19 h. ago ‘He stole a piece of our souls’: Christian music star Michael Tait accused of sexual assault by three men

Tait posted on Instagram days ago that for 20 years he lived a ‘double life’ but is working on ‘repentance and healing’The Christian music legend Michael Tait, whose hit song God’s Not Dead became an anthem for Donald Trump’s Maga movement, has been accused of sexually assaulting three men, two who believed they were drugged by the rock star in the early 2000s, according to a months-long Guardian investigation. Four other men have alleged that Tait, a founding member of DC Talk and later a frontman for the Newsboys, engaged in inappropriate behavior such as unwatched touching and sexual advances.The Guardian is publishing these allegations days after Tait posted an extraordinary confession on his Instagram account, admitting that for 20 years he had been “leading a double life”, abusing alcohol and cocaine, “and, at times, touched men in an unwanted sensual way”, according to his statement. Continue reading...

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38 h. ago Pop star Dua Lipa confirms engagement to British actor Callum Turner

The Grammy award-winning artist, known for her hit songs New Rules, One Kiss and Houdini, has reportedly been dating the actor since January 2024.

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63 h. ago 80s pop icon who penned smash hit Christmas song is unrecognisable as he boards budget Ryanair flight

The famed musician organised the iconic two-venue Live Aid concerts alongside Bob Geldof some 40 years ago, bringing a host of the decade's biggest stars together to raise money,

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4 d. ago Rita Ora on road to Kylie forgiveness as 'she's been an incredible inspiration to me'

Rita Ora says touring with Kylie Minogue made up for losing out on recording her mega hit Padam Padam as the hitmaker speaks about her new song Heat ahead of new LP

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4 d. ago 90s pop group reunite 25 YEARS after hit song and people can't believe how young they look

An iconic 90s pop group wowed fans over the weekend by reuniting for the fist time in 25 years in London.

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1 week ago ANDREW NEIL: Starmer is shifting Leftwards to save his own skin. And that means one thing: yet more tax rises are coming our way...

I'm a man without conviction, I'm a man who doesn't know,' sang Culture Club's Boy George in his huge 1980s hit Karma Chameleon. It could be Keir Starmer's theme song.

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2 w. ago Miley Cyrus sparks fierce speculation her new song is about 'feud' with Dua Lipa: 'She's so obsessed'

You'd think that the power duo that came up with the hit-song Prisoner would be tethered for life (or at least be on cordial terms) but a new song may suggest otherwise.

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2 w. ago James Blunt reveals famous song he wrote about 'being high as a kite on drugs' and 'stalking someone's girlfriend' bought him a house as he celebrates 20th anniversary

James Blunt revealed the huge purchase he made 20 years ago following the success of his hit song, You're Beautiful, as he celebrated the tracks 20th anniversary. 

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2 w. ago Rick Derringer dead at 77: 60s guitarist of The McCoys passes away as tributes pour in

The musician was known for founding the rock band The McCoys and was known for recording the 1965 hit song Hang On Sloopy at just age 17.

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2 w. ago Jennifer Lopez kisses female dancer on stage as fans say she's 'lost the plot'

Jennifer Lopez performed a number of her hit songs at the 2025 American Music Awards, but viewers were left stunned after she grabbed a female backup dancer and went in for a smooch

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2 w. ago Ed Sheeran plays surprise set at BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend before headlining Glastonbury

The singer performed on the New Music Stage at the event in Sefton Park on Saturday afternoon with a set that included hit songs Perfect, The A Team and Shape Of You

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2 w. ago Ian McKellen delights fans with surprise appearance at Scissor Sisters gig

The 85-year-old actor took to the stage to recite spoken-word vocals for the band’s hit song Invisible Light.

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2 w. ago Russell Mael: ‘Describe myself in three words? One handsome dude’

The Sparks singer on shoplifting red liquorice as a child, a head-to-head with Godzilla, and underselling his life storyBorn in California, Russell Mael, 76, and his brother, Ron, first recorded under the names the Urban Renewal Project and Halfnelson, before becoming Sparks in 1972. Two years later, they relocated to London and had a hit with their song This Town Ain’t Big Enough for Both of Us. More recently, they composed a radio opera, The Seduction of Ingmar Bergman, collaborated with Franz Ferdinand in supergroup FFS, and released a film, Annette, which won five César awards in 2022. Their 28th studio album is Mad! and their tour comes to the UK in June. Mael lives in California.What was your most embarrassing moment? Signing away the rights to my life story to a major motion-picture company for a sum that I have since been told was way below the market rate. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Snow Patrol fans are only now realising what 'Chasing Cars' means after 19 years

Snow Patrol fans are only just realising the meaning behind their hit song "Chasing Cars", which was released 19 years ago. It turns out some people have been ignorant for years

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3 w. ago New interactive digital map reveals Britain’s ‘most inspiring’ place for hit songs

The results are in – and the London borough of Camden is featured in more hit songs than any other place in the UK. Find out how your area compares with this interactive map

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3 w. ago Busker performs hit song in the street before people realise who he is

A resurfaced clip shows a man busking for coins in the street, performing a legendary song to passers-by - but it takes them a while to realise who it is that's singing

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3 w. ago Erasure’s Andy Bell says Blondie’s Debbie Harry helped him come out

Bell is best known for being half of the synth‑pop duo Erasure who were behind the top five hit songs A Little Respect, Sometimes and Always.

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3 w. ago Jessica Simpson returns to live TV for first time in 15 years to help crown new American Idol

Singer performed her new song ‘Blame You’ and her hit cover of ‘These Boots Are Made for Walkin’

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4 w. ago Charles Strouse death: Broadway composer behind Annie and Bye Bye Birdie dies aged 96

Strouse composed dozens of hit songs, including ‘Tomorrow’ from ‘Annie’

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