7 h. ago ‘I’ve finally cracked it’: Rihanna confirms new album is officially underway and will be ‘unexpected’

It’s been nearly a decade since the pop star put out new music

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18 h. ago Russell Watson looks back: ‘My success felt like a wave that kept rolling. Until it didn’t’

The classical singer on scrimping and saving for his first guitar, being diagnosed with two brain tumours and getting back to musicBorn in Salford in 1966, Russell Watson is the UK’s bestselling classical crossover artist. The tenor started on the north-west’s working men’s club circuit, before getting a record deal and releasing The Voice, an album that held the No 1 spot for 52 weeks. He has had seven Top 10 albums, more than 7m album sales, and has performed for Queen Elizabeth II, King Charles and the late Pope John Paul II. He is celebrating 25 years of The Voice with a UK tour.I was 15 when this photo was taken. My childhood bedroom was the size of a postage stamp, but I still filled it with posters – Marilyn Monroe, Madonna and Paul Weller. I was obsessed with music, but even more with football. I wasn’t particularly interested in girls; my life revolved around hanging out with my pals. Continue reading...

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55 h. ago Jessica Simpson admits Eric Johnson split is 'deepest heartbreak of my life' as she vents to sister before 'revenge album' release

The fashion designer was venting to younger sister Ashlee Simpson Ross for The Cut cover story. Last year the artist separated from her husband Eric Johnson and now she is coming out with an album.

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3 d. ago The Righteous Brothers’ Bill Medley: ‘I’ve had some real downs’

The soul singer is releasing his first album in nearly 20 years and looks back on a career full of major highs and devastating lowsFor more than 60 years, Bill Medley of the Righteous Brothers has made his living singing blue-eyed soul. But now, at 84, he feels the best way to express himself is by going hardcore country.On his first new album in nearly 20 years, Straight from the Heart, Medley devoted every track to melancholy ballads made famous by country stars such as Kris Kristofferson, Hank Williams and George Jones. “I feel I can sing these songs, because I’ve lived these songs,” Medley said. “When you get older, you’ve seen a lot of ups and downs. And I’ve had some real downs.” Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Central Cee makes history at MOBO Awards as he catches up with Stormzy's record

The London-born rapper, whose real name is Oakley Caesar-Su, is best known for the songs Sprinter featuring Dave, and solo single Doja, and released his debut solo album Can't Rush Greatness in January 2025

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5 d. ago Why Gregory Porter wears a hat and face covering as he appears as Crab on The Masked Singer

Gregory Porter has been a household name in the UK since the release of his debut album, Water, in 2010 and has been a judge on The Voice UK and The Masked Singer

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5 d. ago Gregory Porter reveals why he wears a hat and face covering as he appears as Dressed Crab on The Masked Singer

Gregory Porter has been a household name in the UK since the release of his debut album, Water, in 2010 and has been a judge on The Voice UK and The Masked Singer

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