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Who is Martin Duffy, the Primal Scream star who died at 55?

The admired star had been on the music scene for a number of decades

Evening Standard

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck sing Christmas karaoke at star-studded festive bash

Lovebirds Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck were all smiles as they serenaded an A-list line-up of guests at their Christmas party held inside their Hollywood home

Daily Mirror

Charlie Gracie, Philadelphia's first rock and roll star, dies at 86

PHILADELPHIA — Charlie Gracie, 86, the South Philadelphia singer and guitarist whose 1950s hits made him an international star, has died. His music had a major impact on the Beatles and many other British acts of the 1960s.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

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The holiday music playlist you need, want and deserve

Holiday music is a big business that generates $170 million a year, according to Billboard.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Bob Dylan admits Coronation Street is among his favourite TV shows

Musician reveals how he likes to relax in rare interview

The Guardian - UK

Primal Scream and Felt’s Martin Duffy: the gifted sideman who was endlessly adaptable

The exceptionally talented and dependable keyboardist could cope with whatever style was thrown at him – and bands remodelled their sound around him

The Guardian - UK

‘Disgraceful’: promoter criticises Azealia Banks for behaviour on Australia tour

Bizarro claims the US rapper was always late and showed ‘lack of care’ towards fans, while the artist hit back alleging she had not been paid

The Guardian - AU

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Primal Scream’s Bobby Gillespie joins tributes to late keyboardist Martin Duffy

Duffy also played with Oasis, The Chemical Brothers and Beth Orton.

The Independent UK

Adele serenades boyfriend Rich Paul with a rendition of Happy Birthday during Las Vegas show

The Grammy winner stopped her Las Vegas residency momentarily to celebrate the sports agent’s 41st birthday

Evening Standard

How well do you know your Christmas music? Test yourself with our quick quiz

From Christmas Number 1s to the the number of 'las' after 'fa' in 'Deck The Halls'

Irish Mirror

Michelle McManus' life from babies to bar attack as she celebrates 19 years of fame

The Pop Idol star marked the milestone with a throwback picture on Twitter

Liverpool Echo

Florence + the Machine postpone UK tour dates after singer breaks foot

The band were due to play venues across the UK following the release of their fifth studio album Dance Fever

Evening Standard

Terry Hall remembered as ‘an inspiration and a lovely fella’ by musical peers

Madness led tributes to Hall on Tuesday, alongside Ian Brown, The Proclaimers and Shane MacGowan.

The Independent UK

Justin Bieber slams H&M's 'trash' merchandise using his image 'without permission'

Singer Justin Bieber has urged his fans not to buy H&M's new merchandise featuring his image as he says it's 'trash' and was created without his approval

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Manchester Evening News

Justin Bieber slams H&M over 'trash' merch collection and tells fans not to buy it

The 28-year-old Peaches singer said he has not approved the new merch collection by H&M

The Independent UK

‘Don’t buy it’: Justin Bieber claims H&M is selling ‘trash’ merch without consent

A representative said H&M followed ‘proper approval procedures’.

The Guardian - AU

From Paul Kelly to Phoebe Bridgers: which songs are on your Christmas playlist?

It’s Gravy Day as Guardian Australia staff make song suggestions from the well-known to the obscure

Daily Mirror

Kerry Katona admits she 'doesn't know if it's going to last' with fiancé Ryan Mahoney

Former Atomic Kitten singer Kerry Katona joked about her relationship with Ryan Mahoney after three failed marriages

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Nottingham Post

John Barrowman fans gutted as star axes UK tour following 'hardest few years of my life'

The actor and performer said ticket sales at some venues had been slow

Daily Record

Primal Scream's Bobby Gillespie pays tribute to 'soul brother' Martin Duffy who died after falling at home

Bobby Gillespie paid tribute to his band mate Martin Duffy who passed away on Sunday, after suffering a brain injury.

Irish Mirror

Shane MacGowan and wife Victoria defend controversial RTE Late Late duet of Fairytale of New York

Viewers were left divided by the Dublin duo’s live cover, particularly a change to the original lyrics

Evening Standard

First picture of music producer who was arrested and fell to his death at London Bridge

Fraser’s family called him a creative spirit with an adventurous nature, and a contagious laugh

Evening Standard

John Barrowman cancels 2023 tour citing slow ticket sales after ‘hardest few years’

The Doctor Who star was due to embark on a nine-date UK tour in February 2023

The Guardian - UK

Do they know it’s Christmas?! Why today’s meek festive pop lacks the crucial chaos element

Despite annual attempts at toppling Mariah, there hasn’t been a new Christmas classic in nearly a decade. Modern songwriters shoot too classy: history tells us that commotion is the only way

Evening Standard

Who was Terry Hall? The Specials and Fun Boy Three singer dies after brief illness aged 63

Terry Hall was a defining voice of the 1970s and 1980s with hits including A Message to You Rudy, Ghost Town and It Ain’t What You Do It’s the Way That You Do It

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