Benjamin Jackson
Benjamin Jackson
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Heading to Leeds Festival in 2025? Check out our essential information guide including what time to head to Bramham Park this year.

Leeds Festival 2025: Everything you need to know before you go

What record fairs should East Midlands hunters be heading to in 2025 so far?

What record fairs are coming to the East Midlands so far in 2025?

What's some of the festivals taking place across Europe in 2025 if some of the UK festivals aren't adventerous enough for you anymore?

Explainer 13 European festivals in 2025 for the adventurous festivalgoer

Remember Monday will be hoping their 2025 UK tour is a victory tour after Eurovision 2025.

Remember Monday announce UK tour to take place after Eurovision 2025

Eurovision 2025 is set to take place in Basel, Switzerland throughout May 2025 - here's your guide to everything you need to know before the huge European celebration.

Explainer A starters guide to the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest

Will Paul Heyman or Seth Rollins reveal details what has led Bron Breakker to join their new, 'dangerous' alliance tonight on WWE Raw?

WWE Raw preview: UK start time as Logan Paul returns to the ring

What have been the most covered songs between the years of 2000 and 2025 - and have you been known to croon along to them?

The 10 most covered songs in the 21st century named

Cody Rhodes has been announced to appear on this evening's Smackdown, taking place in Seattle, Washington.

WWE Smackdown tonight: matches announced & UK start time

Details how you can get resale tickets for this year's Glastonbury Festival have been revealed - so set an alarm for the following dates...

Glastonbury announces resale ticket dates for 2025

Coachella 2025 is headlined by Lady Gaga, Travis Scott and Post Malone, but a strong contingent of UK acts are also performing including Nia Archives and Sam Fender.

UK set times and how to watch weekend one of Coachella 2025

While we all wait for resale tickets to emerge for her UK shows, what is the most searched for song from Lady Gaga's back catalogue?

What is the most searched for Lady Gaga song in 2025?

Has the catchiness of Abracadabra led to it becoming Lady Gaga’s most searched song?

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The wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner has been booked for attempted murder after an altercation with Los Angeles police on Monday afternoon.

Weezer bassist's wife booked for attempted murder after 'shoot out'

Amy Winehouse’s classic album, Back to Black, has been entered along with 24 more recordings into the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry.

Amy Winehouse, Elton John & more added to National Recording Registry

Glastonbury have revealed 44 new acts set to perform at their Croissant Neuf area in 2025.

Glastonbury Festival announce full line-up for Croissant Neuf stage

Missed out on Glastonbury tickets? Here’s how you can enter a draw to win one of 100 pairs of tickets to this year’s festival.

Here's your chance to win one of 100 pairs of Glastonbury 2025 tickets

Gary Barlow has revealed why a planned Take That Las Vegas residency never materialized.

Take That member reveals why Las Vegas residency never took place

Mac DeMarco will be performing six dates in the United Kingdom in late 2025, as part of his North America and European tour.

Mac DeMarco to perform six dates in the UK in 2025 - dates and tickets

This month's episode of Screen Babble is available wherever you get all your podcasts.

Screen Babble Podcast: UK dramas, Snow White and The White Lotus S3

James Blake is just one of the new names added to this year's Meltdown Festival in London.

James Blake, Mahalia and more added to Meltdown Festival 2025

Who are bookies suggesting will be the next musician in line for the great big screen biopic?

Who do bookies think will have the next musical biopic about them?

What should newer vinyl collectors look for when in search of their 'holy grail' release?

Explainer What should I look for when collecting rare releases on vinyl?

Seth Rollins is set to make an appearance on WWE Raw this evening, after the fall out from CM Punk's 'favour' on WWE Smackdown last week.

What’s in store on WWE Raw this evening - and what time does it start?

Will John Cena be back for revenge against Cody Rhodes on tonight’s WWE Raw?

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April 5 marks the anniversary of Kurt Cobain's death - 31 years and a month before, Nirvana would perform their final live show.

When was Kurt Cobain’s final live show and what did Nirvana play?

What records went on to become the best-selling vinyl in the UK in the 21st century?

What have been the best selling records in the UK in the 21st century?

Sound City 2025 have revealed 50 more acts for this year's festival, including the "super(ish)" group Everyone Says Hi

50 fresh faces join Liverpool's Sound City 2025 line-up - full list

Rapper BEMZ is one of 20 emerging acts set to perform on the new BBC Introducing Stage at TRNSMT 2025.

BBC Introducing to bring 20 emerging acts to TRNSMT 2025

Will CM Punk give any more details as to what the "favour" is he wants from Paul Heyman, now we know the Wrestlemania 41 main event wasn't his request?

WWE Smackdown preview for April 4 2025 including UK start time

Research undertaken by SeatPick has revealed the areas of the UK that have been affected the most by ticketing scams - but what are the causes behind the stark figures?

Explainer What areas of the UK are the most at risk of ticket scams, and why?

Fans have expressed disappointment missing out on Lady Gaga tickets, be it through pricing or being labelled a ‘bot’ by Ticketmaster’s system.

Fans face technical issues as Lady Gaga UK tickets go on sale

As The Weeknd joins the Billion Views Club on YouTube, what musicians are at the top of the list?

Who has The Weeknd joined as part of Youtube's Billion Views Club?

The auction includes a VIP experience at Alex James's Big Feastival and Claudia Winkleman's favourite jumper.

Celebrities set to auction off memorabilia in support of War Child

Lady Gaga’s US leg of The MAYHEM Ball has faced criticism for it’s use of dynamic pricing.

What are the odds of getting a Lady Gaga UK tour ticket?

Backbeat focused on the relationships Stuart Sutcliffe had with The Beatles and Astrid Kirchherr, aninfluential German photographer.

Backbeat: The Beatles film that existed long before Sam Mendes biopics

The 1994 film focused on Stuart Sutcliffe and the band’s time in Hamburg

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Half of all UK pubs, clubs and bars could be closed by 2030, according to projections by Capital on Tap.

UK Nightlife faces extinction level event - is your city on the list?

From Motley Crue to The Beatles - here's 13 of the most valuable vinyl you might have buried in your collection in 2025.

What records are considered the most valuable to own in 2025?

April 7 2025 marks the last day that those paying for Glastonbury Festival 2025 tickets have to finish off their instalment plans.

Glastonbury 2025: full list of confirmed acts ahead of ticket deadline

Noel Gallagher might have given the biggest hint what to expect from Oasis’ setlist ahead of their reunion in a recent interview.

Have Oasis dropped their biggest 2025 setlist hint yet?

So, in the event Graham Norton decides to stop being the voice of Eurovision, who do bookies think will take his place?

Very early odds who could be the new 'voice' of Eurovision

From Trent Reznor releasing a hip-hop album to Hanson covering a nu-metal act, here's some of the more memorable April Fools day jokes and pranks musicians have played on the public - and each other.

Music's Mischievous Moments: 13 epic pranks for April Fools Day 2025

Spring has a reputation for being one of two period of the year break-ups occur - so who's making money off our misery?

The 10 most lucrative break-up anthems of Spring 2025

Eric Idle has announced he is touring the United Kingdom in 2025 with his brand new show.

Eric Idle to tour the United Kingdom with new show in 2025

Public Enemy have announced a one-off show in London for 2025.

Public Enemy announce their only UK performance for 2025

Blondie's Rapture is considered one of the first times rap and rock music collided, and has been an influence ever since - and sampled by some of the biggest names in music.

Celebrate Blondie's Rapture hitting the top spot 44 years ago today

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