<p>The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame was meant to serve as a reunion for 2022 inductee Duran Duran, but former member Andy Taylor was unable to attend, with the band revealing his cancer diagnosis during their onstage speech Saturday.</p>

<p>In accepting the honour, frontman Simon Le Bon read an open letter from Taylor, who said that just over four years ago he was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer.</p>

<p>"Many families have experienced the slow burn of this disease and of course, we are no different," Taylor wrote. "So I speak from the perspective of a family man but with profound humility to the band, the greatest fans a group could have, and this exceptional accolade."</p>

<p>Taylor said the disease was "not immediately life-threatening" but "there is no cure."</p>

<p>"Despite the exceptional efforts of my team, I had to be honest in that both physically and mentally, I would be pushing my boundaries," Taylor said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"However, none of this needs to or should detract from what this band (with or without me) has achieved and sustained for 44 years."</p>

<p>Speaking to journalists backstage at the ceremony, Le Bon called the news "absolutely devastating."</p>

<p>"We love Andy dearly," he said. "I'm not gonna stand here and cry, I think that would be inappropriate, but that's what it feels like."</p>

<p>The 1980s-hit British band broke ties with Taylor in 2006, citing an "unworkable gulf" between him and the New Wave innovators.</p>

<p>Former member Warren Cuccurullo, who was initially expected to attend, also did not go to the 2022 ceremony in Los Angeles.</p>


The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame was meant to serve as a reunion for 2022 inductee Duran Duran, but former member Andy Taylor was unable to attend, with the band revealing his cancer diagnosis during their onstage speech Saturday.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame was meant to serve as a reunion for 2022 inductee Duran Duran, but former member Andy Taylor was unable to attend, with the band revealing his cancer diagnosis during their onstage speech Saturday. In accepting the honour, frontman Simon Le Bon read an open letter from Taylor, who said that just over four years ago he was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer. "Many families have experienced the slow burn of this disease and of course, we are no different," Taylor wrote. "So I speak from the perspective of a family man but with profound humility to the band, the greatest fans a group could have, and this exceptional accolade." Taylor said the disease was "not immediately life-threatening" but "there is no cure." "Despite the exceptional efforts of my team, I had to be honest in that both physically and mentally, I would be pushing my boundaries," Taylor said. "However, none of this needs to or should detract from what this band (with or without me) has achieved and sustained for 44 years." Speaking to journalists backstage at the ceremony, Le Bon called the news "absolutely devastating." "We love Andy dearly," he said. "I'm not gonna stand here and cry, I think that would be inappropriate, but that's what it feels like." The 1980s-hit British band broke ties with Taylor in 2006, citing an "unworkable gulf" between him and the New Wave innovators. Former member Warren Cuccurullo, who was initially expected to attend, also did not go to the 2022 ceremony in Los Angeles.

Duran Duran reveals former member Taylor has stage 4 cancer

<p>Singer Tina Turner, rapper Jay-Z and 1980s female pop group The Go-Go`s were among the newest performers selected for induction into the Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame, the organization announced on Wednesday.<br />
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Others in Cleveland-based Rock Hall`s Class of 2021 include the band Foo Fighters, singer-songwriter Carole King and rocker Todd Rundgren.<br />
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Turner will be inducted for her solo work. She previously had been honored for duo Ike and Tina Turner. Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters was inducted earlier as part of Nirvana.<br />
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King also is a two-time honoree, this time as a performer.<br />
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She was previously inducted as a songwriter with Gerry Coffin.<br />
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Honorees were selected based on ballots sent by the Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame to more than 1,200 artists, historians and members of the music industry. Members of the public also provided votes that counted as a single ballot.<br />
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The honorees are scheduled to be inducted at an Oct. 30 ceremony in Cleveland.<br />
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Singer Tina Turner, rapper Jay-Z and 1980s female pop group The Go-Go`s were among the newest performers selected for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the organization announced on Wednesday.

