News about Billy Joel

Adam Wilkinson: The man who discovered Australian boy band 5SOS announces shock new career

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 28, 2024
He's the man who discovered global stars One 5 Seconds of Summer.  But now, Daily Mail Australia can reveal that Adam Wilkinson is making headlines for a different kind of deal-making - as a real estate agent in Sydney's Sutherland Shire.  It was thanks to a chance meeting with him back in 2011 that Australian boy band have now risen to the dizzy heights of world pop domination.

CBS will re-air Billy Joel's Madison Square Garden concert special... after it ended two minutes early in Eastern and Central time zones

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 16, 2024
Fans watching CBS' Billy Joel: The 100th - Live at Madison Square Garden on the Eastern and Central time zones will now get to watch the special in its entirety. CBS originally debuted the special Sunday, April 14, though the network abruptly ended the telecast a full two minutes early for Eastern and Central time zones. The two-hour special will now re-air in its entirety on Friday, April 19 from 9 PM ET to 11 PM ET, according to a network press release.

Billy Joel fans slam CBS for cutting singer off while he performed legendary song Piano Man during 100th Madison Square Garden concert to go to local news

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 15, 2024
Billy Joel fans were left furious with CBS after their broadcast of the legend's 100th consecutive Madison Square Garden concert was cut short to go to local news. To make matters worse, the 74-year-old was in the middle of his best-known song, Piano Man, when the transition was made. The channel had understandably been giving their broadcast of the special performance the big build-up, but had already had to start showing it late after coverage of Scottie Scheffler's Masters win overran. While seemingly not the case in all locations, viewers in eastern and central time zones also missed some of the end of the gig as Joel was about to go into the final verse of his iconic hit, according to X account @awefulannouncing. They coined Joel's lyrics to say: 'Evidently, CBS was no longer in the mood for a melody.'

As Kelly Clarkson dazzles audiences with another song on her talk show, she reveals her slim waist in leather skirt and Billy Joel band tee

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 8, 2024
Kelly Clarkson appeared to be pumped during The Kelly Clarkson Show on Monday, her eponymous talk show. In a leather skirt paired with a Billy Joel tee, tights, and knee-high leather boots, the American Idol alum, 41, displayed her edgy fashion sense and slimmed down appearance. She wore black tights, knee-high boots, gold hoop earrings, and a head full of waves.

As a comedian legend comes to an end, Sir Lenny Henry's Comic Relief swansong is watched by 3.6 million viewers as he begins his 39-year hosting career by raising £38.6 million for charity

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 16, 2024
According to overnight surveys, Sir Lenny Henry's last time co-hosting Comic Relief's star-studded Red Nose Day show was watched by an average of 3.6 million viewers. Compared to last year's average of 2.9 million, the annual fundraising program, which featured a slew of comedy sketches, musical performances, and tributes to Sir Lenny saw a significant increase in viewers. According to the BBC, it attracted 4.3 million viewers, up from last year's 3.4 million.

As the 70-year-old says she has been diagnosed with skin cancer, Christie Brinkley's tragic personal tragedies range from four failed marriages to her daughter's attempted suicide

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 14, 2024
On a first glance, it seems that the former catwalk queen's tale is a glittering tale about a tiny town Michigan girl who was thrust into the lime spotlight after she was found by a photographer in a post office. But if you look closer at Christie's life behind the glitz and glamour, you will find that her tale is actually one of a series of tragic tragedies and terrifying health woes. The supermodel has suffered through several heartbreaks over the years, including the death of her boyfriend and a bitter divorce contest in which the sordid details of her husband's infidelities laid bare to the world. In the most shocking twist to Christie's tale this week, the former Sports Illustrated Swimsuit actress revealed this week that she had been diagnosed with skin cancer. FEMAIL has recapped her rollercoaster ride journey from start to finish as she broadcasts the world's worst news. Take a look at Christie's numerous career highlights and personal lows from her stellar modeling career, including her husband's shocking affair, her numerous surgeries, and now, her newly announced cancer battle.

Sting announces NEW tour! During the Sting 3.0 Tour in North America, the music legend will appear at a number of concerts

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 12, 2024
This year, Sting 3.0 Tour will tour North America. During his 20 show run, the 72-year-old music icon will be joined by guitarist and frequent collaborator Dominic Miller, as well as drummer Chris Maas.

In a new music video for his first single in 17 years Turn The Lights Back On, Billy Joel, 74, is de-aged by AI

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 16, 2024
In the new music video for Billy Joel's first single in 17 years, Turn The Lights Back On, which was released on Friday, he was de-aged by AI. The 74-year-old balladeer, who teased the song's debut earlier this year, rode through many stages of his life and career before appearing in an ornate concert hall. The Piano Man singer started the video by flipping over a page containing lyrics for his album Famous Last Words, which was originally released in 1993 and served as a marker of his long-time absence from his recording career.

