Melissa Etheridge has collaborated with Chris Stapleton on the emotional track The Other Side Of Blue, taken from her 17th studio album Rise. The song, released as part of the album in 2026, draws directly from Etheridge’s personal experience of grief following the death of her son Beckett, who died from opioid addiction in 2020 […]
Chaka Khan has criticised modern pop performers, claiming some rely on image and stage theatrics to make up for a lack of vocal ability. Speaking on the Table Manners with Jessie and Lennie Ware podcast, the 73-year-old artist addressed how performance standards have evolved, particularly for female artists. “The game has changed” for live performers
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RAYE has released her second studio album This Music May Contain Hope, a 17-track project structured as a four-part concept record, following delays caused by the theft of her songbooks. The album arrives in 2026 as the follow-up to 2023’s My 21st Century Blues, marking a clear creative evolution for the South London artist. A
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Olivia Dean strengthened her breakout year by winning three major awards at the MOBO Awards 2026, held in Manchester for the first time. The London artist took home Best Female Act, Album of the Year, and Song of the Year, underlining her growing influence in UK music. Olivia Dean takes Album of the Year and
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Roger Daltrey made a surprise appearance at this year’s Teenage Cancer Trust Concert Series to present Robert Smith with a special award recognising his role as guest curator of the 2026 shows. The moment took place at Royal Albert Hall in London, where Smith has overseen the line-up for this year’s fundraising run. Roger Daltrey
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Kanye West has shared the full tracklist for his upcoming album BULLY, while publicly denying earlier claims that artificial intelligence was used in the project. The rapper, now legally known as Ye, confirmed via X on 25 March 2026 that the album is set for release on 27 March 2026, writing: “BULLY ON THE WAY
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Abu Dhabi’s OFFLIMITS Music Festival has been officially rescheduled, with organisers confirming the 2026 edition will now take place on 21 November at Etihad Park on Yas Island. The festival was originally planned for April, but the revised date keeps the full artist line-up intact. Shakira and Jonas Brothers remain on the line-up Shakira is
Lily Allen, Olivia Dean and Lola Young are among the headline nominees for the 2026 Ivor Novello Awards, with this year’s shortlist highlighting the strength of British and Irish songwriting. The 71st edition of the awards will take place in London on 21 May 2026, recognising excellence in songwriting and composition across multiple categories, with
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Celine Dion has sparked fresh comeback speculation after a series of posters appeared across Paris, hinting at a possible return to the stage later this year. The campaign, which surfaced in March 2026, features lyrics and song titles from across Dion’s catalogue, including Power of Love, S’il suffisait d’aimer and My Heart Will Go On.
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Alex Warren has admitted he feared his career was over after a technical failure disrupted his performance at the Grammy Awards. The 25 year old singer encountered serious in ear monitor issues during the live broadcast, leaving him unable to hear himself properly on stage. “I was really surprised” by the reaction Speaking to People,
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