Annie Lennox is in Boston today ahead of Berklee College of Music‘s commencement ceremony tomorrow, where she will address more than 900 Berklee graduates, their parents, and invited guests as she gives the commencement speech and receives an Honorary Doctorate in recognition of her achievements and influence in music, and her enduring contributions to international culture. Tonight, on commencement eve, as is Berklee’s...

INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED singer and human rights activist Annie Lennox and double-Olympic gold medallist Laura Trott are among seven people due to be presented with honorary degrees by the University of Essex later this summer. The group of distinguished individuals, announced yesterday, also includes Master of the Rolls Lord Dyson and investigative journalist Paul Lewis, as well as Sir Keith Mills, who was international president and CEO...

Sadly today, Peter Rauhofer passed away.  He remixed 17 Again, which became a No. 1 hit on the US Dance Charts. 17 Again peaked at number twenty-seven on the UK Singles Chart. In the U.S., there was no single, but promotional-only remixes were issued for nightclubs. “17 Again” became the first Eurythmics song to hit number one on the Hot Dance Club Play chart. Here’s one of the promo...

The video for “Never Gonna Cry Again”, is from Eurythmics’ debut album IN THE GARDEN.  This unreleased clip is rarely seen on television and is not available for sale.  The video, with its surreal imagery, contains the same haunting themes present in later, more overlooked clips by the duo.  Hopefully the video will see the light of day in a forthcoming anthology from Eurythmics.  For more information on...

Conny Plank reWork Sessions EP Well what a joy it is to make this weeks Record Of The Week, the first official release of any new Eurythmics material on vinyl since I’ve Got A Life was released in 2005. Conny Plank’s son has been instrumental in compiling the Who’s That Man tribute CD set that was released earlier in the year, and as part of Record Store Day, a limited 12″ single featuring Conny Plank on the cover...

This weeks Record Of The Week is this rare White Vinyl bootleg record called “In Their Own Words” Released by Swingin Pig in Luxembourg, this double vinyl edition is a live recording from Eurythmics concert in Werchter in 1983. Here’s the details and the images of the item. Record No Artist Title Album \ Single Format Catalogue No Record Label Release Date Country Promotional Item Notes  300 EURYTHMICS –...

In Your Dreams Dave Stewart adds Film Maker to his repertoire. Dave Stewart was interviewed by Fox News about the making of the Stevie Nicks documentary, In Your Dreams, that recently premiered across cinemas in the USA. He was interviewed as he was making preparations for his live concert at The Troubadour last week in Los Angeles. The interview was mainly about his work as film maker and collaborator with Stevie Nicks on her current album...

  Dave Stewart is scheduled to appear at the SyncUp Cinema event in New Orleans on 29th April at 6.45pm to talk about his movie In Your Dreams that he created with Stevie Nicks. In Your Dreams – A documentary about rock legend Stevie Nicks. Q&A with director Dave Stewart (formerly of the Eurythmics) to follow. Presented by New Orleans Film Society. NOVAC, Jazz & Heritage Foundation and The New Orleans Film Society...

Dave Stewart is performing with Jihae on May 7th at the Viper Room in LA.(Tickets here for just $10) Dave performed with Jihae at The Hospital last year for the Walk A Mile Campaign where she had recorded the track Man To Man, Woman To Woman with him. This performance however is to showcase her new album, Illusion Of You, due for release in the Autumn. Find out more at www.jihae.com Here’s a teaser of her new video JIHAE is a New...

From Jules Holland’s Rhythm & Blues Band, New Year’s Eve 2009, Annie Lennox wows with a sensational live performance of “Can’t Help Lovin’ Dat Man”, music by Jerome Kern and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II.  One of the most famous songs from the classic 1927 musical play Show Boat.    

Last night on the Voice in the UK, Karl Michael sang No More I Love You’s by Annie Lennox (*) The start was off while he found his feet and his nerve but once he hit the chorus, the coaches couldn’t buzz fast enough. Sir Tom Jones said, “You have a voice that is different. It’s not like you’re trying to copy anyone else.” Will.i.am was gushing. “Your voice is amazing. The reason I turned around was...

Well last night was the press night at Ghost The Musical in Cardiff, and we can now publish our first fan review of Ghost The Musical’s touring production. The photo gallery attached are new photos taken by Sean Ebsworth Barnes Ghost the Musical – Cardiff   Following Ghost closing in London last October it...