David Bowie News

David Bowie’s Legacy Lives On, Raising Thousands for Soho School

Even in death, David Bowie’s spirit continues to resonate, and his magical stardust has raised thousands of pounds for the Soho Parish Primary School.

Iman marks 10 years since David Bowie’s death with Blackstar tattoo

Iman has honored her late husband David Bowie with a new tattoo. The legendary singer died following an 18-month private battle with liver cancer on January

David Bowie: The Hunky Dory Monk

Eastern religions were a fascination for pop and rock stars in the 1960s. The Beatles were a well-documented example, especially their trip to India in 1968 to get involved with the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi who founded the Transcendental Meditation movement.

David Bowie’s Heroes sees massive spike in streams following Stranger Things inclusion

David Bowie’s iconic anthem Heroes has surged back into the spotlight following the conclusion of Stranger Things’ fifth and final season, with streaming numbers soaring by almost 500 per cent in the days after the finale aired.

25 songs from the '70s that hit different today

They simply don't make music the same as they used to, but thankfully, we can revisit the classics as often as we please. 

Boy George: Dame Tracey Emin was part of Culture Club's early rehearsals

Boy George has recalled how the artist Dame Tracey Emin took part in "early rehearsals" for Culture Club. The Karma Chameleon singer has revealed that the artist, known for pieces such as My Bed, joined the new wave group in their early days before deciding that band life "wasn't for her".

Best music duets/collabs that crossed genres

Musical artists coming together, spanning genres and crossing over is quite exciting for listeners. Here's a look at 20 such collaborations and duets that worked out pretty well.

Disgraced record producer Jonathan King claims a young David Bowie 'wanted me to have sex with him' in new autobiography

Disgraced record producer Jonathan King has claimed that he turned down sexual advances from a young David Bowie. King made the astonishing claim about the rock legend in the third volume of his autobiography, 80 That's All Folks!

The 20 best vampire movies by decade

Given that vampires have been a focus in the movies since at least the 1920s, it’s worth taking a closer look at the various fanged creations that have graced the cinema over the decades. The vampire, like so many other figures in horror, offers a fascinating look at what a given culture fears and desires at a given moment.

25 stars who walked away from the limelight

Even the biggest stars occasionally feel the need to step away from the Hollywood lifestyle. Here are 25 who disappeared from the limelight.

Kate Moss reveals David Bowie's nickname for her

Kate Moss has revealed David Bowie used to call her Smasher. The 51-year-old supermodel has opened up about her friendship with the late rock icon - who died aged 69 in 2016 - and revealed his unusual nickname for her.

David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust hairstyle 'flopped'

David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust hairstyle "flopped" at first. The late icon - who was renowned for his chameleon-like style - wore his fiery red hair during the groundbreaking Ziggy Stardust era in the 70s, but his hairstylist’s first attempt totally "flopped".

20 superstar musicians who famously adopted alter egos

In the music world, artists often utilize their identity as a creative outlet for exploring new sounds, tackling diverse themes, and expressing themselves through various personas.

David Bowie's final secret project revealed

David Bowie was secretly working on a musical before he died. The Space Oddity hitmaker died of cancer in January 2016 shortly after the release of his album Blackstar, and it has now been revealed he had also been working on an "18th century musical" called The Spectator before he passed away.

A massive David Bowie box set is coming out this September

The 35 greatest R&B songs from the 1980s

One of the cool things about R&B is hearing how the sound seems to constantly change from the previous decade. The 1980s was no different. From Michael Jackson to The Gap Band, here's a list of some of the hottest R&B songs of the '80s. 

The 25 greatest hits albums in music history

It seems impossible to rank the best greatest hits collections of all time, but we gave it a go. Enjoy.

The 25 greatest final albums

Often a band or musical artist doesn't know when it's time to call it a career — at least in terms of putting out studio albums, complete with original material. Sometimes they've truly reached the end of the line, while unforeseen circumstances, such as tragedy, leaves no point to moving forward.

20 essential Vince Gill songs

Flip through the slideshow below for 20 essential Vince Gill tracks, from staples like "I Still Believe In You" to deeper cuts including "Oklahoma Borderline" and "Kindly Keep It Country." 

20 absolutely necessary songs for any David Bowie playlist

The last few decades were a bit patchy for Ziggy Stardust, but we're here to focus on Bowie when he was a shooting star. So without further ado, here are the artist's 20 essentials. 

David Bowie '75' limited-time pop-up experiences open in London and New York

David Bowie would have turned 75 years old on Jan. 8, 2022, and his estate is giving fans a head start on celebrating the late icon with "75" pop-up stores in London and New York that opened their doors Monday.

Susan Sarandon opens up about last conversation with ex David Bowie before his death

David Bowie was married to Iman until his death from cancer on Jan. 10, 2016, two days after he had turned 69 years old, but the five-time Grammy winner kept a soft spot in his heart for Susan Sarandon.