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Barry Goldberg, a legendary keyboardist and record producer, has died at the age of 83, according to his representative.

Legendary 60s keyboardist dies

A track once thought lost to the annuls of time by Tina Turner has been rediscovered over 40 years later.

Missing Tina Turner song rediscovered after 40 years

2025 marks the 25th anniversary of Eminem's controversial, critically acclaimed album, The Marshall Mathers LP

From backlash to iconic status: 25 Years of The Marshall Mathers LP

The Beatles 'White Album' is one of two records considered incredibly valuable in the United Kingdom, according to a study by A2D2.

What are the 10 most valuable records to own in the UK in 2025?

Winnie Khumalo, a South African actress and Afropop singer, has died at the age of 51.

Afropop singer dies after short illness

Peter Yarrow, a musician and member of the iconic 1960s folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary, has died at the age of 86.

Legendary folk musician dies

Lana Del Rey, Ringo Starr, Sam Fender and possibly A$AP Rocky are set to release new albums in the first part of 2025.

What albums are scheduled to be released in the New Year?

A Reddit user has admitted that they were responsible for some of the biggest album leaks to occur in the year 2000 - but what are the current laws on music piracy?

The rules around music piracy that could land you in prison

Beyoncé has now become the most certified female artist in the history of the Recording Industry Association of America.

Beyoncé crowned the most successful female artist in RIAA history

Tom Grennan, Mariah Carey, Gracie Abrams and Wham! are among the acts going head-to-head to claim 2024 Christmas number one.

Who is favourite for this year's Christmas number one?

Fans are theorising that Taylor Swift could be about to make a huge birthday announcement.

Fans theorise Taylor Swift could make a huge announcement today

Who are Stray Kids, the eight-person strong K-Pop group set to release their new mixtape this week?

Explainer Stray Kids: Who are your next K-Pop obsession and are they touring?

Spotify Wrapped 2024 has launched - here’s the top songs, artists and albums in the UK and across the globe.

Spotify Wrapped 2024 launches: top UK and global artists and songs

British indie band Sports Team shared images of the van after a thief robbed their equipment and personal items at gunpoint on the first day of their US tour.

British band robbed at gunpoint on first day of tour in the US

Laufey has been a rising talent throughout 2024

Laufey: Who is Icelandic singer Laufey and how much is she worth

Slowthai, whose real name is Tyron Frampton, is accused of rape and sexual assault against two separate women.

Jury sworn in at trial of rapper Slowthai - what is he accused of?

Legendary rocker Sir Rod Stewart has announced that he will being to scale back his world tour when he turns 80 in January 2025.

Sir Rod Stewart issues major career update ahead of 80th birthday
Sir Rod Stewart has made a major career announcement as he looks to celebrate his 80th birthday in January.
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Pete Waterman with his son Paul aged 17

Pete Waterman leads Brain Tumour Research in honour of tragic son

Singer and songwriter Johnny Duhan drowned

Singer Johnny Dugan found dead in sea after rescue mounted by RNLI

Michael Jackson, left, with Quincy Jones with armful of Grammys at the award show Feb. 28, 1984

Explainer Quincy Jones Grammy legacy, including wins with Michael Jackson

Legendary music producer Quincy Jones has died at the age of 91.

Legendary music producer Quincy Jones dies aged 91

Mark Taylor, a retired art teacher, paints music-themed portraits and album sleeves onto old tin lids and leaves them for gig-goers to take at Waterloo Music Bar.

Meet the tin-lid Banksy who gives out quirky free art at festivals

Drummer of 90s band Underground Lovers, Richard Andrew, has died at the age of 58

Drummer of 90s band Underground Lovers has died at the age of 58

It was a rivalry of a friendly, competitive nature - but in the pursuit of "one upping" The Beatles, led to a near 40 year wait for The Beach Boys, or rather, Brian Wilson's response.

The Beatles vs The Beach Boys: the "rivalry" that changed pop music

Is today the day that James Blunt hereby becomes known as Blunty McBluntface?

What are the betting odds James Blunt has to change his name?

Nick Jonas left fans baffled as he ran off the stage in the middle of a Jonas Brothers concert.

Fans stunned as Nick Jonas filmed running off stage during concert

Mariah Carey still makes lots of money from All I Want For Christmas Is You, and her festive hit is set to be re-released in 2024 to mark 30 years since it was first created. (Picture: Matt Stroshane/Disney via Getty Images)

Mariah Carey's net worth as she plans to re-release Christmas hit

Sum 41 frontman Deryck Whibley has opened up about being sexually abused for years by the band's former manager when he was a teenager.

Singer 'sexually abused' by former manager
Sum 41 frontman Deryck Whibley has opened up about being sexually abused for years by the band's former manager when he was a teenager.
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Musician and composer Mimis Plessas has died at 99

Musician and composer Mimis Plessas has died at 99

Frankie Goes To Hollywood signer Holly Johnson has added dates to the upcoming Welcome To The Pleasuredome 40th anniversary tour.

