BBC News3 hours agoOlivia Newton-John: Tributes to Grease star and singer dies aged 73bbc.co.uk - By Francesca Gillett & Matt MurphyTributes have been paid from around the world to Olivia Newton-John, who has died from cancer aged 73. The British-born Australian singer and actress was best known for playing Sandy in Grease, one of the most successful film musicals ever made. Her Grease co-star John Travolta said she "made all of …
BBC News10 hours agoOzzy Osbourne closes 'incredible' Commonwealth Gamesbbc.co.ukLegendary Birmingham rocker Ozzy Osbourne made a surprise appearance to bring the curtain down on a hugely successful Commonwealth Games in fabulous fashion. Osbourne and his band Black Sabbath received a rapturous ovation from the 30,000 capacity crowd at the Alexander Stadium as they provided a …
BBC News10 hours agoDame Olivia Newton-John dies at 73bbc.co.ukBritish-born singer Dame Olivia Newton-John has died at the age of 73. Her family said she died peacefully at her ranch in Southern California, surrounded by family and friends. The iconic Grease actor, singer and activist sold over 100 million records and won four Grammy Awards. The BBC's David …
BBC News10 hours agoBritney Spears returns to music scene with Elton John collaborationbbc.co.uk - BBC NewsBritney Spears is to return to the music scene with a collaboration with Sir Elton John, it has been confirmed. Few details are known about the new track - called Hold Me Closer. There had been speculation that the pair were working on a new version of Sir Elton's hit Tiny Dancer. It is the first new …
BBC News12 hours agoObituary: Olivia Newton-Johnbbc.co.uk - BBC NewsOlivia Newton-John, who has died aged 73, began her career as the sweetheart of country-flavoured pop. It all changed when she donned black spandex for Grease, one of the most successful film musicals of all time. Her new raunchy image found its peak in her 1981 album, Physical. But a diagnosis of …
BBC News17 hours ago'One person turned up to watch my Fringe show'bbc.co.uk - By Debbie JacksonA Scots comedian who went ahead with his Fringe show despite having just one person in the audience has become a festival legend. Robin Grainger was feeling confident when he walked into his opening show in Edinburgh on Friday. The gig marked his return to the Fringe after the pandemic - but it was …
