such as Beyoncé, Dr. Dre, Timbaland and Ne-Yo have all been influenced…
Read More‘Disco Queen’ Donna Summer Dead at 63
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Read MoreJermaine Dupri Looking for Next Usher on Bravo’s ‘Platinum Hit’
Jermaine Dupri and singer Taio Cruz are no strangers to making hit records. While Dupri has crafted hits for the likes of Mariah Carey, Usher and Monica, Cruz has launched a slew of hit pop-dance tracks over the last year. So it comes as no surprise that the two will now serve as a judge’s…
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