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Elton John has joined the criticism of cuts across BBC Introducing, calling it “a worrying step” that shows a “neglect of musicians”.At the start of 2023, the BBC confirmed plans to merge local Introducing shows across its network, leading to a campaign to keep the existing structure which has been supported by the likes of Nile Rodgers.Taking to Instagram, John also shared his worry at the news, writing: “BBC Introducing’s network and support of new music has been one of the best ways for emerging artists to get airplay and find listeners from local to national radio.“After reading recent reports of cuts to certain services, I look forward to seeing the BBC make good on their promise to continue to support up-and-coming acts and not compromise the essence of BBC Introducing.”He added: “To stop investing in the future of the UK’s influential music industry whilst cuts are being made to the creative sector across the board would be a worrying step and neglect of musicians who bring culture and capital to the UK at home and abroad.”A post shared by Elton John (@eltonjohn)The restructuring is set to see the BBC Introducing local network in England and the channel islands cut back from 32 shows to 20 – and numerous presenters and production staff out of their jobs.Rodgers described the network as “a true outlet to shine a positive light on some of our most creative talent” and the upcoming change as causing both emerging talent and local music scenes to “lose out”.Another to criticise the changes is BBC 6 Music broadcaster Tom Robinson, who launched a campaign asking listeners to post messages of support for local BBC Introducing presenters to his blog to raise public awareness of the situation.“Those shows, staffed by

Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins, has taken to the stage with Chevy Metal for a couple of gigs in California. Check out footage below.The 17-year-old took to the stage and sat behind the kit for two recent shows from his dad’s own covers band, Chevy Metal.

Lizzo has hired the lawyer who represented Bill Cosby for her sexual harassment lawsuit.This week, it was revealed that the singer is being sued by three of her former dancers, who cite accusations of sexual harassment and a hostile work environment.Crystal Williams, Arianna Davis and Noelle Rodriguez have accused her of creating a hostile work environment and engaging in sexual harassment among other allegations. Her dance team captain Shirlene Quigley and production company Big Grrrl Big Touring Inc.

Tony Bennett‘s wife Susan Benedetto has shared the legendary singer’s final words before his death.The legendary American singer died on July 21 in his hometown of New York, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was aged 96.In a new interview on the TODAY programme, Benedetto revealed that Bennett’s last words were “that he loved me”.She added: “He would wake up every day and still say that. He woke up happy every day.

Game Of Thrones star Jack Gleeson has come out of retirement to appear in the BBC reboot of The Famous Five.The actor, who starred in the HBO fantasy series as King Joffrey Baratheon, has swapped his signature Lannister blonde hair for a spiky brunette mullet and matching moustache, as revealed in a first-look image for the new BBC series.Inspired by the novels and short stories by Enid Blyton, The Famous Five follows a group of five individuals as they set out on a number of exciting adventures, many of which have been depicted several times throughout the years on film and TV.Gleeson, who previously suggested that he was considering retiring from professional acting before returning to the small screen, is playing a character called Wentworth, opposite Diana Quick’s Mrs.

EXCLUSIVE: After a 15-year tenure, Piers Vellacott is standing down from his role as UK indie Raw’s Chief Commercial Officer and Executive Producer.

Rylan Clark has left fans cooing as he told them he is 'in love' after being seen spending time with a pal. The BBC Radio 2 host managed to enjoy some down time amid a busy work schedule of late as he headed to see former The Apprentice star Thomas Skinner.

New Look fans are heaping praise on a £5 dress which, they say, will hide 'even the most bloated of stomachs', and effortlessly hides 'any lumps or bumps'. The budget high street smock dress, which comes in eight colours, can be worn year-round, and can be paired with sandals and a cardigan in the summer or with thick tights, boots and a jacket in the colder autumn and winter months.

Stacey Dooley has been left devastated following the death of her TV star friend. The documentary maker and presenter grew close to Jemma McGowan for an episode of Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over called Mum Fighting the Clock.

Controversial internet influencer Andrew Tate has won an appeal to be released from house arrest.

Greater Manchester Police have issued an update on their painstaking investigation into how the bodies of four Vietnamese men came to be found inside a burnt out mill in Oldham.

Police seized over half a million pound's worth of counterfeit goods during a raid on a row of Cheetham Hill shops.

