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
Sting has paid more than £600,000 to his former Police bandmates Stewart Copeland and Andy Summers following the launch of legal action over unpaid streaming royalties, London’s High Court has heard. The 74-year-old musician, whose real name is Gordon Sumner, transferred the money after Copeland and Summers initiated proceedings in late 2024. According to court
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Bandcamp has introduced a firm new policy banning music created entirely or largely with generative AI, reaffirming its commitment to human musicians. The indie-focused platform, renowned for championing direct support between artists and fans, says the update ensures listeners can trust the music they find is crafted by real people, not algorithms. Bandcamp stressed that
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Harry Styles has set the internet humming after a series of cryptic posters appeared across major cities worldwide, strongly hinting that his long-awaited fourth album is finally on the way. The billboards have surfaced in New York, Manchester, Berlin, Palermo, São Paulo, Madrid and beyond. Each features the phrase “we belong together” layered over an
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Chris Rea, the British singer-songwriter best known for Driving Home For Christmas and The Road To Hell, has died aged 74. He passed away peacefully in hospital on 22 December, surrounded by his family, following a short illness. “It is with immense sadness that we announce the death of our beloved Chris. He passed away
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Taylor Swift has revealed her favourite song from her own music catalogue during an interview on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Wednesday, 29 January 2026. The 35-year-old pop star discussed her top tracks while promoting her upcoming concert film and docuseries. When Colbert asked Swift to list her top five songs from her
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Ed Sheeran has added a modern twist to traditional album sales with the launch of Play, released on 12 September 2025. Alongside its streaming push, Sheeran introduced a unique piece of merchandise that doubles as a chart-eligible format: the Play Portman Road Commemorative Lanyard. What are Ed Sheeran’s Play NFC lanyards? The pink lanyards, created
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Country music icon Garth Brooks will make his long-awaited return to the UK stage in 2026, headlining American Express presents BST Hyde Park on Saturday 27 June. The show marks Brooks’ first UK appearance since 1998, making it one of the most anticipated events of next year’s summer festival season. Tickets go on general sale
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Nick Cave will be recognised by the Royal College of Art (RCA) with an Honorary Doctorate later this month, cementing his reputation as one of the most influential and interdisciplinary artists of his generation. The ceremony takes place on 23 September 2025 at London’s Royal Festival Hall, where Cave will receive the honour from RCA
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‘ Selena Gomez is marking a milestone in her career with the release of a deluxe vinyl edition of her 2015 album Revival. The record, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 on October 9, 2015, is being reissued to celebrate its 10th anniversary. The special anniversary edition comes with updated artwork and
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