Last surviving Beverley Sisters singer Teddie Beverley dead at 99 Teddie Beverley, the last surviving member of British vocal trio The Beverley Sisters, has died at the age of 99. BANG Premier · Jun 17
“Steve Harris will tour and tour and tour and tour until he probably dies onstage”: Bruce Dickinson would rather Iron Maiden “do another album” than head back on the road right away The metal legends are booked to play 91 gigs in 2026 alone Metal Hammer · Jun 17
"When a doctor had to explain to me that one of the cords was literally atrophying, it was confusing”: After battling to return to the stage, Jon Bon Jovi says he’s now “fully recovered” from his vocal cord surgery "It was longer than I’d ever expected, but it had to be right. We never lost faith” MusicRadar · Jun 17
Teddie Beverley obituary Last of the Beverley Sisters, the singing trio who found fame in the 1950s with hits such as I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus and Little Donkey The Guardian - UK · Jun 17
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s daughter North West, 13, launches her first tour The rapper announced her tour with Molly Santana on her 13th birthday The Independent UK · Jun 17
Polyphia announces 2026 world tour – and they're bringing two of the biggest names in guitar playing with them Tim Henson and co will play shows in North America, Europe, and the UK throughout 2026 Guitar World · Jun 17
Unrecognisable Madonna Looks Completely Unfiltered on Stream Without Her Usual Instagram Filters Madonna's rare livestream appearance with Gymskin gave fans a very different view of the pop icon, with loose curls, minimal makeup and a Chelsea shirt replacing the glossy image often seen online. The clip landed during the rollout for Confessions II, and the reactions were instant, affectionate and a little… International Business Times UK · Jun 17
Getdown Services at Harry Styles' Meltdown: Moonwalks and camembert 5/5 The unlikeliest of Meltdown sets turns into possibly the best one of the festival. Are this sweaty cheese-munching pair Britain’s best band? Evening Standard · Jun 17
“It's an intimidating field to step into as someone who doesn’t - cannot - read music”: Harry Styles reinterprets a Simon and Garfunkel classic plus his back catalogue with help from Jules Buckley Orchestra and Gospel House Choir Singer is halfway through curating the Meltdown Festival MusicRadar · Jun 17
Harry Styles at Meltdown Festival review: A once-in-a-lifetime night for Styles and his fans 5/5 Harry Styles cemented his position as the crown prince of pop with a “career highlight” Meltdown concert, performing alongside the Jules Buckley Orchestra Evening Standard · Jun 17
Your new favourite pop star was raised on Debussy and Choping Chopin and Debussy were her childhood muses, but Sarah Kinsley has unleashed her inner pop-star wild thing Evening Standard · Jun 17
“In musical hierarchies, there was Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood, and I was like, ‘Where am I?’” Ed O’Brien opens up on his guitar insecurities in Radiohead The Radiohead guitarist speaks about dealing with depression in a band and finding solace in the familial bond with his bandmates Guitar World · Jun 17
When Prince George and Princess Charlotte joined a royal concert, their reactions became half the fun While global stars performed at the Coronation Concert, Prince George and Princess Charlotte's spontaneous reactions captivated viewers. Their visible enjoyment, singing along and waving flags, offered a relatable, human element to the historic event. These unguarded moments became the most enduring images, highlighting the power of individual connection within grand… The Times of India · Jun 17
“It changes how I work – it delivers the best sound, simplifies setup, offers a sonic palette that spans decades and improves everything”: The new MU-1 mic makes the much-loved ribbon-and-condenser recording trick way more accessible, says JZ Microphones It promises to combine a classic dual-mic studio technique into one product MusicRadar · Jun 17
The Independent UK · Jun 17 Harry Styles gets standing ovation after ‘stunning’ Simon & Garfunkel cover Performing with a full orchestra at Meltdown festival, pop star says it feels strange to be ‘in the middle of your own career highlight’, calling it ‘an incredibly special week for me’
The Independent UK · Jun 17 Grammy-winning singer Talay Riley died from ‘sharp force’ trauma, inquest hears Singer-songwriter Talay Riley was pronounced dead on 5 June at a property in East London
Louder · Jun 17 New charity launches in honour of former Big Big Train frontman David Longdon on what would have been his 61st birthday The David Longdon Foundation will support young musicians, as well as fund music therapy for those in need
Metal Hammer · Jun 17 “If it wasn’t us, it would’ve just been someone else, because there are so many great female-fronted bands”: Linkin Park react to becoming first band with female singer to headline Download festival The nu metal hit-makers, now co-fronted by Emily Armstrong, closed the Donington weekender on Sunday
The Guardian - UK · Jun 17 ‘Addiction is proof there is a devil. Recovery is proof there is a God’: Irish rockers Bleech 9:3 on struggle, sobriety and their stunning debut After two friends sponsored each other in Alcoholics Anonymous, they started making music. As they gear up for a summer of 40 festivals, the band tell their harrowing yet uplifting story
Evening Standard · Jun 17 Flo full of praise for ‘inspiring’ songwriters: ‘They make the world go round’ The trio have been awarded with the Ascap Vanguard Award, recognising the group’s influence in shaping the future of music.
Guitar World · Jun 17 Was Neal Schon the godfather of ’80s glam metal? Tracing the surprising origins of Mötley Crüe’s seminal Looks That Kill riff We time-travel back to the era of zebra stripes and ripped jeans to investigate the mystery of Crüe’s Looks That Kill and the riff that changed the world
BANG Premier · Jun 17 Limp Bizkit 'lost a piece of our DNA' when bassist Sam Rivers died Wes Borland has opened up about the grief Limp Bizkit are still facing after bassist Sam Rivers’ death, calling him the band’s irreplaceable “heartbeat".
BANG Premier · Jun 17 Harry Styles said he's in 'the middle of his career highlight' as he headlined Meltdown festival with an orchestral show Harry Styles paused his 12‑night Wembley run to headline Meltdown with an intimate orchestral concert he described as the “middle” of his career high.
Metal Hammer · Jun 17 The 10 greatest final albums in heavy metal history These masterpieces by Black Sabbath, Motörhead and White Zombie made sure their careers ended on flawless form
Louder · Jun 17 "John orders 12 bottles of champagne. I thought he was going to treat everybody in the club, but he turned to me and said, 'Go on, drink it – that's yours.'" What happened when John Bonham was best man at Tony Iommi's wedding Led Zeppelin's famously revelrous drummer John Bonham was Best Man at Tony Iommi's wedding in 1973