News about Chrissie Hynde

Kate Moss has the X-Factor! In a karaoke bar, a supermodel is seen serenading Simon Cowell, could she now start singing?

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 1, 2024
After exclusive photos and videos obtained by the Mail of the supermodel belting out a string of singalong favorites to the mogul, speculation was rife today that the UK Got Talent judge might be about to begin a music career. Kate is no stranger to performing in front of a crowd: She appeared on Primal Scream's 2002 cover of Some Velvet Morning and later provided vocals for former boyfriend Pete Doherty's band Babyshambles, appearing on stage as a couple. She's also appeared in a number of charity gigs alongside Pink Floyd's David Gilmour and legendary rock chick Chrissie Hynde. But a solo recording deal hasn't evaded her, at least until now.

Relentless by Pretenders' ADRIAN THRILLS looks at Relentless

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 15, 2023
In the last four years, Chrissie Hynde (pictured with Johnny Marr) has invested her time into a handful of unexpected artistic ventures. The American singer, who was once described by Neil Young as "a true rock 'n' roll woman," has released one album of jazz standards and another packed with Bob Dylan covers. She returned to her day job fronting The Pretenders, a London-based company she formed 45 years ago, but the band's 2020 album, Hate For Sale, was postponed due to the pandemic. Nevertheless, this year, she has been hard at work proving her rock 'n' roll credentials. The Pretenders have appeared intimate club shows and summer festivals, including drummer Dave Grohl and guitarist Johnny Marr, as guests, as well as enticed a viewing Paul McCartney onstage for a brief curtain call.

To support Hipgnosis, financiers are urging the selling of songs

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 12, 2023
Hipgnosis owns the right to song performed by musicians including Neil Young, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Chrissie Hynde, Fleetwood Mac's Lindsey Buckingham and Brian Higgins, who have written for Kylie Minogue (pictured) and Girls Aloud. As rising interest rates have shed a light on the investment trust's debt and refinancing, its shares are down around 30% on the London Stock Exchange in the past year.

JAN MOIR: The Sussexes' victimshood's thin gruel is running out

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 30, 2023
JAN MOIR: Set your alarm for November - Scobie's latest book Endgame will be out. The blurb says it will be a "penetrating probe" into the Royal Family's 'fight for survival.' We must brace for humiliating revelations about the Windsors, who will no doubt be compared unflatteringly to the saintly Sussexes, who are still scamping around like a puppy eager for a treat. 'Do you know Omid Scobie?' During the hacking trial earlier this month, Prince Harry was asked. 'Yes,' he replied before quickly correcting himself. I'm aware of him.' Scobie's book had intended to be published in August, but it was delayed, perhaps so that titivating information from the Coronation can be included.

Sir Paul McCartney and wife Nancy cosy up at his Photographs 1963-64: Eyes of the Storm exhibition

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 27, 2023
Sir Paul McCartney and his wife Nancy were in fine spirits as they cosied up at the Paul McCartney Photographs 1963-64: Eyes of the Storm exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery in London on Monday. Although American businesswoman Nancy, 63, rested her head on his shoulder, the Beatles actor, 81, looked dapper in a black suit and light blue shirt. When the couple posed in front of a photograph of Sir Paul's band The Beatles, she was smiling, while her skirt was cinched in at the waist.

Blackie Onasssis - drummer for the 90s rock band Urge Overkill - passed away at 57

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 14, 2023
With the sudden death of Urge Overkill drummer Blackie Onassis on Tuesday, the music world is in mourning once more. To the Los Angeles Times on Wednesday, a spokesperson for the band announced the drummer (born John Rowan)'s death. At this time, no cause of death has been announced, nor has there been information regarding memorial services.

According to Courtney Love, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Should "Go to Hell" because of a lack of female inductees

www.popsugar.co.uk, March 20, 2023
Courtney Love is hoping that the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will begin to recognize women and people of color. On March 17, the "Doll Parts" singer wrote a scathing op-ed for The Guardian. In her essay, she found that women account for only eight percent of the inductees, although the figures for people of color are similar. POPSUGAR reached out to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for a comment on Love's words, but no one responded immediately. "If the Rock Hall is not keen to investigate how it is replicating the violence of structural misogyny and misogym that artists face in the music industry, then let it go to hell in a handbag," Love wrote.

"Don't Worry Darling" is a television show. From the 2000s, Sydney Chandler's father is our favourite TV coach

www.popsugar.co.uk, October 5, 2022
It's time to get to know Sydney Chandler. Fans may remember her from the 2022 miniseries "Pistol," in which she portrays Chrissie Hynde, the lead singer and lead vocalist of '70s rock band Pretenders, in her first major television appearance. Violet is also a housewife and a friend of main character Alice Chambers' who made her film debut in "Don't Worry Darling" as Violet, a housewife and confidance of main character Alice Chambers (Florence Pugh). She'll be playing "Coercion," Susannah Grant's sex-trafficking drama "Coercion." Despite the fact that she is just getting off as an actress, Hollywood isn't a new idea to Sydney, who grew up with a well-known TV coach and dad for a father. Kyle Chandler, Sydney's dad, is a film and television national treasure. "Grey's Anatomy," "Argo," "The Spectacular Now," "The Wolf of Wall Street," and the Godzilla series to name a few. In fact, Netflix's "Bloodline" earned him back-to-back Primetime Emmy nominations for outstanding lead actor in a drama series in 2015 and 2016.

Hipgnosis also revealed a new $700 million debt reduction plan

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 3, 2022
The music production company announced that it had developed into a revolving credit facility worth $700 million, which will continue until September 2027 and will also shift to 'working capital purposes.' This new facility will be based on the Secured Overnight Financing Rate, a benchmark interest rate that has replaced LIBOR, plus a margin of between 2 and 2.25 percent depending on the gross drawn debt.

After spending time on Sex Pistols biopic Pistol', Louis Partridge and Sydney Chandler strike up romance

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 9, 2022
After falling for each other on the set of Pistol, Louis Partridge and Sydney Chandler have reportedly developed a love. Actor Louis, 19, appeared in the Disney+ television film, which was released in May, as actress Sydney, 24, portrayed Pretenders singer Chrissie Hynde. Louis jetted out to Italy to attend the premiere of her film Don't Worry Darling at the Venice Film Festival this week.

Violet, 16, Dave Grohl's daughter, appears with her father at The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 4, 2022
During The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert on Saturday night, Dave Grohl's daughter Violet performed a stunning version of Jeff Buckley's Grace and Last Goodbye. The 16-year-old impressed the audience at Wembley Stadium with her appearances, while her Foo Fighters cast member, 53, performed the drums behind. Violet, Dave's mother, Jordyn Blum, appeared chic in a black sleeved dress with orange floral prints, and her bleached blonde tresses were adorned in a trendy fringe.