Profile
Famous as :
SingerBirth Name :
Leonard Albert KravitzBirth Date :
May 26, 1964Birth Place :
New York, USASpouse :
Lisa Bonet (actress, 16-Nov-87 - 12-Apr-93)Claim to fame :
Debut Album "Let Love Rule" (1989)
Lenny Kravitz Uploads Nude Pic of His Own on Twitter
May 12, 2009 09:05:38Singer Lenny Kravitz joins the "nude photo scandal" buzz by uploading his own naked pic on his Twitter account on Monday, May 11. The black and white shot is presumably taken in a shower or urinal. It shows the singer exposing his bare bottoms to the camera, while hiding his private part behind a wall.
The outing of the shot, which is available for peek at the singer's Twitter account, comes just days after the naked pictures of Rihanna and Cassie are leaked online. Lenny's motive to make public the particular photograph is not known though.
Lenny Kravitz Won't Join Velvet Revolver
August 13, 2008 04:08:58Lenny Kravitz has shut down rumor, saying that he will reload Velvet Revolver as their new frontman. In an exclusive interview with RollingStone.com, the singer says, "I know and love the Velvet Revolver guys but there is no truth to the story about me joining their band."
The rumor has flown in the media when he was spotted hanging in a studio with the rock group. Beside Lenny, other rock singers linked to the frontman position of the Velvet Revolver include Sebastian Bach, Van Halen's former singer Sammy Hagar and Liv Tyler's husband Royston Langdon.
French President Praised Lenny Kravitz's 'Revolution' LP
April 10, 2008 11:04:17Lenny Kravitz admitted that her has gained one very special fan because of his latest release, "It Is Time for a Love Revolution". The New Yorker received a praise from French President Nicolas Sarkozy who made an effort of writing him a letter, telling Kravitz how he was impressed by the 2008 album.
Kravitz is performing this Summer in France and he had sent the head of the country a copy of his CD. Sarkozy's office confirmed that the President has returned the favor by sending the rocker a "really nice" letter. Telling Le Parisien, Kravitz gushed, "He said he listened to my new disc and really liked it. He even cited his favorite songs."
Hospitalized Lenny Kravitz Apologizes for Tour Cancelation
February 13, 2008 10:02:39Due to his hospitalization on Tuesday, February 12, Lenny Kravitz is forced to postpone all the arranged dates of his European tour. The singer was admitted to Miami's Mount Sinai Hospital due to bronchitis stemming from a flu and respiratory tract infection that he had gotten since mid-January.
His album "It Is Time for a Love Revolution" was released last week on February 5 and he was due to serve the first tour date in London next Monday, February 18. The jaunt was supposed to stretch through the end of March. His spokeswoman, Carleen Donovan announced that the dates will be rescheduled as soon as possible.
Rock Star Lenny Kravitz Hospitalized with Severe Bronchitis
February 12, 2008 09:02:56Lenny Kravitz has on Monday, February 11 been admitted to Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami after suffering from severe bronchitis.
The 43-years-old musician is said to have been battling a series of severe respiratory tract infections along with the flu for several weeks, which then led to the bronchitis.
Lenny Kravitz Vows to Stay Celibate Until He Finds the Perfect Woman
January 24, 2008 04:01:26Is renowned for his womanizing ways, it appears that Lenny Kravitz has ditched his old dirty habit as he's openly revealed to Maxim Magazine that he hasn't had sex for three years and vows to stay celibate until he finds the perfect woman.
"It's just a promise I made until I get married. Where I'm at in life, the women have got to come with something else, not just the body, but the mind and spirit. It usually trips them out, but that's the way it's going to be. I'm looking at the big picture," so the 43-years-old singer told Maxim.
Lenny Kravitz Marks Feature-Starring Debut in Indie Flick Push
October 30, 2007 04:10:42Taking foray into film industry, Lenny Kravitz will make his big screen acting debut in an independent film feature titled "Push (2009/II)", Variety has reported.
The rocker is being lined up alongside the likes of Mo'nique, Paula Patton, and newcomer Gabourey Sidibe in the cast, all coming under the direction of "Shadowboxer" helmer Lee Daniels. Here he will play a male nurse who shows kindness to lead character Clareece "Precious" Jones, an overweight, illiterate African-American teen in Harlem.
