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Sting to Release First New Album in a Decade

Billy Dukes — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 14:43:58 +0000

It's been a decade since Sting last released a project with original material, and his upcoming album may actually stop short of being a true Sting album. 'The Last Ship' is scheduled for Sept. 24. It will be a collection of songs Sting helped write for a musical of the same name.

Sting's Daughter Earns Rave Reviews in New Movie

Michael Gallucci — Fri, 24 May 2013 19:05:33 +0000

Mickey Sumner, Sting's daughter, has been racking up some great reviews for her role in the new indie movie 'Frances Ha.' The 29-year-old Sumner -- whose mom is Sting's longtime wife, movie producer and actress Trudie Styler -- gets second billing in the film behind star Greta Gerwig, indie movies' latest It Girl.

Sting Seeks Investors for Broadway Musical

Will Harris — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:05:45 +0000

Sting is reportedly attempting to find investors willing to donate millions of dollars for his latest creative endeavor: a Broadway musical. According to Michael Riedel’s ‘Broadway Matinee’ column in the New York Post, the reason Sting and his longtime spouse, Trudie Styler, have been in attendance for the openings of several new Broadway musicals over [...]

Sting Announces 2013 'Back To Bass' Tour

Dave Lifton — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 16:34:10 +0000

There's no orchestra this time, and nary a lute to be found. For the third consecutive year -- possibly a record for him -- Sting has realized that he's at his best when fronting a rock band. The singer announced dates for the 2013 version of the Back to Bass tour he's been on since 2011.

Bruce Springsteen, Sting, Billy Joel + More to Headline All-Star Hurricane Sandy Benefit

Jeff Giles — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 12:13:42 +0000

The wind and rain that arrived with Hurricane Sandy earlier this week are now nothing more than a memory, but the hard work of rebuilding has just begun — and an impressive array of rock stars are banding together to help. Rolling Stone reports that NBC is spearheading an all-star televised benefit concert, dubbed ‘Hurricane [...]

Here Is What A Scorpion Sting Really Means

Chip Douglas — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 15:10:31 +0000

We know that you know you don’t want a scorpion sting. What you don’t know is why. You think it’s the pain? Nope — it’s what it’s going to cost you! In Phoenix, Arizona, 52-year-old Marcie Edmonds was rushed to the Chandler Regional Medical Center after getting stung by a scorpion in her garage. Her [...]

Sting, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Peter Gabriel Support Jailed Russian Punk Group

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 14:22:43 +0000

Sting, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Peter Gabriel have added their voices to the growing din of support for jailed Russian punk rockers Pussy Riot, who face seven years in prison if convicted of inciting religious hatred.

Sting Schedules 2012 Summer Tour Dates

Matt Wardlaw — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 11:09:17 +0000

2011 found Sting in a retrospective mood, celebrating both his 60th birthday and 25 years as a solo artist. Early indications are that he will continue to follow that same path this year with summer tour dates spotlighting hits from his solo career and the Police.