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Paul McCartney performs I Want to Hold Your Hand for first time in 60 years at Taylor Swift wedding

McCartney reportedly played Beatles No 1 hit at star-studded reception at Madison Square Garden

The Guardian - UK

Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce Divorce Soon? Columnist Slams Wedding as 'Narcissistic Spectacle of Utter Trash'

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Madison Square Garden wedding has sparked a ferocious media backlash, with a Daily Mail columnist condemning the event as a narcissistic 'spectacle' and even predicting divorce.

International Business Times UK

Roskilde 2026 review – David Byrne bridges the past-present divide with a timeless set, while Damon Albarn riles up other bands on the lineup

4/5 Gorillaz are a natural fit for the headline slot, and their electro-rock sound seems somehow both tight and expansive on Thursday night, but not everyone was impressed

The Independent UK

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‘So it’s gonna be forever’: Inside Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding of the decade, from a custom Dior dress to Paul McCartney’s reception serenade

From a jaw-dropping guest list featuring some of the biggest names in entertainment and sport, to a couture bridal gown and Adam Sandler officiating, the couple’s nuptials were America’s answer to a royal wedding. Music editor Roisin O’Connor reports on the details we’ve gleaned so far

The Independent UK

“I’m auditioning for an Irish rock band, so I’m expecting a red-haired white guy. Then this big black guy with a massive afro and an Irish accent says, ‘Hey, I’m Phil!’ I thought, ‘This is gonna be interesting’”: Scott Gorham’s wild ride with Thin Lizzy

“We were that kind of band that didn’t go out looking for trouble but we always got it”

MusicRadar

The classic Beatles song Paul McCartney performed at Taylor Swift’s wedding to Travis Kelce

Beatles legend is a friend of Swift’s, with the pair supporting one another in interviews and at their live concerts

The Independent UK

“We finished my solo record. Alex heard it, and he goes, ‘Hey, why didn't we put that on a Van Halen record!’” Sammy Hagar reveals the Eddie Van Halen-produced track that could have been on a Van Halen album

Alex Van Halen largely preferred his brother Eddie to remain the band's chief songwriter – but couldn't resist this Hagar-penned track after it appeared on the frontman's solo album

Guitar World

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Mumford and Sons bring out Hozier and Shania Twain at BST Hyde Park show

Frontman Marcus Mumford told the crowd he had a ’cheeky surprise’ before welcoming Shania Twain on stage

The Independent UK

The Rolling Stones remember Amy Winehouse: ‘It was like saying goodbye to Billie Holiday again’

Legendary rock band famously brought the singer out for their 2007 headline show at Isle of Wight festival

The Independent UK

‘Justin Bieber was played so much in the changing room’: Leah Williamson’s honest playlist

The England and Arsenal player grew up with Enrique Iglesias on repeat, and knows the Bridget Jones soundtrack by heart. But what football song gives her goosebumps?

The Guardian - UK

“I can hear a lot of Ritchie Blackmore fans crying out, ‘No! He’s using digital stuff!’” Simon McBride is ditching stacks for modelers and transforming Deep Purple’s sound

But his reason for the switch isn’t what you might think

Guitar World

“He wasn't a fan of tapping or thumbstyle playing. Then he called and gave me one of the highest compliments I've ever received”: How Victor Wooten created one of the most groundbreaking bass albums ever recorded – and won over Anthony Jackson

Victor Wooten looks back on his debut release, which attained cult status through word-of-mouth and bootlegging way before it was ever on sale

Guitar World

The Holly Grail: Humberstone’s artistic quest

After years supporting the likes of Taylor Swift and Olivia Rodrigo, Holly Humberstone is ready to take centre stage — but the girl from Grantham is seeking excellence over mere fortune, writes Maddy Mussen

Evening Standard

“A light was in the wrong place and he went straight off into the orchestra pit and broke his leg. He did the show, but he was obviously not feeling great”: The chaotic story of forgotten Deep Purple spin-off project Paice Ashton Lord

When Ian Paice and Jon Lord teamed up with charismatic singer Tony Ashton, they had the grandest of intentions – but it quickly fell apart

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Shania Twain makes surprise appearance with Mumford and Sons in Hyde Park

BST Hyde Park continues on Sunday with a headline set from Duran Duran.

Louder

"There were more people there than they had ever cumulatively played to in their career at that point." The story behind the Ramones first ever UK show, on Independence Day 1976

It's now 50 years since Ramones brought their blitzkrieg bops to Britain

Metal Hammer

Megadeth's Dave Mustaine names his guitar heroes and praises Deep Purple and Rainbow's Ritchie Blackmore for "being metal as f*** back when there were no metal guitar players"

Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine's "Last Supper" of guitarists includes special place for Deep Purple and Rainbow icon Ritchie Blackmore

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“As for the lyrics, it’s not exactly Bob Dylan. But it felt good from a musician standpoint”: How a half-live album, a monster hit and a travelling zoo helped three Texas icons play to 1.2 million people

Buffalo, buzzards and Tush? ZZ Top’s Fandango album saw the Little Ol’ Band From Texas go nationwide

Evening Standard

Beyonce drops first new song in two years

Her last album, Cowboy Carter, was released in 2024.

Cinemablend

Fans Thought Taylor Swift's Wedding Announcement Was Cringe, But The White House's Response Was Even More Over The Top

Everybody has a lot ot say about this.

MusicRadar

“Listening to him had an effect on me similar to what I might feel if I were to meet an alien from outer space”: How Eric Clapton’s mission to spread the blues gospel was the making of the first guitar ‘god’

The discovery of Freddie King was the Eureka! moment in the origin story of Slowhand's ascent as the British blues scene's greatest player

The Independent UK

RAYE helps launch Montreux Jazz Festival with surprise guests

Pop artist was joined by Mark Ronson and Alicia Keys as she got the annual festival off to a tremendous start

MusicRadar

“You could do a medley of It’s a Sin with The Final Countdown by Europe; in fact, I don’t know why we haven’t done that”: How the Pet Shop Boys took on the church with their most iconic, most “heavy metal” song

Hi-NRG meets Catholic orthodoxy - we analyse the Pet Shop Boys' masterwork

Louder

"We’re never going to forget tonight." Biffy Clyro pull out all the stops at their biggest ever headline show at London's Finsbury Park

Biffy Clyro promised surprises. We got deep cuts, fire and Stranger Things' villain Vecna on vocals

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