This weekend, BBC will rebroadcast Steve Wright's first Top Of The Pops appearance from 1980 as a salute to the beloved entertainer

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 15, 2024
The BBC will rebroadcast late radio presenter Steve Wright's first appearance on Top Of The Pops. On Friday, four Top Of The Pops episodes from the BBC archive, which would include Wright's last shows, will air on The Pops. The episodes from more than 40 years ago will feature performances by Sir Cliff Richard, Madonna, Wham! George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley, Whitney Houston, The Buggles, Cher and Billy Joel. The corporation revealed on Monday that the broadcaster, who died on Monday at the age of 69 and had worked on BBC Radio 1 and Radio 2, will continue to be honored into the weekend. According to investigators, his 'unexpected' death is not being treated as suspicious, despite a report being prepared for the coroner.

Christie Brinkley loves being 70! As she commemorates her birthday in the Caribbean, the model flaunts her figure in a cherry red swimsuit

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 11, 2024
Christie Brinkley, 71, posed in a stunning red one-piece swimsuit after turning 70 on Friday. In pictures shared on Instagram this weekend while on vacation in the Caribbean, the Vacation actress flaunted her very toned and trim body. 'Jumping into 70 with a boatload of fun and counting my blessings everyday!' In her caption, Billy Joel's ex-wife wrote about her. '12 of them are in the last phot ! #sensational70 #doteyourself #laughyourself's Sailor and Jack, as well as New York couple Andrew Saffir and Daniel Benedict, were among her daughters' siblings. "Happy Birthday, '" Heidi Klum posted in the comments box: "I love it when people tell me they look like you."

SZA, Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, Billy Joel, and Fantasia Barrino gave the audience a thrilling night of music's biggest night on Friday

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 5, 2024
The best names in music performed at the 2024 Grammy Awards, electrifying audiences with the year's best hits of the year, as well as plenty of nostalgia. SZA, Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, Billy Joel, and Fantasia Barrino all brought the audience to their feet on Sunday at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The 66th annual celebration, hosted by Trevor Noah, began with Dua announcing her new single Training Season before the Barbie musical The Night and Dance The Night were released.

Billy Joel, 74, and his stylish wife Alexis Roderick, 41, bring their children to Grammys 2024, 2024, just a few years

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 5, 2024
Billy Joel appeared alongside his fashionable wife Alexis Roderick at the celebrity-studded Grammys 2024 held at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday. The Piano Man hitmaker, 74, looked dapper in his all-black suit, which he accessorized with a silver lapel pin and sunglasses. Alexis, who is 41 years old, was stunned in a sleeveless gown with a silver bedazzled top and a flowing black bottom. The dress featured a sizzling side slit and a train, while the equestrian brought more height to her outfit by wearing a pair of heels.

Best New Artist award 2024: Jelly Roll keeps it casual in tan winter jacket and matching pants

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 5, 2024
On Sunday, Jelly Roll was the talk of the town on the red carpet of the 2024 Grammy Awards in downtown Los Angeles. As he arrived at the Crypto.com Arena with two nominations, the 39-year-old country music superstar rocked a casual ensemble for music's biggest night. The Wild Ones hitmaker is up for Best New Artist and Best Country Duo/Group with Lainey Wilson for their touching duet Save Me.

Lainey Wilson of Yellowstone is a natural performer in a black suit with a large hat as she competes for Best Country Duo and Best Country Duo

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 4, 2024
On Sunday, Lainey Wilson commanded attention when she arrived on the red carpet at the 2024 Grammy Awards in downtown Los Angeles. In a chic black suit as she arrived for music's biggest night held at the Crypto.com Arena, the 31-year-old star, nominated for two Grammy Awards, stole the show. The ensemble had a coordinating black top with gold floral buttons, giving a dramatic effect. With a wide brimmed hat, she finished off the appearance.

Before her little girl became the youngest nominee in history, Victoria Monét and her daughter Hazel, two siblings, don matching looks at Grammys 2024

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 4, 2024
Victoria Monét and her daughter, Hazel, who made history by being nominated for a Grammy Award in November, wore matching attire to the 2024 Grammy Awards. The 34-year-old singer and the little girl, two siblings, walked the red carpet together after arriving at the preview, which took place at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The On My Mama actress wowed in a figure-hugging brown gown and a stunning diamond snake necklace. The two were joined by Monét's baby daddy John Gaines, who wore a sleek olive green suit and black loafers.

Christie Brinkley is 70!The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model gets happy birthday wishes from the 3 kids she has with 3 different men

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 2, 2024
Christie Brinkley, 70, turned 70 on Friday. On social media, her children were able to wish her a happy birthday. Alexa Ray Joel with Billy Joel, Jack Brinkley Cook with Richard Taubman and Sailor Brinkley Cook with Peter Cook, and Sama Ray Joel with Billy Joel. Last week, the Vacation actress talked about how she has been able to keep her youthful appearance all these decades after fame peaked in the 1970s. The beauty talked to People, saying she is fine with having a few lines here and there, and also revealing that she has tried Botox in the past but is not keen on doing too much to her face. The magazine also focuses on how to appear fabulous while allowing herself to age naturally. I want to hide those wrinkles.' That's the way I'm approaching aging,' said the former Vogue cover girl. People get older and they overdo it, so they get waxy and - I'm not sure if the word is preserved or something.' I want a little life to show on my face, you know?'

