Bebe Rexha ‘sold perfume to Rihanna’ before writing hit track The Monster
Singer and songwriter Bebe Rexha said she sold perfume to Rihanna before writing a life-changing hit track for the pop star.
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Sophie Ellis-Bextor will ‘probably call it a day’ after five children
Sophie Ellis-Bextor says she will “probably call it a day” after five children.
Gary Numan’s tour bus involved in fatal crash
A tour bus carrying British singer Gary Numan has struck and killed a 91-year-old man in the US, police said.
Pete Davidson says he and Ariana Grande are ‘supposed to be together’
Pete Davidson said he and fiancee Ariana Grande are “supposed to be together”.
BTS make historic speech at United Nations
K-pop superstars BTS urged fans to “love themselves” during a historic speech at the United Nations.
Stella McCartney raising awareness of breast cancer on late mum’s birthday
Stella McCartney has remembered her late mother Linda on her birthday by unveiling a lingerie set to raise awareness of breast cancer.
Selena Gomez announces hiatus from social media
Selena Gomez has announced she is taking a break from social media.
Wolf Alice set to return to UK albums chart after winning Mercury Prize
Mercury Prize winners Wolf Alice are set to return to the top 40 in the UK albums chart after claiming the prestigious music award last week.
Celine Dion to end Las Vegas concert residency next year
Celine Dion has announced she will end her Las Vegas residency next year.
Sam Smith on split from 13 Reasons Why star Brandon Flynn: It’s still raw
Sam Smith has said his split from actor Brandon Flynn is “still quite raw”, months after splitting.
The life and work of Chas and Dave singer Chas Hodges
Musician Chas Hodges was best known as one half of the cockney rock duo Chas and Dave.
Sir Lenny Henry among stars paying tribute to ‘legend’ Chas Hodges
Chas and Dave star Chas Hodges has been described as a “legend” and a “lovely, lovely gentleman” as stars paid tribute to the singer following his death aged 74.
Chas Hodges of Chas and Dave dies aged 74
Chas and Dave singer Chas Hodges has died at the age of 74.
Richard Ashcroft urges people to ‘turn off The X Factor immediately’
Singer-songwriter Richard Ashcroft has made an impassioned plea for young musicians to turn off The X Factor, telling them to work on their own talents instead.
Rihanna adds Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to CV
With eight Grammys, two Brit awards and nine UK number ones, a fashion business and a charitable foundation, Rihanna now has another facet to her glittering CV – Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary.
Paul Weller fails to topple Eminem from top of album chart
Eminem has scored a third week at number one with his album Kamikaze, fending off competition from music veteran Paul Weller.
Former X Factor hopeful Chico suffers stroke
Former X Factor hopeful Chico has suffered a stroke.
Take That announce arena tour and best of album to celebrate 30th anniversary
Take That have announced a huge UK arena tour and greatest hits album to mark their 30th anniversary next year.
Sir Elton John and David Furnish accept libel damages over ‘dog attack’ slur
Sir Elton John and David Furnish have accepted “significant” libel damages over a newspaper claim that their dog inflicted “Freddy Krueger-like injuries” on a child at a play date.
I’ve been robbed: Lily Allen reacts to Mercury Prize defeat
Lily Allen tweeted to say she had been “robbed” after missing out on the 2018 Hyundai Mercury Prize to rock band Wolf Alice.
Cardi B celebrates first wedding anniversary with picture of secret ceremony
Cardi B celebrated her first wedding anniversary by sharing a picture of the secret ceremony.
Nick Cannon fires back at Kanye West
Nick Cannon has fired back at Kanye West and warned the rapper not to tell him what to say.
All you need to know about Mercury Prize winners Wolf Alice
Alternative rock band Wolf Alice have won the 2018 Mercury Prize for their album Visions Of A Life.
Wolf Alice win Mercury Prize for Visions Of A Life
Rock band Wolf Alice have won the 2018 Hyundai Mercury Prize for their album Visions Of A Life.
Suge Knight admits manslaughter over fatal confrontation
Former rap mogul Marion “Suge” Knight has pleaded no contest to voluntary manslaughter after he ran over two men, killing one, nearly four years ago.
Carrie Underwood: From American Idol to country music giant
Carrie Underwood was catapulted to fame as the winner of American Idol and went on to become the biggest selling artist from the show.
Tearful Carrie Underwood honoured with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Carrie Underwood said “belief” has been the key to her success as she was honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Kanye West breaks silence on rumours about Kim Kardashian West and Drake
Kanye West has broken his silence over rumours about his wife Kim Kardashian West and Drake.
Noel Gallagher: I don’t need vindication for leaving Oasis
Former Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher has said his 2018 Mercury Prize nomination as a solo artist has not vindicated his decision to leave the band.
Mercury hopeful Nadine Shah: We need more political music
Mercury Prize favourite Nadine Shah has said she she is glad her political album Holiday Destination has been shortlisted as she believes not enough artists are making music that reflect current times.