‘Grease’ fans remember Olivia Newton-John’s iconic outfit: ‘The world changed for me’

Courtney Barnett‘s own touring festival, Here and There, she and Fred Armisen teamed up with Sleater-Kinney to cover Olivia Newtown-John‘s 1981 hit ‘Physical’.The tribute closed out Sleater-Kinney’s sets at McMenamins Edgefield in Troutdale, Oregon on Saturday (August 20) and Marymoor Park in Redmond, Washington on Sunday (August 21). During their rendition, the band, Barnett and Armisen donned headbands and carried out a synchronised aerobics routine.Watch fan-shot footage from both shows below:Newton-John died on August 8, aged 73, following a lengthy battle with breast cancer.

Olivia Newton-John's untimely passing earlier in the month had many people reminiscing through her most iconic movies and musical works.MORE: Olivia Newton-John's husband shares heartfelt update in new tribute to late starMany of them will now get the chance to do so in grander form, however, as arguably her most remembered project makes its return to the screen.VIDEO: Grease star Dame Olivia Newton-John dies aged 73AMC announced that it would be screening Grease in select theaters around the country in honor of the late star.The theater chain's CEO, Adam Aron, shared the news on Twitter while also revealing that a portion of ticket sales would go to breast cancer research. MORE: Sharon Osbourne's daughter Aimee makes emotional tribute to Olivia Newton-John with childhood story"To honor the late Olivia Newton-John: many of our U.S. theaters this weekend will show her classic 1978 hit movie Grease, again on the big screen," he wrote. "An inexpensive $5 admission price, and through our charity AMC Cares we will donate $1 per sold ticket to breast cancer research."To honor the late Olivia Newton-John: many of our U.S.

Olivia Newton-John is being honored with a theatrical re-release of her beloved 1978 movie musical,. The film is slated to return to AMC Theatres on Friday in select cities with proceeds to benefit breast cancer research. «To honor the late Olivia Newton-John: many of our U.S.

Coldplay were joined by Natalie Imbruglia during the third of their six shows at London’s Wembley Stadium, where they paid tribute to Olivia Newton-John and performed Imbruglia’s hit ‘Torn’ together.Honouring the late Newton-John, who died last week at the age of 73, Coldplay and Imbruglia covered Grease number ‘Summer Nights’. Newton-John sang the song in the musical’s 1978 film adaptation, which she starred in as Sandy, alongside John Travolta.For their rendition, Imbruglia handled the role of Sandy while Coldplay’s Chris Martin sang the part of Travolta’s character, Danny, duetting on its shared chorus along with Jacob Collier.Before ‘Summer Nights’, Coldplay and Imbruglia also performed ‘Torn’, which Imbruglia popularised when she released her version of the Ednaswap song as her debut single in 1997.

The Chicks paid tribute to the late Olivia Newton-John over the weekend, performing a live cover of ‘Hopelessly Devoted To You’.The band played the classic song – performed by Newton-John’s character Sandy in the 1978 film Grease – during their Washington state show at the Gorge Amphitheater on Saturday (August 13). Before performing it, lead singer Natalie Maines paid homage to Newton-John, who died last week, in a speech.“We lost a worldwide sweetheart last week: Olivia Newton-John,” she began.

The Chicks honored Olivia Newton-John during their tour stop in Washington Saturday night.Natalie Maines, Martie Maguire and Emily Strayer, formerly known as the Dixie Chicks, took a break from their set to perform «Hopelessly Devoted to You,» the solo ballad made famous by the late singer-actress in the movie musical, .«We lost a worldwide sweetheart last week, Olivia Newton-John,» Maines, who encouraged the crowd to sing along, said. «I thought I was Olivia Newton-John from like 4 to 12, and then I just wished I was Olivia Newton-John.

(CNN)Olivia Newton-John, the singer and "Grease" star who died on Monday in the United States, will receive a state memorial service in Australia, Victorian state Premier Dan Andrews announced Thursday. In a Twitter post, Andrews said he had spoken with Newton-John's family and they had accepted the offer of a state ceremony.

