Donna Summer

Marcia Hines and Casey Donovan To Perform The Songs of Donna Summer

Marcia Hines will pay tribute to Donna Summer and has recruited Casey Donovan to help her out in a brand new show ‘Marcia Sings Summer’.

Tagged as: 70s, Australia, Casey Donovan, disco, Donna Summer, Marcia Sings Summer, pop, soul

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Donna Summer Estate Settles Dispute With Kanye West

by Music-News.com

Donna Summer’s estate has reportedly reached a settlement with Kanye West after he was accused of ripping off one of her most iconic songs.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, dance, disco, Donna Summer, Kanye West, pop, USA

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Kanye West Sued For Theft Of Donna Summer Song

by Music-News.com

Kanye West is being sued after being accused of “blatant theft” of Donna Summer’s song, I Feel Love.

Tagged as: 10s, 20s, 70s, disco, Donna Summer, I Feel Love, Kanye West, R&B, USA

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Donna Summer’s Personal Items Go To Auction

by Paul Cashmere

Christie’s have announced a auction for the personal items of Donna Summer.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, auction, Christies, dance, disco, Donna Summer, pop

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‘Love To Love You, Donna Summer’ Documentary Trailer Revealed

by Paul Cashmere

Donna Summer’s daughter Brooklyn Sudano has made a documentary about her mother ‘Love To Love You, Donna Summer’.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, dance, disco, Donna Summer, Love To Love You Donna Summer, pop, USA

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Jeff Wald, Husband and Manager of Helen Reddy, Dies At Age 77

by Paul Cashmere

Jeff Wald, the husband and manager of Helen Reddy, as well as the manager of Sylvester Stallone and Donna Summer, has died at age 77.

Tagged as: 70s, Donna Summer, Entertainment, George Carlin, Helen Reddy, Jeff Wald, Sylvester Stallone, USA

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Legends In Concert is an Historic Snapshot of Rock and Pop

by Paul Cashmere

Legends In Concert brings the Vegas experience to Melbourne but it’s a whole lot more than that. The attention to detail and authenticity of the performance is what makes Legends In Concert a fun night out.

Tagged as: Cyndi Lauper, Donna Summer, Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Kenny Rogers, Las Vegas, Legends In Concert, Mark Kogan, Michael Jackson, pop, Rod Stewart, Tina Turner

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Legends In Concert boss Mark Kogan was the man who told Sinatra that Elvis had died

by Paul Cashmere

On the day Elvis Presley died, Mark Kogan was sent to tell Frank Sinatra the news. Kogan manages the world’s most successful tribute show ‘Legends In Concert’.

Tagged as: Cyndi Lauper, Donna Summer, Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Kenny Rogers, Las Vegas, Legends In Concert, Mark Kogan, Michael Jackson, pop, Rod Stewart, Tina Turner

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Donna Summer Musical Original Cast Soundtrack Released

by Paul Cashmere

The original cast recording for ‘Summer: The Donna Summer Musical’ has been revealed.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Broadway, disco, Donna Summer, pop, theatre, USA

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Donna Summer On The Radio Gets A Coloured Vinyl Reissue

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

On June 22, the day after the first day of Summer, Island Def Jam/UMe is set to celebrate the very best of the 1970s chart-topping output of Donna Summer, the undisputed Queen of Disco and The First Lady of Love, with her classic, No. 1 album, On The Radio: Greatest Hits I And II.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, dance, disco, Donna Summer, pop, USA

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Tommy Mottola Has Developed A Donna Summer Musical

by Music-News.com

Music and theatre mogul Tommy Mottola is helping to bring disco legend Donna Summer’s life story to the Broadway stage for 2018.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, disco, Donna Summer, pop, USA

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Donna Summer Fans Prepare For 10CD Box Set

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Donna Summer is to be celebrated with the release of Donna, Vinyl and CD Box sets featuring seven albums with a host of compelling extras.

Tagged as: 70s, dance, disco, Donna Summer, music news, pop, USA

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Justin Timberlake To Play Neil Bogart In Movie

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Sony Pictures has acquired the rights to the film Spinning Gold, a biography of Casablanca Records founder Neil Bogart.

Tagged as: 1970s, Cher, disco, Donna Summer, George Clinton, Joan Jett, Justin Timberlake, Kiss, Neil Bogart, Parliament, rock, Spinning Gold, U.S.A. Casablanca, Village People

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Giorgio Moroder Talks About Working With Daft Punk

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

One of the producers who worked with Daft Punk on their new album Random Access Memories is the iconic Giorgio Moroder.

Tagged as: Daft Punk, Donna Summer, Electronic, Flashdance, France, Germany, Giorgio Moroder, Metropolis, Midnight Express, Top Gun

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Foo Fighters To Induct Rush Into The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced on Wednesday morning that Foo Fighter members Dave Grohl and Taylor Hawkins would be inducting Rush on April 18 at this year’s ceremony.

Tagged as: Dave Grohl, Don Henley, Donna Summer, Foo Fighters, Gary Clark Jr, Heart, John Mayer, Lou Adler, Public Enemy, Quincy Jones, Randy Newman, Rush, Taylor Hawkins, The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame

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VH1 Divas Honour Whitney Houston And Donna Summer

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

The annual VH1 Divas concert was held Sunday night at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles with a host of artists performing including Kelly Clarkson, Ciara, Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato, Kelly Rowland, Jordan Sparks, Pitbull and host Adam Lambert.

