Alicia Keys and Post Malone to perform at Billboard Awards
Alicia Keys, Bad Bunny, Luke Combs and leading nominee Post Malone will perform at the 2020 Billboard Music Awards.
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Sir Cliff Richard to mark 80th birthday with new album
Sir Cliff Richard will celebrate his 80th birthday by releasing an album of new songs and duets.
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Billie Eilish to feature in Apple TV+ documentary
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Alicia Keys on Breonna Taylor death: There is no justice
Alicia Keys has said it is “outrageous and completely unacceptable” that the police officers connected to the death of Breonna Taylor in the US have not been held accountable.
Stars help Teenage Cancer Trust raise funds after gigs were axed
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Orchestral rap gig closed down after ‘complete lack of social distancing’
A “complete lack of social distancing” led police to close down an orchestral performance of songs by US rapper and hip hop producer Dr Dre.
Yusuf/Cat Stevens ‘cleverly framed’ to look like he backed Rushdie fatwa
Yusuf/Cat Stevens has said he was “cleverly framed” to look like he supported the fatwa against author Sir Salman Rushdie.
Kylie Minogue hopes to announce tour ‘as soon as she can do so’
Kylie Minogue has said she would love to go back on tour as soon as the Covid-19 pandemic subsides.
Brian May says he has got his ‘sparkle’ back after heart attack
Queen guitarist Brian May says he is “turning a corner” and has got his “sparkle” back after suffering a heart attack earlier this year.
Pop Smoke’s posthumous debut album reaches number one in the UK
Pop Smoke’s posthumous debut album Shoot For The Stars, Aim For The Moon has topped the UK album chart.
Rapper Tory Lanez responds to claims he shot Megan Thee Stallion
Rapper Tory Lanez has denied Megan Thee Stallion’s accusation that he shot her in the feet following a party in the Hollywood Hills.
New father Zayn Malik reflects on an old love in latest single Better
New father Zayn Malik has reflected on an old love in his laidback latest single Better.
Kylie Minogue hails boyfriend for ‘rescuing’ her when she was ill
Kylie Minogue has heaped praise on boyfriend Paul Solomons for sticking by her side when she fell ill on tour.
Lizzo says body positivity movement has become ‘commercialised’
Grammy-winning singer Lizzo said the body positivity movement has become “commercialised” as she questioned who it now benefits.
Selena Gomez proudly shows off her kidney transplant scar
Selena Gomez has proudly displayed the scar from her kidney transplant and said “all bodies are beautiful”.
Paloma Faith reveals she is pregnant following ‘struggle’ with IVF
Paloma Faith has revealed she is pregnant following a “struggle” with IVF.
Michael Kiwanuka opens up about imposter syndrome after Mercury Prize win
Michael Kiwanuka said he has previously experienced imposter syndrome and self-doubt after he was revealed as the winner of the 2020 Mercury Prize.
Michael Kiwanuka wins 2020 Mercury Prize with self-titled third album
Michael Kiwanuka has won the 2020 Mercury Prize with his self-titled third album.
Michael Kiwanuka: From session musician to award-winning solo artist
Michael Kiwanuka has enjoyed a meteoric rise since he made the leap from session musician to award-winning solo artist.
Sir Elton John sets new US dates for his farewell tour
Sir Elton John has announced the new US dates of his rescheduled farewell tour, which will keep the veteran rocker on the road until at least 2023.
Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid share baby news
Zayn Malik has announced he and Gigi Hadid have welcomed a “healthy & beautiful” daughter.
Machine Gun Kelly says it was love at first sight with Megan Fox
Machine Gun Kelly said it was love at first sight with girlfriend Megan Fox as he opened up on their whirlwind romance.
Mercury Prize winner to be announced on The One Show
The winner of this year’s Mercury Prize will be announced live on The One Show tonight.
Mercury Prize 2020: Who’s in the running?
This year’s shortlist for the Mercury Prize includes a number of returning nominees.
French singer Juliette Greco dies aged 93, according to reports
Juliette Greco, the French singer, actress, cultural icon and muse to existentialist philosophers of the country’s post-war period, has died, according to reports.
John Legend: Lockdown with Chrissy Teigen helped us overcome fertility issues
John Legend has said he thinks all the time he spent at home with wife Chrissy Teigen during quarantine was “enough to conquer any fertility challenges we had”.
DJ MistaJam leaving BBC radio after 15 years
Radio 1 DJ MistaJam is leaving BBC radio after 15 years with the broadcaster.
Colston Hall music venue renamed as Bristol Beacon
A well-known music venue named after 17th century slave trader Edward Colston has been renamed as Bristol Beacon.
Post Malone and Taylor Swift among Billboard Music Awards nominees
Rapper Post Malone leads the way in nominations at the Billboard Music Awards.