Dave Grohl joined Times Like These cover line-up at 11th hour, producer reveals
The producer behind the lockdown cover of a Foo Fighters hit has revealed Dave Grohl joined the all-star line-up at “the 11th hour”.
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Stormzy launches second year of #Merky Books writing prize
Stormzy has said he hopes authors who do not have “an outlet or a means to get their work seen” will take inspiration from his publishing imprint as he launched the second year of the #Merky Books New Writers’ Prize.
Stormzy pays tribute to Chadwick Boseman with Superheroes music video
Stormzy has paid tribute to Chadwick Boseman in the music video to his new track Superheroes.
Mercury Prize winner to be announced live on The One Show
The winner of this year’s Mercury Prize will be announced live on The One Show instead of at the usual ceremony.
Reading and Leeds festivals reveal staging shake-up for 2021 edition
Reading and Leeds festivals will return in 2021 with a new format featuring six headliners split across two main stages instead of one.
Stormzy’s Merky Foundation donates £500,000 to fund further or higher education
The charitable organisation set up by Stormzy has pledged £500,000 to fund further or higher education for young people from underprivileged backgrounds as part of its £10 million fund to tackle racial inequality and injustice.
Stormzy secures second Mercury Prize nomination as Dua Lipa makes her debut
Stormzy has secured his second Mercury Prize nomination and will go head to head with artists including Dua Lipa, Laura Marling and Michael Kiwanuka.
Stormzy, Dua Lipa and Laura Marling shortlisted for Mercury Prize
Stormzy has secured his second Mercury Prize nomination and will go head to head with artists including Dua Lipa, Laura Marling and Michael Kiwanuka.
Mercury Prize 2020: Who’s in the running?
This year’s shortlist for the Mercury Prize has been revealed and it includes a number of returning nominees.
Sam Fender on his Ivors nomination: ‘I’m freaking out… it’s mad’
Sam Fender has teased a possible collaboration with Grime star Stormzy.
Children in Need matches Stormzy donation pledge to fight racial inequality
BBC Children in Need has said it will match the £10 million pledged by Stormzy to fight racial inequality in the UK.
Lighting designer for Stormzy and Take That says freelancers in ‘dire straits’
Leading lighting designer Tim Routledge has said the music industry’s “army of freelancers” needs targeted support and remains in “dire straits”.
Stormzy addresses ‘real pain’ of Black Lives Matter movement
Stormzy spoke of the “real pain” that drives the Black Lives Matter movement as he surprised a schoolboy by helping to decorate his bedroom.
Stormzy helps decorate boy’s bedroom as reward for good behaviour at school
Stormzy has helped to decorate a schoolboy’s bedroom as a reward for the youngster’s good behaviour in class.
Novel published by Stormzy’s #Merky Books scoops major prize
A book that was published by Stormzy’s imprint has been named as the winner of the £10,000 Desmond Elliott Prize.
Stormzy’s Glastonbury show ‘resonates more than ever’ – creative directors
The creative team behind Stormzy’s acclaimed headline set at Glastonbury 2019 have said the show “resonates more than ever” on its first anniversary.
Maya Jama: It feels like I’m finally getting recognition for my hard work
Maya Jama has said she is finally getting recognition in her own right.
Wiley and Stormzy are ‘over it now’ following spat earlier this year
Grime star Wiley has said he and fellow musician Stormzy have spoken since their war of words and lyrics earlier this year.
Stormzy’s #Merky Books launches new non-fiction series
Stormzy’s #Merky Books publishing imprint is set to release a new series of non-fiction titles.
Stormzy wins award for his ‘contribution to public understanding of religion’
Stormzy has been given a Standford St Martin award in recognition of “his contribution to the public understanding of religion”.
Maya Jama leaves BBC Radio One to pursue ‘exciting commitments’
Maya Jama has left BBC Radio One after taking on “exciting commitments” which mean she is unable to make time for her show.
TRNSMT cancelled due to ongoing lockdown restrictions
The TRNSMT music festival has become the latest event cancelled in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
Stormzy’s #Merky Books scores first major award nomination
Stormzy’s #Merky Books has secured a spot on the longlist for the Desmond Elliott Prize.
Stormzy ‘would be welcome back for second series of Noughts + Crosses’
The makers of Noughts + Crosses want Stormzy to return to the programme if it comes back for a second series, according to the show’s executive producer.
The Beckhams party with Stormzy at Brooklyn’s lavish 21st birthday bash
Victoria and David Beckham and their children partied the night away at a lavish birthday celebration for their eldest son Brooklyn.
Why have Stormzy’s social media accounts disappeared overnight?
Grime star Stormzy’s social media accounts have disappeared overnight.
Stormzy receives first Greggs ‘black card’ handing him free baked goods for life
Glastonbury headliner and award-winning rapper Stormzy says he has now “peaked” after Greggs handed him their first-ever “concierge card”, entitling him to free sausage rolls for life.
Lewis Capaldi and Dave among big winners at male-dominated Brits
Lewis Capaldi and Dave were among the big winners at a male-dominated Brit Awards.
Brit Awards 2020: Here is a list of all the nominees
Lewis Capaldi and Dave are among the nominees for this year’s Brit Awards.
Billie Eilish to debut Bond theme at male-dominated Brit Awards
Billie Eilish will perform the theme song to the new Bond film for the first time at the Brit Awards today, where singer Lewis Capaldi and rapper Dave lead the male-dominated nominations.