Jo Wood forgives RonnieOctober 7th, 2009 LONDON - Jo Wood has forgiven her estranged rocker hubby Ronnie Wood for leaving her. The 62-year-old Rolling Stones guitarist and bassist had walked out of his marriage of 23 years with Jo for Russian model Ekaterina Ivanova, 21.
Rolling Stones guitarist's wife forgives himOctober 6th, 2009 LONDON - Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood's wife Jo has forgiven him for walking out of their marriage for a girl more than half her age, and says she now wants her husband back. Jo, 54, claimed she will "always care" for Ronnie and has asked her children to reconcile with him, reports dailymail.co.uk.
No reunion between Ronnie, Jo Wood, says sonSeptember 20th, 2009 LONDON - Jo Wood will not take back her estranged husband, Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie, says her son. "To be honest, although it's been a difficult year, I think we wish it had all happened 10 years ago, given how great she's doing now," The Telegraph quoted Jamie as saying at the Scream art gallery.She's happy, she's dancing, she's out there doing her thing.
Jo Wood taking tips from Mick Jagger to win 'Strictly Come Dancing'September 4th, 2009 LONDON - Jo Wood, who is participating in 'Strictly Come Dancing', is getting performance tips from none other than Mick Jagger for winning the show. The ex-model has been chasing her ex-hubby Ronnie Wood's flamboyant bandmate for advice on how to shine in the contest.
Rolling Stones named 'world's most expensive wedding act'August 23rd, 2009 LONDON - The Rolling Stones have been named 'the world's most expensive wedding act' in a new poll. With an estimated cost of 5 million pounds, Stones topped the poll, conducted for TV channel Living by a financial analyst, reports the Telegraph.
Rolling Stones' banned controversial docu leaked onlineAugust 21st, 2009 WASHINGTON - A controversial documentary based on the Rolling Stones while they were touring the US in 1972 has found its way to the Internet. The veteran rockers put a ban on 'Cocksucker Blues' over its content, including rock and roll antics, such as footage showing the musicians taking drugs.
Backstreet Boys eying comebackJuly 20th, 2009 LONDON - Grammy nominated American boy band group Backstreet Boys are pinning high hopes for their second shot at fame with a comeback and this time they want to be as big as the English rock legends Rolling Stones. The 'nineties pop group who enjoyed a string of hits including "Quit playing games with my heart" and "Show me the meaning of being lonely" have reformed their association minus former bandmate Kevin Richardson, reports contactmusic.com.
Backstreet Boys want to be as big as the 'Rolling Stones'July 20th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Time to rejoice for Backstreet Boys' fans, for the popular boy band of the 90s are planning for a second stint at stardom and want to be as big as the Rolling Stones. The popstars who enjoyed a string of hits, including 'I Want It That Way', have reformed minus former bandmate Kevin Richardson.
Ronnie Wood painted as vampire by dumped wife's fuming brotherJuly 14th, 2009 LONDON - A portrait of Rolling Stones member Ronnie Wood painted by his estranged wife's brother shows him as a vampire. Wood cheated on his wife Jo with Russian beauty Ekaterina Ivanova.
Jacko's death leaves Quincy Jones heartbrokenJuly 4th, 2009 LONDON - American record producer Quincy Jones has revealed that he has been left heartbroken over King of Pop Michael Jackson's death. Jones, 76, who calls Jackson his "little brother", had been the brains behind the star's biggest albums - 'Off The Wall', 'Bad' and record-breaking 'Thriller'.
Ex-Beatles, Rolling Stones manager Allen Klein dies in NYC at 77July 4th, 2009 Ex-Beatles, Rolling Stones manager Klein diesNEW YORK — Former music manager Allen Klein, a no-holds-barred businessman who bulldozed his way into and out of deals with the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, has died. Bob Merlis, a publicist for Klein's company, ABKCO Music & Records, says Klein died Saturday at his New York City home of Alzheimer's disease.
Music producer Quincy Jones says Michael Jackson's sudden death too surreal to handleJuly 3rd, 2009 Producer Quincy Jones says Jackson's death surrealLONDON — Legendary music producer Quincy Jones says Michael Jackson's sudden death is too surreal to process. Jones is renowned in the music world for producing Jackson's most successful albums, including the best-selling "Thriller."
He told BBC Wales television that he never imagined Jackson would die before him.
Quincy Jones won't attend Jacko's funeralJuly 1st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Quincy Jones has vowed not to attend Michael Jackson's funeral, as he's sure he won't be able to cope with the sadness. The legendary music producer, who was the brains behind the King Of Pop's biggest hit albums, 'Thriller', 'Off The Wall' and 'BAD', is still grieving after the sudden death of his pal.
Former Wilco guitarist Jay Bennett's death attributed to overdose of pain killerJune 23rd, 2009 Coroner: Ex-Wilco guitarist Bennett overdosedURBANA, Ill. — Authorities say former Wilco guitarist Jay Bennett died of an overdose of a pain killer, and that they're investigating his death as an accident.
Sir Mick Jagger campaigns to save cinema where Rolling Stones playedJune 8th, 2009 LONDON - Sir Mick Jagger has backed a campaign to save a historic cinema where the Rolling Stones played in the 1960s. In the early days of their career, the rockers were regular performers at the EMD, later known as the Granada, cinema in Walthamstow, north-east London.