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Back in 1999, two years before his death from cancer, George Harrison and his wife Olivia Harrison were attacked by an intruder at their home in Henley-on-Thames. Michael Abram stabbed the Beatles legend dozens of times including in his chest, but luckily the star survived the attack. In a new …

U2 launched their Las Vegas residency in epic fashion on Friday night in a remarkable new venue. The 25-date residency is taking place in the new £2billion building known as Sphere. The Sphere has been as stop for fans for months on the Las Vegas strip due to its massive …

In a show packed with camp and excess, playing to Manchester’s packed-out AO Arena, Muse were in the mood for fun. “We’re going to take you back 20 years to Absolution days,” Bellamy told the 21,000-strong crowd, kicking off with Will Of The People and Hysteria. It was more or less …

New research has been looking for new methods for diabetics to regulate their levels of insulin other than by regular injections. Scientists in Switzerland have found that playing Queen’s We Will Rock You is able to help cells produce and release the essential hormone. The method in question involves implanting …

“There were a lot of nerves there,” Gunship’s Alex Westaway admitted while discussing the release of the band’s first single in years, Monster In Paradise. “Because there’s a bit of a different sound in this new record, an evolution.” Any band would be nervous about releasing new music – but …

Earlier this month, Aerosmith embarked on their Peace Out: The Farewell Tour. However, just three shows into the North American dates and the band were forced to postpone some concerts due to Steven Tyler’s bloody vocal cord damage. And now the 75-year-old has regrettably announced that all of Aerosmith’s remaining …

Last month, Agnetha Fältskog released her first new song in a decade, Where Do We Got From Here? The ABBA star, who was “tense” and “nervous” to get back into the studio, is launching a reimagined version of her 2013 solo album A, which includes this track. And now the …

Ed Sheeran surprised his fandom earlier this year when he announced his new album, Autumn Variations, would be hitting streaming services and store shelves this month. This is the star’s first release from his own record label, Gingerbread Man, and his second album of the year after May’s Subtract, the …

A night with Ron Pope is one of beautiful chaos. “My most vivid memory of Manchester is walking into a lamppost,” the pigtailed 40-year-old told the crowd, before starting his set with Bruce Springsteen cover I’m On Fire. Playing to a decent turnout in The Stoller Hall, it was the penultimate …

Mika is back. And he’s going bigger than ever. The Relax, Take It Easy singer has announced a run of four UK dates next year for his spectacular Apocalypse Calypso Tour. He’ll be hitting such massive venues as London’s Eventim Apollo, The Brighton Centre, Manchester’s O2 Apollo, and The Halls …

Michael Ball is easily one of the country’s most popular singers, and he’s about to come to a town near you. The British singer, who is best known for his countless albums and West End performances – including Javert in Les Miserables – has spent the last few years working …

Legends love Beverley. David Bowie called her “little Aretha”. Prince adored her voice so much he flew her to LA to sing at his Oscars after-party. Wolverhampton-born Knight has been impressing audiences since the 90s with her first-class gospel-powered soul vocals. She has chalked up Top 10 hits, gold and …

This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more We Three are about to go on tour (Image: PH) We Three have come a long way. Nowadays, they’re known as a powerful, three-piece pop band whose catchy and genre-defining hooks …

The 1975 frontman Matty Healy has announced the band will take a break after their current world tour ends. Alongside the lead guitarist Adam Hann, bassist Ross MacDonald, and drummer and primary producer George Daniel. Matt delivered the news to devastated concertgoers during their show in Sacramento, California, on Tuesday. …

Let’s face it, since Padam Padam hit the airwaves, absolutely nobody has been able to get Kylie Minogue out of their heads. And, for an extremely lucky 2,000 people last night (Wednesday, September 27, 2023), Kylie put on an intimate, once-in-a-lifetime show that will be talked about for decades. It …

Ozzy Osbourne has high hopes for his career as he recovers from his final spiral surgery. After a series of spinal operations related to structural damage that he sustained from a fall in 2019, the rock legend has revealed he is finally out of the dark when it comes to …

Bruce Springsteen has cancelled the rest of his tour dates as he continues to recover from peptic ulcer disease.  In a statement posted on social media, Springsteen’s team explained that, following doctor’s advice, The Boss will be using the rest of the year to recover.  “With this in mind, and …

