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St. Vincent covered Eurythmics‘ classic hit ‘Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)’ at the Songwriters Hall of Fame 2022 ceremony last night (June 16).The singer-songwriter kicked off the ceremony with her rendition of the track, footage of which you can view below, ahead of the band’s induction at the Marriott Marquis hotel in New York.She later came to the podium to recount the time she first caught a glimpse of the band – featuring Annie Lennox and Dave Matthews – on MTV when a “beautiful, orange-haired androgynous creature appeared wearing a suit and tie.”“They were scary, they were sexy, they were smart and they were impossibly cool,” she added via the Associated Press.The Eurythmics then reunited for a rendition of ‘Here Comes The Rain Again’..@st_vincent covering “sweet dreams are made of this” in homage to Eurythmics – songwriters hall of fame is back! pic.twitter.com/DeuK47F6OR— Jem Aswad (@jemaswad) June 17, 2022Other inductees on the night included Mariah Carey, Lil Nas X, The Neptunes, Steve Miller and The Isley Brothers.

After a glittering career stuffed with No. 1 hits — not to mention a two-year pandemic delay — Mariah Carey was finally inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame on Thursday, but not before challenging her new fellow members to do better by women.

On February 9 2002, over 13 million viewers watched Will Young beat Gareth Gates to be crowned the nation's first-ever Pop Idol. With the concept of the TV talent show in its absolute infancy, nobody could've predicted what happened next. Will's debut double A-side single, a cover of Westlife album track Evergreen paired with the Cathy Dennis-penned Anything is Possible, went on to become the best-selling single of the noughties.

On February 9 2002, over 13 million viewers watched Will Young beat Gareth Gates to be crowned the nation's first-ever Pop Idol. With the concept of the TV talent show in its absolute infancy, nobody could've predicted what happened next. Will's debut double A-side single, a cover of Westlife album track Evergreen paired with the Cathy Dennis-penned Anything is Possible, went on to become the best-selling single of the noughties.

It has been announced that Jamal Edwards - the late son of Loose Women host Brenda Edwards - has received a posthumous Music Industry Trusts (Mits) Award for his contribution to the music industry. Best known for founding youth broadcasting and film production company SBTV, Jamal passed away unexpectedly at the age of 31 in February, leaving his family and friends in utter shock.The much-missed star helped launch the careers of artists like Dave, Ed Sheeran and Jessie J. Now Jamal has received The Mits award for his pioneering work.

Billie Eilish, Bon Iver, Arcade Fire and Brian Eno supporting the cause.Music Declares Emergency (MDE), a group dedicated to guiding the music industry’s response to the global climate and ecological emergency, has launched its US initiative with support from artists who are passionate about the climate crisis.As well as those above, other names pledging their support included The 1975, Major Lazer, The Pretenders, Annie Lennox, Tom Morello, Tom Odell and more. The official MDE US homepage can be found here.Initially started in the UK in 2019, MDE is now also operational in France, Germany, Switzerland, Chile and Canada. It’s gathered over 6000 signatures from across the music industry supporting a declaration that calls for an immediate governmental response to do more to combat climate change.A statement said: “Now, more than ever is the time for the United States to loudly and proactively join the rally to curb and reverse greenhouse gas emissions.“The climate crisis is the greatest challenge of our time, and the power of music should take its place at the forefront of this important movement to create a safer, fairer, more sustainable world.

KT Tunstall, Annie Lennox, Hamilton, The Wombats, Meas Soksophea, Star Feminine Band, South Africa’s Soweto Gospel Choir, Harmony Chorus Bangalore, Stewart Sukuma, The NHS Choir and many more.The global project will see these artists take ‘Resolution Song’ and perform it for the camera to call for peace, unity, global harmony and action on climate, celebrating the differences and similarities that bring us all together.“‘Resolution Song’ is a joyous demonstration of the power of humanity when we come together,” organisers said. Find out more info here.An EP was released to DSPs last Friday (April 15), which you can hear below, and an album is set to arrive this Friday (April 22) along with access to the entire performance collection online.There will also be “over 100 unheard, unreleased, and brand new tracks available to buy from Bandcamp in support of the most impactful climate charities”.While the full line-up of artists behind the tracks won’t be announced until 7am on Earth Day (April 22), ‘No Music On A Dead Planet’ have confirmed involvement from Brian Eno, Hot Chip, Coldplay, Murkage Dave, Declan McKenna, The Weather Station and Laura Misch.With artists to be announced on the day, organisers have announced that this inaugural song drop will be a regular feature for Earth Days in the years to come.

Project Angel Food has signed a three-year deal with KTLA and City National Bank for its annual Lead With Love telethon. This year’s telethon will air on KTLA 5 at 7 p.m. PT on July 23, with returning hosts Eric McCormack, Jessica Holmes, Loni Love and Alec Mapa.Founded in 1989, Project Angel Food combats food insecurity in Los Angeles County by providing more than 1 million tailored meals each year to people in need.

Some of the world’s biggest stars are standing together to make a difference.