Lenny Kravitz Sets New Album Release to February
September 25, 2007 02:09:42
In February 2008, Lenny Kravitz will release 'It Is Time for a Love Revolution', one part of his album that will be released that year. He will then embark on a tour that hinders huge publicity so that he can "get close to the people and have fun".
The follow up of 2004's 'Baptism', the new album has been baked in four different studios -Bahamas, Paris, New York and Miami - and results in a more experimental sound from the Grammy-winning singer.
The Beckhams Are Best Dressed
July 31, 2007 02:07:18
As if they can never have enough of publication, the Beckhams continue their invasion in the US. The British power couple, David Beckham and wife Victoria Adams, who have just moved to the country following his being signed to play for LA Galaxy hit the polling of Vanity Fair magazine's Best Dressed People in the World.
David and Victoria surprisingly win the top spot of the poll in the category of Best Dressed Couple, besting Hollywood power couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie who are ranked 9th. Ashton Kutcher and wife Demi Moore make the list at no. 6.
Lenny Kravitz Comes Double in 2008
July 19, 2007 03:07:18
Three years not releasing any album apparently has given enough time for Lenny Kravitz to work on two pieces. The rock singer will release not only one album next year but two at a relatively short interval.
Kravitz's will first release "It Is Time for a Love Revolution" in February 2008 before having the second one "Funk" shortly after. Both will be the follow up of "Baptism" (2004), an album that reached #14 in Billboard Hot 200 chart and was certified Gold. No further details regarding the two new albums have been unveiled.
Pharrell Williams Shaping Up Brazil's Live Earth
June 27, 2007 03:06:55
It's Brazil's turn to know its Live Earth lineup. On the headlining bill are Pharrell Williams, Lenny Kravitz and Macy Gray.
The three acts will be joined by lesser-known outfits such as Xuxa, O Rappa, Marcelo D2, Jorge Ben Jor, Jota Quest, Vanessa Da Matta and Mv Bill. These musicians are expected to please a huge crowd that gathered in capital city Rio de Janeiro, as this leg is the only one with free admission.
A Hot New Hookup, Penelope Cruz and Lenny Kravitz
May 10, 2007 12:05:39
Has been romantically linked to such famous names, as Orlando Bloom and Josh Hartnett, Penelope Cruz is now linked with yet another romantic interest. The movie beauty reportedly is dating rocker Lenny Kravitz.
Rumors on the street mention Cruz celebrated her 33rd birthday on April 28th with Kravitz at New York's Beatrice Inn. She then continued to party at the rocker's TriBeCa apartment.
Singer Lenny Kravitz Launching Fashion Label
December 03, 2005 01:12:15Rock legend Lenny Kravitz is reportedly set to launch a fashion range as part of his new design project. The famous singer is said to want another "creative outlet."
Speaking on his new project, Kravitz explained "I'm working on a fashion house and home line. I've just kind of been laying back. Now is the time for me to do it. It's more of a lifestyle brand. It's something that's just another outlet for me."
Kravitz's Love of Architecture & Interior Design
July 08, 2005 11:07:47Lenny Kravitz is best known as an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and guitarist. Apparently, he doesn't merely focus his attention to music, but architecture and interior design as well. Bringing to life his love to the two subjects, he showcasing his newest venture, which is a Miami-based design firm called Kravitz Design.
"We started about two years ago. We were quiet at first; just doing some private homes, and then moved into doing a penthouse-recording studio. (Now) we're doing hotels. We've got three or four things on the table now," so Kravitz said of his design firm, which he manages alongside his two partners. Further, the star said that in the near future he expects to launch a line of Kravitz decor.
Kravitz Hands Electric Guitar to Brazil's Poor
March 21, 2005 10:03:07U.S. rock star Lenny Kravitz hands his electric guitar to Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Saturday to help him raise funds for his struggling campaign to rub off hunger in the South American country by 2006. The Epiphone Flying V guitar costs $5,000 will be auctioned on the Internet at www.fomezero.gov.br and proceeds will go to building water cisterns in poor regions of Brazil's northeast.
