The Best Scores & Soundtracks Of 2022

Before the bins tip over with wrapping paper and the remnants of Christmas dinner, households in Scotland should get the last collection days in the diary.

As 2022 draws to a close, we’ve selected ten key events in music and the music business from the last year. The first five here coincide with the final edition of our Setlist podcast for this year, where we also summarise the same stories.So, here and in the podcast, we discuss the ongoing economics of streaming debate, the resurgence (or not) of the live music industry, the continued increase in song-theft lawsuits, the growing trend of interpolation in pop, and the licensing of music on social media platforms.Listen to the accompanying episode of Setlist here.Meanwhile, read on for our write up of each story, and be sure to come back tomorrow for five more.

Grateful Kolo Toure believes former Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers is one of the best on the planet after serving his coaching apprenticeship under the Irishman.

Ross McCrorie has claimed that Michael Beale is one of the best coaches he has worked with in football.

CMU’s Andy Malt and Chris Cooke review key events in music and the music business from the last year, including the the ongoing economics of streaming debate, the resurgence (or not) of the live music industry, the continued increase in song-theft lawsuits, the growing trend of interpolation in pop, and the licensing of music on social media platforms.

Light it up! King Charles III, Mayim Bialik and more celebrities are celebrating Hanukkah in style.

A team of top legal eagles have been crowned the best High Street law firm in Scotland.

LadBaby take early lead with Food Aid in the race for the most important Number 1 of the year – the coveted Official Christmas Number 1 2022, the Official Charts Company can confirm, but early data shows they’re in for a tussle.

this evening, and Christmas is in one week, but before you start streaming all those , we have a bunch of new stuff to get to first, starting with of Emily in Paris on Netflix. The new season (which premieres this Wednesday, December 21) puts Emily's career front and center, with a focus on the highs and lows that come from starting a new business in marketing and PR. It's not just Emily who is going through a career transition—Madeline, Sylvie, and several other characters (who shall remain nameless for now…because spoilers) find themselves at a turning point.

The end of an era! Cecily Strong has announced her Saturday Night Live exit after 11 years as a cast member.

Five years later, Antonela was devastated when her best friend Ursula Notz died in a car accident.Lionel did not hesitate to catch a flight to go back to Argentina to support his long-time love after the tragedy.Antonela then went on to enrol at university to study humanities and social sciences at the National University of Rosario.She then began postgraduate studies in dentistry, which she eventually dropped out of so she could be with Lionel in Barcelona.Lionel finally married model Antonela in 2017 in a ceremony that was billed as Argentina's "wedding of the century".The event took place at the plush City Centre Hotel and Casino in their hometown Rosario.The couple now have three children together, Thiago, Mateo and Ciro.Lionel has previously given fans an insight into his admiration for his wife in a rare interview where he discussed his family life.Asked what he admires most about Antonela, Messi told MARCA: "The truth is that (I admire) everything."She has many good qualities: how she gets by on a daily basis; her personality; she is always in a good mood, and she always faces up to problems in an admirable way."She is a very intelligent person who is great in all aspects of life."Thiago, despite his age as he will turn seven now, is a very mature and very intelligent person.

Luis Diaz at Liverpool or Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli? It’s tough for Nathan Patterson to decide who was more difficult to play against between the Colombian and Brazilian internationals. But the choice highlights one thing. The jump from Scottish Premiership to the English Premier League is even bigger than he expected.

When Ryan Jack was an Aberdeen player there was no bigger game than when Rangers came to town. And he’s convinced that it’s no different now for the current crop at Pittodrie.

Hamza Yassin and Jowita Przystal have won Strictly Come Dancing 2022.

. Wednesday marks the winter solstice as the sun 'dies,' at its lowest and weakest point in the annual solar cycle. That means the only way is up from here! Congrats, you've made it this far! Also the first day of Capricorn season, a sign that's a little grinchy and the ultimate provider.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are getting into the holiday spirit!

Richard Foster has branded Callum McGregor as the 'best midfielder in Scotland' after the Celtic captain marked his return to action with a late winner against Aberdeen on Saturday.

Rihanna has given fans a first look at her son's face, seven months after giving birth. On Saturday morning, the 34-year-old singer shared an adorable video of her baby boy, who she shares with rapper A$AP Rocky, to her TikTok account.In the footage, her bundle of joy can be seen cooing with a sweet smile across his face while safely fastened in a car seat as she drove.    Too cute! Rihanna has given fans a first look at her son's face, seven months after giving birth'You tryna get Mommy's phone?' she joked as he reached his arms toward her cell as she recorded him. Later, he looks out the car window and gives the camera an adorable yawn. Her post comes after reports surfaced that the superstar is already thinking about having another little one with her boyfriend, just last month.

Barbie is known for her impeccable sense of style — and the first trailer footage for Margot Robbie’s Barbie movie already proves that tenfold.