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Dionne Warwick has expressed her surprise after being named part of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s 2024 class. “I was here at home when I was receiving all kinds of calls, congratulating me,” the singer revealed to Rolling Stone. “And I had no idea as to what they were congratulating me for. They’re saying, ‘Oh, you’ve been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.’ I said, ‘I have?’” Though Warwick has certainly enjoyed a remarkable career – including more that 30 Top 40 hit singles – she never considered herself a candidate for the Hall. “I’ve never considered myself a rock and roller,” Wa...
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Dionne Warwick wants a showdown with Elon Musk over the changes he's been making to Twitter. The music veteran is a longtime user of the social media platform - which is now known as X after new owner Musk changed its name -but she's not happy with some of the ideas the billionaire businessman has been putting forward since he took over the company in 2022 including his plan to remove the block function which is often used to clamp down on trolls. Speaking to PEOPLE, 82-year-old Dionne insisted she wants to have a serious chat with Musk. She explained: "I have yet to speak to that young man an...
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Dionne Warwick joked "it's about time" she was honoured by the Kennedy Center. The 82-year-old musician is one of the names on this year's annual list, which recognises performers who have had an impact on American culture, and admitted she is "thrilled" to be among the stars who will be recognised at a ceremony on 4 December. She told People magazine: “It’s about time. I'm thrilled. I really am. "I'm very excited about it. I feel so honoured to be honoured by the Kennedy Center.” The 'Walk On By' singer insisted she has no plans to retire because she still has a string of career goals, includ...
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Music legend Dionne Warwick, 82, is back on tour after canceling her Illinois concert because of a medical issue with one of her legs. The “I’ll Never Love This Way Again” singer’s concert was scheduled for June 24 at the Rivers Casino Des Plaines. Fans of the 82-year-old singer received an email informing them of the cancellation and the refund that would ensue. “We regret to inform you that the Dionne Warwick performance on June 24, 2023 at Rivers Casino Des Plaines has been canceled due to a medical incident,” the email stated. “Thank you for your understanding. We look forward to seei...
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Queen Latifah is "humbled" to be amongst the names on the list for The Kennedy Center Honors. The 53-year-old star has made a career out of rapping, acting and singing and has now made it onto the annual list, which recognises performers who have had an impact on American culture, and ahead of the organisation's ceremony on December 4 - which will also include a 50th anniversary tribute to hip hop music - she admitted she is shocked to be recognised for her talents in the decades after being told she would never make it. She said: "I’m humbled to be included in this incredible list of artists ...
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On Thursday, Dionne Warwick canceled a Chicago concert scheduled for June 24 due to a medical issue. A representative for Warwick stated that the show would be rescheduled. Fans planning to attend were sent an email from Rivers Casino, explaining that the concert had been canceled. The venue has offered refunds to anyone who purchased tickets. Warwick, 82, made the announcement due to an unspecified problem with one of her legs, which had started on Thursday. Her representative said, “It’s a minor issue that has been fixed, and she is fine.” Warwick also has scheduled shows for June 22 in Brid...
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Dionne Warwick has cancelled a concert after suffering a "medical incident". The 82-year-old music veteran was due to perform at the Rivers Casino Des Plaines in Des Plaines, Illinois - close to Chicago - on June 24 but she's been forced to scrap the gig due to unspecified health issue which TMZ.com reporting the star suffered a problem with one of her legs on Thursday (15.06.23). An email sent to ticketholders reads: "We regret to inform you that the Dionne Warwick performance on June 24, 2023 at Rivers Casino Des Plaines has been cancelled due to a medical incident. All ticket purchases will...
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Dionne Warwick will remember Tina Turner as an "eternal ball of energy". The Grammy-winning star passed away on Wednesday (24.05.23), aged 83, and Dionne has paid a glowing tribute to the music icon. Dionne, 82, said in a statement: "Another long-time friend had made her transition. Not only will I miss that eternal ball of energy named Tina Turner but the entire world will also find this void in their lives. My condolences to her husband and other members of her family. Rest in peace my friend!" Elsewhere, Ronnie Wood has described Turner as the "Queen Of Rock And Soul". Alongside a series of...
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Teyana Taylor has confirmed that she will be playing Dionne Warwick in a new biopic. The 32-year-old star revealed that she has already started work on her portrayal of the 'Walk on By' hitmaker for the upcoming movie. Teyana told the 'Tamron Hall Show': "We're already working on it. We're in the building process right now. I always wanted to make sure I could lock in with any person that I would be playing." She explained that she is taking inspiration from Angela Bassett's take on Tina Turner in the 1993 film 'What's Love Got to Do With It' and Jamie Foxx's portrayal of Ray Charles in the 20...
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Dionne Warwick and Dolly Parton are like "two peas in a pod". The 82-year-old singer and Dolly, 77, met for the first time before recording 'Peace Like a River' together, and Dionne has revealed that they immediately struck up a rapport. Recalling their first-ever meeting, Dionne told Billboard: "We had a wonderful, wonderful meeting. It was as if we’d known each other for years." Dionne likened their encounter to "friends meeting for lunch". She was also impressed by Dolly's work ethic. She shared: "Dolly is very, very grounded - which I was thrilled about - but she’s also very business, whic...
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