Your ultimate guide to what to watch on demand this weekend: We're going to see the best new launches across all streaming platforms this weekend, from ITVX to Netflix and AppleTV+

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 2, 2024
Check out our experts' picks of the best shows to watch online right now, from thrilling thrillers to intrepid travelogues. The experts have chosen their top ten shows to watch this weekend as well as reviewing new launches. Find out what to watch this weekend by reading the following...

SZA will appear at the 66th annual Grammy Awards, after being the year's most nominated performer with nine nominations for SOS

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 29, 2024
SZA has nine nominations for her sophomore album SOS, making her the most nominated artist at this year's Grammy Awards. On February 4, the year's best of the year, record of the year, and song of the year (for Kill Bill) have been selected to perform at the annual celebration of the music industry. Joni Mitchell in her first appearance at the Grammys as well as U2's live from Las Vegas' Sphere, Billie Eilish, Billy Joel, Dua Lipa, Olivia Rodrigo, Luke Combs, and Travis Scott are among the performers. SZA, 34, isn't about to walk away with one, let alone several Grammys, after she was snubbed by the Recording Academy in the past. 'I've been to many times to know that investing in this moment isn't beneficial,' she told Variety in November.

Joni Mitchell, 79, will perform on the Grammy stage for the FIRST time in her legendary career next week

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 28, 2024
On February 4, legendary folk singer Joni Mitchell, who is one of the twentieth century's most popular entertainers, will appear at the 2024 Grammy Awards. The Recording Academy and CBS announced that the nine-time Grammy winner would appear at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California, just one week before the award show. This will be her first appearance at the ceremony, which will be broadcast live on CBS and Paraphrase+. Luke Combs, Billie Eilish, Billy Joel, Dua Lipa, Olivia Rodrigo, and Travis Scott are among the 66th annual Grammy Awards winners.

Billy Joel will perform at Grammy Awards 2024 for the first time in 30 years, as he is scheduled to debut his first new song since 2007

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 24, 2024
Billy Joel will perform at the Grammy Awards 2024 for the first time in 30 years, just days after he revealed that his first album since 2007. On Wednesday, the 74-year-old music icon joined the list of performers on music's biggest night The Recording Academy announced on Wednesday that he would be included on the list. He hasn't appeared solo at the annual festival since 1994, where he appeared The River Of Dreams. At the 2002 festival in New York State Of Mind, Joel Bennett appeared on stage with Tony Bennett.

After teasing his first new single in 17 years, Billy Joel, 74, has been scheduled to perform at Glastonbury

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 24, 2024
Billy Joel fans may be in for a treat this summer, as the singer has a slim chance of him appearing on stage at Glastonbury. On Monday, the hitmaker, 74, announced that his first single in 17 years would be released on February 1. The Lights Back On, a short video clip featuring his 2019 album Christmas in Fallujah and 2007's All My Life, which he teased with a few notes on the piano in a brief video clip.

Billy Joel, 74, teases his first new single in 17 years - set for release in February: 'It's time to turn the lights back on'

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 22, 2024
Billy Joel made a special announcement for his followers on Monday on social media. The 74-year-old legendary musician - who recently explained why he's selling his Long Island home - told his 684,000 followers that his first single in 17 years will be announced on February 1. Turn the Lights Back On, which he teased with a few notes on the piano in a short video clip, will follow his 2019 album Christmas in Fallujah and 2007's All My Life.

Christie Brinkley, 69, shows her toned legs when wearing a semi-sheer strapless bathing suit on the beach just weeks before her 70th birthday

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 9, 2024
Christie Brinkley will not reach the age of 70 until February 2, but she may be celebrating. On Tuesday, the vacation actress posted an eye-popping picture on Instagram in which she seemed half her age. As she lay on her back in the shallow end of a Turks and Caicos island, the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition model was wearing a strapless semi-sheer white one-piece swimsuit. Billy Joel's ex-wife held her toes while pointing her feet in the air. And as her blonde hair fell into the water, the mother-of-three was smiling from ear to ear as she held onto a straw hat and wore black sunglasses. 'Water, Sky, Seashells, and Driftwood,' one of the catwalk veteran's favourite things.'

Declan Donnelly surprises New Year's Eve revellers at country pub with impromptu performance of Billy Joel song before taking them back to his mother's house to ring in 2024

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 2, 2024
Declan Donnelly gave New Year's Eve revellers a surprise appearance as he took to the microphone at a Newcastle pub to perform Billy Joel's Piano Man. In 2024, the television presenter, 48, rang at The Bagder in Ponteland, Northumberland, and delighted punters with the local band The Optics, who were booked for a performance at the boozer on Sunday. I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! Dec belted out the 1973 ballad, looking at the lyrics on his phone, which stated: "Now John at the bar is a friend of mine." He gives me my drinks for free.'