Tagged as: Adam Lambert, Ciara, Demi Lovato, Donna Summer, Jordan Sparks, Kelly Clarkson, Kelly Rowland, Miley Cyrus, Pitbull, Whitney Houston

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Chuck D of Public Enemy. Photo by Ros O'Gorman.

Public Enemy, Donna Summer, Rush, Randy Newman, Albert King Head To Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Donna Summer, Rush, Public Enemy, Randy Newman and Albert King form a list of two long overlooked bands, an Academy Award winning songwriter, a rap supergroup, a disco diva, a blues great and two great producers/executives comprise the 2013 class of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Tagged as: Albert King, Donna Summer, Public Enemy, Randy Newman, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Rush

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Deep Purple Among Public’s Choice For Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Inductees

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Sometime in the next two weeks, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will announce their five inductees for 2013.

Tagged as: Chic, Deep Purple, Donna Summer, Heart, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts Albert King, Kraftwerk, Marvelettes, Meters, N.W.A., Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Procol Harum, Public Enemy, Randy Newman, Rush

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Randy Newman, Deep Purple, Kraftwerk, NWA Nominated For R’n’R Hall Of Fame

by Andrew Tijs

The Rock n’ Roll Hall Of Fame has nominated fifteen artists for induction in 2013, including some rather un-‘rock’ choices.

Tagged as: Albert King, Chic, Deep Purple, Donna Summer, Hall of Fame, Heart, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Kraftwerk, N.W.A., Procol Harum, Public Enemy, Randy Newman, rock and roll, Rush, The Marvelettes, The Meters, The Paul Butterfield Blues Band

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Franz Ferdinand Play Four New Songs Live

by Andrew Tijs

Four new Franz Ferdinand songs, and a Donna Summer cover, have been captured by Irish concert-goers.

Tagged as: Brief Encounters, cover, Donna Summer, Franz Ferdinand, Fresh Strawberries, indie, live, new, pop, post-punk, punk, Right Thoughts, Scotland, songs, Trees & Animals, YouTube

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Family Of Donna Summer Issue Statement

by Paul Cashmere

The family of Donna Summer has issued the following statement following the death of the Queen of Disco this week.

Tagged as: Donna Summer, Sudano, Tina Arena

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President Obama And Aretha Franklin Issue Donna Summer Statements

by Paul Cashmere

It turns out even US President Barack Obama was a Donna Summer fan. So was Aretha Franklin.

Tagged as: Aretha Franklin, Barack Obama, Donna Summer

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Chuggi Says Elton John Is Touring Australia Again

by Paul Cashmere

Elton John is touring Australia again later this year. Well according to promoter Michael Chugg he is.

Tagged as: bluesfest, Byron Bay, Donna Summer, Elton John, Michael Chugg

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Donna Summer Mourned In Celebrity Tweets

by Paul Cashmere

The outpouring of sorry and respect for Donna Summer from the entertainment world is astonishing. It appears everyone was a fan of Donna Summer.

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Donna Summer Died From Lung Cancer

by Paul Cashmere

Donna Summer died from lung cancer according to reports circulating at of the USA.

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R.I.P. Donna Summer 1948-2012

by Paul Cashmere

Donna Summer was the Queen of Disco and with good reason. Throughout the late 70s and early 80s, Donna Summer owned the dancefloor and the airwaves.

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Donna Summer Dies At Age 63

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Donna Summer, the woman who defined disco in the late-70’s, Donna Summer, passed away on Thursday morning at the age of 63 after a battle with cancer.

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Marcia Hines and Casey Donovan To Perform The Songs of Donna Summer

Marcia Hines will pay tribute to Donna Summer and has recruited Casey Donovan to help her out in a brand new show ‘Marcia Sings Summer’.

5 days ago

Donna Summer Estate Settles Dispute With Kanye West

Donna Summer's estate has reportedly reached a settlement with Kanye West after he was accused of ripping off one of her most iconic songs.

May 17, 2024

Kanye West Sued For Theft Of Donna Summer Song

Kanye West is being sued after being accused of "blatant theft" of Donna Summer's song, I Feel Love.

February 28, 2024

Donna Summer’s Personal Items Go To Auction

Christie’s have announced a auction for the personal items of Donna Summer.

May 24, 2023

‘Love To Love You, Donna Summer’ Documentary Trailer Revealed

Donna Summer’s daughter Brooklyn Sudano has made a documentary about her mother ‘Love To Love You, Donna Summer’.

May 2, 2023

Jeff Wald, Husband and Manager of Helen Reddy, Dies At Age 77

Jeff Wald, the husband and manager of Helen Reddy, as well as the manager of Sylvester Stallone and Donna Summer, has died at age 77.

November 14, 2021

Legends In Concert is an Historic Snapshot of Rock and Pop

Legends In Concert brings the Vegas experience to Melbourne but it's a whole lot more than that. The attention to detail and authenticity of the performance is what makes Legends In Concert a fun night out.

January 14, 2019