26 h. ago ‘Performing is not some gigantic thing – it’s just me breathing’: Obongjayar on the journey from shyness to stardom

Ahead of the release of his spectacular second album, the Nigerian singer speaks of his recent songwriting epiphany and how he learned to best express his political rageRight before he began work on his second album, someone told Obongjayar it was time to “start writing songs”. “I remember being really pissed,” laughs the artist, whose real name is Steven Umoh – though, in person, he goes by “OB”. “Like, what the fuck? What do you think I’ve been doing this whole time?”The incredulity seems fair. The 32-year-old Nigerian singer has been releasing work for more than a decade, running the gamut of genres from hip-hop to Afrobeat to experimental electronics to spoken word, alt-rock and soul. It has made him something of a critics’ darling, but if you’re not familiar with his solo music (his debut album, 2022’s Some Nights I Dream of Doors, was stunning), odds are you’ve heard his lithe, gravelly inflections on Richard Russell’s Everything Is Recorded project, or warming up UK rap star ...

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2 d. ago Jack Black’s A Minecraft Movie song becomes shortest track to enter UK charts

The song Steve’s Lava Chicken has a running time of just 34 seconds.

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3 d. ago Beyond Paradise stars share their favourite filming locations

The cast of Beyond Paradise have spent a lot of time in the South West filming the hit TV show and have discussed their favourite filming locations in the area

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5 d. ago Linkin Park to headline UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show

Ahead of the performance, Linkin Park said: "This marks a totally new experience for us as a band, and we're excited to share some of our favourite songs from the past and present, with the thousands in the crowd and millions watching around the world"

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6 d. ago Blur fans recall the one song that never fails to 'make them cry'

Blur has written more than a few heart-breaking songs, but fans have found one track which never fails to 'make them cry', as they share their favourite songs from the band's heyday

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6 d. ago Downton Abbey fans are only now realising two of their favourite stars have a son together

Two Downton Abbey fan favourites have their own real life love story and even share a son together which fans are only just discovering.

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6 d. ago Benson Boone addresses Coachella crowd’s lukewarm reaction to legendary guest

Rising pop star brought out Queen guitarist Brian May for an epic cover of ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’

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7 d. ago Queen fans brand Coachella crowd 'undeserving' and 'too young' after their lukewarm reception to Brian May's surprise performance of Bohemian Rhapsody with Benson Boone

Queen fans branded the Coachella crowd 'undeserving' and 'too young' after their lukewarm reception to Brian May's surprise performance on Friday.

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8 d. ago The moisturising SPF behind The White Lotus star Meghann Fahy's glowing skin

American actress Meghann Fahy, who is best known for her roles in The White Lotus and Netflix's The Bold Type, has shared some of her favourite skincare and makeup products

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8 d. ago The White Lotus’ Meghann Fahy swears by this moisturising SPF for her glowing complexion

Meghann Fahy, the star of the second season of The White Lotus, recently shared her favourite beauty must-haves with Vogue, and a Paula's Choice SPF topped the list

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8 d. ago AP PHOTOS: Coachella 2025: Benson Boone, Tyla and GloRilla perform in the desert.

Lady Gaga delivered a five-act career-spanning — and perhaps defining — performance, Benson Boone sang “Bohemian Rhapsody” with Queen's Brian May on guitar and Lisa drew a massive crowd to the Sahara tent as the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival opened in the California desert.

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9 d. ago Brian May performs iconic solo at Coachella just seven months after his stroke

Legendary performer and Queen guitarist Brian May shocked fans by stepping out at Coachella Music Festival just seven months after suffering a stroke and losing the use of one of his arms

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9 d. ago Queen’s Brian May makes unlikely Coachella comeback alongside young pop star

The 77-year-old guitarist, who recovered from a stroke last year, also played on Boone’s own ‘Beautiful Things’

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9 d. ago Benson Boone brings out Queen guitarist Brian May for epic ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ at Coachella

The guitarist also played on Boone’s own ‘Beautiful Things’

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1 week ago Mrs Hinch fan raves over 99p Home Bargains product that made washing machine smell 'beautiful'

Mrs Hinch fan Caroline took to Facebook to share her cheap favourite product from Home Bargains that eliminated all bad odours from her washing machine and left it smelling fabulous.

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1 week ago Anita Dobson gives Brian May health update as she says star's 'back to his old self'

Anita Dobson has updated fans on the health of her husband, Queen legend Sir Brian May, on Thursday's Good Morning Britain

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1 week ago Anita Dobson says husband Sir Brian May ‘back to old self’ after stroke

The Queen guitarist, 77, revealed the health scare in an Instagram post in September.

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1 week ago Anita Dobson shares Brian May health update as she issues four

Anita Dobson appeared on Good Morning Britain on Thursday, where she gave an update on her husband Queen legend Sir Brian May

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1 week ago A recipe for perfect roast lamb from Richard Corrigan, just in time for Easter

There’s nothing more traditional for Easter than lamb. Here, chef Richard Corrigan shares his favourite recipe

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1 week ago A fat loss expert recommends swapping strict diets for these five simple habits to see long

Fat loss expert Ben Carpenter explains why sustainable, health-promoting habits trump temporary diets and shares his five favourites

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