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Tuesday, June 12, 2018

Is Cher's New Studio Album An Abba Covers Album?

Cher revealed a little over  a week ago that her new album is almost finished: "9 vocals down, 1 to go. [I] will redo some when I’m in London... [I'm] very hard to satisfy".

Due to some of Cher's tweets over the last few weeks, a small number of Cher's 3.6-million Twitter followers have speculated that the 72-year old pop icon is working on an album of Abba covers.

The Academy Award-winner is about to begin a promo campaign for her upcoming appearance in next month's Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again, for which she recorded covers of Abba's Fernando and Super Trouper -- the former a solo performance whilst the latter is believed to be an ensemble effort featuring Cher.

Thursday, June 07, 2018

Cher To Appear On UK's The Graham Norton Show This Month

Singing legend Cher will appear on the BBC's The Graham Norton Show later this month.

The singing superstar last appeared on the UK television show back in 2013 to promote her album Closer To The Truth, which stayed three weeks inside the country's Top 10. On the show, she performed its UK lead single I Hope You Find It, which spent three weeks within the Top 40.

The Oscar-winning actress is set to return to the comedy chat show to promote her appearance in next month's movie Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again.

Wednesday, June 06, 2018

"The Cher Show" Is Getting Ready To Dazzle Chicago Ahead Of Next Week's World Premiere

"The Cher Show" is getting ready to dazzle Chicago as it makes it world premiere there next week; ABC7 Chicago reports:

Could anyone's life be more like a Broadway musical?

"The Cher Show" is based on the life of Cherilyn Sarkisian La Piere Bono Allman, known to most people simply as Cher. It's staged like a live variety show, and the acts reflect all the phases of her 72 year life and career that spans more than half a century.

Saturday, June 02, 2018

Cher's New Album Almost Finished! Legend Records First Album In 5 Years!

Chart-topping songstress Cher has revealed on social networking site Twitter that she has laid down the vocals to 9 songs of a new album.

About the album, the 'I Hope You Find It' singer tweeted to her 3.6-million followers, "9 vocals down, 1 to go. [I] will redo some when I’m in London... [I'm] very hard to satisfy".

Despite it being 5 years since her last studio collection, Cher has been quick to record this offering, having revealed just last week that she had thus far recorded just four: “[The] songs [are] coming along well, but don't want to jinx it. [I] have worked every night [for] 2-3 [Hours]. Have done 4”.

Saturday, May 26, 2018

GET EXCITED! Cher Recording A New Album?

This promises to be a big year for entertainment legend Cher: her starring role in Mamma Mia 2; a Broadway musical to come out later this year based on her life; and a tour spanning the US and Australia. Cher is more active than ever. But now we also know there’s new Cher music in the works...

On her Twitter account, Cher wrote: “’Im tired & still have to study song 4 tomm.” Publication HORNET reports that when they saw that tweet, they assumed she was referencing her tour or Mamma Mia 2. But then another tweet she sent out indicates it’s something even bigger in the works: new Cher music.

Cher To Guest On The Late Late Show With James Corden In June

Goddess Of Pop Cher is to appear on an episode of The Late Late Show With James Corden in late June.

Late Late Show host James Corden was recently in the U.K. for the Royal Wedding, and he’ll return to his home country next month for a special week of shows that will feature some special musical guests…including Cher.

The Late Late Show with James Corden will air from Central Hall Westminster in London starting Monday, June 18, through Thursday, June 21. Among the other music artists confirmed to join Corden in the U.K. capital are Foo Fighters and One Direction‘s Niall Horan. Actors Cate Blanchett and Orlando Bloom also will be guests on the show.

VOGUE: 36 Vintage Photos That Prove Cher’s Style Icon Status

Legendary fashion mag' Vogue have showcased three-dozen of Cher's trendsetting moments:

With the hippie movement in full swing, the music scene gave birth to Sonny and Cher, the wildly dressed duo who combined folk, disco, pop and rock and performed in outfits designed by the famous American couturier Bob Mackie. Revisit 36 vintage images of Cher from the 1960s to the 1990s.

