Alicia Keys reminds fans she has an incredible Christmas album with ‘Santa Baby’

Kate Garraway and her family are reported to be “trying to stay strong” after facing a Christmas Day by Derek Draper’s beside.

Britney Spears has delivered some naked truth: she says reports of a new album are “trash,” and she will never return to the music industry.

Miley Cyrus, which was released in January and went on to spend 10 weeks at the top of the singles charts. Other female acts who dominated the singles chart included Dua Lipa, Kenya Grace, Ellie Goulding, Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, RAYE and more.More impressively, 48.5 per cent of all songs to reach the Top 10 in 2023 were released by women – a milestone which meant it was female musicians’ highest annual share of Top 10 hits of the century. Check out the 10 best-selling singles of the year overall below.1. Miley Cyrus – ‘Flowers’2. Dave & Central Cee – ‘Sprinter’3. RAYE ft 070 Shake – ‘Escapism’4. Taylor Swift – ‘Anti-Hero’5. Calvin Harris & Ellie Goulding – ‘Miracle’6. Rema ft Selena Gomez – ‘Calm Down’7. SZA – ‘Kill Bill’8. PinkPantheress ft Ice Spice – ‘Boy’s A Liar Pt. 2’9. Harry Styles – ‘As It Was’10. Libianca – ‘People’As for albums, The Guardian reported that the last 12 months marked the ninth year of growth for the British music industry, with sales and streams increasing by 10 per cent (equivalent to 182.8million albums) and streaming hitting a record high with 179.6billion over the year.

Charli XCX is reportedly working on music for Britney Spears‘ comeback album.Spears hasn’t released any music since 2016’s ‘Glory’, taking a hiatus to fight the conservatorship her father had held over her since 2008. Jamie Spears was suspended from his role as conservator in 2021.Despite that, she has guested on two songs – will.i.am‘s ‘Mind Your Business’ from last year and Elton John‘s ‘Hold Me Closer’ from 2022.Now, sources have suggested that Charli XCX is part of the writing team for Spears’ prospective comeback album, but has not yet met her.“The Britney album is being kept top secret.

Elton John has allegedly completed a new album with Brandi Carlile.During a recent roundtable conversation with Clash Music, The Who‘s Pete Townshend – who has been close friends with the ‘Tiny Dancer’ singer for over 50 years now – shared that John has been at a loss following the end of his farewell tour. He ended up reaching out to Carlile to begin working on a project.“Elton is so fraught with loss at not knowing what to do next.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music Elton John and Brandi Carlile apparently have recorded a new album together, according to an interview with Elton’s longtime friend, the Who’s Pete Townshend, that was published by Clashmusic late last month. Speaking about Elton’s plans now that he’s retired from touring, Townshend said, “Elton is so fraught with loss at not knowing what to do next.

A nightclub that was one of the country's longest-running and which saw the likes of Sir Elton John and Eric Clapton grace its stage is set to be demolished.

Made in Chelsea stars Maeva D'Ascanio and James Taylor have said "I do" for the second time during a Christmas themed wedding. The couple, who have one-year-old son Beau, officially tied the knot at the Chelsea Registry Office in November in front of a small group of friends and family.

Elton John has unveiled his favourite festive songs of 2023.The legendary singer-songwriter shared his selection as part of a Christmas edition of his Rocket Hour show on Apple Music.The list included his own 1973 festive hit ‘Step Into Christmas’ along with seasonal songs and covers by Elvis, RAYE and Phoebe Bridgers.Taking to his official Instagram account, ahead of the show he wrote: “It’s the Rocket Hour Christmas Special! This year I have selected an eclectic mix of old and new, ranging festive classics from The Ronettes, Elvis Presley and Greg Lake, to some of my favourite new Christmas songs and covers from contemporary artists including RAYE, Phoebe Bridgers and Sufjan Stevens, as well as some lesser-known deep cuts.

Doting Ayrshire parents have enjoyed their first Christmas with their miracle baby who they feared they's lost FOUR times – during a horror pregnancy.

Madonna spent her Christmas with her closest loved ones. The pop star shared a video alongside her six children: Lourdes, Rocco, David, Mercy, Estere and Stella. Lourdes Leon shows off her incredible figure in Y2K ensemble and stunning makeup lookMadonna’s boyfriend Josh Popper joins her on stage in New York City concertA post shared by Madonna (@madonna)Yesterday, Madonna shared a video packed with some of the photos taken over Christmas weekend.

Chloe Madeley looked happier than ever as she spent her Christmas getting dressed up and dining at the Ritz with her ex James Haskell and their one year old daughter Bohdi. Despite calling time on their relationship in September, the personal trainer, 36, decided to put on a brave face and chose to still spend Christmas with James as a family.

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The Color Purple is back on the big screen, this time as a movie musical, nearly 40 years after the first movie was released.

Emmerdale star Charley Webb shared an emotional video on Christmas Eve as she appeared to be feeling nostalgic about the festive season following her split from husband Matthew Wolfenden. The 35 year old star, who officially parted ways with Matthew in September, shared a video of their family Christmas taken in 2021, which featured a glimpse of far happier times with their three sons.

Christmas may have landed right at start of the week this year but if you've turned on the TV and jumped to ITV, you may be wondering what the day is and if you have completely skipped over Christmas as some of the network's best-loved shows continue to air.

EastEnders actor James Bye has revealed that the lead up to Christmas has been "manic" with his family.The star, who has played the role Martin Fowler in the soap since 2014, gave an insight into the reality of Christmas with his wife, Victoria, baby son Rufus Gray, and their other three sons, Edward, Louis, and Hugo. While posting an adorable picture of the family in matching festive pyjamas, the 39-year-old confessed an incident in the kitchen led to a big clean up operation as there was "blood literally everywhere." James said that his son Louis, who is six years old, cut the "end of his finger off" with a potato peeler.

Wham! have secured the Christmas 2023 number one single with Last Christmas, having missed out on the title for 39 years. The pop duo, comprised of the late George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley, landed the top UK chart spots for their first and second albums and also found success with a number of hits – including Last Christmas in December 1984.

A Scot could make history tomorrow – becoming the producer with the most consecutive Christmas No1s.

Todd Gilchrist editor Great Christmas songs, and great versions of great Christmas songs, are as plentiful as letters to Santa Claus. It’s the holiday for which various-artists compilations were seemingly created (and why the two-disc set “Now That’s What I Call Christmas” was certified 6x platinum just three years after its 2001 release).