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“He said, ‘So, what about playing for me?’ I said, ‘Play what?’ He said, ‘Drums.’ I said, ‘Really? That would be so dope'”: The many drummers of Prince

We round up some of the Purple One's best sticksmen and women

MusicRadar

American Idol judges confirmed for new season — but one role remains uncertain

The new season will air in 2026

The Independent UK

The best transfer announcements of the summer window (and the worst)

From a Saturday Night Fever-inspired announcement to a failed Lionel Richie-themed one, it has been a creative time for new signings

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What Are The Odds Carrie Underwood And Luke Bryan Will Return To American Idol? Luke Bryan Himself Weighed In

The judges' panel might look different next season.

Cinemablend

6 Music Legends Worth Seeing in Las Vegas

Travel for the show, stay for the memories — these unforgettable residencies are worth the trip. With big-name acts and walkable luxury, Vegas is the perfect destination for music lovers on the move.

Kiplinger

Diana Ross dazzles while British stars Jade and Raye bring youthful energy to Montreux Jazz Festival

5/5 Lionel Richie delivers a baffling set with alarming hip thrusts and oddly sombre visuals – but the crowd lap it up

The Independent UK

Lionel Richie review – larger-than-life legend delivers a lesson in charm

The perfectly ’tached singer rolls out some raw and funky versions of his hits, from Hello to Brick House to All Night Long, with a roaring-along crowd

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Katy Perry's space trip was 'crazy'

Katy Perry texted Luke Bryan to say her trip into space was "crazy".

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Montreux Jazz Festival unveils spectacular 2025 programme, from Diana Ross to RAYE and Neil Young

Some of the world’s most renowned artists return this summer to the spectacular setting of Montreux for the storied musical celebration

The Independent UK

‘American Idol’ Contestant Choses Surprising Football Song for Audition

It's the number one song in the country every Sunday night during football season.

Sports Illustrated

“We’re looking at the movie going, ‘Urgh! It’s kinda cheesy. I don’t know if this is going to work”: How Chris Hayes wrote Huey Lewis and the News’ Back To The Future hit Power Of Love in his pyjamas

The Power Of Love scored Huey Lewis and the News their first number one and an Oscar nod but as Hayes remembers it he just “threw together” the guitar parts from the comfort of his couch

MusicRadar

“That was high school for me!” Watch Carrie Underwood team with an American Idol contestant to cover Drowning Pool’s nu metal banger Bodies

Carrie Underwood, nu metal aficionado? Apparently so!

Metal Hammer

American Idol season 23: next episode, judges, top 3 and everything we know about the singing competition

American Idol brings back arguably its most famous alum for its eighth season on ABC. Here’s everything you need to know.

WhatToWatch

Who is Benson Boone, the American Idol teen turned TikTok megastar?

His song was the global number one of 2024, yet no one of legal voting age seems to have heard of him. Who exactly is Benson Boone and how did he shoot to fame?

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Katy Perry thinks Carrie Underwood is right choice for American Idol

Katy Perry doesn't think 'American Idol' could have asked for a better judge than newcomer Carrie Underwood.

Evening Standard

Paris Hilton insists she is ‘not a dumb blonde’ but is ‘very good at pretending’

It comes as her show The Simple Life returns for a three-part reunion

The Guardian - UK

Rod Stewart to play Glastonbury 2025 legends slot: ‘I’m more than able to pleasure and titillate’

79-year-old pop veteran, fresh from UK No 1 album this year, will follow in the footsteps of Dolly Parton and Lionel Richie in much-loved Sunday teatime slot

Guitar World

“I had to learn all the B-52s’ songs on a red-eye to New York. The tuning was hard to figure out – especially on a plane without a guitar in my hands!” Session pro Greg Suran explains what it takes to play on American Idol – and trade licks with Joe Walsh

Suran has gone from rock band to hired hand, performing with a string of superstar names along the way, but he says the Eagles guitarist taught him a lesson in lyrical playing

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“I'd try to bust out my best hot and fastest licks, and Joe would always be so helpful. He'd say, ‘All those licks are cool. But just slow it down, man. Tell a story’”: Lionel Richie guitarist Greg Suran shares the solo advice he received from Joe Walsh

Greg Suran has played with a veritable list of top acts, but his time working with the Eagles guitarist proved key to taking his solos to the next level

What Hi-Fi?

9 of the best Quincy Jones tracks for testing your system

From performing his own tunes to peerless production for other artists, the world of music owes a serious debt to Quincy Jones.

Guitar World

“Joe had a semi-truck full of amps and swapped them out every two or three shows. He'd say, ‘What do you think?’ I'd be like, ‘It sounds just like you every time’”: Greg Suran on his time with Joe Walsh – and the Eagle’s passion for tonal tinkering

A veteran guitarist whose resumé also includes work with Sunny Day Real Estate, The B-52's, and Lionel Richie, Suran tells GW that he learned plenty from the Eagles legend, both tone-wise and solo-wise

The Conversation

‘I can make a band play like a singer sings’: Quincy Jones shaped our listening for seven decades

The legendary composer, musical arranger and producer Quincy Jones has died at 91.

Evening Standard

Music legend Quincy Jones' most iconic songs

Following the news of the legendary producer’s death, we take a look back at some of the most iconic songs he worked on

MusicRadar

“You only live 26,000 days, and I'm telling you, I'm gonna wear all of them out. They're gonna know we came through here”: The life and legacy of Quincy Jones

Jones might have put Michael Jackson on the map, but over a 70+ year career he worked with just about every other great American recording artist...

MusicRadar

"There will never be another like him": Quincy Jones, titan of pop, jazz and film music, dies aged 91

Titan of the music industry worked with Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson, and countless others

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