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Rick Astley helped by Ronan Keating after coughing fit on TV

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Rick Astley in coughing fit with Ronan Keating coming to his aid on The One Show

Watch as Rick Astley has a coughing fit live on air as Ronan Keating comes to his aid.

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Stranger Things’ Big Musical Hook For Season 5 Is A Departure From The Norm, But I’m Just Glad It’s Not Rick Astley

Nobody needs to be Rickrolled after three years between seasons.

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Celebrating the life of Eddie Jordan – just how 'EJ' would have wanted it

For anyone who knew Eddie Jordan personally, had heard stories of his achievements, acumen and antics, or simply knew him as a Formula 1 team owner – it will not come as a shock that his memorial service in Westminster on Monday was full of laughter, music and warmth.

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Rick Astley worries about female pop stars

Music veteran Rick Astley worries about young female pop stars in the industry these days admitting he hopes they are able to decide for themselves whether they wear skimpy outfits or strip off for music videos.

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Rick Astley won't listen to Kylie Minogue's I Should Be So Lucky

Rick Astley has explained why he doesn't listen to I Should Be So Lucky by Kylie Minogue.

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‘The best song to have sex to? Anything by Marvin Gaye. Nothing by Rick Astley’: Rick Astley’s honest playlist

The pop veteran works up a sweat to Biffy Clyro and recognises the dancefloor power of Abba, but which Kylie banger hits a little too close to home?

The Guardian - UK

'Thank you for the miraculous work...' Pink Floyd's David Gilmour pays tribute to Nordoff and Robbins charity as he accepts O2 Silver Clef Award

David Gilmour, Rick Astley and Sophie Ellis-Bextor were among the winners at the O2 Silver Clef Awards in London on Wednesday night (03.07.25).

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Rick Astley would sing The Smiths' songs 'every weekend' - but Blossoms don't need him

Rick Astley has admitted he would love to do a another Songs of The Smiths tour with Blossoms but concedes the indie band don't need him at the moment as they're career goes from strength-to-strength.

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Rick Astley gives honest take on ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’

Rick Astley says his hit song ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’ is “ingrained” in him, reflecting on its lasting impact at the Silver Clef Awards 2025 in London on Wednesday evening (2 July).

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Noah Kahan, Tony Christie, Chase and Status and more set for honours at 2025 O2 Silver Clef Awards

The 2025 O2 Silver Clef Awards take place in London on July 2.

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“Rick Wakeman’s solo albums were just brilliant… when I heard he was doing Henry VIII at Hampton Court Palace, I bought 12 tickets”: Prog is the reason Rick Astley became a singer

Pop star made his life-changing decision at a Camel concert, before discovering the work of keyboard genius Wakeman via Yes

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“The concept of cool and uncool is completely gone, which is good and bad… people are unashamedly listening to Rick Astley. You’ve got to draw a line somewhere!” Mogwai and the making of prog-curious album The Bad Fire

Stuart Braithwaite found himself unexpectedly inspired by King Crimson on his band’s 11th record – and the influence of Pink Floyd could appear on their next

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House Republicans Share 'Epstein Files' Link That Redirects to Famous Rick Roll Troll Song

The House Judiciary GOP teased a bombshell Epstein Files reveal, only to direct users to Rick Astley's Never Gonna Give You Up music video, as new records—including flight logs and names—are anticipated for release Thursday.

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David Gilmour to receive coveted O2 Silver Clef Award

Prog rock hero David Gilmour is the 2025 recipient of Nordoff and Robbins' O2 Silver Clef Award

Evening Standard

Stock, Aitken and Waterman unveil blue plaque outside London ‘Hit Factory’

The trio penned many of the enduring hits of the 1980s and 1990s.

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'What a terrific honour...' Stock Aitken Waterman receive Blue Plaque recognising their contribution to British music

Mike Stock, Matt Aitken and Pete Waterman unveiled their Blue Plaque outside their former The Vine Yard studio, in London, on Wednesday afternoon.

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Pete Waterman 'still sad' over scrapped Judas Priest collaboration

Pop producer Pete Waterman - one third of iconic production trio Stock Aitken Waterman - has revealed the trio once worked with heavy metal icons Judas Priest, but management didn't want to release the material.

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Rick Astley wears the same T-shirt every day

Pop veteran Rick Astley has confessed his signature style is a plain black T-shirt - revealing he wears them every day even if he's onstage performing.

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Rick Astley wore space suit to Sir Elton John's party

Pop star Rick Astley has revealed he was a "complete mess" after wearing a space suit fancy dress outfit to a party thrown by Sir Elton John - but he had a great time despite his outfit being "unbearable".

Evening Standard

The Traitors host Claudia Winkleman reveals surprising item she takes 'everywhere' with her

The TV star also detailed the time she danced the conga with Rick Astley following a boozey Strictly Come Dancing after party

The Independent UK

Venue where Lady Gaga and Rick Astley played says new flats would threaten its future

The Moth Club in Hackney is fighting a proposal to build two blocks of flats next door, amid fears it would lead to noise complaints from residents

MusicRadar

“We were on our way to our Christmas party when Bob Geldof called us and said ‘It’s your turn’”: The story of Band Aid II, the Do They Know It’s Christmas? they tried to forget

With the 40th anniversary remix featuring nothing from 1989’s version, let’s take a deep dive into the big-selling charity single that no one remembers

The Guardian - UK

The week in audio: The Lucan Obsession; Halloween: Trilogy of Terror; Extrasensory – review

Fifty years on, the missing aristo and his wife continue to fascinate; Danny Robins and Stewart Lee get into the Halloween spirit; and an eerie English tale with Will Sharpe

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