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vinyl records in the UK have hit their highest level since 1990.The revived popularity of the physical format has resulted in the 16th consecutive year of rising sales, according to the British Phonographic Industry (BPI).The BPI added in a new report that the vinyl market has increased more than four times as fast with an 11.7 per cent rise to 5.9 million units in 2023.Taylor Swift‘s ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)‘ was the best-selling album of the year, followed by The Rolling Stones‘ ‘Hackney Diamonds‘.According to the BPI’s analysis, the “ever-rising demand for vinyl albums and other music releases on physical format” reflects a “thriving market for music on the high street”, citing the popularity of independent record stores and the success of shops like HMV, which reopened its flagship store on London’s Oxford Street this year.Additionally, seven of the 10 biggest vinyl LP sellers were records that came out in 2023, including Swift’s ‘Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)‘, Blur‘s ‘The Ballad Of Darren‘, Lana Del Rey‘s ‘Did You Know There’s A Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd‘, Lewis Capaldi‘s ‘Broken By Desire To Be Heavenly Sent‘, and Kylie Minogue‘s ‘Tension‘.Analysis of @officialcharts data by the BPI reveals that vinyl LP purchases have risen for the 16th consecutive year in the UK in 2023 and are now growing at their fastest rate this decade.Read the full story: https://t.co/3115vH9NMo pic.twitter.com/PJFWGz5jGW— BPI (@bpi_music) December 28, 2023The report also found that British artists helped fuel vinyl growth, with more than 40 per cent of the 100 most-purchased vinyl LPs of 2023 released in the past two years including albums by UK artists.

Sophie Ellis-Bextor has reacted to the scene in Saltburn which depicts Barry Keoghan dancing in the nude to her song ‘Murder on the Dancefloor’.Irish actor Keoghan stars in Emerald Fennell‘s dark comedy-thriller about Oxford student Oliver Quick who become immersed in the aristocratic family of Felix Catton (Jacob Elordi).Among various shocking moments in the film, the memorable final scene finds Oliver dancing throughout the Saltburn estate mansion in the nude to Ellis-Bextor’s 2001 hit.The singer has since shared her reaction to the full-frontal scene, telling People this month that while she knew what would occur, she still “wasn’t quite prepared for the visual”.“Seeing it written down as a premise is different,” she said. “I mean, Barry really went for it.

John Oates has reflected on his musical partnership with Daryl Hall amid their ongoing legal battle.Back in November, Hall said he was suing Oates after claiming that he was left “blindsided” by his plan to sell a business stake – while the latter described the claims as “inaccurate”.In a court statement about Oates’ alleged breach of their business partnership agreement, Hall accused his bandmate of making a “completely clandestine and bad faith move” by trying to sell a share of their business without consent.In November it was revealed that Hall was granted a restraining order against his longtime former musical partner, though details of their legal dispute were unknown at the time.Now, Oates has reflected on their working relationship in a new podcast, sharing that their music “will stand the test of time”, but he has also “moved on”.Speaking on David Yontef’s Behind the Velvet Rope, Oates said (via Variety): “You can’t ignore the fact that the Hall & Oates catalogue of hits and the 50-year career will always trump almost anything that Daryl does on his own or I do on my own, which is okay because I’m very proud of that music.He added: “I’m really proud of what Daryl and I created together.”Oates said that he doesn’t like to “live in the past”, adding: “I make the analogy of what it’s like when you go to a great museum and you’re really excited to go and see all the beautiful paintings or the exhibits or whatever it might be, and then near the end, your feet start to hurt and you say, ‘You know what? I can’t wait to get out of here.’ That’s kind of how I feel about it.”He continued: “It’s just a matter of living in my present.”The pair met in a lift at the Adelphi Ballroom back in 1967, before forming Hall & Oates

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Jane McDonald has opened up about "keeping grief at bay" after the death of her fiance Ed Rothe in 2021, revealing that she moved in with her Celebrity Gogglebox co-star after his death. The TV presenter and cruise queen spoke to OK! about her upcoming series The Canary Islands with Jane McDonald - and touched on her plans to stay in the UK next year. Speaking about her home in Wakefield, Jane said that she lives with longtime friend and Celebrity Gogglebox star Sue Ravey, who she invited to move in with her last year.

