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Parklife 2025 has been shared, with 50 Cent, Charli XCX and Jorja Smith leading the way. Check out the latest bill and find ticket details below.The two-day event is set to take place between June 14 and 15, and will be held at Manchester’s Heaton Park.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music Like a lot of multi-platform artists, FKA Twigs’ music can be hard to remove from the larger context: the videos, the fashion, the looks, the art projects, her incredible dancing, and, most of all, the larger concepts that always accompany her music. That’s one reason why her 2022 mixtape “Caprisongs” was such a breath of fresh air: Although it was 17 songs long and featured collaborations with the Weeknd, Jorja Smith and others, apparently the looser format of a mixtape allowed her to explore and relax a bit from the at-times oppressive weightiness of projects like her previous album, 2019’s “Magdalene.” Fortunately, although “Eusexua” comes with a very heavy concept and many of the above trappings — to wit, according to the press materials, “Eusexua is a state of being.

BRIT Awards 2025 has been announced. Check it out below.This year’s awards will take place at The O2 in London on Saturday March 1, and broadcast exclusively on ITV1 and ITVX.

Shygirl has joined forces with Isabella Lovestory and PinkPantheress on her latest single ‘True Religion’. Check it out below.The track sees all three singers come together and create a sleek and captivating dancefloor anthem. “You know you love me like a webcam girl / Webcam, webcam, webcam girl,” sings Shygirl over a pulsing, Caribbean-influenced beat.Honduran-born Isabella Lovestory provides a thrilling verse in her native Spanish while PinkPantheress follows on the third verse with her ethereal and soft vocals singing: “True religion, get no higher / True religion, you inspire.”‘True Religion’ marks the third single to be released from Shygirl’s forthcoming EP ‘Club Shy Room 2‘ which is set for release on February 28.

Krept & Konan and Bashy are among those set to perform at the 2025 MOBO Awards. Find further information below.The 27th edition of the annual ceremony, which celebrates music of Black origin, is due to take place in Newcastle for the first time.

Myles Smith has been confirmed as the last artist to be named in BBC Sound Of 2025 countdown poll, coming in at Number Four.The singer-songwriter was first announced as part of the longlist for the BBC Sound Of 2025, which was shared late last year and contained names like Kneecap, Ezra Collective, Chappell Roan and English Teacher. The list was chosen by a panel of 180 music industry experts, who named the acts with “the best chance of mainstream success” in the next 12 months.English Teacher were the first to be announced in the list of the top five artists yesterday (January 6), with the rising Leeds four-piece kicking off the countdown and coming in at Number Five.The countdown for the remaining four artists on the BBC Sound Of 2025 list will continue across Radio 1 this week, before the winner is announced on Friday (January 10).Now, rising star Myles Smith has been confirmed as having come in fourth place and one of the year’s most promising talents.

When East 17 began back in 1991, the band became one of the biggest and most memorable bands of the nineties.The original line up consisted of John Hendy, Terry Coldwell, Brian Harvey and Tony Mortimer, and the foursome achieved huge success with 18 Top 20 singles and four Top 10 albums. But there's one song that proved to be their biggest hit - 1994 track Stay Another Day.The song raced to the top of the charts upon its release and stayed there for five weeks. In 1995, Stay Another Day won creator Tony an Ivor Novello award for songwriting.To this day, it is still streamed millions of timmes per year and numerous popular singers - including Kylie Minogue and Jorja Smith - have covered the popular track.

due to take place in Newcastle for the first time. It’ll be held at the city’s Utilita Arena on Tuesday February 18.Leading the way are Jorja Smith, Sampha, Bashy, Ghetts, Cleo Sol, Central Cee and Odeal with three nominations apiece.Elsewhere, RAYE is up for Best Female Act and Video Of The Year (‘Genesis’).

The 11 artists in the running for the title were shared earlier this morning (November 21), and chosen by a panel of industry experts and artists that included Elton John, Dua Lipa, Jorja Smith, The Blessed Madonna and Sam Smith.The Sound Of list comes yearly, and sees the BBC rundown the rising artists they believe have “the best chance of mainstream success” in the year ahead.Among the artists named for next year are pop pioneer Chappell Roan, who has been enjoying huge global success following the release of her 2023 debut ‘The Rise And Fall of a Midwest Princess‘ – an album that hit Number One back in August and has seen her attract millions of streams and rise to the rank of festival headliner.The inclusion of Chappell Roan on the list comes as new rules have been implemented for 2025. Previously, an artist would not be eligible if they had been the lead on a UK Number One or Number Two album by the cut-off point.

