‘It’s important for me to do’: Rihanna heads to the Super Bowl stage Superstar singer is the much-anticipated half-time performer on the biggest US sports night of the year but what can we expect? The Guardian - US · Feb 10, 2023
"We were living on next to nothing and weren't even able to pay the gas bill": The song that transformed Dire Straits' fortunes and set them on the path to global fame Inspired by watching a hopeless jazz combo play in a deserted pub, Sultans Of Swing sent Dire Straits on a journey to superstardom Louder · Feb 10, 2023
Paramore review, This Is Why: A heartfelt outburst of 21st century angst Hayley Williams shouts lines like protest slogans on a sixth album that unravels the myriad contradictions of modern life The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2023
Jimmie Allen and Gavin Degraw in Newcastle for new country music festival They will be joined by Lee Kernaghan, Kasey Chambers and The Buckleys at Newcastle Entertainment Centre on Tuesday, April 18. Newcastle Herald · Feb 10, 2023
Indie heavyweights Spacey Jane announce return mission FRESH from another breakthrough triple j Hottest 100 season, Spacey Jane are headed back to Newcastle. Newcastle Herald · Feb 10, 2023
Paramore: This is Why album review – grab onto this excellent collection The Tennessee guitar pop band’s sixth album ranges from volcanic energy to slower tracks that suggest an appealing maturity Evening Standard · Feb 10, 2023
Britney Spears’ friends, family reportedly ‘more concerned’ for her as planned intervention stalls Britney Spears’ friends and family tried to set up an intervention for her earlier this week, but the plan was called off after the singer became “somewhat aware” of their intentions, according to a new report. Tribune News Service · Feb 9, 2023
Graham Nash says David Crosby reached out to apologise to him just before his death ‘I wouldn’t put it past him to know that he was actually at the very end,’ Nash said The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2023
Bacharach leaves behind lush trove of romantic songs Easy listening, some called Burt Bacharach's music, and not always kindly The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2023
Burt Bacharach: an astonishing creator of impermeable classics and supersmooth pop He was dubbed ‘easy listening’ but this was nonsense. His dazzling music, a result of classical tuition and nights in bebop clubs, defied categories – and made stars of soul singers, rock bands and mum-friendly crooners The Guardian - UK · Feb 9, 2023
Diplo clarifies reaction to Beyoncé’s Grammy win after fans accused him of trashing her Viewers guessed at what the DJ had said to a neighbour after losing to Beyoncé The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2023
Britney Spears' friends and family 'planned an intervention' over fears 'she could die' Britney Spears' loved ones had reportedly planned to host an intervention for the pop star, but later deemed it 'unnecessary', admitting that Britney is doing 'fine' Daily Mirror · Feb 9, 2023
From Aretha Franklin to Austin Powers, here are the hits that made Burt Bacharach a legend From The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson to Sheryl Crow and Diane Warren, artists and composers are describing how the 94-year-old's work influenced their music. ABC News · Feb 9, 2023
Free tickets to King's coronation concert at Windsor Castle up for grabs - how to apply The line up is yet to be announced - but organisers have promised it will include 'music icons and contemporary stars' Manchester Evening News · Feb 9, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Feb 9, 2023 King’s coronation concert: 10,000 free tickets on offer in national ballot Members of the public will be able to apply for tickets to Windsor Castle event via BBC website from Friday
The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2023 Free tickets to coronation concert at Windsor Castle up for grabs The BBC has announced details of the national ballot for the musical celebration, which is being staged the day after the King’s coronation in May.
The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2023 Rihanna wants to make ‘weird’ new music that ‘might not ever make sense to my fans’ ‘I just want to play, I want to have fun,’ singer said of her long-awaited return
Los Angeles Times · Feb 9, 2023 Dionne Warwick says death of composer Burt Bacharach is ‘like losing a family member’ Dionne Warwick paid tribute Thursday to late composer Burt Bacharach, the essential musician behind her signature hits “I Say a Little Prayer” and “Do You Know the Way to San Jose.”
Tribune News Service · Feb 9, 2023 Heidi Stevens: Aging is a game that women can't win. Madonna should play by whatever rules she wants Madonna has been winning Grammys since the ’80s, but this year it was her face, not her voice, that made headlines.
The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2023 Burt Bacharach’s death ‘like losing a family member’, says Dionne Warwick Bacharach co-wrote a number of Warwick’s biggest hits, including Walk On By and Do You Know The Way To San Jose.
Daily Mirror · Feb 9, 2023 Rihanna is 'open to exploring weird' music as she hints at new songs ahead of Super Bowl Umbrella hitmaker Rihanna will be making her musical comeback at Sunday's Super Bowl, her first major live performance in six years, and she has now said she is 'exploring' new sounds
Evening Standard · Feb 9, 2023 Who was Burt Bacharach, the legendary composer and hitmaker who has died at 94 The American musician won eight Grammys and worked with some of the biggest stars of film and popular music
Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 9, 2023 Darius Rucker, Zac Brown Band among Windy City Smokeout headliners for 2023 fest This year marks the 10th anniversary of the festival, which will run July 13-16 at the United Center.
Evening Standard · Feb 9, 2023 Shania Twain reflects on being told Lyme disease meant she might never sing again The country music singer has recently released her first album since undergoing surgery on her voice
Evening Standard · Feb 9, 2023 Project 6 2023: New music festival coming to London’s Brockwell Park in May The new event promises a unique day-to-night offering with a diverse line-up of drum and bass, techno, hip hop, grime and everything inbetween