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New York Post
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Stevie Wonder, 75, speaks out about possible retirement plans
Well, isn't this lovely. Stevie Wonder clarified that he has no plans to retire for as long as he's alive during Monday's episode of the BBC's 'Sidetracked' podcast. 'For as long as you breathe, for as long as your heart beats, there's more for you to do,' Wonder, 75, told host Annie Mac. 'I'm not gonna stop the gift that keeps pouring through my body.' Advertisement 7 Stevie Wonder performs at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Ron Sachs – CNP for NY Post The 'Superstition' hitmaker, whose career began in 1961, explained that he's still happy singing and performing. 'I love doing what I'm doing,' he shared. 'An artist doesn't stop drawing just because. You keep on. So as long as you can imagine, as long as you are going to be creative, and as long as you let your mind work, you don't have to retire.' Advertisement 7 Stevie Wonder playing the piano in 1970. Redferns 7 Stevie Wonder performs at Radio City Music Hall in New York City in 1983. Getty Images Wonder continued: 'I love playing music, that's like my mantra. I think I can do all the stuff I want to do – still have fun and do what I need to do – but I'm not going to stop the gift that keeps pouring through my body.' The music legend declared that 'songs are like children, they're with you forever.' Advertisement 'They are statements from the spirit within you,' he went on, 'and singing those songs is like me taking another breath.' 7 Stevie Wonder performing at the Democratic National Convention in Aug. 2024. Ron Sachs – CNP for NY Post Wonder confirmed on the podcast he's working on 'Through the Eyes of Wonder,' his first album since 2005's 'A Time to Love.' 'I'm excited about that,' he said of the upcoming project. 'I have a lot of songs I haven't released yet. I'm going to let it just be there.' Advertisement 7 Stevie Wonder performs during the 2025 Grammy Awards in February. Getty Images for The Recording Academy Wonder has put out 23 studio albums and won 25 Grammy awards in his career. He's been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Songwriters Hall of Fame and Rhythm & Blues Music Hall of Fame. Last year, he embarked on his 10-date 'Sing Your Song! As We Fix Our Nation's Broken Heart' tour in the fall ahead of the election, following his performance at the 2024 Democratic National Convention. 7 Stevie Wonder speaks onstage at the 2025 BET Awards. AFP via Getty Images Earlier this month, Wonder addressed the long-standing rumor that he isn't actually blind during a stop in Wales on his Love, Light and Song UK tour. 'I must say to all of you, something that I was thinking, 'When did I want to let the world know this?' But I wanted to say it right now,' Wonder said to the crowd. 7 Stevie Wonder at the GRAMMY Museum LA Live on July 15, 2025. Getty Images for The Recording Academy 'You know there have been rumors about me seeing and all that? But seriously, you know the truth,' the 'Overjoyed' singer added. Advertisement Wonder recalled losing his eyesight shortly after his birth, which he called 'a blessing.' 'It's allowed me to see the world in the vision of truth, of sight,' he said.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Stevie Wonder Says He'll Never Give Up Performing: ‘You Don't Have to Retire'
Stevie Wonder has confirmed that he's not going anywhere, with the veteran musician claiming he'll be performing and creating until his dying day. Wonder's comments came from a new interview with the BBC's Sidetracked podcast, where he entered into a discussion with host Annie Mac about the topic of retirement. More from Billboard Shakira & The Weeknd to Headline 2025 Global Citizen Festival in Central Park The Who Kick Off Farewell Tour in Italy, Perform First Show Since Zak Starkey Sacking Tool Announce First Hawaii Concert in Nearly 15 Years After turning the question back onto Mac after she inquired about his thoughts on the matter, Wonder explained that as long as he's physically able to, he'll keep creating in some capacity. 'For as long as you breathe, for as long as your heart beats, there's more for you to do,' he explained. 'I love playing music, that's like my mantra. I think I can do all the stuff I want to do – still have fun and do what I need to do – but I'm not going to stop the gift that keeps pouring through my body.' 'I love doing what I'm doing,' he added. 