Olivia Dean and Lola Young are the stars of the 2026 BRIT Awards nominations, each securing five nods in a year dominated by emerging UK talent. Dean, signed to Capitol, returned to No.1 on the UK Albums Chart in 2026 with The Art Of Loving and reached a career-high No.3 in the US. She is […]
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Phil Collins has looked back on nearly sixty years in music in a rare and deeply personal world-exclusive interview with Zoe Ball, marking his 75th birthday. The conversation anchors a new BBC TV special, Phil Collins: Eras – In Conversation, which will air on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer on 31 January 2026. The programme
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Mary J. Blige has revealed she was once offered Rihanna’s era-defining hit Umbrella, but decided to pass after deciding the song simply was not right for her. Speaking on the 7PM in Brooklyn podcast, the RnB icon explained that her reaction to the early demo was immediate and instinctive. At the time, she could not
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Britney Spears has opened up about her admiration for Madonna, calling the pop icon “wise, incredibly strong and gentle” in a recent Instagram post. Posting a striking portrait of Madonna from her 2003 collaboration with photographer Steven Klein, taken during the X-STaTIC PRo=CeSS era, Britney reflected on the singer’s iconic presence. “This picture is clearly
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BTS have confirmed their long-awaited return with ARIRANG, their first studio album in more than three years, and a project they hope will resonate far beyond the present moment. The announcement follows the completion of each member’s mandatory military service in South Korea and marks the group’s first full release since 2022. Alongside unveiling the
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Morrissey has cancelled another live date, pulling the plug on his scheduled concert in Atlanta on Saturday night, January 17, due to what promoters described as “artist illness”. The former Smiths frontman was due on stage at 8pm, but a brief statement confirmed the show would not go ahead, adding that the decision was taken
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Gorillaz have confirmed that live shows in India are finally on the way, with Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett revealing that long-discussed gigs are now actively being arranged. Speaking to Apple Music’s Matt Wilkinson on 16 January, the pair discussed their new single Orange County, the creative pull of India, and why the country has
Robbie Williams has pulled off a proper curveball, releasing his new album BRITPOP a full three weeks earlier than planned. The record landed without warning in the early hours of Friday morning (16 January), with the launch marked by the album artwork being projected across several well known London landmarks. No long teaser campaign, no
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Harry Styles is officially back and doing it in very Harry fashion. The pop star has announced his fourth studio album, Kiss All The Time. Disco Occasionally, following a week of gentle chaos that included cryptic posters, a mysterious website, and a lo-fi voice note sent directly to fans on WhatsApp. If you were wondering
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Olivia Dean and Little Simz are among the most nominated artists at the 2026 MOBO Awards, with both picking up four nods as the ceremony marks its 30th anniversary. Dean, Little Simz, Jim Legxacy and Kwn lead the field across a wide range of categories, reflecting the MOBOs’ continued focus on genre crossover and emerging
