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Music Has Always Been My Escape, Says Gloria Estefan
Gloria Estefan has always turned to music as an "escape".The 66-year-old singer and her family fled Cuba and relocated to the US amid the Cuban Revolution, and Gloria admits that music has always helped her...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 17 February 2024
Rick Ross Reveals That Phil Collins Is An Inspiration
Rick Ross says Phil Collins is a huge influence on his music.The 47-year-old rapper has just released his joint album with Meek Mill, ‘Too Good To Be True’, and he admits that Genesis frontman Phil,...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 04 December 2023
Gloria And Emilio Estefan Celebrate Their 45th Wedding Anniversary
Gloria Estefan has taken to social media to celebrate her 45th wedding anniversary.The 66-year-old singer has posted a gushing tribute to her husband Emilio Estefan, wishing him many more years of "happiness".Gloria wrote on Instagram:...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 02 September 2023
Dolly Parton Forms Ultimate Girl Group With Cyndi Lauper And Debbie Harry
Dolly Parton has joined forces with Cyndi Lauper, Gloria Estefan, Belinda Carlisle and Debbie Harry to form the ultimate girl group.The legendary stars have come together to record Diane Warren's track 'Gonna Be You' for...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 06 January 2023
Andy Garcia Teases 'Different Approach' To The Father Of The Bride Reboot
Andy Garcia says viewers can expect a "different approach" in 'The Father of the Bride' reboot.The 65-year-old actor is starring in the upcoming Latin reimagining of the movie, which was first released in 1950 before...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 February 2022
Gloria Estefan Pays Tribute To Late Tour Bus Driver: 'He Was My Favourite'
Gloria Estefan has paid tribute to her tour bus driver after he passed away following complications with coronavirus.The ‘Rhythm Is Gonna Get You’ hitmaker has mourned the loss of Ron "Bear" Jones - who had...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 07 December 2020
Gloria Estefan Turned Down Mystic Pizza Role That Launched Julia Roberts' Career
Gloria Estefan turned down the role of Daisy Araujo in 'Mystic Pizza' - the part that launched Julia Roberts' career.The 63-year-old Miami Sound Machine singer was offered the chance to play the Portuguese-American waitress in...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 01 October 2020
Tia Mowry Hails Naya Rivera's 'Beautiful Spirit'
Tia Mowry has hailed Naya Rivera's ''beautiful spirit''.The 42-year-old actress has paid a glowing tribute to the late star, who died in an accidental drowning incident in July at the age of 33.Tia - who...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 28 August 2020
Gloria Estefan's Heart 'Ripped To Shreds' Over Naya Rivera's Tragic Death
Gloria Estefan says her heart was ''just ripped to shreds'' by Naya Rivera's death.The former 'Glee' actress has opened up after her former co-star tragically died in a boating accident in July, and she admitted...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 18 August 2020
Gloria Estefan Felt Her Mother's Influence During Recording Sessions
Gloria Estefan felt her late mother was with her ''every step of the way'' as she recorded her new album.The 62-year-old singer lost her mother in 2017, aged 88, but she could still feel her...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 17 August 2020
Gloria Estefan Pays Tribute To 'Triple Threat' Naya Rivera
Gloria Estefan hopes Naya Rivera is remembered as a ''glorious triple threat''. The 62-year-old singer/songwriter played the mother of late actress Naya, 33 in 'Glee' and said she ''prayed a lot'' when she heard that...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 13 August 2020
Gloria Estefan Took Precautions To Hug Son
Gloria Estefan bought a hazmat suit so she could hug her grandson.The 62-year-old singer - who has son Nayib, 39, and daughter Emily, 25, with husband Emilio Estefan - took extra precautions to embrace eight-year-old...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 13 August 2020
Phil Collins Undergoes Back Surgery
The former Genesis star had been due to make an appearance at a charity dinner in New York City on Tuesday night (06Oct15), but he was unable to attend the event after undergoing...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 08 October 2015
Madonna, Marvin Gaye And George Harrison Nominated For Songwriters Hall Of Fame Induction
Blondie, Tom Petty, John Mellencamp, Sly Stone, the Isley Brothers, and Nile Rodgers & Bernard Edwards will also compete for a spot in the Class of 2016 as performers, while Motown legend Berry...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 05 October 2015
Gloria Estefan Praying She Doesn't Forget Lyrics For Pope Performance
The Wepa hitmaker has been invited to belt out Spanish ballad Mas Alla (Beyond) at the star-studded A Journey of Faith show before Pope Francis holds mass at the fabled venue, and Estefan...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 25 September 2015