Singer Tina Turner, rapper Jay-Z and 1980s female pop group The Go-Go`s were among the newest performers selected for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the organization announced on Wednesday. Others in Cleveland-based Rock Hall`s Class of 2021 include the band Foo Fighters, singer-songwriter Carole King and rocker Todd Rundgren. Turner will be inducted for her solo work. She previously had been honored for duo Ike and Tina Turner. Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters was inducted earlier as part of Nirvana. King also is a two-time honoree, this time as a performer. She was previously inducted as a songwriter with Gerry Coffin. Honorees were selected based on ballots sent by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame to more than 1,200 artists, historians and members of the music industry. Members of the public also provided votes that counted as a single ballot. The honorees are scheduled to be inducted at an Oct. 30 ceremony in Cleveland.

Tina Turner, Jay-Z, Go-Go's selected for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

<p>Rapper Jay-Z, 1980s pop group The Go-Gos and rock band Foo Fighters were among first-time nominees announced on Wednesday for possible induction into the Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame.<br />
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Others on the ballot for the first time include singer-songwriter Carole King and singer-actress Dionne Warwick, heavy metal group Iron Maiden, and the late Nigerian singer Fela Kuti.<br />
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The 16 contenders also included previous nominees Tina Turner, Mary J. Blige, Devo, LL Cool J and Todd Rundgren. Performers become eligible 25 years after their first commercial release.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-sarah-jessica-parker-on-love-for-new-york-and-how-sex-and-the-city-reboot-was-initially-a-podcast-idea-362784" hreflang="en">Sarah Jessica Parker on love for New York and how 'Sex and the City' reboot was initially a podcast idea</a><br />
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King was nominated for her work as a performer. She was previously inducted as a songwriter with Gerry Coffin. Turner`s nomination was for her solo work. She had been honoured for duo Ike and Tina Turner.<br />
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Inductees will be selected based on ballots sent by the Cleveland-based Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame to more than 1,000 artists, historians and members of the music industry.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-oscars-2021-ceremony-to-be-broadcast-from-multiple-locations-amid-pandemic-362766" hreflang="en">Oscars 2021 ceremony to be broadcast from 'multiple locations' amid pandemic</a><br />
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The general public also can weigh in online or at the Rock Hall. The top five vote-getters will be submitted as a single fan ballot among the hundreds of other ballots. Those selected will be announced in May and inducted into the Hall of Fame at a ceremony in Cleveland in the fall. In previous years, between five and seven acts have typically won a place in the Hall.</p>


Rapper Jay-Z, 1980s pop group The Go-Gos and rock band Foo Fighters were among first-time nominees announced on Wednesday for possible induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Rapper Jay-Z, 1980s pop group The Go-Gos and rock band Foo Fighters were among first-time nominees announced on Wednesday for possible induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Others on the ballot for the first time include singer-songwriter Carole King and singer-actress Dionne Warwick, heavy metal group Iron Maiden, and the late Nigerian singer Fela Kuti. The 16 contenders also included previous nominees Tina Turner, Mary J. Blige, Devo, LL Cool J and Todd Rundgren. Performers become eligible 25 years after their first commercial release. Sarah Jessica Parker on love for New York and how 'Sex and the City' reboot was initially a podcast idea King was nominated for her work as a performer. She was previously inducted as a songwriter with Gerry Coffin. Turner`s nomination was for her solo work. She had been honoured for duo Ike and Tina Turner. Inductees will be selected based on ballots sent by the Cleveland-based Rock & Roll Hall of Fame to more than 1,000 artists, historians and members of the music industry. Oscars 2021 ceremony to be broadcast from 'multiple locations' amid pandemic The general public also can weigh in online or at the Rock Hall. The top five vote-getters will be submitted as a single fan ballot among the hundreds of other ballots. Those selected will be announced in May and inducted into the Hall of Fame at a ceremony in Cleveland in the fall. In previous years, between five and seven acts have typically won a place in the Hall.

