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Lorde has teased fans of a 'new era' for her in 2025 in a new message shared on WhatsApp.

Lorde teases a 'new era' after surprise appearance at Coachella 2025

The celebrated works of '90s R&B group TLC are reportedly set to become the premise of a new jukebox musical.

Reports emerge that a TLC jukebox musical is set to debut in 2026

Snoop Dogg has revealed his next album is set to be another series of gospel works, titled Altar Call.

Snoop Dogg announced gospel album featuring Jamie Foxx

As The Weeknd joins the Billion Views Club on YouTube, what musicians are at the top of the list?

Who has The Weeknd joined as part of Youtube's Billion Views Club?

Blondie's Rapture is considered one of the first times rap and rock music collided, and has been an influence ever since - and sampled by some of the biggest names in music.

Celebrate Blondie's Rapture hitting the top spot 44 years ago today

Megan Thee Stallion was indicated in the study to have used derogatory terms as a means of empowerment, but critics argue it reinforces misogyny in music.

Study shows an alarming rise in derogatory lyrics towards women

Feuds, fights and reconciliations? Here's the ten most searched for, vitriolic music feuds according to Google analytics.

Is Kendrick v Drake the most searched for music feud in history?

These are The King's top tunes

These are the top songs on King Charles' Apple Music playlist

Gwen Stefani found huge success with her solo career, but is she the most success female artist to go it alone?

Women in Music: 10 artists who found greater fame going solo

Who from the pantheon of 1980s acts are still dominating streaming services in 2025?

15 artists from the 1980s still streaming strong on Spotify in 2025

Giant cats have taken over the West End

Giant cats and asteroids land in London for Art After Dark exhibition

BRITs 2025 winners Ezra Collective and Charli XCX are among those who have seen sales figures surge since this year's ceremony took place.

Record sales boost for BRIT Awards nominees, new data shows

Marc Rebillet performs onstage during Netflix Is A Joke Festival: Outside Joke at Hollywood Palladium on May 04, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

Who is Marc Rebillet; your guaranteed party starter at Parklife 2025?

Cass Lewis revealed that during the recording of Skunk Anansie’s long-awaited new album he received a cancer diagnosis.

Skunk Anansie bassist Cass reveals Stage 4 cancer diagnosis

Take a look back at some of Dr. Dre's most memorable moments as the celebrated producers turns 60 today.

Happy Birthday Dr Dre: 51 images as the rap legend turns 60 today

Could Central Cee walk away with Best Male Act and Song of the Year at the MOBO Awards this year?

MOBO Awards: final list of performers and nominees for 2025’s ceremony

Loyle Carner, Paramore and FKA Twigs are among the new rumours who might play at Glastonbury Festival 2025.

Glastonbury 2025: 15 more acts who might play at Worthy Farm this year

The Pastels, Orange Juice, Marmalade and more Scottish acts have had an influence on the musical landscape over the years.

27 iconic Scottish musicians and bands who helped define music history

The late Chris Cornell and Soundgarden are one of 14 acts shortlisted for potential inclusion in the 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

14 artists contending for 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductions

Good Neighbours are one of 9 new acts announced on Tuesday evening as performing at TRNSMT 2025.

TRNSMT 2025 announce nine new artists for this year’s event

Patti Smith will be performing her iconic 1975 album, Horses, in full across two nights in the UK in 2025.

Patti Smith announces two-night stint in the UK for 2025

A tarot card exhibition has opened in London

A mystical Tarot card exhibition has opened in London

[L-R] Koffee and Kojey Radical are two of the four names announced in Boomtown 2025's second announcement.

Koffee and Kojey Radical among the new names set for Boomtown 2025

The UK leg of Dua Lipa’s tour may have sold out, but there are some reasonably priced resale tickets - if you’re flexible.

The cheapest places to get resale tickets for Dua Lipa’s sold-out tour

Ahead of Oasis’ tickets going on resale through Twickets, the founder of the ticketing agency offers his advice how to miss out... again.

Explainer Insider shares tips on scoring Oasis resale tickets

Take your date on a sky-high flight over the River Thames

Best places for a romantic date on Greenwich Peninsula

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Festival jobs UK - 10 festival job opportunities you can apply for now

Eminem is one of six musicians set to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in June 2025.

Songwriters Hall of Fame announce 2025 class, including Eminem

Glastonbury Festival are offering musicians a chance to perform at this year's festival with their Emerging Talent Competition.

Glastonbury reveal details of 2025’s Emerging Talent Competition

Lynyrd Skynyrd are set to perform four dates in the UK in 2025 - the first time the group have toured the UK in six years.

Lynyrd Skynyrd: Rock legends set to tour the UK during in the summer

2025 marks the 25th anniversary of Eminem's controversial, critically acclaimed album, The Marshall Mathers LP

From backlash to iconic status: 25 Years of The Marshall Mathers LP

Orchestrated by Rezső Seress in 1933 and covered by Billie Holiday, this song is considered the most depressing ever committed to record ahead of Blue Monday 2025.

Explainer Blue Monday 2025: the tragic tune that became a musical curse

From being dropped by her label to her meteoric 2024 - who is Chappell Roan, the Midwest Princess who could be on your Spotify Wrapped playlist this year?

Explainer Who is Chappell Roan? The rise of the Midwest Princess after BBC win

A new year, a new month and a new raft of Glastonbury Festival rumours to tide you over until resale tickets go on sale in Spring.

Eminem, Stevie Wonder and the other rumoured acts playing Glasto 2025

Chappell Roan has won the annual BBC Sound of... for 2025.

Chappell Roan crowned the winner of BBC Sound of 2025

An abandoned Boeing 727 plane has been transformed into the world's coolest Airbnb - and makes guests feel like billionaires.

Inside the converted private jet where you can live like a billionaire

The sculpture, Chromorama, in its previous location on the Broadgate complex near Liverpool Street Station.

Quirky idea to light up South London with big stack of colourful boxes

Is there a certain number of combined sales needed to guarantee a good shot at becoming a UK Christmas Number 1 single?

Explainer UK Christmas Number 1: How many sales are needed to top the chart?

Reporter Benjamin Jackson tries his hand at writing a "relatable" Christmas song - with the help of ChatGPT.

I tried to write the next Christmas anthem for the 2025 season

The front of Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club in Soho

The legendary London jazz club that's famous across the world