Mercury Prize winners. Check out the full list below.The coveted Sound Of list is the BBC’s annual rundown of rising artists that they believe are set for big things and have “the best chance of mainstream success” in the year ahead – with this year’s selections made by a panel of industry experts and artists that included Elton John, Dua Lipa, Jorja Smith, The Blessed Madonna and Sam Smith.Last year saw The Last Dinner Party crowned as winners, while the list has also championed the likes of FLO, Celeste, Stormzy, PinkPantheress, Adele, Lady Gaga, RAYE, The Weeknd, Blossoms, Sigrid, Billie Eilish, HAIM, 50 Cent and Lewis Capaldi over the years since it started back in 2003.Compiled from recommendations from “184 influential music experts, including artists, DJs, radio and TV producers, journalists, streaming experts and festival bookers”, the Sound Of 2025 list features a number of acts who have dominated 2024, and some who have been established long before that.Among them is pop pioneer Chappell Roan, whose acclaimed 2023 debut album ‘The Rise And Fall of a Midwest Princess‘ hit the Number One spot in the UK back in August and has enjoyed two Top 10 singles with ‘Hot To Go’ still riding high.

Jorja Smith has announced her 2025 ‘Falling Or Flying’ UK and Ireland tour set to kick off next summer.The ‘High’ singer will kick off the leg of her tour at Manchester’s O2 Apollo on May 30, 2025. From there, she will make stops in Wolverhampton and Dublin before wrapping up the tour with a two-night run at London’s Eventim Apollo on June 5 and 6 2025.A ticket pre-sale will be available for those who sign up here.

Dua Lipa and Harry Styles among the top ranking.The list was shared today (October 30) as part of Heat magazine‘s annual Rich List. In the latest rankings, pop star and former One Direction member Harry Styles has been named the richest British star under 30.Since going solo, the vocalist has seen his net worth accelerate. He has gone on to top the charts multiple times with hits like ‘Watermelon Sugar’ and ‘As It Was’, embark on a global stadium tour, and win multiple BRIT Awards, Grammys, and Ivor Novellos.In the latest ranking, his net worth is estimated at £200million – a sharp contrast to the £37million he was predicted to have when One Direction split in 2016.In second place is fellow pop singer Dua Lipa, who is reported as being worth £104million. The 29-year-old has had a huge 2024 so far, with accolades including releasing her latest album ‘Radical Optimism’ and headlining the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury 2024.Elsewhere on the Rich List for UK celebrities under 30 is Spider-Man actor Tom Holland, who is predicted to have a £30.6million fortune and has risen from ninth place to third on this year’s list.Singer Lewis Capaldi and Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown are in fourth and fifth place respectively with an estimated £30.4million and £22million net worth, while others listed include Sophie Turner, Dave, Jorja Smith and Sam Fender.Find the full Top 10 list below.1. Harry Styles – £200m2. Dua Lipa – £104m3. Tom Holland – £30.6m4. Lewis Capaldi – £30.4m5. Millie Bobby Brown – £22m6. Sophie Turner -£18.5m7. Dave – £13.9m8. Jorja Smith – £13.7m9. Sam Fender – £13.1m10. Asa Butterfield – £10.7mElsewhere in Heat magazine’s recent Rich List, Taylor Swift’s cat, who has her own merchandise range and has appeared

Jorja Smith and Ashnikko have been added back to the Leeds Festival 2024 line-up today (August 24), after their sets scheduled for the BBC Radio 1 stage this weekend were in doubt due to its closure.The festival has updated its schedule following disruptions caused by Storm Lilian on its first day on Friday, leading to the shutdown of the BBC Radio 1 and Aux stages.Now, Ashnikko is set to perform on the Festival Republic stage at 5.35pm, while Smith has been moved to the main stage for a 3.35pm set.Aside from Smith and Ashnikko, among the acts scheduled for the BBC Radio 1 stage on Saturday and Sunday in Leeds were Confidence Man, Teddy Swims, Flo, The Wombats, and Overmono.Confidence Man confirmed in an Instagram Story today that they will not be playing Leeds this weekend, but will return for a headlining show in the city later this year.

