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New Queen single to mark World AIDS Day
11/29/2007, AP

Queen and its new frontman, Paul Rodgers, will release the single "Say It's Not True" to mark World AIDS Day on Saturday. It is the rock group's first new recording in 10...  more >

Queen guitarist May named university chancellor
11/19/2007, Reuters

Brian May, lead guitarist from rock band Queen who has just completed a doctorate in astrophysics, was on Monday named as the next chancellor to Liverpool John...  more >

Brian May named university chancellor
11/19/2007, AP

Brian May, rock star and astrophysicist, has been appointed chancellor of Liverpool John Moores University. May will be installed as the university's figurehead leader...  more >

Queen guitarist wraps studies for doctorate
7/25/2007, Reuters

Brian May, the lead guitarist from rock band Queen, is close to earning his doctorate in astrophysics -- more than 35 years after quitting his studies to become a rock...  more >

Sacha Baron Cohen will not play Freddie Mercury
5/8/2007, Yahoo! Music

Sacha Baron Cohen will not be taking on the role of Freddie Mercury in a big-screen adaptation of his life, it has been announced. Last week, it was reported the comedian...  more >

Sacha Baron Cohen to play Freddie Mercury?
5/4/2007, Yahoo! Music

Sacha Baron Cohen will play Freddie Mercury in a big screen adaptation of Freddie Mercury's life, it has been claimed. The Borat and Ali G comedian has apparently been...  more >

Queen musical 'We Will Rock You' opens
4/22/2007, AP

For more than 10 years, the Pantages, a restored movie and vaudeville house on a shabby block of Yonge Street, was home to "The Phantom of the Opera," the wildly popular...  more >

Queen 'flavored' ice cream on the way
4/12/2007, Yahoo! Music

A Queen-"flavored" ice cream is set to hit the shops. Made by Ben & Jerry, "Bohemian Raspberry" follows the music-themed ice creams which have included "Phish Food"...  more >

Queen plan comeback
1/16/2007, Yahoo! Music

Former Queen star Brian May has spoken of his excitement about the decision to reform the band and go back on tour. May and Roger Taylor are understood to be recording a...  more >

Queen album named Britain's best-selling
11/16/2006, AP

Their over-the-top rock may not win the critical acclaim given The Beatles or the Rolling Stones, but Queen can claim Britain's best-selling album of all time. The Official...  more >

Train may take on Queen
5/26/2006, AP

Train made a huge splash a few years ago with their mega Grammy-winning hit "Drops of Jupiter." Their latest album, "For Me, It's You," while a critical smash, has sold...  more >

Queen's Brian May Addresses 'Idol Fallout'
4/13/2006, Yahoo! Music

After Queen appeared on this past Tuesday's episode of American Idol to coach the remaining eight contestants--who all sang Queen songs this week, with varying degrees of...  more >

Queen Guitarist Okay With William Hung Covering 'We Are The Champions'
7/6/2004, USRN

Some people might question William Hung's singing talents, but his dedication is something to be admired. That's the word from Queen guitarist Brian May, who's been asked...  more >

Mandela AIDS Concert Canceled
1/21/2003, USRN

A South African AIDS benefit concert that would have featured U2's Bono, Queen, Coldplay, Macy Gray, and other artists has been canceled, organizers announced on Friday...  more >

Queen Guitarist Standing With Pete Townshend, Unhappy With Media Coverage
1/17/2003, USRN

Add Brian May to the growing list of people willing to give Pete Townshend the benefit of the doubt, even as the media does not. Earlier this week, the Queen guitarist...  more >

Queen, Phil Collins, Van Morrison & Little Richard In Songwriters Hall Of Fame?
1/16/2003, USRN

The Songwriters Hall Of Fame hasn't made an official announcement of its 2003 inductees, but the word might have been leaked by a nominee. This year's list of possibilities...  more >

Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody' Tops U.K. List Of Number One Singles
11/12/2002, USRN

(11/12/02, 10 a.m. ET) --Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" has been named the best Number One single ever released, in a new U.K. survey. The song topped a list compiled from...  more >

Queen For A Day On Hollywood Walk Of Fame
10/18/2002, USRN

Queen became the latest band bestowed with a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame on Friday, October 18. The unveiling of the star, installed on Hollywood Boulevard, took place...  more >

Queen Guitarist Brian May Records With Yardbirds For New Album
8/5/2002, USRN

The Yardbirds are in the midst of recording a new album, and they've recruited some special guests for the project. Queen singer-guitarist Brian May "has agreed with...  more >

McCartney, Queen, Osbourne & Others Rock Buckingham Palace
6/4/2002, USRN

Paul McCartney was the star of the show at London's Party At The Palace Monday (June 3), celebrating Queen Elizabeth II's 50 years on the British throne. McCartney thrilled...  more >

Queen Unveils Musical In London
3/27/2002, USRN

Queen guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor formally announced the new stage musical We Will Rock You at a London press conference yesterday (March 26). They were...  more >

