Britney Spears & Elton John and Eliza Rose challenging reigning champs LF System for the UK’s Number 1 single

When it comes to selecting their collaborators, Clean Bandit have always been one step ahead. Knowing exactly who'll complement their unique brand of EDM-classical crossover, members Grace Chatto, Jack and Luke Patterson certainly boast one of the UK dance scene's most successful CVs.

Self Esteem met Queen’s Roger Taylor and shared her new cover of the band’s iconic song ‘Radio Ga Ga’ with the drummer in a new video.The clip is part of a new project from MTV Originals and Adidas Originals, which sees three artists being given the opportunity to record their own version of the 1984 song at London’s Abbey Road Studios.“I’m very excited to meet Roger Taylor,” Self Esteem said in the video. “He’s legendary to me and kind of pretty important in what I’ve done.

Steve Lacy's Bad Habit has officially become the Official Number 1 Trending Song in the UK. 

America’s Got Talent has covered Ed Sheeran‘s reworked, Bring Me The Horizon-assisted version of his song ‘Bad Habits’.Sheeran first released ‘Bad Habits’ as a solo song in June 2021, forming the lead single for his fifth studio album ‘=’. In February of this year, however, the singer teamed up with Bring Me The Horizon for a reimagined version of the track, which the pair debuted as the opening acts at this year’s BRIT Awards.Days later, Sheeran and Bring Me The Horizon officially released the alternative studio version of ‘Bad Habits’, drawing on the band’s significantly heavier sound, with new vocals from frontman Oli Sykes.Now, 10-year-old Harper Jerret has offered her own take on the song, matching Sykes’ scream-laden vocals during a belting performance of ‘Bad Habits’ on the current season of America’s Got Talent.

Sam Ryder has announced details of his debut studio album, ‘There’s Nothing But Space, Man!’.The Eurovision Song Contest 2022 runner-up is due to release the 14-track record on November 18 via Parlophone. You can pre-order/pre-save it here.Ryder’s first studio effort will feature the hit track ‘Space Man’ – which came in at second place at this year’s Eurovision, scoring an impressive 466 points overall – as well as the singles ‘Living Without You’ (feat.

Eurovision runner-up Sam Ryder has announced that his debut album, There’s Nothing But Space, Man!, will be released this autumn.The British singer rose to fame after he came second behind Ukraine’s Kalush Orchestra in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, giving the UK its best result in more than 20 years.He achieved the success with his uplifting pop song Space Man and the track features on the new album, which is due to be released on November 18.‘This year for myself and our team has been one filled with so many blessings, opportunities and dreams coming to fruition,’ reflected Sam.‘To create a body of work throughout this time representing aspects of our journey feels like the highest honour and a beautiful way to redirect the flow of energy back to the people who are making this whirlwind possible – you.’He added: ‘Biggest thank yous, and I hope you enjoy it!’The 14-track offering will also include his single Somebody and his collaboration with David Guetta and Sigala, Living Without You.The singer has also announced a string of tour dates for 2023 which will see him play across the UK, including shows in London, Manchester, Belfast, Cardiff and Glasgow.When the world went into lockdown in March 2020, the Essex native began uploading covers to TikTok and caught the attention of global stars including Justin Bieber and Alicia Keys.He later signed to the Parlophone record label, part of Warner Music Group, and released his debut EP, The Sun’s Gonna Rise, in 2021.He was selected to compete for the UK in the Eurovision Song Contest by the BBC and global music management company TaP Music, which counts Lana Del Rey and Ellie Goulding among its clients.His performance at the competition in Turin, Italy, in May won over

Brit Awards 2023 with Mastercard will return on Saturday 11 February. For the first time in the history of the music awards show, which turns 30 next year, the bash will take place on a Saturday at The O2 in London. There’s also been change at the top after Damian Christian, managing director and president of promotions at Atlantic Records, was announced as the new chair of the Brit Committee for 2023.

The UK's Eurovision hero Sam Ryder has just announced the details of his forthcoming debut album, There's Nothing But Space, Man!

BRIT Awards have been announced with the event set to be staged for the first time on a Saturday.The bash will be held on February 11 at the O2 Arena and will be broadcast on ITV again for the 30th year.Award organisers also announced that Managing Director of Atlantic Records, Damian Christian will be taking over as Chair of the BRIT Committee for 2023.Commenting on the new date, Christian said: “The BRITs is the biggest night of the year for the UK music industry, and we want as many eyes on it as possible as we showcase the best and most diverse British talent.