Tributes have been pouring in for Olivia Newton John, who died yesterday aged 73 earlier this week and singer Peter Andre is among those who have shared personal memories of the late star. Peter, 49, is currently playing Vince Fontaine in the West End production of Grease and was on stage when the sad news of Olivia's death broke. Speaking to Lorraine host Ranvir Singh, he said: "The cast found out halfway through the show so actress Olivia Moor who is playing Sandy, when the show finished, she had to give an announcement to the audience to say the sad news." Pete added that every single show will now be dedicated to Olivia, saying: "Honestly the audience were in shock and it's going to be a very different show from now on for everybody.

Dame Olivia Newton-John's heartbroken husband John Easterling has paid tribute to “the most courageous woman I have ever known”, following her death on Monday 8 August. John announced via Facebook and Instagram that Olivia, best known for playing Sandy in the 1978 hit film Grease opposite John Travolta, had passed away peacefully aged 73 at her Southern California ranch in the early hours of Monday after battling cancer on and off for 30 years. John has once again taken to Olivia's official Facebook page to post a heart-wrenching but uplifting tribute to Olivia, saying that she was “the most courageous woman I have ever known” and that her caring nature “almost eclipses what is humanly possible”.

Olivia Newton-John – has remembered his wife in a warm tribute on social media.Newton-John died on Monday August 8, aged 73, having battled breast cancer since 1992. The news was shared in an Instagram post that the Grease star had “passed away peacefully” at home on her ranch in Southern California.In a lengthy and heartfelt post shared to Instagram today (August 10), Newton-John’s husband, Easterling – who married to the actor-singer in 2008 – paid tribute to his late wife.“Our love for each other transcends our understanding,” he began of their union.

Olivia Newton-John's husband, John Easterling, is sharing a heartfelt tribute to his late wife, just two days after her passing. She was 73 years old.Easterling took to Newton-John's Instagram account, where he posted a photo of the pair along with a touching message addressed to the singer-actress.«Olivia, Our love for each other transcends our understanding.

the death of beloved actress Olivia Newton-John who passed away on her ranch in Southern California.

Hopelessly devoted to her. Olivia Newton-John’s husband, John Easterling, was one of a few family members by her side when she passed on August 8, 2022.

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Rick Springfield is paying tribute to his longtime friend, Olivia Newton-John. The 72-year-old Australian-born singer gets emotional as he recalls their enduring friendship as both stars who relocated to America and rose up through the industry ranks around the same time. «It was a great camaraderie amongst Aussies back then over here,» he said in an interview with, in which he appeared via Zoom from Oklahoma. «It was a very small group and it was just like hugging home, you know.

Olivia Newton-John will be remembered as a «sweetheart» who was truly selfless until the very end.GRAMMY-winning singer Dionne Warwick and TV/radio personality Leeza Gibbons, two of Newton-John's closest friends, spoke to ET's Kevin Frazier and offered a glimpse of the special bond they shared with the star who died on Monday after a long battle with breast cancer. She was 73.Warwick tells ET they first met in England when Newton-John was working on a show decades ago with the late singer Sacha Distel.«We kind of just hit it off,» the songstress recalled. «You know how girls are, and such a sweetheart.

She’ll always be our Sandy. Olivia Newton-John’s net worth includes what she made from movies like Grease and her music career before her death at 73 years old.

amid news of her passing are so devoted that seven of her songs now occupy the iTunes Top 10 in several countries.In the US, “Hopelessly Devoted To You” takes the No. 1 spot on the Top Songs chart. “Magic” follows in the No.

Jane Seymour is tearfully paying tribute to her longtime friend, Olivia Newton-John. In an interview with ET's Kevin Frazier, Seymour opens up about the pair's enduring friendship, Newton-John's final days, and her legacy. Newton-John died Monday after a decades-long battle with breast cancer, which she was extremely forthcoming about to the public. Her story has inspired and encouraged others on the same health journey.

Peter Andre paid a heartfelt tribute to Olivia Newton John who died aged 73 on August 8 on today's instalment of Lorraine.