Jack Savoretti lands first number one album
Jack Savoretti has debuted at the top of the charts with his new album Singing To Strangers, marking his first number one.
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R Kelly’s trip to Dubai on hold as gig contracts reworked
An overseas trip by R Kelly is in limbo after his lawyer asked a judge for more time to provide details to court about up to five concerts the R&B singer wants to perform next month in Dubai.
Brian Harvey released under investigation after malicious communications arrest
Former East 17 singer Brian Harvey has been released under investigation after being arrested on suspicion of sending malicious communications.
No court decision on R Kelly’s Dubai travel request
An overseas trip by R Kelly is in limbo after his criminal lawyer asked for more time to provide details to the court about concerts the singer wants to perform next month in Dubai.
Dollar star David Van Day elected councillor in ‘hard-fought’ by-election
Dollar star David Van Day has been elected a local councillor in a “hard fought” by-election.
Michael Ball makes Aerosmith blunder on BBC Breakfast
Michael Ball had viewers scratching their heads as he confused a song by rock group Rainbow for one by Aerosmith live on TV.
Obama congratulates Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez on engagement
Barack Obama sent a sweet congratulatory message to Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez following their engagement.
Barbra Streisand says she ‘absolutely’ believes Michael Jackson’s accusers
Barbra Streisand has said she believes the two men who alleged Michael Jackson sexually abused them as children but questioned why their parents allowed them to sleep at the singer’s home.
Cardi B trademarks her famous catchphrase ‘Okurrr’
Cardi B has trademarked her catchphrase “Okurrr”.
Brian Harvey arrested over alleged malicious communications
Former East 17 singer Brian Harvey has been arrested on suspicion of sending malicious communications.
Paul McCartney’s teenage exercise book with teacher’s notes up for sale
One of the school books Sir Paul McCartney used as a teenager – featuring a doodle of a man smoking and a teacher’s critical comments – is going up for auction.
Donny and Marie Osmond bring curtain down on 11-year Las Vegas residency
Donny and Marie Osmond have said they will end their Las Vegas show later this year, concluding an 11-year run on the Strip.
Imelda Staunton and David Harewood lend voices to album of Bible readings
Imelda Staunton and David Harewood are lending their voices to a new album comprised of Bible passages spoken over music.
Rare Beatles record owned by John Lennon to go under the hammer
A Beatles record owned by John Lennon and dubbed one of the band’s rarest could fetch £136,000 when it goes under the hammer.
‘The stars seemed to align’ – Lighthouse Family star on comeback after 18 years
Lighthouse Family star Tunde Baiyewu has said “the stars seemed to align” for the musical duo’s reunion as they announced their first album for 18 years.
Pet Shop Boys cancel concert due to ‘circumstances beyond our control’
The Pet Shop Boys are “very disappointed” after cancelling a concert due to “circumstances beyond our control”.
Singer Cormac Neeson: my son’s Down syndrome diagnosis was ‘earth-shattering’
Rock frontman Cormac Neeson has said discovering his son had Down Syndrome was an “earth-shattering” moment.
Cormac Neeson says being a rock frontman affects mental health
The Answer frontman Cormac Neeson has said the rock lifestyle can have an impact on mental health which leaves its stars feeling empty and isolated.
Chester Bennington’s wife hopes he is ‘dancing in Heaven’ on his birthday
Chester Bennington’s wife has said she hopes he is “dancing in Heaven” on what would have been his 43rd birthday.
Lighthouse Family announce comeback single after 18-year break
Musical duo Lighthouse Family are making a comeback with new music, their first in almost two decades.
‘We’re really happy’ – Jennifer Lopez breaks her silence on engagement
Jennifer Lopez has spoken about her engagement for the first time, saying she and fiance Alex Rodriguez are “really happy”.
Jay-Z and Miley Cyrus among acts at Woodstock 50th anniversary shows
Jay-Z, Dead & Company and the Killers will headline one of the 50th anniversary shows commemorating the groundbreaking Woodstock festival this summer.
Lionel Richie named global ambassador for Prince’s Trust
The Prince of Wales was left dancing on the ceiling after it was announced that Lionel Richie had become the first global ambassador of his Prince’s Trust.
RSPB aims to conquer charts with single of birdsong
A charity is launching an assault on the music charts with a single of pure birdsong.
Sophie Ellis-Bextor: Stop asking me about childcare as a working mum
Sophie Ellis-Bextor has said she is fed up with being asked repeatedly about childcare as a working mother.
Frozen the musical heads to West End
Frozen the musical is heading to London’s West End.
Nicki Minaj pays tribute to Manchester Arena attack victims
Nicki Minaj paid tribute to the victims of the Manchester Arena terror attack as she performed in the city.
George Shelley says BBC reality show helped him recover from sister’s death
Singer George Shelley has said he spent 12 months “in my bedroom in the darkness” but is now “back on track” after taking part in a BBC reality show.
MPs take ‘unusual step’ in warning public not to use ticket resale site Viagogo
MPs have issued a warning to the public against using secondary ticketing website Viagogo until it “fully complies with consumer law”, a report has said.
Grime and urban artists still face prejudices, MPs say
Concerns have been raised by MPs about “continued discrimination” against grime and urban artists in a new report looking into the UK live music industry.