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Drew Barrymore praised for ‘adorable’ support of Britney Spears and Elton John’s new single

Spears and John released a new song together on Friday (26 August)

The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2022

Naomi Judd autopsy confirms country singer’s cause of death

A newly obtained autopsy report confirms prior announcements of how country singer died

The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2022

Leeds Festival crowd boo Charli XCX after she asks question about The 1975

Charli XCX got a frosty reaction when she asked the Leeds Fest crowd if they were looking forward to The 1975

Leeds Live · Aug 26, 2022

Crowded House postpones North American tour due to injury

Crowded House fans will have to wait a bit longer to see the iconic iconic Australian pop-rock act in concert.

Tribune News Service · Aug 26, 2022

Blondie's mind-blowing, 1974-'82 box set

We're in a golden age of box sets, and Blondie's does not disappoint

Salon · Aug 26, 2022

Elton John and Britney Spears’s “Hold Me Closer” is . . . fine!

We stan, but the song leaves a lot to be desired.

Mic · Aug 26, 2022

‘Exhausted’ key witness breaks down at R. Kelly‘s federal trial

CHICAGO — The continued cross-examination of a key witness against R. Kelly got off to an extraordinarily contentious and emotional start Friday. Within 15 minutes, the exchange had grown so argumentative and circular that the judge intervened, and within about 20 minutes the witness had broken down in tears.

Chicago Tribune · Aug 26, 2022

Stereophonics surprise wedding singer as he performs their songs at couple's reception

Steven Heath couldn't believe it when Kelly Jones and the lads appeared in the window above and cheered him on

Wales Online · Aug 26, 2022

Moment Paolo Nutini accepts pint of Guinness from concert-goer saying 'this is my type of crowd'

A TikTok has shown the moment Scottish singer Paolo Nutini accepted a pint of Guinness from a concert-goer in Ireland as they gave the Scottish singer a warm welcome.

Glasgow Live · Aug 26, 2022

Britney Spears makes a triumphant return with Elton John on 'Hold Me Closer'

Oops — he did it again.

Los Angeles Times · Aug 26, 2022