Frankie Goes To Hollywood's Holly Johnson adds new dates to UK tour

National Album Day returns on October 19 2024, with this year's choice selection of reissues including limited vinyl runs of All Saints, The Rolling Stones, Babyshambles and Spice Girls.

What reissues are set to be released for National Album Day 2024?

Oasis have topped the UK album charts this week with "Definitely Maybe" knocking Sabrina Carpenter from the top spot. But what are their most streamed songs this year on Spotify?

What is the most streamed Oasis song on Spotify in 2024?

Former T.Rex and Blue Mink bassist Herbie Flowers has died at the age of 86.

Former T.Rex and Blue Mink bassist Herbie Flowers dies aged 86

Linkin Park have announced a new album release for November 2024 alongside introducing their new singer - Emily Armstrong - after their live stream overnight.

Who is Emily Armstrong, the new co-singer for Linkin Park?

The final betting odds have been made ahead of this evening’s Mercury Prize - but who would this year’s winner join from previous years?

Explainer The history of the Mercury Prize and betting odds for tonight’s event

Sam Fender at Boardmasters 2024

Sam Fender warms crowd with powerful performance at Boardmasters

Who is the current favourite to win the prestigious Mercury Prize in 2024, as the winner is announced in September - but without a "public performance component."

Who is the current favourite to win the Mercury Prize 2024?

The Vibrators are a British punk rock band who were formed in 1976.

70s music icon has died age 72

Charli XCX is among the nominees for the Mercury Prize Album of the Year 2024.

Nominees for prestigious Mercury Prize Album of the Year revealed

German DJ Tomcraft, best known for his UK number one hit Loneliness, has died aged 49.

Popular DJ Tomcraft known for hit 'Loneliness' dies

Singer Katy Perry Picture: Getty

Katy Perry reveals story behind new album's significant numbers

As Jack White turns 49 today, what have been some of his biggest musical successes in the United Kingdom? (Credit: Getty Images/Leon Neal)

Jack White's biggest UK chart hits as he turns 49 today

Peter Collins, the British record producer known for his work with Rush and Bon Jovi, has died aged 73.

Legendary record producer dies aged 73

Legendary jazz singer Jewel Brown has died at the age of 86

Legendary jazz singer Jewel Brown has died at the age of 86

Neil Young has postponed his tour due to illness

Neil Young cancels tour amid ill health, at age of 78

NYC post-punks Interpol are heading to the UK in late 2024, continuing their 20th-anniversary celebrations around their second studio album "Antics." But is that where any new fans of the group should start? (Credit: Interpol/Vevo)

New York post-punk giants announce new UK tour - full dates

Rebecca Richmond-Smith singing the entire 46-song setlist while running on a treadmill.

Video: Taylor Swift fan sings entire Eras setlist running on treadmill

Post-rock icons Mogwai are to see their SXSW hit documentary "Mogwai: If The Stars Had Sound" screen on three dates - two of which include Q&A sessions (Credit: provided)

Mogwai documentary “If The Stars Had Sound” to screen in the UK

Singer David Yow of the Jesus Lizard crowd surfs over the audience at a gig in London, 1998. (Photo by Martyn Goodacre/Getty Images)

The Jesus Lizard announce UK tour dates for 2025

Capital has launched a radio station dedicated to Taylor Swift ahead of her The Eras Tour in the UK

Taylor Swift radio station launched

The man behind scores of iconic Disney songs, Richard M Sherman, has died. Picture: Getty Images for Disney

Disney song writer dies

Who were the top ten artists that appeared on Apple Music's list of 100 best albums of all time, as considered by Apple Music experts and a range of other music industry types? (Credit: Getty Images)

Apple Music100: Who were the final artists on Apple’s best album list?

Fear not - Slim Shady may be “dead” by Marshall Mathers aka Eminem is alive and well, and writing his own obituaries to promote “The Death of Slim Shady.”

Eminem "kills off" Slim Shady in Detroit newspaper obituary

Taylor Swift accepts the Best Pop Vocal Album award for "Midnights" at the 2024 Grammy Awards. The organization has revealed both the dates for the 2025 ceremony and when nominees will be revealed (Credit: AFP via Getty Images)

Grammy Awards 2025: Ceremony and nomination dates announced

Ahead of Taylor Swift's three-night engagement at Liverpool's Anfield Stadium next month, the city is set to transform into "Taylor Town" with a series of workshops, art installations and academic debate about "The Tortured Poets Department" singer (Credit: Getty/Canva)

Taylor Swift UK Tour: Liverpool to transform into “Taylor Town”

Staind celebrate the release of their album "The Illusion of Progress" in 2008. Original drummer and founding member Jon Wysocki (far left) has died at the age of 53 on May 18 2024, according to the band (Credit: Getty Images)

Rock drummer dies aged 53