Music

Vick Hope is working with Mastercard to champion music industry trailblazers ahead of The BRIT Awards
22 February 2024

'We are such an important musical force and even though we’re geographically small...' Vick Hope champions impact of British pop
Vick Hope is proud that Britain is an "important musical force" in the world. The BBC Radio 1 DJ thinks the impact artists from the UK have had on pop culture ...

Cast's John Power talks about the possibility of his former band The La's reuniting
22 February 2024

'Who knows what the future holds?' Cast's John Power discusses possible reunion for The La's
Cast's John Power won't rule out the possibility of The La's reforming because he has "learned in life is that nothing is ever really done and dusted". The 56-year-old musician played ...

Liam Gallagher pranks fans about playing Glastonbury
22 February 2024

Just Another Prank: Liam Gallagher NOT playing Glastonbury with John Squire
Liam Gallagher has been branded a "wind-up" after he appeared to confirm he will play Glastonbury with John Squire. The former Oasis frontman and the ex-Stone Roses guitarist release their self-titled ...

Normani is preparing to drop her debut solo album 'Dopamine
22 February 2024

Normani confirms long-awaited debut solo album Dopamine
Normani has announced her long-awaited debut solo album, 'Dopamine'. The former Fifth Harmony member took to her social media pages to share the bold cover for her the upcoming record, featuring ...

Tate McRae joins a stacked lineup including Dua Lipa, Raye and Kylie Minogue
22 February 2024

Tate McRae final performer confirmed for 2024 BRIT Awards
Tate McRae is the final performer confirmed to play The BRIT Awards 2024 with Mastercard. The 20-year-old viral sensation is nominated for International Song of the Year for her global hit ...

Mick Jones has been absent from the band's shows since 2022
22 February 2024

Foreigner founder Mick Jones is battling Parkinson's disease
Foreigner founder Mick Jones has revealed he’s been battling Parkinson's disease for "several years". The 79-year-old musician is the last remaining original member in the rock band - which is currently ...

Billie Eilish's new album has been mastered
22 February 2024

Billie Eilish gives major update on third album
Billie Eilish's new album is almost ready to go. The 22-year-old singer has given a major update on her highly anticipated third studio record, and suggested fans don't have much longer ...

Slayer have announced a surprise reunion, five years after their farewell tour
22 February 2024

Slayer are back! Thrash metal band to headline 2 festivals in shock comeback
Slayer have announced a surprise reunion, five years after their farewell tour. The thrash metal band bowed out of live performances in November 2019 when their lengthy farewell run of ...

Ariana Grande blends house music with R'n'B on Eternal Sunshine
21 February 2024

Ariana Grande blends house music with 'a little R'n'B on Eternal Sunshine
Ariana Grande's new album 'Eternal Sunshine' boasts "house music and a little R'n'B". The 30-year-old star's label boss has teased what fans can expect from the eagerly awaited follow-up to 2020's ...

Beyonce is queen of the country charts
21 February 2024

Beyoncé makes history as first Black woman to top country chart
Beyoncé has become the first Black woman to top Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart. The 'Crazy in Love' hitmaker surprised fans when she dropped two new country music songs - 'Texas ...

Kasabian can't wait to bring Happenings to Leicester's Victoria Park
21 February 2024

Kasabian share euphoric new single Call
Kasabian have returned with the euphoric dance anthem 'Call'. Fans got the first taste of the band's follow-up to 2022's 'The Alchemist's Euphoria' with the slow-burner 'Algorithms' - which is about ...

Calvin Harris and Ellie Goulding are teaming up for a performance at the BRITs
21 February 2024

Calvin Harris and Ellie Goulding are set to perform together at the BRITs
Calvin Harris and Ellie Goulding are set to perform for the first time together at the BRIT Awards with Mastercard. The superstar DJ and the pop star are anticipated to perform ...

James Blunt has admitted his signature song was based on a true story
21 February 2024

James Blunt reveals You're Beautiful was based on a true story: 'I wondered what might have been...'
James Blunt's classic track 'You're Beautiful' was based on a true story. The 49-year-old singer topped the charts with the love ballad that focuses on a man accepting that his love ...

Mary J Blige is proud of her impact
21 February 2024

Mary J Blige 'feels good' to have made a big impact
Mary J. Blige "feels good" to have opened "so many doors" for other women. The 53-year-old singer has reflected on her legacy and "absolutely" knows the impact she has had on ...

Alice Cooper is returning to the UK this October
20 February 2024

Alice Cooper announces Too Close For Comfort UK Tour
Alice Cooper is touring the UK this October with Primal Scream and Sex Pistol Glen Matlock. The 76-year-old rock icon has announced his first UK run since 2022, the 'Too Close ...

Sir Tom Jones is among the new additions to Hampton Court Palace Festival
20 February 2024

Tom Jones, Jessie J and Jack Savoretti confirmed Hampton Court Place Festival
Sir Tom Jones, Jessie J and Jack Savoretti have been added to the lineup for Hampton Court Palace Festival, presented by heycar. The summer music series returns to the royal palace ...

James Brown is credited as the inventor of funk
20 February 2024

James Brown's daughter says Michael Jackson and Usher wouldn't exist without her father
James Brown's daughter has declared there would be "no hip-hop, Michael Jackson or Usher" without her late father. Deanna, 55, says the soul and funk legend - who died aged 73 ...

Joe Talbot is reading a tale on CBeebies' Bedtime Stories
20 February 2024

Idles' Joe Talbot is reading a tale on CBeebies' Bedtime Stories
Idles' Joe Talbot is set to read a tale on CBeebies’ 'Bedtime Stories'. The 33-year-old frontman of the British rock band is thrilled to have landed the gig as he loves ...

Usher is heading across the pond this spring
20 February 2024

Usher announces highly requested Europe tour dates
Usher has announced his highly requested European leg of his 'Past Present Future Tour' - including three nights at London's The O2 arena. After headlining the Super Bowl LVIII halftime show ...

Swedish House Mafia are to play a six-week residency at Ibiza's Ushuaia.
20 February 2024

'See you this summer!' Swedish House Mafia to play 6-week Ibiza residency
Swedish House Mafia are to play a six-week residency at Ibiza's Ushuaïa. The house supergroup - made up of Axwell, Steve Angello, and Sebastian Ingrosso - took to social media ...

Gwen Stefani is knocked sick by old No Doubts songs
20 February 2024

Gwen Stefani 'almost throws up' singing old No Doubt hits
Gwen Stefani "almost throws up in her mouth" singing old No Doubt songs. The 54-year-old star is set to reunite with her group at Coachella in April - which will mark ...

Ronan Keating is among the headliners for the summer concert series at Kew Gardens
19 February 2024

Ronan Keating and Beverley Knight to headline Kew the Music 2024
Ronan Keating and Beverley Knight are the final headliners confirmed for Kew the Music 2024. The former Boyzone star - who has had solo hits with 'Life Is A Rollercoaster' and ...

Noah Kahan suffered a breakdown trying to make it in music
19 February 2024

Noah Kahan felt like the 'least cool guy' at Grammys, reveals he suffered breakdown
Noah Kahan felt like "the least cool guy" at the Grammy Awards. The 'Stick Season' hitmaker - who had viral success with the hit last year -took his mother to the ...

Noel Gallagher and Gibson are raising funds for Teenage Cancer Trust with signed guitars
19 February 2024

Noel Gallagher and Gibson selling 20 signed ’78 Les Paul Custom guitars for charity
Noel Gallagher has teamed up with Gibson to release 20 signed ’78 Les Paul Custom guitars for charity. To celebrate the Grand Opening of the Gibson Garage London, the former Oasis ...