Jay-Z, The Go-Gos among Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees

<p>Janet Jackson finally won her place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Thursday when the pop singer was named as one of seven music acts to be getting a place in music history.</p>

<p>Jackson, 52, the younger sister of the late Michael Jackson, will join Fleetwood Mac singer Stevie Nicks and five British bands - Def Leppard, Roxy Music, Radiohead, The Cure and The Zombies - as the latest inductees, the Rock Hall announced.</p>

<p>Billboard magazine said it was the biggest British line-up in the 33-year history of the Cleveland-based Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.</p>

<p>Janet Jackson, a five-time Grammy Award winner, had been nominated twice previously, but never made the cut with the 1,000 artists, historians and members of the music industry who select the inductees.</p>

<p>"We did it u guys. Thank U for all your love and support," Jackson tweeted on Thursday.</p>

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<p>Nicks, 70, a two-time Grammy winner known for her haunting vocal style, was inducted into the Hall 20 years ago as a member of the popular 1970s group Fleetwood Mac. She will be inducted this time for her solo career.</p>

<p>All seven acts will be formally inducted at a ceremony in Brooklyn, New York on March 29. Artists must have released their first recording at least 25 years ago to be eligible for induction.</p>

<p>"What a way to wrap up an incredible year," tweeted Glam metal band Def Leppard, which formed in 1977 in northern England and toured North America and the UK in 2018.</p>

<p>The Zombies, formed near London in 1961 and best known for their hit singles 'She`s Not There,' and 'Time of the Season,'&nbsp;were part of the British invasion of pop music that made it big in the United States in the 1960s along with The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and The Kinks.</p>

<p>"I know it’s fashionable in some circles to say, `I don`t mind whether I get into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame or not,` but that is not how I`ve ever felt," Zombies co-founder Rod Argent posted on the band`s Instagram account.</p>


Janet Jackson finally won her place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Thursday when the pop singer was named as one of seven music acts to be getting a place in music history.

Janet Jackson finally won her place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Thursday when the pop singer was named as one of seven music acts to be getting a place in music history. Jackson, 52, the younger sister of the late Michael Jackson, will join Fleetwood Mac singer Stevie Nicks and five British bands - Def Leppard, Roxy Music, Radiohead, The Cure and The Zombies - as the latest inductees, the Rock Hall announced. Billboard magazine said it was the biggest British line-up in the 33-year history of the Cleveland-based Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Janet Jackson, a five-time Grammy Award winner, had been nominated twice previously, but never made the cut with the 1,000 artists, historians and members of the music industry who select the inductees. "We did it u guys. Thank U for all your love and support," Jackson tweeted on Thursday. View this post on Instagram We did it u guys 💜 Thank U for all your love and support. #RockHall2019 A post shared by Janet Jackson (@janetjackson) on Dec 13, 2018 at 5:05am PST × Nicks, 70, a two-time Grammy winner known for her haunting vocal style, was inducted into the Hall 20 years ago as a member of the popular 1970s group Fleetwood Mac. She will be inducted this time for her solo career. All seven acts will be formally inducted at a ceremony in Brooklyn, New York on March 29. Artists must have released their first recording at least 25 years ago to be eligible for induction. "What a way to wrap up an incredible year," tweeted Glam metal band Def Leppard, which formed in 1977 in northern England and toured North America and the UK in 2018. The Zombies, formed near London in 1961 and best known for their hit singles 'She`s Not There,' and 'Time of the Season,' were part of the British invasion of pop music that made it big in the United States in the 1960s along with The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and The Kinks. "I know it’s fashionable in some circles to say, `I don`t mind whether I get into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame or not,` but that is not how I`ve ever felt," Zombies co-founder Rod Argent posted on the band`s Instagram account.

Janet Jackson gets Rock Hall of Fame place on British-heavy list