The brutal metalcore gods Bury Tomorrow are gearing up to go on another headline tour in the UK, and things are moving very quickly. After just releasing their seventh studio album, The Seventh Sun, earlier this year, the band are excited to hit the road and show their fans how …

When Shania Twain kicked off her Manchester show from a spot hidden deep in the AO Arena crowd, so began a show full of surprises. There was the fan-designed outfit, a pink rhinestone two-piece sent to her by a local young designer. There was an on-stage proposal – which caught …

At 80 years old rock icon Mick Jagger has plenty to shout about…and none of it mentions retirement. The new Rolling Stones album, Hackney Diamonds, is out next month and the band then plan to take it on tour – just like they used to. They may even do a …

Guys, I don’t want you to panic, but Lemar is back. Yes, the platinum-selling winner of Fame Academy has just confirmed he’ll be making a comeback to British stages in April 2024. This new string of tour dates follows a batch of shows Lemar delivered to celebrate his show-stopping 20-year …

Olivia Rodrigo fans have had a Brutal couple of weeks. The sensational American singer recently released her second album, Guts, to critical acclaim. It includes such massive hits as vampire, bad idea right?, teenage dream and logical. However, she followed up this massive record with the announcement that she’ll be …

Louise Redknapp has been accused of betraying her Eternal bandmates, in a bitter row over trans rights. Reports claimed the singer, 48, and Kelle Bryan, 48, pulled out of a reunion tour amid allegations two other members refused to play LGBTQ+ festivals and Pride events. Louise’s publicist Simon Jones had …

It was a throwback set full of pure pop nostalgia. Celebrating 20 years, Busted are back. And if a sell-out arena tour – the biggest of 2023 – and a number one album – Greatest Hits 2.0 – are anything to go by, members Charlie Simpson, Matt Willis and James Bourne …

We’ve wanted them back, wanted them back for good, and they’ve finally heeded our call. Take That just confirmed the news of the year: They’re going back on tour, beginning in 2024, on a momentous arena tour. This Life On Tour will kick off in April 2024, bringing Gary Barlow, …

Mick Jagger says he can still get satisfaction from the streaming revolution in music, despite it costing him millions of pounds in lost revenue. The Rolling Stones frontman is a huge fan of online music services, despite their impact on sales over the past decade. The 80-year-old rock icon says …

This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Beverley performing this summer (Image: Getty) Not every star can say their fans included David Bowie, Prince and Vladimir Putin, but then not every star is Beverley Knight. “I knew Prince …

Middlesbrough-born Free frontman Paul was 20 when he co-wrote All Right Now, a swaggering blues-rock smash on both sides of the pond in the summer of 1970. He then formed and fronted Bad Company, another remarkable British blues-rock band who notched up multi-platinum album sales, before lending his distinctive vocals …

Lisa Marie Presley’s estate is facing a £3.1million ($3.8million) lawsuit over an unpaid loan. The singer died from a small bowel obstruction caused by a weight loss surgery in January this year, leaving her estate in the hands of her daughter, actress Riley Keough. However, at the time of her …

Paul Rodgers (Image: Victory Tischler-Blue) As the singer of some of the biggest rock anthems of all time, including All Right Now and Can’t Get Enough Of Your Love, Paul Rodgers has sold more than 125 million records and was hand-picked by Queen to replace Freddie Mercury when Brian May …

The iconic, legendary, insurmountable Dave Matthews Band have just appeased their British fans: They’re coming back. Yes, the American rockers have just confirmed their return to the United Kingdom in April, 2024 – the first time in five years. And it’s going to be an enormous tour. They’ll be hitting …

Fans of Canadian rockers Barenaked Ladies are in for an absolute treat this week as their new album is about to be released, and tickets go on sale for their upcoming UK tour dates. The alt-rock band (which is comprised of Ed Robertson, Jim Creeggan, Tyler Stewart and Kevin Hearn) …

Taylor Swift fans are eagerly awaiting the now-confirmed October 27 drop of her 1989 (Taylor’s Version) album, which will feature not only her re-recorded versions of the original album’s tracks but another batch of never-before-heard songs. Now, adding to the fun as they wait, Swift has been dropping clues online …

