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Euronews
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Euronews
Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham to reissue ‘Buckingham Nicks'
A love not so frozen anymore. Last week, Euronews Culture chronicled the frenzied online speculations about a possible Fleetwood Mac reunion, following cryptic social media posts by longtime members/exes Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham. Unwilling to yield to collective mania and possibly wary of future disappointment, we concluded that the posts were probably 'just bandmates having a laugh and patching things up.' How blissfully naive we were. Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham have announced the reissue of 'Buckingham Nicks', more than 50 years after the initial release of their only studio album as a duo. A remastered version will be on sale on 19 September, both digitally and on CD, with a limited number of 5,000 physical copies. The record's opening track, 'Crying in the Night', was made available to stream on Wednesday. 'Buckingham Nicks' was originally released in 1973. It was a commercial failure but it caught the attention of Mick Fleetwood, who invited Buckingham to join Fleetwood Mac. The American singer insisted that Nicks join too. The two, then a couple, became the central faces, voices and songwriters of the group for the four decades that followed. Their tumultuous relationship inspired several of the band's most famous songs, including on the 1977 hit album 'Rumours.' 'Buckingham Nicks' reached a cult classic status among Fleetwood Mac fans but became a rare sight in record stores. It was last issued on vinyl in 1981 and has remained absent from streaming platforms. The duo foreshadowed the announcement in a series of Instagram posts last week. Nicks shared a hand-written line from the pair's 1973 song 'Frozen Love': 'And if you go forward…' 'I'll meet you there', Buckingham responded on his own account, completing the lyric. The interaction sent fans into a frenzy, leading many to believe that a Fleetwood Mac reunion was imminent, but the prospect seemed uncertain. Nicks has said that without the late singer Christine McVie, who died on 30 November 2022 aged 79, 'there's no chance of putting Fleetwood Mac back together.' Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham had long wanted to reedit their debut work. In 2011, Buckingham told Uncut that he and Nicks had 'every intention of putting that album back out.' The reissued version of 'Buckingham Nicks' features the same album cover as the original, a photograph of the then-couple posing nude. Buckingham and Nicks were in their early to mid-20s during the making of their album. 'It stands up in a way you hope it would, by these two kids who were pretty young to be doing that work', Buckingham said in the re-release's liner notes.. '[We] knew what we had as a duo, two songwriters that sang really well together. And it was a very natural thing, from the beginning', Nicks said.
Boston Globe
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
After much speculation, Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham announce ‘Buckingham Nicks' reissue
Buckingham and Nicks were in their early to mid-20s during the making of their album. 'It was a very natural thing, from the beginning,' Nicks says in the re-release's liner notes, written by music journalist David Fricke. Advertisement Despite their relative inexperience, 'it stands up in a way you would hope it would, by these two kids who were pretty young to be doing that work,' Buckingham says, according to the announcement release. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up The reissue announcement was foreshadowed by cryptic Instagram posts last week. Both Nicks and Buckingham shared handwritten lyrics to their official social media accounts. 'And if you go forward…' Nicks posted, a line from their song 'Frozen Love,' which appears on 'Buckingham Nicks.' 'I'll meet you there,' Buckingham shared, completing the lyric. In 2011, Buckingham told Uncut that he and Nicks had 'every intention of putting that album back out and possibly even doing something along with it, but I can't put any specifics on that.' In 2013, on the album's 40th anniversary, Fleetwood Mac released 'Extended Play,' their first new studio material since 2003's 'Say You Will.' The four-track collection featured a song titled 'Without You,' which had been originally slated for 'Buckingham Nicks.' Advertisement The reissued version of 'Buckingham Nicks' features the same album cover as the original, despite Nicks' public dissatisfaction with the photograph, telling classic rock magazine MOJO that she 'felt like a rat in a trap' during the shoot. 'I'm actually quite prudish. So when they suggested they shoot Lindsey and I nude I could not have been more terrified if you'd asked me to jump off a speeding train,' Nicks told MOJO in 2013. 'Lindsey was like, 'Oh, come on — this is art. Don't be a child!' I thought, 'Who are you? Don't you know me?'' 'Buckingham Nicks' was released one year before they joined Fleetwood Mac, and was met with little commercial success. But it did attract the attention of Mick Fleetwood, who invited Buckingham to join Fleetwood Mac. Buckingham in turn insisted Nicks come, too. The two, then a couple, became the central faces, voices and songwriters of the group for the four decades that followed. The pair's tumultuous relationship appeared across the band's discography: She wrote 'Dreams' about him. He wrote 'Go Your Own Way' about her. Infamously, they broke up while writing the 1977 hit album 'Rumours.' Footage of Nicks staring down Buckingham 20 years later during a performance of 'Silver Springs' routinely goes viral ('You'll never get away from the sound of the woman that loves you,' Nicks and Buckingham sing in unison, at one point, holding each other's gaze.) Advertisement Buckingham left the band in 1987, returning in 1996. The last time the band reunited, however, for a 2018-2019 tour, the rest of the members kicked Buckingham out, and as a result, he sued them. He claimed he was told five days after the group appeared at Radio City Music Hall that the band would tour without him. He says he would have been paid at least $12 million for his share of the proceeds. Later that year, Buckingham said they had settled the lawsuit. Both Buckingham and Nicks have also released reams of solo music. Some fans had theorized that Nicks and Buckingham were teasing a Fleetwood Mac reunion, which would have been the first since the death of vocalist, songwriter and keyboard player Christine McVie in 2022. Last year, Nicks told MOJO that without McVie, 'there is no chance of putting Fleetwood Mac back together in any way.'
