Digested week: a hen party at the Rocky Horror Show ruffles a few feathers Plus, Anne Hathaway shoots from the hip for Arsenal and Rosamund Pike calls out theatregoer for texting during show The Guardian - UK · Jun 5
‘A monumental moment’: Fran Jones defies the odds with groundbreaking French Open win Jones, born with a genetic condition that means she only has three fingers and a thumb on each hand, celebrated her first grand slam victory with an emotional win over Beatriz Haddad Maia at Roland Garros The Independent UK · May 24
Historic London music studio where The Kinks, Adele and Sir Paul McCartney recorded faces demolition The Kinks lead guitarist Dave Davies called the studio ‘an important part of UK’s musical heritage’ The Independent UK · May 1
Exodus mainman Gary Holt on his singer situation, cartel violence, and what he listens to in the car "Most of what I listen to in my car is Adele. She's the greatest vocalist of her generation." Exodus are back, but don't expect retro thrash Metal Hammer · Apr 29
25 Things That Went Down 6 Years Ago But Sound Completely Unreal Today Look back at 2020’s viral moments that feels strangely distant and almost unbelievable today. Bored Panda · Apr 27
Chris Martin loves her. Yungblud thinks she’s a ‘rock star’: Meet the eightysomething vocal coach essential to the stars IN FOCUS: Mary Hammond has helped everyone from Adele to Cruz Beckham to sing better. Coldplay’s Chris Martin and Yungblud, among others, tell Patrick Smith what makes her so special – ‘The bigger you get, the more truth you need to hear’ The Independent UK · Apr 19
Lana Del Rey surprise-drops the 007 First Light theme song, and I regret to inform you that it is not great First Light is definitely a James Bond theme song, and that's part of the problem. PC Gamer · Apr 16
Adele to 'record a new music' ahead of Cry to Heaven acting debut Adele is heading back into the studio to record a new song for her forthcoming film Cry to Heaven, which will see her appear alongside Nicholas Hoult, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ciarán Hinds, George MacKay, Mark Strong, and Colin Firth. BANG Premier · Apr 16
Trump-backer Bill Ackman makes pitch to buy record label that is home to Taylor Swift, Drake and Adele Bill Ackman, once a Democrat supporter, backed Trump in 2024, calling him ‘the most pro-business president’ The Independent UK · Apr 7
Gordon Ramsay 'set for Netflix series focusing on 60th birthday celebrations' Gordon Ramsay is said to have landed another six-part series on Netflix that will centre on him turning 60 later this year. BANG Premier · Apr 4
How Rare Are Green Eyes, And What Genetics Says About Their Origins Only 2% of the world has green eyes, yet they dominate beauty standards and film. Here's what genetics actually says about why they're so rare. Bored Panda · Mar 25
Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino, defending his company, takes star role at antitrust trial Live Nation Entertainment's longtime chief executive is testifying at a New York antitrust trial, defending the dominant position his company has taken in the concert industry over the last two decades The Independent UK · Mar 19
“All roads go back to the music we did. I worked with Bruno because he loved what I did with Amy, and as big as other records were, that is ground zero": Mark Ronson explains what made Amy Winehouse such a great musical collaborator – "she had no filter" He also looks back on the time he brought Winehouse and Adele together for a performance at the 2008 Brit Awards MusicRadar · Mar 17
Mystery UK EuroMillions Winner Scoops $242M Jackpot — Now Richer Than Adele and Dua Lipa A mystery UK ticket holder has scooped a record-breaking $242 million EuroMillions jackpot, instantly becoming wealthier than music superstars Adele and Dua Lipa. International Business Times · Mar 12
International Business Times UK · Mar 12 Mystery UK EuroMillions Winner Scoops £181M Jackpot — Now Richer Than Adele and Dua Lipa A mystery UK ticket holder has scooped a record-breaking £181 million EuroMillions jackpot, instantly becoming wealthier than music superstars Adele and Dua Lipa.
MusicRadar · Mar 9 “I was trying to learn Bohemian Rhapsody on the piano and I messed up a little bit. And then I just wrote half the song accidentally from that”: How making a mistake while trying to learn a huge Queen song inspired Sienna Spiro to write Die On This Hill “Sounds nothing like it but yeah - thanks Queen,” she says
The Guardian - UK · Feb 28 Hard work, romance and bell hooks: how Olivia Dean became British pop’s newest megastar After a Grammy and a global breakthrough, the 26-year-old singer could sweep the board at next week’s Brits. Her closest collaborators explain her massive appeal
Evening Standard · Feb 26 A couturier who loves Greggs? Why Robert Wun should be your new favourite designer Wun feels like a Londoner and shows in Paris, but feels most at home in the “safe haven” of couture
The Guardian - UK · Feb 20 British pop-soul sensation Skye Newman: ‘I come from a vulnerable background and there are vultures in this world’ The 22-year-old singer is up for two Brit awards thanks to her frank songs about family strife and predatory men. She explains why she’s fighting for her fellow council estate kids
Louder · Feb 4 "When people hear my versions of pop songs, they're shocked. They never expect to hear Adele sound like that." Meet Solomon Hicks, the New York guitarist bringing the blues to a new audience Solomon Hicks just wants to make you feel good
The Guardian - UK · Feb 2 ‘They are not manufactured’: how Brit school stars took over the Grammys Croydon school’s principal says success of Olivia Dean and Lola Young is a ‘brilliant celebration’ of free arts education
The Independent UK · Jan 31 Why Olivia Dean is Britain’s big hope at the 2026 Grammy Awards COMMENT: The breakout star is vying for one of the biggest categories at this year’s Grammys: Best New Artist. Roisin O’Connor makes the case for why she deserves to be celebrated
Bored Panda · Jan 30 Why Do Grammy Snubs Hurt Fans More Than The Artists? Psychologists Have The Answer From Britney Spears to Beyoncé, from Ariana Grande to Taylor Swift, Grammy snubs have sparked fury from fandoms, turning award losses into cultural flashpoints.
The Independent UK · Jan 30 Oprah Winfrey reveals how Adele inspired her to hit the gym and deadlift at 72 Oprah Winfrey has revealed she was inspired to get fitter thanks to UK singer-songwriter Adele.