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The Last Ship: Sting's musical is as solemn and ponderous as a tanker

2/5 The star’s passion project about declining shipbuilding communities in Tyneside runs aground at Theatre Royal Drury Lane

Evening Standard · Sep 24

Naked Eyes star Peter Byrne dies aged 74 following short illness

The British star collaborated with Stevie Wonder and twins Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen

The Independent UK · Sep 24

The Beach Boys shows cancelled day before tour was set to resume

Band previously postponed a number of dates in summer as singer Mike Love said he needed time to ‘recharge’

The Independent UK · Sep 24

Taylor Swift's 'Patient Zero' Mystery Leads Swifties Back to a Writer Who Used the Exact Phrase in 2024

Taylor Swift's 'Patient Zero' has sparked a fan theory after Swifties found the exact phrase in a 2024 column about her romance with Travis Kelce.

International Business Times UK · Sep 24

Justin Bieber performs surprise acoustic gig in beleaguered Los Angeles park

Small crowd enjoys singer’s free concert in MacArthur Park, which has often drawn headlines for less cheery reasons

The Guardian - US · Sep 23

Wendy's Goes Full 2000s Emo With Metalcore Album Called 'Songs To Listen to in the Parking Lot'

Wendy's has released a six-song emo and pop-punk project featuring vocalists from bands including Memphis May Fire, Silverstein, blessthefall and State Champs.

International Business Times UK · Sep 23

'World's most famous jazz club' to finally open in Covent Garden this week following licensing approval

Blue Note London, an offshoot of the legendary New York jazz club, will open for the first time on Thursday with a performance from Grammy Award-winning pianist Robert Glasper

Evening Standard · Sep 23

Freddie Mercury’s godson hopes singer’s piano will be ‘cherished’ after sale

The piano, which went on public display on Wednesday, is part of a collection offered by Queen producer Reinhold Mack and his son, Freddie.

Evening Standard · Sep 23

Netherlands makes Eurovision Song Contest U-turn after boycott

The U-turn comes after responsibility for managing the country's entry was transferred from Dutch public service broadcaster Avrotros over to NPO

The Independent UK · Sep 23

Picking a side on Ed Sheeran, Israel and Palestine

Letters: Celebrities like Ed Sheeran should not shy away from expressing political opinions, writes Dr Richard J Goy, while Anna Emms praises the singer’s commitment to his fans. Plus a letter from David Parry

The Guardian - UK · Sep 23