Former Love Island star Bianca Gascoigne shared the exciting news on her Instagram that she is now engaged to her partner Aaron Wright, who she shares her 10 month old daughter with. Showing off her stunning engagement ring to the camera, Bianca wrote: "Forever has got a nice ring to it", as she posed with her family in a pool. Bianca looked stunning as she posed in a green bikini while holding their daughter Blake Sunshine, while Aaron looked cool and casual in a white shirt and black shorts.

Influencer Molly-Mae Hague has expressed to her followers that she is "so proud" of herself and her boxer fiancé Tommy Fury after they jetted off to the Maldives with their 11-month-old daughter Bambi. Social media sensation Molly has been keeping her followers updated on her luxury trip and was even seen posing up a storm in a bikini in her latest update. She captioned the snap on her Instagram: "Flew across the world with my girl." The Love Island stars had initially planned a romantic getaway for just the two of them, but changed their minds at the last minute.

Danny Masterson has been pictured for the first time since his conviction for sexual assault. His mugshot was released as he begins his 30-year prison sentence.The former star of That 70s Show was found guilty of sexually assaulting two women about two decades ago. He was sentenced in September after being convicted last May.

There's nothing more frustrating than coming across a problem with your plumbing and knowing that it could be a costly experience to fix.

Amazon Prime Video is set to start showing adverts to all subscribers in the UK next month.

Stargazers in England could catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights tonight.

Households all across the UK are set to see another rise in their energy bills in the new year.

A man has been charged by police in relation to an incident in Ardwick.

The transfer window is just around the corner as clubs across the Premier League prepare to do their mid-season business. And with the title race wide open, January could see a flurry of business as rivals aim to make the move that could be the difference between success and failure.

The Met Office has warned of a 'supercell' thunderstorm that is about to hit the North West after reports of a 'localised tornado'.

The new year and looming rising inflation rates means many households will be looking for cheaper ways to enjoy their favourite streaming services. And Sky is offering just that by cutting a huge £180 off its popular Sky Stream bundle, but only if you catch the deal by this 2024 date.

Dancing on Ice stars Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean have said they spotted a potential new contestant during their stint on Emmerdale. Before returning to the ITV show's judging panel in the new year, the pair donned their ice skates for a cameo role in the ITV soap.

plenty to talk about this year.On the air almost every weekday, talk show hosts and guests have to be outrageous to be considered ridiculous — and these 15 moments are proof.With plenty of airtime to fill, audiences get to know the personalities and their families — for better or worse. The camera often leads to hosts oversharing, and those watching at home eat it right up and share it widely on social media.One of the worst perpetrators in 2023 was Mark Consuelos, who joined his wife, Kelly Ripa, as the co-host of ABC’s “Live” this year.

GB News.“Most of his court cases are ongoing, but in particular with the Home Office, he’s really put his foot down on this.”Seward, who penned the 2003 biography “William & Harry,” then touched on the possibility of the two camps burying the hatchet and starting afresh.“Obviously King Charles wants to see his son and his grandchildren, and last summer he apparently invited them to Balmoral, which they turned down,” she explained.“Meghan and Harry need the King and his blessing far more than the King needs them, sadly, so I feel we will be seeing them.”“We’ll certainly be seeing Harry because he’s got to reappear for some court cases,” she added.The Sussexes were recently warned that they must “deliver” next year as Hollywood has “probably had enough of them.”“Something is beginning to unwind at the heart of Meghan and Harry,” PR expert Mark Borkowski told the Daily Mail earlier this month.“I think 2024 is going to be seismic, either because they’re going to do something to recover and find a new positive tactic or it’s going to be the undoing of the brand.”“It can only go one or two ways. It can’t stay where it is at the moment.

Police are appealing to members of the public to help them trace a wanted man with links across Greater Manchester.

Former Hollyoaks star Lucy-Jo Hudson has been supported by her fans and followers after opening up about 'blended families'. The actress, who played Donna-Marie Quinn in the Channel 4 soap, shares a daughter, Sienna, with Coronation Street star Alan Halsall.