Attenborough's Century: A Musical Tribute

0:00It's April 29th. This is Entertainment and Celebrity News today, powered by AI, your daily dose of celebrity buzz. Sir David Attenborough, the legendary naturalist and broadcaster, hits 100 years old on May 8th. To mark the milestone in his eight decade shaping wildlife docs, like the Planet Earth series, they're throwing a massive bash at London's Royal, Albert Hall. Big names are showing up. From Sir Michael Palin, an adventurer, Steve Bacchow, to musicians tied to Attenborough soundtracks. Best deals Dan Smith teams with the BBC concert orchestra for a classical spin on Pompey, fresh off its Planet Earth, three spotlights. Icelandic bands Seguer Rose drops their classic Hoppy Pola, that epic track from trailers for the original Planet Earth and its sequel. The orchestra backs unforgettable scores from his shows, plus British singer, Sianna Spiro, and Paraguayan harpist, Francisco Iglesias, Revive Pajaro, Campanée from his debut Zouquette series.

1:01Fans are buzzing about this tribute to a guy whose voice has narrated Earth's wildest wonders for generations, inspiring conservation worldwide. It's a full circle nod to how his work blended nature's drama with killer music. Catch the whole vibe in David Attenborough's 100 years on Planet Earth airing that day, on BBC One, an eye-player alongside his greatest. Richard Doc, and a fresh five-part series on Britain's Secret Gardens and Saving Species.