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Eurovision Song Contest Controversy: Fake Applause, Graham Norton's Comments and What You Need to Know

Austria's JJ won Eurovision 2025, but claims of fake cheers during Israel's performance sparked backlash, raising concerns over censorship and politics in the contest.

International Business Times UK

From ’dried out prune’ to ‘corrupt’: How the nasty divide between Springsteen and Trump began

The rock star and the president are both guys in their 70s with homes in New Jersey - but the similarities end there

The Independent UK

LA's hottest young alt. rock/shoegaze band Rocket announce UK and European tour, release new single One Million

Rocket line up headline club dates ahead of supporting Smashing Pumpkins at huge UK shows

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Most played artist in the UK takes crown for second time as full list is revealed

Dua Lipa has reclaimed her title as the UK's most-played artist across radio, TV, and public spaces, according to music licensing company Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL).

The Independent UK

Dua Lipa named most played artist across UK TV and radio for second time

US pop star Taylor Swift was the second most played artist of 2024.

Evening Standard

"Number 6. Demanded starting every rehearsal with a 20 minute cowbell sound bath." Ex-Foo Fighters drummer Josh Freese shares his 'Top 10 possible reasons Freese got booted from the Foos' list

Louder

"They are bigger than the Ramones. Their influence is greater, their reach is greater, and certainly their success is greater." Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan on the punk band he believes has eclipsed the Ramones

Billy Corgan shares his respect and admiration for some old friends

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Billie Eilish extends world tour with new dates in US and Japan

The superstar has added 23 dates to her ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft’ tour

The Independent UK

“Most players buy a Soloist for stank face riffs and shredding ‘til sundown. For that, the SL2DX is magnificent”: Jackson American Series Soloist SL2DX review

Jackson’s latest speed metal machine is built in Fender’s Corona factory and sticks close to the time-tested Soloist recipe, and could just prove to be your next heavy metal workhorse

Guitar World

“Muddy Waters told my dad, ‘Jimmie, when I’m gone, teach everybody how to play like that.’ He liked the way he played slide”: He's the son of Jimmie Vaughan and the nephew of SRV, now he’s carrying the weight of his family playing legacy

SRV’s death left father and son struggling to continue, but they made it. Now, Strat fan Tyrone Vaughan knows he’s capable of delivering a great album – and it might be the one he’s working on now

Guitar World

"It all came to a screeching halt and forever destroyed the band’s life." Jane's Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro insists there's "no chance" that the band will ever play together again

Will we ever see Jane's Addiction back onstage together? Don't hold your breath

Louder

“Those were the cocaine ’80s. They devoted a whole day to auditioning snare drum samples –just to double-up the actual snare”: Nancy Wilson knew Heart had to adapt to survive the excesses of the 1980s – but she didn’t expect their greatest success

Heart's self-titled 1985 album was just what the doctor ordered, ushering in a triumphant second act for the iconic Seattle rockers

Guitar World

“We were informed at the end of Jackson Browne’s set that we were no longer welcome”: Session veteran Tim Pierce opened for The Eagles at one of the biggest gigs in history – and was banned from the concert halfway through

During one of the biggest nights of his career, Pierce went to crafty measures to stay in a venue everyone else was getting kicked out of

Guitar World

Guns N' Roses release video showing all the times Axl Rose has fallen over onstage

Oh no! Poor Axl!

Louder

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Marie Claire

Maren Morris Shares What Music Shaped Her—and What's on Her Playlist Now

With her album 'D R E A M S I C L E' out now, the singer opens up about her musical preferences for the 'Marie Claire' series "Listen Up."

Louder

"I saved the world from Saddam Hussein." Blink-182's Mark Hoppus reveals his role in the US military's capture of authoritarian Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein

Without Mark Hoppus' intervention, the world might be an entirely different place

MusicRadar

“It all came to a screeching halt and forever destroyed the band’s life. And there's no chance for the band to ever play together again”: Dave Navarro confirms that there’s no way back for Jane’s Addiction after chaotic last gig in Boston

His least favourite gig, guitarist reveals

Guitar World

“It all came to a screeching halt and forever destroyed the band’s life”: Dave Navarro says there’s “no chance” that Jane’s Addiction will ever play again

The band suffered an unceremonious end after vocalist Perry Farrell punched Navarro on stage – and the guitarist has confirmed that show will go down as their last

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Evening Standard

Kanye West's South Korea concert cancelled ‘due to recent controversies’

Tickets for the concert at Incheon’s Munhak Stadium

The Guardian - UK

Daryl Hall review – despite strained vocals, this 80s pop legend isn’t totally out of touch

One half of Hall & Oates can’t quite hit the high notes of the soul-poppers’ heyday, but is helped by talented sidemen

Louder

"I love The Who and would never have quit": The Who's Zak Starkey has been fired again, just weeks after being fired then rehired

It's complicated

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s going to be expensive’: Austria frets about price tag of hosting Eurovision

Amid euphoria of JJ’s win, acceptance that cash-strapped public broadcaster could face bill of €30m for 2026 event

MusicRadar

Bono’s Stories Of Surrender documentary receives standing ovation at Cannes

Plus singer suggests new U2 album “sounds like the future”

MusicRadar

“That was a huge moment for me. It put me back in my place”: The insult that brought David Bowie down to Earth

Bowie later said that the dog walker’s jibe left a lasting impression

The Guardian - UK

‘We wanted Torvill and Dean skating in the video!’ How we made Godley & Creme’s Cry

‘Machines were revolutionising recording. We were told to lay down a 20-second backing track, a guide vocal – then go and play table tennis’

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