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Nicole Scherzinger: New music series shows Liam Payne ‘in his element’

Nicole Scherzinger: New music series shows Liam Payne ‘in his element’

Mon, 21 Jul, 2025

Former One Direction star Payne died in October after falling from a third floor balcony in Argentina.
Hannah Waddingham and Brett Goldstein return for series four of Ted Lasso

Hannah Waddingham and Brett Goldstein return for series four of Ted Lasso

Mon, 21 Jul, 2025

The Apple TV+ series follows an american football coach, Ted Lasso, played by Jason Sudeikis, as he tries to manage a British football team.
Rizzle Kicks star Jordan Stephens to make stage debut at London’s Young Vic

Rizzle Kicks star Jordan Stephens to make stage debut at London’s Young Vic

Mon, 21 Jul, 2025

The 33-year-old will star in Joe Orton’s Entertaining Mr Sloane.
Miley Cyrus says lack of ‘infrastructure’ has left her with no ‘desire’ to tour

Miley Cyrus says lack of ‘infrastructure’ has left her with no ‘desire’ to tour

Wed, 16 Jul, 2025

The singer, 32, who rose to fame after starring in the Disney Channel program Hannah Montana, is best known for her hit song Flowers.
MasterChef’s John Torode confirms he was accused of racism

MasterChef’s John Torode confirms he was accused of racism

Tue, 15 Jul, 2025

In a post on Instagram, Torode confirmed he was the person alleged to have used racist language but said he had ‘no recollection of the incident’.
‘Free Palestine’ gets biggest cheer as Fontaines DC perform at Glasgow festival

‘Free Palestine’ gets biggest cheer as Fontaines DC perform at Glasgow festival

Sat, 12 Jul, 2025

Palestine flags and the Irish tricolour were seen among the crowds as the band played the last slot before headliners Biffy Clyro.
Oasis to play first gig in Manchester for nearly 16 years

Oasis to play first gig in Manchester for nearly 16 years

Fri, 11 Jul, 2025

The group will return to their roots for five sold-out shows at Heaton Park in their home city.
Justin Bieber releases first new album in four years called Swag

Justin Bieber releases first new album in four years called Swag

Fri, 11 Jul, 2025

The new album has been described as ‘some of his most personal music yet’.
Maisie Smith and The Crown’s Ed McVey to star in The Talented Mr Ripley UK tour

Maisie Smith and The Crown’s Ed McVey to star in The Talented Mr Ripley UK tour

Thu, 10 Jul, 2025

Ed McVey stars as the mysterious Tom Ripley, a role that has been played by Matt Damon and Andrew Scott.
John Cleese to feature in new documentary film about his life on tour

John Cleese to feature in new documentary film about his life on tour

Tue, 08 Jul, 2025

The 85-year old actor, best known for Fawlty Towers, will take audiences behind the scenes of his European tour in John Cleese Packs It In.
Pearl Jam drummer Matt Cameron steps down from band after 27 years

Pearl Jam drummer Matt Cameron steps down from band after 27 years

Tue, 08 Jul, 2025

The US rock band said he would be ‘deeply missed’.
‘Therapy played a massive part in my return to music’ – Lewis Capaldi

‘Therapy played a massive part in my return to music’ – Lewis Capaldi

Mon, 07 Jul, 2025

Capaldi performed a 35-minute surprise set at the Pyramid stage earlier this month, two years after being unable to finish his set on the same stage.
Chaka Khan pays tribute to ‘amazing’ Quincy Jones at Montreux Jazz Festival

Chaka Khan pays tribute to ‘amazing’ Quincy Jones at Montreux Jazz Festival

Sat, 05 Jul, 2025

The 72-year-old opened the 59th edition of the Swiss music festival with a homage to the 28-time Grammy winner who died last year aged 91.
Wet Leg singer says Bob Vylan and Kneecap Glastonbury reaction is ‘messed up’

Wet Leg singer says Bob Vylan and Kneecap Glastonbury reaction is ‘messed up’

Fri, 04 Jul, 2025

Rhian Teasdale says she feels it is ‘powerful’ for artists to speak up.
BBC will no longer live stream ‘high risk’ music acts after Bob Vylan incident

BBC will no longer live stream ‘high risk’ music acts after Bob Vylan incident

Thu, 03 Jul, 2025

The statement apologised for the group’s “deplorable behaviour” after frontman Bobby Vylan led crowds in controversial chants.
Olivia Rodrigo and Dave Grohl among stars in Royal Box at Wimbledon

Olivia Rodrigo and Dave Grohl among stars in Royal Box at Wimbledon

Wed, 02 Jul, 2025

Musicians, actors and sports stars took their seats at Centre Court on Wednesday.
The Script pay tribute to late guitarist Mark Sheehan during Glastonbury set

The Script pay tribute to late guitarist Mark Sheehan during Glastonbury set

Sun, 29 Jun, 2025

Guitarist Sheehan died aged 46 after a brief illness in April 2023 and had formed the band alongside O’Donoghue and drummer Glen Power.
In Pictures: Glastonbury fans beat the heat as Kneecap and Pulp perform

In Pictures: Glastonbury fans beat the heat as Kneecap and Pulp perform

Sat, 28 Jun, 2025

Canadian rocker Neil Young’s headline set on the Pyramid Stage will be shown live on the BBC on Saturday night, after a U-turn
Brat’s back: Charli XCX to make Glastonbury return after prize-winning year

Brat’s back: Charli XCX to make Glastonbury return after prize-winning year

Sat, 28 Jun, 2025

The 32-year-old played her Partygirl set at Glastonbury Festival in 2024, but this time the singer is taking to a much bigger stage.
BBC: Kneecap’s Glastonbury set will not be live streamed but could go on-demand

BBC: Kneecap’s Glastonbury set will not be live streamed but could go on-demand

Sat, 28 Jun, 2025

A number of politicians have called for the Irish rap trio to be removed from the Glastonbury Festival line-up.

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