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Genre of uptempo disco or electronic dance music
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| January 31 2025 |
Kim Wilde discography
Scheduled release of her fifteenth studio album 'Closer' under Wildeflower and Cherry Red labels
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| January 2025 | Co-produced The Weeknd's album Hurry Up Tomorrow, co-writing songs 'Big Sleep' and 'Without a Warning', and serving as a sonic influence on the entire album. |
| 2024 |
Kim Wilde discography
Kim Wilde released two singles from the album 'Closer': 'Trail of Destruction' and 'Midnight Train'
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| March 2024 | HarperCollins published RuPaul's memoir, 'The House of Hidden Meanings.' |
| 2023 |
Rebel Rebel
American country music singer Chris Young sampled the song's guitar riff for his song 'Young Love & Saturday Nights'.
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| 2023 | RuPaul began hosting a revival of the game show 'Lingo' for CBS, as well as the spinoff 'Celebrity Lingo' for ITV. |
| 2022 | RuPaul won the Tony Award for Best Musical as a producer of the Broadway musical 'A Strange Loop.' |
| 2022 | Francisca Gutiérrez, Giorgio Moroder's wife, passed away. |
| December 21 2022 | Announced separation and subsequent divorce from Hal Fowler via a statement on Twitter. |
| June 2022 |
The Very Best Of
The album reached number 50 in the German charts.
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| April 2022 |
The Very Best Of
The album reached number 40 in the Italian charts.
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| 2021 | Joined Ireland's Classic Hits Radio, launching The Kim Wilde 80's Show, which airs in the evenings four days a week. |
| 2021 |
Kim Wilde discography
Kim Wilde collaborated with Tom Aspaul on the remix of 'W.M.' for the album Black Country Discothèque
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| 2021 |
Kim Wilde discography
Kim Wilde released three singles from the album 'Pop Don't Stop': 'Shine On' with Boy George, and 'You're My Karma' with Tom Aspaul
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| 2021 | Moroder returned to the studio with Duran Duran, co-writing and producing two tracks, 'Tonight United' and 'Beautiful Lies', for their album Future Past. |
| August 2021 | RuPaul guest hosted two episodes of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!, showcasing his versatility as a television personality. |
| August 6 2021 |
Kim Wilde discography
Released 'Pop Don't Stop' compilation through Cherry Red label, a comprehensive 5-CD + 2-DVD collection
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| July 2021 |
The Very Best Of
The enhanced version of the album peaked at number 48 in the UK charts.
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| February 2021 | Collaborated with producer Sally Herbert to record a charity cover of 'Everything Must Change' by Benard Ighner for End Youth Homelessness charity. |
| 2020 |
Kim Wilde discography
Kim Wilde released the single 'Numinous' from the album 'Pop Don't Stop'
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| May 2020 |
The Very Best Of
The Collector's Edition of the album reached number 41 in France and number 43 in Spain.
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| February 8 2020 | RuPaul hosted an episode of 'Saturday Night Live,' showcasing his prominence in popular culture. |
| January 10 2020 | RuPaul's Netflix drama-comedy series 'AJ and the Queen' premiered. |
| 2019 | Appeared in a 30-second Cadbury Darkmilk chocolate bar TV commercial, set in a horticultural setting. |
| 2019 |
Rebel Rebel
The UK single mix was remastered and released on digital media streaming services.
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| 2019 |
Kim Wilde discography
Kim Wilde released a live single 'You Keep Me Hangin' On' recorded in Vienna from the album 'Aliens Live'
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| August 16 2019 |
Kim Wilde discography
Kim Wilde released the live album 'Aliens Live' through Ear Music, which was available in 2×CD and 2×LP formats. The album charted in multiple countries, including Belgium (131), France (121), Germany (40), and Switzerland (43).
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| June 2019 | The daytime talk show 'RuPaul' premiered, although it was cancelled after a three-week test run. |
| May 2019 |
The Very Best Of
The Collector's Edition of the album reached number 17 on the Brazilian charts.
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| May 24 2019 |
Rebel Rebel
The original single mix was released to commemorate the 45th anniversary of the Diamond Dogs album, this time sourced from the original recovered tape.
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| 2018 |
Rebel Rebel
NME listed 'Rebel Rebel' as Bowie's fifth greatest song, praising its 'heaven-sent' riff.
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| 2018 |
Kim Wilde discography
Kim Wilde released three singles from the album 'Here Come the Aliens': 'Pop Don't Stop', 'Kandy Krush', and 'Birthday'
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| March 16 2018 |
Kim Wilde discography
Released her fourteenth studio album 'Here Come the Aliens' under Wildeflower label
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| March 16 2018 | RuPaul received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, becoming the first drag queen to be awarded this honor. |
| 2017 |
Kim Wilde discography
Kim Wilde released a non-album single 'F U Kristmas!' with Lawnmower Deth
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| 2017 | RuPaul was included in the annual Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world. |
| August 2017 |
The Very Best Of
The album reached number 85 on the French iTunes chart.
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| March 24 2017 | RuPaul released his album 'American' on the same day as the ninth season premiere of 'RuPaul's Drag Race' on VH1. |
| January 2017 | RuPaul married painter Georges LeBar in a private ceremony. |
| 2016 |
Rebel Rebel
David Bowie's 'Rebel Rebel' re-entered the UK Singles Chart, peaking at #65, following renewed interest after his passing.
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| 2016 |
Rebel Rebel
Rolling Stone listed 'Rebel Rebel' as one of David Bowie's 30 essential songs following his death.
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| 2016 |
Rebel Rebel
The song was remastered as part of the Who Can I Be Now? (1974–1976) box set, preserving its historical significance in Bowie's musical canon.
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| November 22 2016 | The music video for 'One More Day' was released alongside the official digital release of the track. |
| October 8 2016 | Moroder produced 'One More Day' for Sistar, which was debuted live at Korea's DMC Festival 2016. |
| September 2016 | RuPaul was presented the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program. |
| May 31 2016 | The soundtrack album for the video game Tron RUN/r, composed by Moroder and Raney Shockne, was released. |
| April 11 2016 | RuPaul's new game show 'Gay for Play Game Show Starring RuPaul' premiered after 'RuPaul's Drag Race.' |
| February 2016 | Shooter Jennings released a tribute album entitled Countach (For Giorgio), influenced by Moroder's music from films such as Midnight Express and Cat People. |
| 2015 | Released disco-inspired album 'Homage', with singles 'Back to Me' and 'Travesty', focusing on authentic disco sound from his youth. |
| September 2015 | Moroder was featured on Kylie Minogue's EP Kylie + Garibay on the song 'Your Body'. |
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