Chris Willman Music WriterGlobal Citizen has unveiled a list of entertainers and luminaries that includes more than 40 major music artists that will take part in an April campaign to urge governments to up their contributions toward supporting humanitarian efforts for Ukraine.Among those taking part in “Stand Up for Ukraine,” which is being described as a “social media rally,” will be Madonna, U2, Billie Eilish, the Weeknd, Radiohead, Luke Combs, Jon Batiste, Juanes, Garth Brooks, Billy Joel and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.The social media campaign will take place April 8-9, in advance of a “pledging summit” set to take place that second day, being spearheaded by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Other musicians getting involved with the push include Katy Perry, Kacey Musgraves, Celine Dion, Leon Bridges, Stevie Wonder, Green Day, Finneas, Stevie Nicks, Tame Impala, the Jonas Brothers, Usher, Elton John with David Furnish, Trisha Yearwood, Demi Lovato, Chris Isaak, Angélique Kidjo, Annie Lennox, Alejandro Sanz, Ryan Tedder, Ozzy Osbourne, Pearl Jam and Pharrell Williams.

CHVRCHES lead singer Lauren Mayberry has opened up on the subtle sexism she's faced in the music industry.

A social media page dedicated to finding the best bands according to voting by their followers has just named the top 100 from Scotland.

Sweet dreams are made in a house like this, for Annie Lennox .

With Dolly out of the way, maybe Duran Duran will have a better shot.

A “Wheel of Fortune” contestant got stumped by a music lyric that was already spelled out.

Annie Lennox, 67, is embracing the aging process and being cheeky about it as well! The Eurythmics singer took to Instagram to respond to a Twitter trend that had fans defending her after a man named Jason Strummer posted a recent photo of her and asked, “Without looking it up – who is this?” In addition to a message to Jason, she posted a close up selfie in which she was posing in a camouflaged top and clear-framed glasses while standing near some green leaves.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorIt’s been a long time coming — two years, in fact — but the Songwriters Hall of Fame has confirmed that its twice-pandemic delayed 51 Annual Induction & Awards Gala will take place on Thursday, June 16, 2022, at its longtime location, the Marriott Marquis New York’s Times Square.The 2022 date, originally set for June 10, 2020, will induct previously announced songwriters, Mariah Carey, Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart (Eurythmics), Ernie Isley / Marvin Isley / O’Kelly Isley / Ronald Isley / Rudolph Isley / Chris Jasper (the Isley Brothers), Steve Miller, Pharrell Williams / Chad Hugo (the Neptunes), Rick Nowels and William “Mickey” Stevenson. Master songwriter Paul Williams will be receiving the prestigious Johnny Mercer Award and Universal Music Publishing Chairman-CEO Jody Gerson will receive the Abe Olman Publisher Award.

Gok Wan says he'd love to have the opportunity to dress Sharleen Spiteri because he thinks she's one of the most stylish women in media.

Annie Lennox has told fans she needs to seek out some silence for the start of the year as she looked back at old artwork of herself.

Eurythmics singer Annie Lennox has raved about Adele, calling the singer 'spellbinding and spectacular' before rubbishing comparisons made online.

Annie Lennox, Gun, Fran Healy, Dougie Vipond and more Scots celebrities have shared their personal memories of Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts. Rock legend Charlie passed away today surrounded by his family in hospital at the age of 80, and the world has paid tribute to a man who made drumming an art.

EXCLUSIVE: Last night’s global fundraiser We for India, the virtual event formulated to support India’s Covid response, is being heralded as a major success having raised $5M to help the country’s fight against the devastating virus.

Lola Lennox will perform a stunning duet of Simon & Garfunkel this weekend as part of a virtual fundraising event, raising funds for post-Covid relief work in India. Over 100 stars from the world of film, music, comedy, and sports, will join for a three-hour virtual fundraiser We For India: Saving Lives, Protecting Livelihoods, which will be broadcast globally on Facebook on Sunday, August 15th at 7.

Naman Ramachandran Vax.India.Now, a virtual fundraiser to support India in its fight against COVID-19, has raised more than $5 million.Liam Neeson, Annie Lennox, A.R. Rahman, Pia Toscano, Zubin Mehta, Gloria Estefan, Sting, Andrea Bocelli, Josh Groban, Yo-Yo Ma, David Foster, Norwegian DJ Alan Walker, Asif Mandvi, Nishat Khan, Ranjani Gayatri Sisters and Matteo Bocelli participated in the July 7 event, which was globally livestreamed by CNN and Dreamstage.live, and hosted by Hasan Minhaj.

Ed Sheeran, Nile Rodgers, Annie Lennox and other entertainment figures including Steven Spielberg will feature in the We For India: Saving Lives, Protecting Livelihoods livestream.The virtual event will broadcast via Facebook at 7.30pm ET (3pm BST / 10am EDT) this Sunday (August 15) to raise funds for vital coronavirus missions in India.

Naman Ramachandran Musicians Ed Sheeran, Annie Lennox, A.R. Rahman and Mick Jagger are joining Steven Spielberg and a galaxy of Bollywood stars in supporting the We For India fundraiser for post-COVID relief relief work in India.Celebrities lending their name to the initiative include music group Sister Sledge ft.

Lola Lennox claims that she was inspired by Amy Winehouse's pitta bread lyrics as she paid tribute to the star on the tenth anniversary of her death. The La La Love Me and Back at Wrong singer talked about how Amy would inspire her during her teenage years.

Lola Lennox has shared her latest single ‘Love Like That’ – you can hear the new track below.The song was produced by Braeden Wright along with Lola’s mother, Eurythmics vocalist Annie Lennox.‘Love Like That’, which is Lennox’s second single of 2021, has been released today (July 16) and accompanied by a Natalie Johns-directed video which was shot in LA.