33 h. ago Rhod Gilbert and the Giant Grapefruit at Eventim Apollo: 'rage, heart and lashings of dark humour'

The Welsh comedian’s show about his brush with mortality has echoes of early Billy Connolly, he’s that good

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57 h. ago Waxahatchee at London’s Eventim Apollo was a night of musical brilliance with no room for chaos

Katie Crutchfield’s band delivered a superlative set on Wednesday night, bringing the American songwriter’s remarkable material to life with steady excellence

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3 d. ago Trump plans to attend 'Les Misérables' at the Kennedy Center after taking over the institution

President Donald Trump is taking his seat in the president's box for opening night of the award-winning musical “Les Misérables” at the Kennedy Center

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5 d. ago Brit Awards to be held outside London for the first time in its history

The UK music industry's biggest night has been held in London for the past four decades

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1 week ago Billie Piper 'rekindles relationship with ex boyfriend Johnny Lloyd as they're spotted kissing during family outing with their daughter at London pub'

The actress, who made her sensational return to Doctor Who on Saturday night, confirmed she had split from musician Johnny, who is frontman of the band Tribes, in March 2024.

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2 w. ago Jacob Alon: In Limerence review – dreamy story songs of myth and melancholy

(Island)The Scottish songwriter delivers a confident, well-expressed debut even if their songs sometimes stray into overfamiliar indie-folk territoryThe title of Scottish indie-folk musician Jacob Alon’s delicate debut album may seem ironic: the phrase describes an intense kind of desire, and Alon’s music can be shatteringly desolate and lonely, their voice and fingerpicked guitar conveying isolation and introversion with raw clarity. But In Limerence makes a strong case for its name: isn’t desire, Alon seems to ask, one of the most incurably lonely feelings of all? These story songs – about youthful infatuation, reckless hedonism and one-sided obsession – are brittle and wounded, each zeroing in on a different strain of disappointment or heartache.Alon was born in Dunfermline, Fife, a city tucked between pockets of forest, and they play up the organic, semi-mystical nature of their music, performing in wings and Midsummer Night’s Dream-esque wreaths; In Limerence’s lyric sheet is f...

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2 w. ago Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton's AMAs performances spark fury from angry fans who claim 'we've been lied to'

Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton are in hot water after angering fans with their performances at the American Music Awards on Monday night.

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2 w. ago Lorde surprises fans by crashing Lorde club night in Sydney: ‘She almost refused to leave’

New Zealand singer makes ‘impromptu decision’ to turn up at Mary’s Underground, ‘singing along, soaking it up’ with fansGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailLorde crashed a Lorde-themed party in Sydney on Sunday night, surprising a room full of unsuspecting fans attending a club night dedicated to her music.The event, held at Mary’s Underground, was described as a celebration of “our true Lorde and saviour” – but the New Zealand pop star snuck on to the dancefloor incognito and began shaking hands with fans before the crowd erupted in recognition, sending a wave of cheers and phone flashlights through the room. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Chris Brown granted bail after being charged with grievous bodily harm in nightclub 'attack'

Singer Chris Brown, 36, has been charged with grievous bodily harm, after he allegedly assaulted music producer Abe Diaw with a bottle during a night out at Tape nightclub in Mayfair

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4 w. ago Eurovision 2025 host Michelle Hunziker sparks concern as viewers make same comment

The 69th version of the epic music event was taking place on Saturday night (May 17) live from Basel, Switzerland

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4 w. ago Eurovision 2025: Who will present the grand final in Switzerland?

This year's Eurovision is finally upon us, with fans flocking to the Swiss city of Basel ready to see Europe's musical offerings - while the UK gear up for an epic night of music

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4 w. ago French rapper Werenoi dies age 31 just hours before show as tributes pour in

French rapper Werenoi was due to perform on stage on Saturday night, but he has tragically died aged just 31 - music fans have paid tribute to the star after the news broke

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last month Bruce Springsteen demands 'freedom' as he slams 'corrupt and treasonous' Trump in rant

The legendary musician began his three-date residency in Manchester on Wednesday night and had a few choice words for the US President before getting into his set

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