The Local France

French rocker Johnny Hallyday released from hospital

Sat, 18 Nov 2017 17:55:30 +0100

Veteran French rocker Johnny Hallyday, who has been battling lung cancer for several months, returned home on Saturday after being hospitalised for days with breathing problems, a family member said.

The 'French Elvis' hoping to conquer the US at 70

Fri, 02 Aug 2013 17:41:00 +0200

He’s been described as the “French Elvis Presley”. Now after a glittering 50-year-long career, Johnny Hallyday has finally turned his attention to the English market at the ripe old age of 70 and for that he earns the title of French Face of the Week.

Rocker plans return after murdering girlfriend

Thu, 25 Jul 2013 19:03:00 +0200

After spending four years behind bars for the murder his girlfriend, Bertrand Cantat, the former frontman of the French rock band Noir Désir is planning a musical comeback. In November, the disgraced rocker plans to release his first solo album.

Doherty: I had affair with Charlotte Gainsbourg

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 12:58:00 +0200

The notorious former Libertines frontman Pete Doherty says he enjoyed a brief romance with singer Charlotte Gainsbourg after they worked on a movie together.