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Lebanese singer-songwriter Yasmine Hamdan returns with mournful minimalism, Mohinder Kaur Bhamra’s 1982 album of Punjabi disco makes a comeback and Venezuelan-Guatemalan duo Titanic serve up ecstatic tracks

The Guardian - UK

What happened next: the Coldplay kiss cam couple

They went mega-viral as the couple who were caught canoodling on a live screen. Cue plot twists and months of public intrigue

The Guardian - UK

Chris Rea's Life and Legacy: Cause of Death, Net Worth, Family, and How He Made His Fortune

Chris Rea, famed for 'Driving Home for Christmas,' died at 74 on Dec 22, 2025. Fans mourn his legacy, 40M albums sold, enduring blues sound, family devotion, and a career shaped by resilience.

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Keith Urban Vows To Keep Love Life Under Lock And Key For Children Amid Nicole Kidman Divorce: Report

Keith Urban enforces strict NDAs and 'gag rules' for dates following his divorce from Nicole Kidman. Discover why the country star is hiding his love life.

International Business Times UK

"Quite simply, one of the very best British bands of the past three decades." Every Biffy Clyro album ranked from worst to best

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Louder

Singer-songwriter and guitarist Chris Rea dead at 74

Chris Rea has passed away after a series of health battles

Louder

Despite his knack for slick pop, the principled and passionate Chris Rea never took the easy road

The late musician bristled against his record companies, his producers and fame itself – but that friction ignited both his AOR hits and his raw, spirited take on the blues

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Chris Rea obituary

Singer, songwriter and guitarist best known for his enduring hit Driving Home for Christmas

The Guardian - UK

“I hope your reaction is, ‘I have never heard Van Halen like this’“: New compilation album of old Van Halen rehearsals with Eddie, Alex and Wolfgang has reportedly been released – and it doesn’t feature a singer

The recordings come from the 5150 Studios soundboard as the band rehearsed ahead of their 2007 tour

Guitar World

GRAMMYS 2026: Aterciopelados Returns With 'Genes Rebeldes', Cementing Latin Rock's Global Presence

As the 68th Annual Grammy Awards approach on Feb. 1, 2026, the Colombian duo Aterciopelados are once again in the spotlight with a nomination for Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album for their latest work, Genes Rebeldes. Their recognition at music's biggest night underscores both a career spanning more than…

Latin Times

“He mentioned he had a prototype SE Silver Sky that would be a fun platform to make something special”: John Mayer’s signature guitar has been reimagined as the wild ‘Golden Sky’ – and it’s inspired by Jerry Garcia’s Tiger

Eric Krasno is now the proud owner of what has been dubbed the world's first Golden Sky conversion

Guitar World

Grupo Frontera heads to the Grammys with 2 nominations

Grupo Frontera is heading to the 2026 Grammys with two nominations

The Independent UK

Chris Rea’s Driving Home for Christmas is an evergreen, everyman anthem that captures the season’s true spirit

By rejecting the bombast of 80s pop, the late singer-songwriter’s track has endured, and thereby perfectly captures the nostalgic feelings at the heart of Christmas

The Guardian - UK

Bad Bunny Issues Public Apology to J Balvin in Mexico, Ending One of Latin Music's Biggest Feuds

Bad Bunny closed his series of concerts in Mexico City, part of his "Debí Tirar Más Fotos" tour, with the most anticipated and surprising guest: J Balvin. The artists not only shared the stage for the first time since 2021, but Bad Bunny even went so far as to publicly…

Latin Times

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Guitar World

“I didn’t start until I was 21. Most people I know were 13 when they had their first guitar”: Chris Rea, Driving Home For Christmas singer and slide guitar maestro, dies aged 74

The underrated guitar star blended blues, gospel, soul and more across 25 solo albums

Fashion Times

K-Pop Stars, Idol Brand Ambassadors, and the Rise of Korean Fashion Trends Worldwide

From airport looks to music videos, K-Pop stars as idol brand ambassadors are leading the charge in global Korean fashion trends. Explore the phenomenon now.

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Woman Claiming To Be Miley Cyrus’ Real Birth Mother Reveals How Old She Was When She Got Pregnant

"I don’t think there is a daughter that looks more like her mother than Miley does."

International Business Times UK

Barry Manilow Lung Cancer: Star Credits 'Pure Luck' For Early Life-Saving Diagnosis

Music icon Barry Manilow, 82, reveals an early-stage lung cancer diagnosis after a bout of bronchitis. The legendary singer is set for surgery, forcing the rescheduling of his January 2026 "A Gift of Love" arena tour dates.

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Evening Standard

Chris Rea: the true story behind his biggest hit Driving Home For Christmas

The late singer was once charged £12,000 for spraying a concert in Hammesmith with three feet of fake snow

MusicRadar

Tell Me There’s a Heaven: Chris Rea has died, aged 74

Blues guitarist who became pop star had been suffering a short illness

The Guardian - UK

Joe Ely obituary

Country-rock pioneer from Texas whose fans included the Clash and Bruce Springsteen

Evening Standard

Barry Manilow will have surgery for cancerous spot on lung

The singer has rescheduled a string of shows.

Metal Hammer

"When I see him in my dreams, he hasn't changed a bit. He is still my best friend." How Dave Grohl channelled his heartbreak over a devastating personal loss into one of Foo Fighters' most raw, emotional songs

"We were brothers. And when he passed away it had such a profound impact on me"

The Guardian - UK

Manchester music and football stars gather for funeral of Stone Roses’ Mani

Liam Gallagher, Paul Weller, David Beckham and former bandmates among the mourners at Manchester cathedral

The Independent UK

The late Chris Rea on the ‘warmth and hope’ of ‘Driving Home for Christmas’

IN FOCUS: The British rock singer spoke with Roisin O’Connor, just days before his death aged 74, about the story behind one of the UK’s most popular festive songs

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