X Factor winner James Arthur’s accountant admits £600k fraud
An accountant has admitted defrauding almost £600,000 from a company set up by X Factor winner James Arthur.
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BBC Proms to make inaugural trip to Japan in 2019
The first BBC Proms Japan will take place next year.
Jada Pinkett Smith opens up on mental health ‘collapse’ in talk with Kid Cudi
Jada Pinkett Smith opened up on her mental health “collapse” during a discussion with the rapper Kid Cudi.
Arctic Monkeys top Q magazine’s album of the year list
Arctic Monkeys have topped Q magazine’s best albums of the year list with their latest release.
Noel Gallagher: Liam’s calls to reform Oasis are about his ego
Noel Gallagher has claimed his brother acts for his ego and does not care about Oasis fans who he abandoned “25 times in his career”.
America’s Got Talent star Courtney Hadwin signs to Simon Cowell’s record label
America’s Got Talent star Courtney Hadwin has signed with Simon Cowell’s record label, months after narrowly losing out in the talent show’s final.
Ariana Grande in three-way battle for Christmas number one
Ariana Grande has a battle on her hands in a bid to secure this year’s Christmas number one single.
Children to enjoy ‘world-class’ music as CBeebies returns to the Proms
CBeebies will return to the Proms in 2019 as the BBC seeks to promote “world-class real music” for younger audiences.
Classic FM signs up former BBC newsreader Moira Stuart
Broadcaster Moira Stuart has joined Classic FM as a new presenter.
Cardi B defends Offset against online backlash after he crashes her LA show
Cardi B has urged people not to “bash” her estranged partner Offset after he crashed her show in Los Angeles.
Robbie Williams is new ambassador for brand formerly known as Weight Watchers
Robbie Williams has been unveiled as a new global ambassador for WW, formerly known as Weight Watchers.
Mel B grateful for Christmas after going through ‘hell and back’ in ‘dark’ year
Melanie Brown has said she has been through “hell and back” but that she is grateful for Christmas this year.
Ronnie Wood: I’m blessed with natural energy just like my two-year-old twins
Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood has said he feels blessed with “natural energy” just like his children, as he prepares to tour America with his band in the new year.
Representation of young women in music industry increases by 10%, report says
The representation of young women working in the British music industry has increased by almost 10%, the results of a nationwide diversity survey suggest.
Ariana Grande apologises after Kanye West accuses her of mental health joke
Ariana Grande has apologised to Kanye West after he accused her of using his mental health problems to promote her new record.
Ex-Pussycat Dolls bandmate tells Ashley Roberts to ‘crush it’ in Strictly final
Former Pussycat Dolls singer Melody Thornton has wished Strictly Come Dancing finalist and ex-bandmate Ashley Roberts luck before the final.
Offset begs for forgiveness from estranged wife Cardi B in Instagram video
Offset has begged for forgiveness from estranged wife Cardi B after she left him over his alleged infidelity.
Ariana Grande moves one step closer to Christmas number one
Ariana Grande is one step closer to securing this year’s Christmas number one as her single Thank U, Next has scored another week in the top spot.
Spanish prosecutors file tax evasion charges against Shakira
Spanish prosecutors have charged pop star Shakira with tax evasion, alleging she failed to pay more than 14.5 million euros (£13 million) between 2012 and 2014.
Pitbull covered Toto’s classic rock song Africa and the internet has opinions
American rapper Pitbull has recorded a cover version of Toto’s classic rock ballad Africa, to the bemusement of hundreds of listeners online.
Paloma Faith: Theresa May should be courageous and step down as PM
Paloma Faith has called for Theresa May to step down as Prime Minister, saying it would be the most “courageous” thing she could do.
Sir Paul McCartney and George Osborne among guests at Sir Mick Jagger party
Sir Paul McCartney and George Osborne were among the revellers at a party hosted by Sir Mick Jagger.
Kim Kardashian West defends Kanye after Drake rant
Kim Kardashian West has come to the defence of her husband Kanye West after he reignited his feud with Drake.
Nancy Wilson, Grammy-winning jazz singer, dies aged 81
Grammy-winning jazz and pop singer Nancy Wilson has died aged 81.
Ariana Grande unveils new single Imagine
Ariana Grande has released a new single titled Imagine.
Sneak peek of Cardi B’s appearance on James Corden’s Carpool Karaoke
Cardi B is the latest celebrity to take a musical tour of Los Angeles with James Corden for Carpool Karaoke.
Kanye West attacks Drake in series of tweets
Kanye West has reopened his feud with Drake.
Lady Gaga praises A Star Is Born ‘family’ following latest award nominations
Lady Gaga said she was “honoured” after picking up her latest award nominations for A Star Is Born.
New Croydon festival announced with Nas and Damian Marley as headliners
Rapper Nas and reggae star Damian Marley are among the first headliners confirmed for a new music festival in Croydon.
Police investigating break-in at Sir Paul McCartney’s London home
Police are investigating a break-in at Sir Paul McCartney’s London home.
Stars team up with Grenfell survivors to launch new campaign
Adele, Stormzy and other stars have joined with Grenfell survivors to call on the Government to remove “dangerous cladding” from buildings.
Show celebrating the music of Tina Turner to play at Aberdeen’s Music Hall
A show celebrating the music of Tina Turner is to play at Aberdeen's Music Hall as part of its debut UK tour.