The Greatest Showman soundtrack highest-selling album of 2018
The Greatest Showman soundtrack was the highest-selling album of 2018, having dominated music charts across the world.
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Fans reckon Jorja Smith just had ‘Adele moment’ at the Brits
Jorja Smith was certainly having an evening to remember at the Brits as she picked up the award for British female solo artist.
South London rapper Octavian named BBC Music’s Sound Of 2019 winner
South London rapper Octavian has been crowned the winner of BBC Music’s Sound Of 2019.
Stars team up with Grenfell survivors to launch new campaign
Adele, Stormzy and other stars have joined with Grenfell survivors to call on the Government to remove “dangerous cladding” from buildings.
Zayn Malik says Taylor Swift used to travel around inside a suitcase
Zayn Malik appeared to confirm a bizarre online theory that Taylor Swift used to travel around inside a suitcase.
Adele shares Spice Girls fan snap as group announces tour
Adele shared a throwback snap of herself as a young Spice Girls fan after the group announced they were reuniting to tour.
Drake overwhelmed as he learns Adele was at his concert – and loved it
Drake failed to remain calm when he was praised by Adele for one of his concerts.
Sgt Pepper crowned UK’s favourite album of all time
The Beatles’ ground-breaking release Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band has been named the most popular British album of all time.
Music industry calls for ‘ticket tax’ to save live venues
A parliamentary select committee has been urged to consider a “ticket tax” and give live venues cultural parity with museums to protect British music.
Adele shares emotional tribute to Lauryn Hill and her favourite album
Adele has revealed how important Lauryn Hill has been as a musical influence and praised her solo album as “an honest representation of love and life”.
Barack Obama, Mariah Carey and Adele lead tributes to ‘divine’ Aretha Franklin
Former US president Barack Obama has said that Aretha Franklin graced people “with a glimpse of the divine” whenever she sang.
Adele posts support for friend diagnosed with post-partum psychosis
Adele has praised her best friend for sharing her “heartbreaking” account of suffering from post-partum psychosis.
Stormzy shares photo throwback to Adele’s Titanic birthday celebrations
Grime artist Stormzy has shared photos of himself and Adele as he attended the singer’s Titanic-themed 30th birthday party.
Taylor Swift ‘stoked’ to have Adele and JK Rowling at her concert
Taylor Swift has said she was “stoked” to have Adele and JK Rowling in the audience at one of her recent shows.
Sir Paul McCartney latest in galaxy of British stars to shine on Carpool Karaoke
Sir Paul McCartney stunned audiences with his appearance on James Corden’s Carpool Karaoke.
Voices of new mothers lower and more monotonous, research suggests
The voices of new mothers temporarily drop by more than one piano note after pregnancy, scientists have claimed.
Adele remembers Diana in poignant wedding message to Harry and Meghan
Adele remembered Diana, Princess of Wales in a poignant message to the new Duke and Duchess of Sussex on their wedding day.
Adele’s Titanic 30th birthday celebrations
Adele has celebrated turning 30 with a Titanic-themed birthday party.
Ellen wishes Adele happy birthday with nudge for new music
US TV show host Ellen DeGeneres wished Adele happy birthday with a nudge for new music.
Adele and Ed Sheeran among artists sharing a record £605m in royalties in 2017
Adele and Ed Sheeran were among musicians paid a record £605 million in royalties last year, the Performing Right Society (PRS) has said.
Adele dances along to Beyonce’s ‘Beychella’ performance
Adele showed she was firmly in the “Beyhive” as she shared videos of herself dancing along as Beyonce performed at Coachella.
Adele confirms she married her ‘best friends’ Alan Carr and Paul Drayton
Adele has said “the cat’s out the bag” as she confirmed she married TV host Alan Carr and his long-term partner Paul Drayton.
Adele tops list of UK’s most streamed female artists
Adele was the most streamed female UK artist on Deezer in the last year, figures have shown.
Grenfell Inquiry petition ‘to be debated by MPs’ after more than 100,000 sign
A petition calling on Theresa May to take action to build public trust in the Grenfell Tower Inquiry is expected to be debated by MPs after topping 100,000 signatures.
If you slow an Adele song down it sounds uncannily like Sam Smith
If you’re a super fan of both Adele and Sam Smith, there may be a very good reason why.
Hello, it’s…Dolly Parton – Adele dresses up as legendary country singer
Adele surprised fans on Instagram by dressing up as country singer Dolly Parton.
Celine Dion ‘thrilled’ as Adele visits her backstage at concert
Celine Dion has told fans she was “thrilled” when she received a visit from Adele at one of her recent concerts.
Adele joins Cameron Diaz and Jennifer Lawrence at Women’s March
Adele was flanked by Cameron Diaz and Jennifer Lawrence as she took to the streets alongside thousands who joined Women’s Marches on the anniversary of Donald Trump’s inauguration as US president.
Adele backs Grenfell Tower petition calling for action over inquiry
Pop star Adele has backed survivors of the Grenfell Tower disaster in calling for Theresa May to take urgent action to restore their faith in the inquiry.
Vinyl record sales expected to hit one million this Christmas
Music fans should expect plenty of gift-wrapped vinyl records this Christmas as more than one million vinyl LPs are predicted to be sold in December, record labels’ association BPI has said.