Dua Lipa and Bruce Springsteen among stars on Joe Biden inauguration playlist
Dua Lipa, Bruce Springsteen and Mary J Blige are among the artists included on the official playlist for Joe Biden’s inauguration.
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Dr Dre ‘looking good’ after leaving hospital, Ice T says
Dr Dre is home from hospital and “looking good,” Ice T said.
Olivia Rodrigo sets new streaming record as Drivers Licence tops singles chart
Olivia Rodrigo has topped the UK singles chart after her track Drivers Licence set a new record for the number of streams in a single day for a non-Christmas song.
Slash and Billy Idol lead tributes to New York Dolls guitarist Sylvain Sylvain
Slash and Billy Idol have led tributes to New York Dolls guitarist Sylvain Sylvain after he died of cancer at the age of 69.
Stars out in force at inauguration when Joe Biden takes reins of power
A-listers absent from President Donald Trump’s inauguration four years ago will be performing when President-elect Joe Biden takes the keys to the White House on January 20.
Grime artist Solo 45 has sentence for repeatedly raping four women increased
A grime artist who held four women against their will and repeatedly raped them has had his sentence increased by the Court of Appeal.
Stormzy teams up with Ghetts for first music of 2021
Stormzy has teamed up with fellow grime star Ghetts to release his first music of 2021.
Marianne Faithfull says she may never sing again after catching Covid-19
Marianne Faithfull has said the after-effects of Covid-19 mean she may never sing again.
Elvis Presley’s former home offers virtual tours for fans
Elvis Presley’s Graceland is now offering online tours for fans around the world, including those who cannot travel to the tourist attraction in the US state of Tennessee during the coronavirus pandemic.
Zayn Malik releases new album Nobody Is Listening
Zayn Malik has shared his latest album Nobody Is Listening, his first since becoming a father last year.
Court to review jail sentence given to grime artist Solo 45
A grime artist who held four women against their will and repeatedly raped them will have his sentence reviewed by the Court of Appeal.
Kate Ferdinand says her anxiety is at an ‘all-time high’ following birth of son
Kate Ferdinand has said her “emotions and anxiety are at an all-time high” following the birth of her son.
Lily Allen says she contemplated heroin on Miley Cyrus tour
Lily Allen has said she became addicted to the prescription drug Adderall to lose weight while supporting Miley Cyrus on tour and even contemplated taking heroin.
Mick Fleetwood latest musician to sell rights to their back catalogue
Fleetwood Mac co-founder Mick Fleetwood has become the latest musician to sell the rights to their back catalogue.
Lady Gaga to sing US national anthem at Biden inauguration
Lady Gaga will sing the US national anthem at the inauguration of president-elect Joe Biden next week.
Demi Lovato to open up on 2018 near-fatal overdose in YouTube series
Demi Lovato will open up on her near-fatal overdose in an upcoming YouTube series.
Katy Perry collaborates with Pokemon to celebrate the game’s 25th anniversary
Katy Perry is to help Pokemon celebrate its 25th anniversary by appearing in a music campaign.
Shakira becomes latest musician to sell the rights to her music
Shakira has become the latest musician to sell the rights to her music.
Dowden blames EU for ‘letting down music’ in post-Brexit deal
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has blamed the EU for “letting down music on both sides of the Channel” over post-Brexit touring arrangements.
Rapper YFN Lucci wanted for ‘murder’ after shooting
Rapper YFN Lucci is wanted for murder in a December shooting that left one dead and another wounded, authorities said.
Emma Bunton: I don’t know how I’d have coped with social media as a Spice Girl
Emma Bunton has said she has no idea how she would have coped with social media when she was a Spice Girl.
Katy Perry shares sweet birthday message for fiance Orlando Bloom
Singer Katy Perry wished her “love” Orlando Bloom happy birthday as she shared a selection of pictures of them together.
Gigi Hadid wishes ‘Zaddy’ Zayn Malik happy birthday
Gigi Hadid wished “Zaddy” Zayn Malik happy birthday with a cheeky post on Instagram.
Victoria Beckham reflects on ‘amazing memories’ in birthday message to Melanie C
Victoria Beckham reflected on the “amazing memories” she shares with her former Spice Girls bandmate Melanie C as she sent her a birthday message.
Abbey Road documentary to be directed by Mary McCartney
Sir Paul McCartney’s daughter Mary will direct a feature length documentary on Abbey Road Studios.
Victoria Beckham: Singing and dancing were not my passion
Victoria Beckham has said singing and dancing were not her “passion” as she discussed her decision to “step away” from being a Spice Girl.
Petition for visa-free EU cultural work permit reaches 250,000 signatures
A petition calling for the Government to negotiate a visa-free cultural work permit with the European Union has attracted more than 250,000 signatures.
Adele sends her love to Chorley after Someone Like You tribute
Tottenham fan Adele has come out of Twitter hibernation to send her love to Chorley after the non-league side continued to use one of her hits as their victory song.
Little Mix and Ed Sheeran in tight race for number one single
Little Mix are on course to score their second week at the top of the singles chart with Sweet Melody but face close competition from Ed Sheeran.
Government denies reports it rejected offer of visa-free EU tours by musicians
The Government has denied reports it rejected an offer of visa-free tours by musicians in the European Union, saying it pushed for a “more ambitious agreement” during negotiations.