Daily Mirror
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Paul Weller shares terrifying moment he was attacked by lion on the way to a gig
The former frontman with The Jam said he was getting a lift in his dad's pal Ronnie's van - who kept the beast as a pet Paul Weller has revealed he was attacked by a lion whilst travelling to a performance. The ex-Jam frontman revealed he was hitching a ride in his father's mate Ronnie's van - who housed the wild animal as a companion. John Weller had enlisted his friend's help when his son's group needed transport to a Surrey show, with the big cat already aboard. Paul, 67, explained: "Yeah, I mean, it wasn't fully grown at that point. "Yeah, so Ronnie would drive the van and the lion would sit in the passenger seat. You couldn't get too comfortable, though. "You had to watch that. Because one time, we were sitting in the back and I leant on the back of the passenger seat. Next thing I know, the f***ing lion's gone for me. "He f***ing went for me! I nearly s*** myself, man. Attacked by a lion!". The You Do Something To Me vocalist said he had to endure another journey with the creature on the return trip. He quipped: "Well, Ronnie just dropped us off and came back later. With the lion, yeah.", reports the Daily Star. "He kept it for a few years and then I think he had to give it up because it was getting too big... you know, once the neighbours started disappearing.." Paul also told Uncut magazine that whilst he continues releasing fresh material, he's content to step back from live performances for the time being. The Modfather said he's cherishing precious moments with his second wife Hannah and their three youngsters John Paul, Bowie and Nova. He confessed: "I'm just enjoying spending more time with the kids and the feeling of not panicking every morning, waking up and thinking, 'Where are we tonight?', stomach churning. "I just need a break from that. You know what? I just think it'll always be like that. I was talking to Johnny Marr and he said the same thing. Every time you wake up, you're anxious and prickly." Only last month, there were reports of a large predatory cat lurking near Ed Sheeran's rural retreat. The 'Perfect' singer resides in this secluded spot with his wife Cherry Seaborn and their two daughters. However, a black panther-like creature was sighted in the countryside, alarmingly close at less than five miles from Sheeran's estate. A local managed to capture the creature on their mobile phone camera. The sighting occurred in the town of Eye, situated north of Ipswich in Suffolk. Matt Salusbury, who curates the Big Cats of Suffolk website, relayed: "The witness told me they'd seen a large black animal walking up and down along the tree line at the end of a field behind their garden. "The distance from where they were to the animal when they photographed it was a good few minutes walk. They observed it for more than five minutes before it sat down with its head up." The images depict a sizeable, dark figure skulking by the trees. Then, the mysterious animal disappeared from view. This eerie encounter took place on April 23 but has only recently been disclosed. In an earlier incident, growling noises had been heard around Mendlesham, a village in the vicinity.
The South African
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The South African
Hungani and Stephanie Ndlovu confirm end of their marriage
After months of speculation, Hungani and Stephanie Ndlovu have officially confirmed their separation. Over the weekend, the pair released a joint statement announcing their decision to end their marriage. Hungani and Stephanie, who tied the knot in an intimate garden ceremony on February 23, 2019, had been married for five years. In June 2022, the couple became parents to their first child, Rhulani, who just turned three. Addressing a recent news article that revealed details about their split, they took to Instagram to share their side of the story. In a heartfelt statement, they emphasised their commitment to co-parenting. They shared that while their marriage is ending, they remain united in raising their daughter. 'We'd like to take a moment to address the speculation surrounding our relationship. After much thought, reflection and conversations, we have mutually decided to part ways and end our marriage. While we had hoped to share this news at a time that felt right for us, the unfortunate early release by the media has prompted us to speak sooner than we had planned. Though our marriage is ending, our friendship is not,' read the statement. 'We are committed to showing up as a united team for our beautiful daughter, raising her with the same care, intention and joy she has always known. We're incredibly grateful for the love and support you've shown us, specially through The Ndlovu's Uncut . During this deeply personal time, we kindly ask for privacy, grace and compassion for our family,' read the statement. In 2023, the former couple marked their fourth wedding anniversary. The Skeem Saam actor openly expressed his love in a touching tribute to Stephanie, sincerely thanking her for choosing to share her life with him. 'I'm not perfect, I'm not a saint. I'm not anything that people might think I am. You know my flaws, my traumas. You know my greatest weaknesses, my most vulnerable moments in life. I am growing, and my growing pains are real. With all that said…I wanna thank you for choosing me for the past 6 years, going on 7 years! I love you @miss_sandows and I hope we continue to mature in our love like fine wine,' he wrote. WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON THEIR SEPARATION? Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 . Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
TimesLIVE
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
‘It's sad' — Mzansi reacts to Hungani Ndlovu and Stephanie Sandows splitting
Fans have been left reeling after Hungani Ndlovu and Stephanie Sandows confirmed they were headed for divorce after five years of marriage. The two actors released a joint statement on Sunday stating they've parted ways but remain friends and are committed to raising their daughter. 'We are committed to showing up as a united team for our beautiful daughter, raising her with the same care, intention and joy she has always known. We're incredibly grateful for the love and support you've shown us, specially through The Ndlovu's Uncut. During this deeply personal time, we kindly ask for privacy, grace and compassion for our family," read the statement.