Smooth Radio: Kickstart Your Cher Education With 8 of Cher's Best Ever Songs

UK Adult Contemporary radio station Smooth Radio is celebrating Cher ahead of her appearance in July's 'Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again' by showcasing 8 of her greatest tracks:

Cher is one of the world's most popular singers and actresses, with a career spanning six decades.

From her folk-pop days as part of Sonny and Cher to her Goddess of Pop takeover in the 1990s, Cher is a tough act to beat in the enterainment game.

Wednesday, May 09, 2018

Sonny & Cher's Final Album To Be Released On CD For The First Time!

Many Cher fans have never heard the likes of 'I Believe in You', 'Rhythm of Your Heart Beat' and 'Listen to the Music' from Sonny & Cher's final studio album 'Mama Was a Rock and Roll Singer, Papa Used to Write All Her Songs' — after all, the LP peaked at just #132 on the US Billboard 200 way back in 1974 and quickly faded away.

The album contains the pair's take on 'I Can See Clearly Now' (originally by Johnny Nash) and 'Brother Love's Traveling Salvation Show' (Neil Diamond), both of which the husband-and-wife team performed regularly in their live shows and on the hugely successful 'The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour'. The album also contains Cher's solo hidden gem 'By Love I Mean'.

Cher To Embark On Here We Go Again Tour In September

TimeOut reports: After making a splash headlining this year's 40th anniversary Mardi Gras party, pop icon Cher has announced a full Australian arena tour for September and October this year.

The tour kicks off at Newcastle Entertainment Centre on September 26 and plays Sydney's Qudos Bank Arena on October 18. At this stage there's only one Sydney date announced, but there's plenty of space between the various performances add extra shows.

Friday, May 04, 2018

PHOTOS! Cher Dons Brand New Mackie Costume For Classic Cher Entrance

Touring legend Cher rocked up to her Las Vegas residency 'Classic Cher' in a brand new outfit for opening numbers 'Woman's World' and 'Strong Enough'.

The star donned the gold sparkly Bob Mackie-designed attire to perform the two Billboard Dance Club #1 hits, for which she previously wore a blue costume.

The new outfit replaces the massive black afro from the blue costume for a huge orange curly wig.

Wednesday, April 25, 2018

Cher Performs Her Mamma Mia 2 Rendition Of Abba's Fernando At CinemaCon!

Hollywood Reporter reports, in the biggest surprise of CinemaCon so far, Cher took the stage to perform ABBA's "Fernando" to promote her upcoming film, Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again!

The sequel to the hit 2008 film Mamma Mia! opens in theaters on July 20.

Cher, dressed in a full glitter pantsuit and matching platform heels, finished the song as balloons dropped from the ceiling inside The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. A small armada of dancers performed a choreographed routine, while Cher appeared on a raise platform from behind fake palm fronds. She received a standing ovation.

Saturday, April 21, 2018

Meet The Three Actresses Who Will Play Cher In 'The Cher Show': "You Can Feel That Sonny's Presence And Loss Are Still A Daily Part Of Her Life"

What’s bigger news than Cher hitting Broadway? Three Chers hitting Broadway, reports Entertainment Weekly.

Producers announced complete casting for the musical The Cher Show on Tuesday, including the trio of actresses playing the musical icon at different points in her life.

Tony nominee Stephanie J. Block (Falsettos) — who previously confirmed her involvement in the show — will star as one incarnation of Cher, joined by Teal Weaks (Wicked, Finding Neverland) and newcomer Micaela Diamond making her Broadway debut.

Saturday, April 07, 2018

CHER: I Want To Be Out There On A World Tour

Cher, 2018, thinking of a world tour
MORE than half a century since she and Sonny captured the music world, the incredible Cher is still looking amazing and pulling in vast crowds to her live performances.

Time to stop? Not a chance! She is as excited about the future as she was when she made her first recording all those years ago.

This from a lady who’ll be 72 in May, but still dons glamorous and revealing stage costumes that cast off at least 40 years when she’s in front of an audience.