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Jessie Ware on the 'hyper-surreal' high of her first arena tour

The singer will play three UK arenas later this year, 14 years after her first album came out.

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Bridget Jones statue becomes permanent resident of Leicester Square: ‘She makes Londoners feel seen’

Extension of three-year lifespan for bronze coincides with 25th anniversary rerelease of original romcomA record 149 days have now passed without alcohol, cigarettes or ice-cream for Bridget Jones’s s...

‘She wanted to disappear in silence’: the magical life and mysterious death of married musician duo Irena and Vojtěch Havlovi

Blending minimalism, ambient and folk music in the former Czechoslovakia, the couple made pilgrim-like tours around Europe, beguiling everyone they met. Fans including the National’s Bryce Dessner exp...

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Police investigate claims Katy Perry sexually assaulted Ruby Rose at Melbourne nightclub

Perry denies the allegations, shared by Rose on social media, calling them ‘dangerous reckless lies’Police are investigating claims Katy Perry sexually assaulted the Australian actor Ruby Rose at a Me...

Meghan to appear as guest judge on MasterChef Australia

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are on a four-day visit to Australia - their first since 2018.

Kanye West postpones France gig following UK ban

It comes a week after the UK government announced it would block the rapper from entering the country.

'Lyndon Laney shaped the sound of a generation of musicians'

The innovator is described as "one of the true pioneers of British musical equipment".

South Korea jails American YouTuber for public nuisance

Johnny Somali sparked outrage after kissing a statue representing World War Two sex slaves.

‘This craving to go viral is tiresome’: the artists sick of the pressure to promote on social media

From Stewart Lee in his wolf costume to Werner Herzog’s big steak sizzle-up, artists are now under huge duress to ‘chase the algorithm’ and reach audiences. Many of them are hitting burnout – and hitt...

Kanye West postpones Marseille concert as France considers blocking him from performing

Interior minister is ‘highly determined’ to block US rapper from performing in the southern city in June due to his past antisemitic remarks, sources sayKanye West has announced he will postpone an up...

Stormzy's stab vest goes on display in landmark exhibition of black British music

The Banksy-designed vest features alongside artefacts from Shirley Bassey, Sade and Craig David.

Man wins €1m Picasso painting in €100 charity raffle

"How do I know this isn't a prank?" the winner asked when he answered a video call from Christie's auction house in Paris.

Eddie Redmayne fined for speeding in 20mph zone

The actor admitted the offence but submitted a form too late to avoid court.

Bloodborne video game film adaptation announced with YouTuber Jacksepticeye

YouTuber Jacksepticeye will co-produce the film adapation of the popular Playstation game.

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V&A censored catalogues after demands by Chinese printer

Exclusive: Victoria and Albert Museum has deleted maps and images deemed sensitive by Beijing censors from exhibition publicationsOne of the UK’s leading museums has accepted demands by a Chinese firm...

Wolverhampton gig will complete my life, jokes Goldblum

Celebrated Hollywood actor Jeff Goldblum embarks on his first UK tour with his jazz orchestra.

Coachella 2026 highlights: big stars, boisterous energy and millennial nostalgia power windy year

The festival might feel more corporate than ever but enthusiasm remained sky high with Bieber fever, a Demon Hunters surprise and a pop takeoverEven in the best of times, Coachella can be a heavy lift...

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Sky to pay £1.6bn for ITV's broadcast and streaming division

ITV has agreed a £1.6bn deal with Sky, the owner of Sky News, for its media and entertainment arm following months of talks.

‘R&B today is like Brazilian football – the creativity, the skill’: Odeal, the genre’s hottest UK star

After being dropped by his label, the British-Nigerian singer became huge as an independent artist. So why did the Brit awards snub him? Ahead of arena dates, he reflects on his journey so far“I’m not...

Oasis among record number of Brits entering Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Sade, Phil Collins, Billy Idol and Joy Division/New Order are also among the recipients.