Shakira And Gloria Estefan Team Up For We're All Mexican Song
The outspoken real estate mogul sparked controversy in June (15) when he launched his campaign for the White House and declared many Mexicans living in the U.S. are "rapists" and drug dealers who...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 10 September 2015
La India Steals Gloria Estefan's Tropical Songs Chart Record
The Puerto Rican star, real name Linda Viera Caballero, has scored her eighth chart-topper with her salsa cover of Juan Gabriel's Ahora Que Te Vas, becoming the countdown's most successful female artist.The hit breaks a...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 16 July 2015
Gloria Estefan Funding Rehab Treatment For Sick Young Boy
The Rhythm Is Gonna Get You hitmaker learned about young Nicholas 'Nico' Katrib's plight via Twitter.com earlier this year (15), after his mother launched a crowdfunding campaign online to raise the $36,000 (£22,500)...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 04 July 2015
Emilio Estefan To Be Honoured At Latin Songwriters Hall Of Fame Gala
The Conga hitmaker was feted at the 2014 La Musa Awards, presented by the Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame, which honours Latin songwriters and music champions. This year (15), her longtime husband Emilio...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 22 June 2015
Emilio And Gloria Estefan To Receive Hispanic Heritage Award
The music supercouple has been chosen to receive the Ponce de Leon award from the U.S.-Spain Chamber of Commerce, a prize that acknowledges their outstanding work as Cuban-Americans attempting to keep their Hispanic...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 19 May 2015
Tommy Mottola Working On Latin Music Documentary
The former Sony Music boss, who was once married to Mariah Carey, has teamed up with U.S. network chiefs at HBO to executive produce The Latin Explosion, which will detail the "history of...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 12 May 2015
Gloria Estefan Casts Newcomer For Broadway Role
Villafane will make her Broadway debut alongside actor Josh Segarra, who will play Gloria's husband Emilio Estefan. The Estefans introduced America to the new stars on breakfast show Today on Monday (13Apr15),...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 13 April 2015
Emilio Estefan Eager To Perform In Native Cuba
Almost 50 years after an economic and cultural embargo was put in place with its Cold War enemy, the new policy hoping to restore diplomatic ties is already beginning to benefit both countries,...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 11 March 2015
Gloria Estefan And Miguel Honoured At Latin Songwriters Hall Of Fame Gala
Gloria Estefan and Miguel were among the artists feted at the Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala in Florida on Saturday (18Oct14).The singers each took home trophies at the second annual La Musa Awards, presented...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 20 October 2014
Gloria Estefan And Cyndi Lauper Among 2015 Songwriters Hall Of Fame Nominees
Gloria Estefan, Cyndi Lauper and Kenneth 'babyface' Edmonds have been nominated for induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.Linda Perry and Jerry Garcia are also on the shortlist. The inductees will be announced at...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 15 October 2014
Gloria Estefan Wants Ariana Grande To Play Her
Gloria Estefan wants Ariana Grande to play her in musical 'On Your Feet'. The 57-year-old singer would love to see the 21-year-old star take to the stage to play her in the production because she...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 01 October 2014
Jon Secada To Lead Estefan Tribute At Hall Of Fame Gala
Jon Secada and Ednita Nazario have signed on to perform as part of a tribute to Gloria Estefan when the pop superstar is inducted into the Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame next month (Oct14).The duo...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 12 September 2014
Gloria Estefan Musical To Hit Broadway Next Year
A new musical tracing Gloria Estefan's life will hit the Broadway stage next year (15).Previews for On Your Feet! will begin in October (15) and the production will open on 5 November (15). Prior...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 18 August 2014
Gloria Estefan Donates To Miami Stadium Restoration Project
Latin superstar Gloria Estefan has donated $500,000 (£294,118) to restore and re-open the Miami Marine Stadium in Florida.The Rhythm Is Gonna Get You hitmaker reveals she has fond memories of her manager husband Emilio Estefan...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 02 July 2014
Gloria Estefan Rents Out Lavish Guest Quarters
Latina superstar Gloria Estefan is giving wealthy fans the chance to live in her guest house - for $30,000 (£20,000) a month.The Rhythm Is Gonna Get You hitmaker is renting out the guest quarters on...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 28 October 2013
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