Jason Derulo has been sued by a former collaborator who claims he co-wrote the 2020 hit ‘Savage Love (Laxed – Siren Beat)’ but was never credited for his work, and was cut out of the action when it comes to the copyright in the song and subsequent royalties.In a lawsuit filed with the courts in California, producer/songwriter Matthew Spatola claims that: “On 23 Apr 2020, Derulo and Spatola collaborated to create the instrumental composition and recording of what would later become ‘Savage Love’ in Derulo’s Los Angeles home studio. Derulo and Spatola went back to the studio again on 27 Apr 2020 whereon they completed ‘Savage Love'”.Following that collaboration, the lawsuit then alleges, “Derulo unilaterally released ‘Savage Love’, without providing any credit whatsoever to Spatola for the work they jointly created together.

announced in October last year that it was terminating its long-running and very profitable alliance with West after his increasingly controversial racist and anti-Semitic statements made the partnership untenable.The sudden axing of the deal around West’s Yeezy fashion brand cut off a lucrative revenue stream for Adidas, and left the company with an awful lot of unsold stock.In May this year it announced it would start selling some of the Yeezy products sitting in its warehouses via its website and app.Keen to counter any criticism of it profiting from it’s former alliance with the still pretty controversial West, the sportswear firm said that it would donate some of the proceeds from the sale of the products to charities, including the Anti-Defamation League and the Philonise & Keeta Floyd Institute For Social Change.At the time Adidas CEO Bjørn Gulden said: “After careful consideration, we have decided to begin releasing some of the remaining Adidas Yeezy products. Selling and donating was the preferred option among all the organisations and stakeholders we spoke to”.Confirming the those sales had gone well in an update to investors, Gulden confirmed the company will “continue to carefully sell off more of the existing Yeezy inventory”, insisting that that approach is “much better than destroying and writing off the inventory”.A second round of Yeezy product sales is already underway with retail partners involved this time as well as Adidas’s own digital channels.The continued demand for the Yeezy trainers will help the company mitigate the commercial impact of terminating its partnership with West.

a short video posted to Instagram yesterday. “Great at lunchtime, great at dinner time, great at breakfast time, great in the Great British summertime”.The latter claim is a slightly tongue in cheek nod to the fact it’s pouring down with rain behind him as he records the promo.

there were no grounds for pursuing criminal proceedings against Scott or a number of other people involved in planning and producing the festival.In terms of the lawsuits, last October a lawyer working for the family of one of the victims who died, Axel Acosta, confirmed that his client had settled their lawsuit. It was also reported at the time, and subsequently confirmed via court records, that the family of another festival-goer who died, sixteen year old Brianna Rodriguez, had likewise settled.Rolling Stone reported yesterday that the family of John Hilgert have also settled their legal action.

threw a microphone at an audience member during a gig at Drai’s Beachclub in Vegas on Saturday. Though it was a retaliatory move prompted by said audience member throwing a drink at the rapper as she performed on stage.Although video footage of the incident seemed to show the audience member apologising as they were escorted out of the venue by security, the Las Vegas Metro Police Department subsequently confirmed that someone had filed a formal complaint after being “struck by an item that was thrown from the stage” at the show.It wasn’t clear if that complaint had been made by whoever threw the drink or whether someone else had been hit by the mic that Cardi B tossed into the audience.But either way, a statement from the LVMPD said: “On 30 Jul 2023, an individual came into an LVMPD police station to report a battery.

filed a lawsuit with the courts in California earlier this week targeting Lizzo – real name Melissa Jefferson – and her dance team captain Shirlene Quigley, as well as the Big Grrrl Big Touring company.Quigley is accused of constantly pushing her Christian beliefs in the workplace and criticising those who had premarital sex, but at the same time simulating oral sex, sharing lewd sexual fantasies and discussing one performer’s virginity.Jefferson, meanwhile, is accused of acting inappropriately at social events that her employees were strongly encouraged to attend. That included clubs where “nudity and sexuality were a focal point”.

Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother was beloved for her quick witted sense of humour and her no nonsense attitude - qualities which, at the time of her death in 2002, had her nicknamed the ‘Best Loved Royal’. Born on August 4, 1900, Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon married the-then Prince Albert in 1923 at Westminster Abbey, and the couple became The Duke and Duchess of York.They had no expectation of the future that lay before them.The Duke and Duchess welcomed their first daughter, Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary, in 1926 and the family was later completed by younger sister, Princess Margaret Rose in 1930.

Whether you’re a slave to the bleach blonde lifestyle or are just feeling the drying effects of the sun, everyone’s hair needs a little extra TLC during the summer months. When it comes to saving dry and damaged hair Olaplex is often the product of choice, with salons around the world swearing by the brand for helping keep their client's hair looking and feeling soft and healthy.Thanks to its salon success, Olaplex is now available to buy pretty much anywhere, so you can keep up your professional-level treatments between appointments.

Emily Atack has opened up on her love life and admits she prefers to date younger men rather than 40 year olds who 'scare' her. Chatting on her podcast Soaking Up Life With.... on Wednesday, 2 August, with comedian Ellie Taylor, Emily, 33, confessed to having flings with toy boys.The actress admitted: 'I've been dating guys in their 20s and it's not getting me anywhere.” Ellie then spoke about her husband who is 10 years older than she is, joking Emily should "go for a nice 40-year-old".