Mother Mother, one of the most iconic alt-pop rockers in the world, have just announced one of their biggest UK tours of all time. The Canadian band, which is fronted by Ryan Guldemond, confirmed they’ll be returning to the UK and Europe on an extensive 2024 tour with 30 dates. …

Blink-182 fans are simply buzzing with excitement this week, as the legendary pop-punk trio just confirmed they have recorded a brand new album. The record, titled “One More Time…”, is the band’s ninth album, and is the first album with Tom DeLonge since 2011’s Neighbourhoods. The album is due to …

Fender recently announced the arrival of its new guitar line, the Fender Vintera II, which pays homage to the brand’s guitars of the 1950s, ’60s and ’70s, with “cutting edge features and bold design”. To celebrate this new line of guitars fully, Fender is putting on a one-off gig tomorrow …

The genre-busting music collective that is Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Juke Box will be bringing its uniquely nostalgic sound to the UK next year. The sensational touring act, which is famous for recreating the sounds of days gone by, will be embarking on an enormous 18-night run across the country. Along …

The Revivalists, much like the rest of us, have had a somewhat strained few years. In early 2020, the American rockers had just embarked on their Into The Stars Tour around the USA when they were dragged off the road due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  At the time, they confirmed …

Simply Red fans have just been gifted something spectacular to look forward to: A 12-date arena tour throughout the UK. Even more exciting is that it’s taking place in 2025 (that’s two years away!), so fans can buy tickets and have plenty of time to pay them off, and make …

The Pretenders, the eighties rock legends, and have announced three exclusive performances to celebrate the release of their brand new studio album, Relentless. The run of intimate shows will include dates in London, Manchester and Glasgow and will mark the success of their latest release which has been described as …

Texas have had a sensational year, and they’re only just getting started. In the heat of summer, they took to the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury Festival 2023 where they stood out as one of the most exciting performances of the year. Later this year, on November 25 at the London …

Jason Derulo fans: Your time has come. The iconic American performer has listened to your prayers, and just confirmed he’ll be returning to the UK on March 4, 2024, to play a string of massive shows. The performer, who has earned himself a 5x platinum-selling single (Whatcha Say), and 14 …

James Arthur tickets are due out this week (Image: GETTY) This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more James Arthur fans just received two doses of excellent news. The British singer has confirmed he’ll be releasing a brand new …

Derren Brown may be best known as a mentalist and illusionist, with his latest stage production Showman wowing audiences last year. Yet the 52-year-old is a man of many talents, as he’s also an accomplished author and artist. During lockdown, Brown focused his creative efforts on celebrity caricature paintings with …

Girlschool on 4/16/82 in Chicago (Image: Getty) “I’d picked up the mic and got a huge electric shock,” the Girlschool singer and rhythm guitarist tells me. “My body was thrown backwards into the drum riser – the audience thought it was part of the show. “Then suddenly I was looking …

Back in April, out of the blue, Freddie Mercury’s former fianceé Mary Austin gave a rare interview with the BBC. The woman who the late Queen singer left his Garden Lodge home and its contents to, announced she was ready to sell off everything at auction. As for why now, …

When Elvis Presley hit the big time and moved into Graceland in 1957, he generously housed his close relatives there too. His paternal grandmother Minnie Mae, who tragically ended up outliving her son Vernon and grandson Elvis, lived at the Memphis mansion until her death in 1980. She’s now buried …

Queen’s back catalogue is full of household name hits, but some of them almost didn’t happen. Back in the early 1980s, Roger Taylor heard his son utter the words “radio ca-ca” while listening to a bad song on the radio. The drummer then spent three days in the studio, locked …

NFL star Travis Kelce is ‘quietly hanging out’ with Taylor Swift after finally managing to cross paths with the pop icon in New York City a few weeks ago – and popular sports commentator Pat McAfee is hyped. According to The Messenger, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end and Swift …

Elvis Presley dated many women in his short 42 years and one of the longest and most famous relationships he had was with Linda Thompson. The Miss Tennessee model lived at Graceland with The King from 1972-76 and she often shares fond memories of her time with the megastar. Speaking …