Bob Marley News & Posts

Rita Marley Wants Lauryn Hill To Play Her In Biopic

Wed, 12 Mar 2008

Rita Marleyis desperate for singer Lauryn Hill to portray her on screen in the first ever biopic of her late husband, reggae icon Bob Marley.Marley is working as executive producer on the big screen adaptation of her 2004 autobiography No Woman No Cry: My Life With Bob Marley - and has her sights set on casti...

Jonathan Demme Becomes Second Director To Leave Bob Marley Biopic

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 18:41:45

starpulse.com - A planned biopic of Bob Marley's life has been thrown into doubt again - director Jonathan Demme has reportedly followed in Martin Scorsese's footsteps and quit the project.

Jonathan Demme Becomes Second Director To Leave Bob Marley Biopic

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 18:41:18

starpulse.com - A planned biopic of Bob Marley's life has been thrown into doubt again - director Jonathan Demme has reportedly followed in Martin Scorsese's footsteps and quit the project.

Celebrity Birthdays, February 6

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 09:29:48

starpulse.com - Happy Birthday to British singer Rick Astley (1966), Guns 'n Roses singer Axl Rose (1962), TV star Megan Gallagher (1960), American actress Kathy Najimy (1957), singer Natalie Cole (1950), reggae icon Bob Marley (1945; d. 1981),

Writer Of Bob Marley Hit 'no Woman, No Cry' Dies

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 18:26:26

starpulse.com - The songwriter credited with composing Bob Marley's classic hit No Woman, No Cry has died. Vincent Ford, 68, passed away in hospital in Jamaica last week from complications caused by diabetes.

No Redemption In Marley Guitar Caper

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 11:08:14

tmz.com - Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Music

Bob Marley's prized guitar was set to be auctioned off at Christie's in November -- which was a complete surprise to the guy who claims ownership.Aston Barrett -- bassist and founding member of Bob Marley and the Wailers -- has filed a lawsuit,...

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Appeal Launched For Missing Jamaican Music

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 03:10:27

pr-inside.com - Bosses at the Public Broadcasting Corporation Of Jamaica (PBC-J) are appealing for the return of its music collection - containing the works of BOB MARLEY and PETE TOSH - after failing to find the recordings nearly a year after they were stolen.Thousands of original records, reels of music and historic film footage - all intended

Marley Celebrates 40th Birthday With Charity Auction

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 03:08:57

pr-inside.com - Reggae star ZIGGY MARLEY is marking his 40th birthday on Friday (17Oct08) by giving a fan the chance to join him in the recording studio.The lucky winner of a charity auction will be able to watch Marley - the son of late music legend Bob Marley - lay down tracks for his new album.The four-time

Marley Statue Unveiled In Serbia

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:02:50

pr-inside.com - Reggae great BOB MARLEY has been honoured in Serbia with a new statue.The late Buffalo Soldier singer’s lifelike image was unveiled in Banatski Sokolac on Saturday (23Aug08).Locals boast the tribute is the first Marley statue in Europe.Movie & Entertainment News provided by World Entertainment News Network (www.wenn.com)

Marley Tribute Statue

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 09:09:25

pr-inside.com - Reggae legend BOB MARLEY will be immortalised in a sculpture in Serbia, according to the planners of a local rock music festival.Organisers for the Rock Village Festival have planned a tribute to the late singer, which will be unveiled 23 August (08).The event’s website explains, "We are honoured to announce that the first monument in

Bob Marley Statue To Be Erected In Serbia (afp)

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 04:03:15

rd.yahoo.com - AFP - A statue of late Jamaican reggae legend Bob Marley is to be erected in the tiny Serbian hamlet of Banatski Sokolac, organisers of a rock music festival there said Thursday.

Universal Music To Release Rare Bob Marley And Jimi Hendrix Concert Recordings Online

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 18:57:24

starpulse.com - Music lovers will soon be able to purchase internet downloads of rare concert performances by acts including Bob Marley and Jimi Hendrix - following a groundbreaking deal by Universal Music.

Martin Scorsese Pulls Out Of Bob Marley Movie

Fri, 23 May 2008 03:48:22

starpulse.com - Moviemaker Martin Scorsese has been forced to step down as the director of a new Bob Marley documentary due to scheduling conflicts. The Oscar winner,

Rockers Claim They've Been Shortchanged By Grand Theft Auto Iv

Tue, 06 May 2008 03:11:23

pr-inside.com - New York punk rockers LEEWAY have accused the makers of videogame sensation GRAND THEFT AUTO IV of failing to pay out for the use of their songs on the soundtrack. Leeway join Kanye West, The Who, Bob Marley and Busta Rhymes, among the artiists whose music appears on the videogame, which is expected to make

Mourners Pay Tribute To Bob Marley's Mom

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:50:29

starpulse.com - KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) - Thousands of mourners paid tribute Sunday to the late mother of reggae superstar Bob Marley, whose renowned music promoting social justice and ''one love'' made him one of Jamaica's most beloved sons.

Marleys Get Up, Stand Up To Weinsteins

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 03:15:33

tmz.com - Filed under: Music, Movies Two Bob Marley projects are in the works, but only one will be able to use the rastamans's music. The family of the reggae legend, whose dreadlocked mug is plastered on the wall of nearly every freshman dorm room across the country, has a...

Bob Marley's Family Feud Over Music Rights

Sat, 22 Mar 2008 03:26:32

starpulse.com - The family of Bob Marley is refusing to license any of the late reggae legend's music for a biopic - because they want to use the music in a competing documentary.

Marley's Family Feud Over Music Rights

Sat, 22 Mar 2008 03:07:27

pr-inside.com - The family of BOB MARLEY is refusing to license any of the late reggae legend’s music for a biopic - because they want to use the music in a competing documentary.A movie adaptation of Marley’s widow Rita’s book No Woman, No Cry: My Life With Bob Marley is currently being created by The Weinstein Company,

Charles, Camilla Tour Marley Museum (ap)

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 03:45:45

rd.yahoo.com - AP - Prince Charles and wife Camilla joined a group of Rastafarian musicians Wednesday for a drum session outside the old home of reggae great Bob Marley.

Prince Harry And Chelsy: Back On And Stronger Than Ever!

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 13:04:43

celebinsight.com - It looks like fighting the Taliban does have its advantages!

After spending 10 weeks in Afghanistan, 23-year old Prince Harry is heating things up again with his on again/off again girlfriend, Chelsy Davy.

In the wee hours of Thursday morning, the pair was spotted together for the first time in six months leaving the London birthday party of Harry's pal and former soldier.

Britain's The Sun is reporting that the couple was overheard laughing and joking inside the party as Bob Marley records played. At one point, Harry burst out with "happy birthday" before he and Chelsy, 22, left the party together at 4 a.m.

Rita Marley Wants Lauryn Hill To Play Her In Biopic

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 18:30:58

starpulse.com - Rita Marley is desperate for singer Lauryn Hill to portray her on screen in the first ever biopic of her late husband, reggae icon Bob Marley.