Brian May Wraps Work On DVD Audio Version Of Queen's 'A Night At The Opera'
1/18/2002, USRN

(1/18/02, 1 p.m. ET) --Singer-guitarist Brian May wrapped up work on the DVD Audio version of Queen's 1975 album A Night At The Opera this week. May has overseen the...  more >

Queen Gearing Up For 'Storytellers' Taping
8/20/2001, USRN

The members of Queen are in the midst of putting together a live show that will be taped and aired under the Storytellers banner. While no specific date has been set, a...  more >

Queen Tops Air Guitar Greatest-Hits List
5/19/2001, USRN

Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" is the leading vote-getter in a survey of the greatest "air guitar" songs of all time, ahead of classics from Guns N' Roses, Aerosmith, and Derek...  more >

Queen Bassist Slags 'We Are The Champions' Collaboration With Robbie Williams
4/24/2001, USRN

Queen bassist John Deacon has come out against the band's recent collaboration with U.K. pop star Robbie Williams. Deacon refused to record a new version of "We Are The...  more >

Queen Teams Up With Williams On 'We Are The Champions'
4/10/2001, USRN

Queen has teamed up with U.K. pop star Robbie Williams on a new version of "We Are The Champions." The song will be included on the soundtrack to the upcoming movie A...  more >

Queen Inducted, But Grohl Foo Fighting For AC/DC And Black Sabbath
3/20/2001, USRN

Foo Fighters singer-songwriter Dave Grohl and drummer Taylor Hawkins were on hand to induct Queen into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame at the Waldorf-Astoria hotel in New...  more >

Queen Rocks The House With Foo Fighters
3/20/2001, USRN

Queen, the first inductees at the 16th Annual Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony in New York on Monday night (March 19), took the stage for rousing versions of...  more >

Aerosmith, Queen, And Steely Dan Inducted Into Rock Hall
3/19/2001, USRN

Aerosmith, Queen, and Steely Dan officially joined the ranks of rock royalty Monday (March 19) when they were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of...  more >

Queen Inducted Into Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Today
3/19/2001, USRN

Queen is being inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame tonight (March 19) at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City, along with Aerosmith, Steely Dan, Michael Jackson,...  more >

Queen Looking Forward To Rock Hall Induction
3/16/2001, USRN

The members of Queen are looking forward to Monday's (March 19) induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. Guitarist Brian May told the BBC that he, bassist John Deacon,...  more >

Queen-Robbie Williams Team-Up Not A Done Deal
12/13/2000, USRN

Rumors abound that new Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee Queen will perform dates with U.K. pop singer Robbie Williams on vocals. Queen guitarist Brian May revealed to...  more >

Queen's Brian May On Rock Hall Induction And Rumors
12/13/2000, USRN

Queen was one of the bands selected for induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame on Tuesday (December 12). The band was chosen in its second year of eligibility....  more >

Five Perform At The Brits With Queen
3/3/2000, USRN

One of the highlights of the Brit Awards on Friday (LAUNCH, 3/3) evening was the collaboration between British boy band Five and classic rockers Queen for an up-tempo...  more >

Bowie And Queen Revisit 'Pressure'
11/24/1999, USRN

David Bowie and the surviving members of Queen will make available a free download version of a new video for their 1981 collaboration "Under Pressure" on Wednesday (Dec....  more >

And The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Nominees Are...
9/20/1999, USRN

The official ballots are out in the mail for the Performer category of the next class of Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductees. This year's short list includes Aerosmith,...  more >

Earth, Wind & Fire, Snoop Dogg, And Queen In Today's TV Tips
8/3/1999, USRN

Courtesy of www.rockontv.com: NBC: The Tonight Show With Jay Leno - Earth, Wind & Fire are the musical guests. (Look for an Earth, Wind & Fire feature on LAUNCH.com...  more >

No 'Hoedown' For Neal McCoy, Queen, And The Village People
2/19/1999, USRN

The Life Of The Party, Neal McCoy's recently released eighth album, may yield a few hits for the veteran country entertainer, but one song you won't hear is a fiery little...  more >

Queen Turns 25 With Big Box
9/29/1998, USRN

In celebration of Queen's 25th anniversary, Hollywood Records will issue The Crown Jewels, a boxed set featuring the band's first eight albums, on Nov. 24. Queen, Queen...  more >

May & Cozy Will Rock You
6/16/1998, USRN

Another World, the new album by former Queen guitarist Brian May, is set for release in the U.S. on August 4 on Hollywood Records. The title of the album, May's first since...  more >

God Save The Queen
10/23/1997, USRN

The surviving members of Queen--guitarist Brian May, bassist John Deacon and drummer Roger Taylor-- have reunited to record their first new song since the 1991...  more >

Queen's Royal Court
10/8/1997, USRN

A producer by the name of John Dibble has filed suit against foppish '70s stadium rockers Queen, claiming he discovered the superstar group responsible for megahits like...  more >

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