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80s pop icon Belinda Carlisle is back.
The 64-year-old Go-Gos singer released her upbeat tune Big Big Love which is all about finding true love.
This tune was written by Diane Warren, the Oscar-winning songwriter of Cher responsible for Turn Back Time.
Warren has collaborated with everyone from Lady Gaga to Celine Dion, and most recently, Sofia Carson, with whom she performed onstage at this year’s Academy Awards.
It is Carlisle’s first new English language recording studio since 1997 and the reunion with Warren.
behind! 80s pop icon Belinda Carlisle is back. The Go-Gos singer released her upbeat tune Big Big Love, which is all about finding true love
Good collaboration: This tune was written by Diane Warren, Cher’s Oscar-winning songwriter
Produced by Mati Gavriel, the song was released on Warren’s own imprint RAF/BMG label and is available on all streaming platforms and digital services.
Big Big Love did well on the UK charts.
In December, Carlisle put on a stunning performance while attending a Christmas party in West Hollywood.
The 64-year-old singer — who co-hosted the event to raise money for her animal welfare organization, Animal People Alliance — looked in high spirits as she made her way down the red carpet.
Belinda looked chic and sassy when she wore a black turtle neck jumper and a long, sparkly skirt.
The ombre skirt, which rose from a pale pink to a shimmery silver, fell perfectly on her elegant figure as it shimmered off her flawless skin.
The Lady Dancing: Warren has collaborated with everyone from Lady Gaga to Celine Dion, and most recently Sofia Carson, with whom she performed at this year’s Academy Awards.
Author: Warren has collaborated with everyone from Lady Gaga to Celine Dion, and most recently Sofia Carson, with whom she performed at this year’s Academy Awards (pictured)
The ’80s star, who rose to fame as a member of girl group The Go-Go’s, before enjoying solo success, paired the look with a twisted fishnet-style heel with added gold sequin detailing.
As the star of the night, she sure was glamorous on the carpet as she added even more sparkle with a dazzling pair of pink hoop earrings.
Her simply styled strawberry blonde locks were left loose, and fell naturally on her shoulders.
Still get it! Carlisle, 64, who rose to fame as the lead vocalist of The Go-Go’s (right, in 1982)
Stunning: Belinda looked chic and edgy at the same time as she wore a simple black turtle neck jumper with a long, sparkly skirt.
The Heaven Is A Place on Earth star kept her makeup subtle and glowy, with a bright red lip and a soft blue smokey eye.
Popstar co-hosted the benefit event with drag star Trixie Mattel to raise money for her animal welfare organization, Animal People Alliance.
The event, which was held at The Abbey in West Hollywood, saw a host of stars perform, including Belinda.
Belinda co-founded Animal People Alliance in 2014 in Kolkata, India. She said it was a combination of her love of India and her activism for animal rights Lawyer.
“Our mission is to create employment opportunities for people at risk of falling below the poverty line, trafficked women or other vulnerable people to become animal care companions – or animal caregivers – and treat street animals in India,” she said.
This comes as Belinda opened up last year about her past alcohol and cocaine addictions, admitting she was surprised she was still alive after her life spiraled out of control.
In an interview with Australia New Idea Magazine She has been outspoken about her long-term drug use.
It comes as Belinda opened up last year about her past alcohol and cocaine addictions, admitting she was surprised she was still alive (pictured in 1985 with girl group The Go-Gos)
“I can’t believe I’m not dead,” she admitted, reflecting on her wild days as the first woman on The Go-Go’s and beyond.
The star revealed that she decided to get sober after seeing herself dead in a hotel room from a cocaine overdose.
“I knew I couldn’t go on with the life I was living,” she admitted.
Belinda vowed to turn her life around and has been sober since 2005, which she credits with attending 12-step recovery meetings as part of her treatment.
She now does not drink, smoke or do drugs.
Belinda also practices yoga and has a healthier outlook on life which she sums up as “everything in moderation”.
Reflecting on her decision to become sober during an interview with Loose Women in 2017, Belinda said she was tired of “secrets and lies.”
Fears: The Heaven Is A Place on Earth star has revealed she decided to get sober after seeing herself die in a hotel room of a cocaine overdose. The photo was taken in California in 1983
“I’ve lost a lot of friends to drugs and the fact that I’m sitting here is really cool,” she said at the time.
‘You kind of hit rock bottom – I had a spiritual. I’ve been telling so many secrets and lies all the time.
She said she must look like the Phantom of the Opera given her years of drug use.
Belinda also revealed that she hid her addiction from her husband, Morgan Mason, when they tied the knot in 1986.
“He knew in a vague way,” Belinda said. “Addiction is a disease of perception. You don’t realize it has an effect on the people around you.
Belinda Carlisle is back with Big Big Love from Cher’s Oscar-winning songwriter Diane Warren