'An artist doesn't stop drawing – you keep on. As long as you can imagine is as long as you are going to be creative, and as long as you let your mind work, you don't have to retire.' Close to the entirety of Wonder's life has been dedicated to creating music, with the 75-year-old having released his first single at the age of 11, and later scored his first Hot 100 chart-topper with 'Fingertips' at 13. Currently, it's been almost 20 years since Wonder released his last studio album, A Time to Love, though a number of singles have arrived in the years since – including 2024's 'Can We Fix Our Nation's Broken Heart.' Since 2008, the musician has spoken about a new project titled Through the Eyes of Wonder, which has been described as a performance piece that will reflect his experience as a blind man. During his appearance on Sidetracked, Mac asked Wonder about his relationship with music, to which the veteran artist responded he's 'going to put music out' at some point, and is 'excited' about the long-discussed Through the Eyes of Wonder project. During his recent time in the U.K., Wonder also performed in Cardiff, Wales where he took the opportunity to share a poignant response to viral rumors that he is in fact able to see. 'You know there have been rumors about me seeing and all that?' he asked the crowd. 'But seriously, you know the truth. 'Truth is, shortly after my birth, I became blind,' Wonder explained. 'Now, that was a blessing because it's allowed me to see the world in the vision of truth, of sight. See people in the spirit of them, not how they look. Not what color they are, but what color is their spirit?' Watch Stevie Wonder's appearance on Sidetracked below. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart Solve the daily Crossword
Daily Record
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Rod Stewart shares one 'horrible' thing about Glastonbury slot after making 'demand'
Rod Stewart is set to play the Sunday 'legends' slot at Glastonbury this summer, and the singer has shared one thing he's not a fan of when it comes to performing at the festival 'Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?' hitmaker Rod Stewart has divulged one "horrible" detail pertaining to his anticipated performance at Glastonbury and disclosed that he asserted a specific request. Appearing on a special Glastonbury-edition of BBC 's Sidetracked podcast with hosts Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw, the 'Maggie May' superstar divulged his feelings about his upcoming show on the festival's famed Pyramid Stage. The rock legend, who took the stage at the event in 2002 alongside the likes of Coldplay and Stereophonics, is set to fill the Sunday 'legends' slot at Worthy Farm's legendary festival, a role previously embraced by luminaries such as Dolly Parton, Lionel Richie, and Kylie Minogue. During their chat, Rod weighed in on being labelled a "legend", expressing comfort with the title, going so far as to suggest that he indeed "deserves it". Yet, he expressly objects to one aspect of the prestigious performance slot. Rod remarked: "I don't mind. I obviously think I deserve it. I just wish they wouldn't call it the teatime slot", drawing Annie's agreement; she acknowledged that the term sounded "old" while Rod himself branded it "horrible". The singer also humorously mentioned "scones" during the discussion. He shared: "We're working on the set list, but not too hard. I wanna try and treat it like any other game, you know, although it's not; it's Glastonbury. "But I've only got an hour had an hour and 15, and I demanded an hour and a half because I many songs. You know, obviously, this'll be the last time I do it." Rod has shared his laid-back approach to his highly anticipated Glastonbury performance, saying: "So, I want it to be memorable, but I'm just gonna go in, have a few drinks before I go on and enjoy myself like I've always done all my life." In related news, Rod's wife, Penny Lancaster, has spoken candidly about her concerns for her husband, revealing that he has been contemplating his own mortality following the loss of his brothers, Don and Bob. However, she also confessed that the 80-year-old rockstar, famous for hits like 'I Don't Want to Talk About It' and 'Have I Told You Lately That I Love You', continues to keep her feeling youthful and energised. When asked on the We're Not Getting Any Younger podcast if Rod keeps her feeling young, Penny replied: "He does, he does." She continued: "My thought with Rod, the way I kind of describe him, you know when you get to 80, I guess there's a lot of reflection, there's more to look back on than there is to look forward, and he's wondering to himself, he's lost his two brothers, maybe 'How long have I got?'". Aside from his forthcoming Glastonbury appearance, Rod has also recently expressed his ambition to set a new 100m record for individuals over 80. In an interview with Men's Health, he revealed that he has already achieved a time of 19 seconds and is now aiming to shave it down to 17 seconds, with the ultimate goal of beating Kenton Brown's record of 14.21 seconds set in October 2024.
