Latest Bright Eyes News
Sick Conor Oberst Cancels Remaining Punk Shows
The former Bright Eyes singer/songwriter was hospitalised on Tuesday (27Oct15) while preparing for a show in Jacksonville, and it appears his symptoms are serious. A statement from the band reads, "Desaparecidos has...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 29 October 2015
Art Garfunkel: 'I Only Became Friends With Paul Simon Out Of Pity And I Created A Monster'
In one of his most candid interviews, the Bright Eyes singer tells Britain's Sunday Telegraph he initially quit Simon & Garfunkel and turned his back on showbusiness to become a teacher because he...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 25 May 2015
Conor Oberst's Name Is Cleared As Accuser Of Rape Recants Story
For around 6 months, Conor Oberst has been at the centre of a rape accusation stemming from North Carolina resident Joanie Faircloth, who had asserted that the Bright Eyes frontman assaulted her 11 years ago...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 July 2014
Bright Eyes Star Conor Oberst Sues Fan Over Rape Accusation
Bright Eyes star Conor Oberst has followed through on his threat to take legal action against the woman who accused him of raping her as a teenager.Last month (Jan14), the singer/songwriter announced he was considering...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 20 February 2014
Conor Oberst Auditioned For Inside Llewyn Davis
Bright Eyes star Conor Oberst has revealed he auditioned for the lead role in The Coen Brothers' new movie Inside Llewyn Davis.The folk frontman was hoping to land his first acting role in the film,...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 03 January 2014
Conor Oberst Opening A Bar
Bright Eyes frontman Conor Oberst is set to become a landlord after opening his own bar.The singer is setting up the venue in Omaha, Nebraska - his home state - along with his pal and...
By WENN on 23 April 2012
Rockers Bright Eyes Not Splitting
Rocker Conor Oberst has brushed off rumours Bright Eyes are set to split.Fans of the American indie rockers were left aghast when Oberst told Rolling Stone, "It does feel like it needs to stop at...
By WENN on 10 July 2011
Vanessa Hudgens Used 'White Substance' At Coachella
Vanessa Hudgens - The 22-year-old American actress Vanessa Hudgens was photographed licking a "mysterious white substance" off her finger at the Coachella Music Festival, reports OnTheRedCarpet.com. Hudgens was attending the festival in Indio, California, with...
By WENN on 19 April 2011
The Strokes Rock Decade
The Strokes' 'Is This It' has been named album of the decade.The American rockers' 2001 debut LP topped a list compiled by British music magazine NME made up of votes from record producers, label bosses...
By Bang Showbiz on 17 November 2009
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