Following its ascent to Number 1 last week, where Eliza Rose became the first female DJ to top the Official Singles Chart in over 20 years, B.O.T.A (Baddest Of Them All) is pacing to remain at the top for a second week.

Eliza Rose has become the first female DJ to top the Official Singles Chart in more than 20 years with her dance hit ‘B.O.T.A. (Baddest Of Them All)’.The last female DJ to top the Official Singles Chart was Sonique with the single ‘It Feels So Good’ in 2002. The club anthem entered the UK Singles Chart three weeks ago and jumped to the top today overtaking  Beyoncé’s ‘Break My Soul’, David Guetta’s ‘What Love Can Do’, and Central Cee’s ‘Doja’.“I just got Number One for ‘Baddest Of Them All’ thank you to everybody who streamed, downloaded, and listened,” Rose said in reaction to taking the top spot.

The UK’s 1,400th Number 1 single has just been crowned!

Congratulations to rising star Eliza Rose who secures a debut Number 1 single today, and becomes the first female DJ to top the Official Singles Chart in 22 years, since Sonique’s It Feels So Good in 2002.

Elton John has a lot to celebrate this week; not only has his new collaboration with Britney Spears, Hold Me Closer, clinched this week’s highest new entry on the Official Singles Chart (3) and landed the UK’s best-selling single of the week, but the Official Charts Company can reveal that his greatest hits collection Diamonds has now passed the impressive 1 million chart units mark in the UK too. 

One thing has always been apparent about Sigala: the man knows his way around a bop.

Jamal Edwards’ legacy following his death.Hollywood actor Terry Crews, pop superstar Ed Sheeran – a good friend of the entrepreneur – and Luther actor Idris Elba will be part of the Jamal Edwards Self Belief Trust inaugural fundraising event.Crews will host the central London gala on September 20 with special performances from Sheeran, Jessie Ware, Max Cyrus and a DJ set from Capital Breakfast’s Roman Kemp.Music entrepreneur Edwards, who received an MBE for his services to music in 2014, died on February 20 this year at the age of 31.He gained fame after setting up the music platform SBTV in 2006, and was credited with helping to launch a string of UK music acts to stardom, including Dave, Jessie J and Sheeran.The fundraiser will see Edwards’ network of music and industry figures join together to support the causes he championed, in particular giving young people the opportunity to thrive in the media industry.A star-studded auction will include a host of ‘money-can’t-buy experiences’ including a meal-for-two with Beast star Elba.It also boasts an exclusive private Abbey Road Studios tour and press pass access to London Fashion Week in 2023.Tracey Parry-Knight, CEO of The Jamal Edwards Self Belief Trust, said: ‘Jamal made it his personal mission to open doors for others to walk through.‘To help people through life, to love and to laugh.’She added: ‘I’m really looking forward to this event as an opportunity to bring those who loved Jamal, from across the music and media industries, together in one room to raise vital funds for the causes that he was most passionate about.‘This is his legacy and it’s sure to be an inspiring evening.’The Jamal Edwards Self Belief Trust, set up in his honour following his death, is

Elton John and Britney Spears have made a defiant debut at Number 1 on the Official Trending Chart. 

Ed Sheeran was joined at his Poland gig on Saturday night by Ukrainian band Antytila – watch them give a live debut of their collaborative remix of ‘2step’.Earlier this year Antytila reached out to Sheeran asking if they could perform remotely at the ‘Concert For Ukraine’ fundraiser event in Birmingham. Organisers refused because the event is “only able to focus on the humanitarian situation” and the band are currently fighting the Russians in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, but Sheeran did say he was going to be checking out their music.Following that, they released a collaborative remix of Sheeran’s track ‘2step’ in May, with Antytila sharing screenshots of conversations they’d had with Sheeran.“I’m up for whatever man, just please keep safe,” Sheeran wrote to the group.

Bring Me The Horizon welcomed Yungblud on stage during their Leeds Festival 2022 headline set last night (August 28) – watch them perform ‘Obey’ below.The band closed out the northern leg of the annual festivals alongside Arctic Monkeys on Sunday evening, and Yungblud joined them for their collaborative 2020 single.The performance was Bring Me The Horizon’s second collaborative one of the weekend, having welcomed Ed Sheeran on stage at Reading on Saturday (August 27) to perform their version of Sheeran’s 2021 hit ‘Bad Habits’.The Leeds set was not the first time that Bring Me The Horizon and Yungblud had played ‘Obey’ live.