Irish Examiner
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Thousands to descend on Glastonbury Festival as Worthy Farm opens its gates
Thousands of people will descend on Glastonbury In England as the famous music festival in Somerset opens its gates for 2025. Campers arriving at Worthy Farm can expect a mixed bag of sunshine and rain throughout the week with 'with sunny spells and scattered showers expected throughout the day' on Wednesday, according to forecasters. This year's event will see headline performances from British rock/pop band The 1975, veteran singer Neil Young and his band the Chrome Hearts, and US pop star Olivia Rodrigo, fresh from her Marlay Park gig. Matty Healy of The 1975 (Lesley Martin/PA) One of the more controversial acts performing is Irish rap trio Kneecap who have been in the headlines recently after one of their members was charged with a terror offence in Britain. Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh was charged for allegedly displaying a flag in support of proscribed terrorist organisation Hezbollah at a gig in London in November last year. Last week the 27-year-old, who performs under the stage name Mo Chara, was cheered by hundreds of supporters as he arrived with bandmates Naoise O Caireallain and JJ O Dochartaigh at Westminster Magistrates' Court in 'Free Mo Chara' T-shirts. He was released on unconditional bail until his next hearing at the same court on August 20. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said the group's performance at the festival, taking place on the West Holts Stage at 4pm on Saturday, is not 'appropriate' and Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch said she thought the BBC 'should not be showing' Kneecap's performance. Kneecap's Liam Og O Hannaidh leaves Westminster Magistrates' Court in London, through a crowd of supporters after he appeared charged with a terrorism offence (Jordan Pettitt/PA) Performing in the coveted Sunday tea-time legends slot this year is Rod Stewart who previously said he will be joined by his former Faces band member Ronnie Wood, as well as some other guests. His performance is to come after the Maggie May singer postponed a string of concerts in the US, due to take place this month, while he recovered from flu. Organiser Emily Eavis has said the festival, which has capacity for 210,000 people, has sold 'a few thousand less tickets' this year in a bid to avoid overcrowding. In an appearance on the Sidetracked podcast, Eavis outlined the changes that have been made to this year's festival and said music area Shangri-La is 'going full trees and green space' which is 'completely the opposite to anything they've done in the past'. Among the acts expected to draw large crowds this year is alternative pop star Charli XCX, who will perform songs from her genre-defining sixth studio album Brat. She is performing on Saturday night on the Other Stage, 15 minutes before the West Holts stage is graced by US rapper Doechii, another artist who has exploded in popularity in the last year. Charli XCX will play the Other Stage (Lucy North/PA) Other performers include Irish singer CMAT, Prada singer Raye, US musician Brandi Carlile, Nile Rodgers and Chic, hip-hop star Loyle Carner, US pop star Gracie Abrams, indie outfit Wet Leg, Mercury Prize-winning jazz quintet Ezra Collective, US rapper Denzel Curry, and rising star Lola Young. The line-up also features a number of acts listed as TBA, as well as a mysterious act called Patchwork, who will take to the Pyramid Stage on Saturday. This year the BBC will provide live streams of the five main stages – Pyramid, Other, West Holts, Woodsies and The Park. On Wednesday at 10pm the festival will open with a theatre and circus act set in the Pyramid Arena which will showcase acrobatic and circus performances, culminating in a fireworks display.
Leader Live
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Thousands to descend on Glastonbury Festival as Worthy Farm opens its gates
Campers arriving at Worthy Farm in Pilton can expect a mixed bag of sunshine and rain throughout the week with 'with sunny spells and scattered showers expected throughout the day' on Wednesday, according to forecasters. This year's event will see headline performances from British rock/pop band The 1975, veteran singer Neil Young and his band the Chrome Hearts, and US pop star Olivia Rodrigo. One of the more controversial acts performing is Irish rap trio Kneecap who have been in the headlines recently after one of their members was charged with a terror offence. Liam Og O hAnnaidh was charged for allegedly displaying a flag in support of proscribed terrorist organisation Hezbollah at a gig in London in November last year. Last week the 27-year-old, who performs under the stage name Mo Chara, was cheered by hundreds of supporters as he arrived with bandmates Naoise O Caireallain and JJ O Dochartaigh at Westminster Magistrates' Court in 'Free Mo Chara' T-shirts. He was released on unconditional bail until his next hearing at the same court on August 20. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said the group's performance at the festival, taking place on the West Holts Stage at 4pm on Saturday, is not 'appropriate' and Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch said she thought the BBC 'should not be showing' Kneecap's performance. Performing in the coveted Sunday tea-time legends slot this year is Sir Rod Stewart who previously said he will be joined by his former Faces band member Ronnie Wood, as well as some other guests. His performance is to come after the Maggie May singer postponed a string of concerts in the US, due to take place this month, while he recovered from flu. Organiser Emily Eavis has said the festival, which has capacity for 210,000 people, has sold 'a few thousand less tickets' this year in a bid to avoid overcrowding. In an appearance on the Sidetracked podcast, Eavis outlined the changes that have been made to this year's festival and said music area Shangri-La is 'going full trees and green space' which is 'completely the opposite to anything they've done in the past'. Among the acts expected to draw large crowds this year is alternative pop star Charli XCX, who will perform songs from her genre-defining sixth studio album Brat. She is performing on Saturday night on the Other Stage, 15 minutes before the West Holts stage is graced by US rapper Doechii, another artist who has exploded in popularity in the last year. Other performers include Irish singer CMAT, Prada singer Raye, US musician Brandi Carlile, Nile Rodgers and Chic, hip-hop star Loyle Carner, US pop star Gracie Abrams, indie outfit Wet Leg, Mercury Prize-winning jazz quintet Ezra Collective, US rapper Denzel Curry, and rising star Lola Young. The line-up also features a number of acts listed as TBA, as well as a mysterious act called Patchwork, who will take to the Pyramid Stage on Saturday. This year the BBC will provide live streams of the five main stages – Pyramid, Other, West Holts, Woodsies and The Park. On Wednesday at 10pm the festival will open with a theatre and circus act set in the Pyramid Arena which will showcase acrobatic and circus performances, culminating in a fireworks display.
