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The Brits 2026: who should win – and who will actually win

From Lily Allen to Lola Young, it’s a crowded field this year. But who will triumph on the night?

Evening Standard

How Rap and Hip-Hop are transforming the French and their everyday language

On International Mother Language Day, we look at how rap and hip-hop artists are mixing languages and spreading a vernacular that captures the contemporary Francophone world: multi-ethnic, multilingual, and shaped by migration.

Euronews

Olivia Dean and Lola Young lead 2026 Brit award nominations

Singer-songwriters each receive five nominations at British music industry’s flagship awards – where Jarvis Cocker will return 30 years after Michael Jackson incident

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The 100 sexiest Londoners: Central Cee, Simone Ashley and Rachel Reeves' secret whizz kid

Actors! Models! Royals! Singers! Oh — and the Chancellor’s special adviser. Joe Bromley rounds up the city’s most smouldering hotties

Evening Standard

Drake's Manchester gig cancelled due to 'travel logistics' issues

Drake's gig at Manchester's Co-op Live arena on Monday (28.07.25) has been cancelled due to "travel logistics" issues.

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Drake concert cancelled due to ‘unforeseen’ travel issues

The Canadian musician was due to perform at Manchester’s Co-Op Live Arena on Monday July 28, however, has had to reschedule the gig.

Evening Standard

Drake sparks upset as final Wireless set ends after just 40 minutes - star says 'needs time to process'

The performance was a stark contrast to Saturday’s 90-minute spectacle and Friday’s slot which featured Lauryn Hill

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Drake hails London MCs as ‘the best lyricists in the world’ during Wireless set

Canadian superstar says UK rap scene is ‘the highest level’ as he brings out Dave, Central Cee and J Hus at sun-drenched Finsbury Park

Evening Standard

With help from Haim, Chappell Roan and Charli XCX rule over Primavera Sound Barcelona 2025

4/5 While Sabrina Carpenter is unfortunately let down by sound issues, Charli and Chappell embrace Primavera’s reputation as a hedonistic party to which everyone is invited

The Independent UK

Wow: The Chelsea 2025/26 home kit is the Blues' best for YEARS

The Chelsea 2025/26 home kit takes the club back to basics – and it's an absolute triumph

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Central Cee review – UK rap superstar tentatively enjoys stadium success

Cycling through a set of stiff hand gestures, the rapper sometimes seems unsure what to do on stage. But when mediated through screens, his connection to his fans is palpable

The Guardian - UK

Brat awards! Charli xcx wins five Brits for zeitgeist-conquering album

Dance-pop artist picks up album and artist of the year prizes, while Ezra Collective see off big names to become first jazz artists to win British group

The Guardian - UK

The UK may be waning as a pop superpower – but a new generation is being nurtured

No British artists were in the top 10 biggest albums and singles globally last year. But big acts were between projects, and Charli xcx and Central Cee are hitting their stride

The Guardian - UK

Central Cee makes history at the MOBOs

Rap star Central Cee has won the seventh MOBO award of his career.

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Bashy, Darkoo and Odeal top winners at 2025 Mobo awards

There are two awards apiece for the UK artists, while Nigerian singer Ayra Starr also wins two at Newcastle-hosted ceremony for Black musical excellence

Evening Standard

Central Cee’s debut album Can’t Rush Greatness tops UK chart

This is his second number one in the UK albums chart after his 23 mixtape secured the top spot in 2022.

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Central Cee unveiled as third Boardmasters headliner

Central Cee will headline this year's Boardmasters festival, joining previously announced bill=toppers The Prodigy and Raye.

Evening Standard

Lily Allen, 39, reveals famous young rapper slid into her DMs

The singer, 39, recently split with her husband David Harbour

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Lily Allen claims rapper Central Cee slid into her DMs

Lily Allen has revealed she was contacted by rapper Central Cee after it was reported she split from husband David Harbour.

Evening Standard

Central Cee: Can't Rush Greatness album review – an imperfectly candid stream of consciousness

3/5 There’s glowing moments here – as well as peeks into the rapper’s mind – but these feel fleeting

The Independent UK

Lily Allen says Central Cee slid into her DMs: ‘Where you at?’

‘What do you think he was looking for? Companionship?’

The Guardian - UK

Central Cee: Can’t Rush Greatness review – a tantalising debut of hits and misses

The British rapper gathers his bangers and chart-toppers together with less impactful work on this 17-track record

The Guardian - UK

Central Cee: Can’t Rush Greatness review – conflict and contradiction underpin justly confident rap debut

The debut album from the British star finds him rapping rings around even high-profile guest stars as he asserts his place at hip-hop’s high table

The Independent UK

Central Cee makes a bold statement on his long-awaited debut album, Can’t Rush Greatness

4/5 British rapper comes through with his smartly produced debut, which sees him switching between macho posturing and surprising vulnerability

The Guardian - UK

Charli xcx leads male-dominated Brit awards nominations – with first Beatles nod since 1977

Brat scores the British pop star five nominations, while male acts make up 53% of the overall field and mixed acts 12%

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