Gerry Cinnamon aired a new song and played a boisterous set as he headlined the opening night of Reading 2024.Taking to the main stage for his headline set before Blink-182 closed the opening Friday (August 23), the Scottish singer-songwriter came out to tunes by the likes of ABBA and Neil Diamond before tearing into a career-spanning show backed by the visuals of a retro TV showing 1970s imagery.Towards the end of the set, he performed ‘Sacred’ – a tender ballad that he said “hasn’t been recorded yet”, dealing with the notion of selling out as he pined, “Nothing’s sacred any more, and your so-called hero’s only in it for the dough“.Footage of tonight’s performance hasn’t surfaced yet, and Cinnamon’s set wasn’t streamed on iPlayer, but he’s been playing the track at recent shows. See footage from Hampden Park below.Other highlights of the set came with a rowdy outing of fan favourite ‘Belter’, and the sing-along of “shoe la la la” from ‘Fortune Favours the Bold’, which saw fans throwing their shoes into the sky.

rocky start due to Storm Lilian, Leeds Festival 2024 organisers have confirmed that the BBC Radio 1 and Aux stages will not be used for the entire festival weekend.On social media today (August 23), the festival broke the unfortunate news to fans. “The health and safety team have now confirmed we will not be able [to] use the BBC Radio 1 tent & stage tomorrow or Sunday,” they write.“We are devastated for you and of course the artists that were eager to play.

Fontaines D.C., Kneecap and Kim Gordon leading the way.Revealed today (August 13), the Independent Music Awards look to celebrate the achievements of the UK’s independent music community, and will be returning to London’s iconic Roundhouse on October 17.Kim Gordon has been nominated for the ‘Best Independent Album’ award for her LP ‘The Collective’, as has Jorja Smith for ‘Falling Or Flying’ and Barry Can’t Swim for ‘When Will We Land?’. The list is rounded out by D-Block Europe, Mount Kimbie, Actress, ANOHNI and the Johnsons, Nabihah Iqbal, Nubiyan Twist and Skrapz.Jorja Smith has also made her way onto the list of nominees for ‘Best Independent Track’ for her song ‘Little Things’.

Reading & Leeds is around the corner, and the festival have shared their guide to everything you need to know – take a look at all the essential info below.There’s just 19 days to go until the twin festivals return, where Liam Gallagher, Lana Del Rey, Blink-182, Fred Again.., Gerry Cinnamon and Catfish & The Bottlemen will headline the 2024 edition.Other acts set to join include 21 Savage, Jorja Smith, Denzel Curry, Kenny Beats, Beabadoobee, Kenya Grace, Nia Archives, Two Door Cinema Club, Fontaines D.C., Reneé Rapp, Pendulum, Teddy Swims, Kid Kapichi, FLO and more.Excitingly, this year will also feature two new stages: Chevron and The Aux. The latter will showcase “pioneering digital creators” and will allow festival-goers to attend live podcasts, interactive talks, and livestreams and tune into the current media landscape.Meanwhile, Chevron will replace the festivals’ dual main stage format and will boast the world’s first outdoor floating LED video sky canopy.

Childish Gambino has shared a new single with Jorja Smith and Amaarae called ‘In The Night’ – check it out below.Shared this morning (July 16), the new track is the latest from Donald Glover’s forthcoming album ‘Bando Stone & The New World’ – his sixth studio release, last under the Childish Gambino moniker and expected to be his most eclectic material yet.Initially, Glover dropped the lead single ‘Lithonia’ at the start of the month, which incorporated hints of punk and rock genres.Now, he has shared the second teaser of the new LP, an equally experimental song called ‘In The Night’ which is a glitchy dance track that incorporates hints of dancehall.“I’m just a country boy from Georgia / Your body’s made for California, my love / Your man does nothin’ but adore ya / But I wonder, what would he say?” Glover sings in the opening lines, as a smooth cadence and groove-dominated drum rhythm start to gather momentum. “You look so good, I can’t afford ya / He kissed your lips it looked like torture, for you / Just ’cause you’re sweet don’t make you loyal.”As it progresses, Jorja Smith delivers some hypnotic, reverb-soaked vocals, before Amaarae adds to the dance feel with her autotone-inspired lines.Check it out below.The ‘Bando Stone & The New World’ album will also serve as the official soundtrack for a new movie of the same name.

Saudi Arabia‘s Film AlUla has announced the construction of a state-of-the-art recording studio, within its recently launched studio complex.

Jay-Z and D’Angelo have teamed up on a collaborative new single called ‘I Want You Forever’ – you can listen to it below.The epic, nine-and-a-half-minute song was created in partnership with filmmaker and musician Jeymes Samuel for his new film The Book Of Clarence, which hit US cinemas today (January 12).Samuel previously described the track as “nine minutes and 32 seconds of absolute soulful, biblical bliss”.In Jay-Z’s verse, he raps: “Life don’t taste the same without you/ Tears in my champagne ’bout you/ Quit playin’ girl, you know I’m crazy ’bout you/ You know that week you ran back to your momma house/ Ask my friends, the can vouch (Ooh).”Tune in here:The Book Of Clarence was written and directed by Samuel, and he also served as a producer alongside Jay-Z and others. The pair previously worked together on Samuel’s 2021 film The Harder They Fall.In a press release, the filmmaker explained: “The Book Of Clarence is a film that I wanted to make for many years.