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Courtney Love has shared a legendary story about Kurt Cobain playing Reading festival in a hospital robe, and recalled the time when L7 threw a bloody tampon into the crowd.The Hole frontwoman was speaking as part of a new interview with BBC Radio 6, and was asked to recall the craziest story from a show she was at.During the interview, she went on to say that the most extreme one that came to mind was actually from a show she didn’t perform at, but involved her then-husband Kurt Cobain and close friends L7.Sharing the anecdote about how Cobain famously went to play Nirvana’s legendary ’92 Reading set in a hospital robe, she recalled that the robe he wore was actually hers from when she gave birth to their daughter, Frances Bean.“He played Reading in that robe. They roll him out like there’s this thing like, ‘Kurt’s dead’, this whole thing.

Cheryl's fans were given an adorable surprise when her son Bear made his Radio 1 debut on Friday, 12 April, with some fans even noticing the seven-year-old had developed a Geordie accent just like his Girls Aloud star mum. Fellow Geordie Perrie Edwards appeared on the Greg James' Breakfast Show to promote her new single Forget About Us, when she was tasked with calling up her famous friends.

EXCLUSIVE: The BBC has quietly cut by two-thirds the length of news bulletins on Greg James‘ Radio 1 breakfast show, one of the UK broadcaster’s most important ways of reaching young people.

One of the BBC’s highest profile radio presenters has apologized for comments about people with glass eyes in a recent video to promote his new children’s book.

Kurt Cobain‘s death, photography duo Guzman (aka husband and wife Constance Hansen and Russell Peacock) have spoken to NME about their new book of unseen images of the late Nirvana icon.The book Family Values takes its name from an infamous Spin magazine cover with Kurt Cobain, Courtney Love and their then-five-week-old daughter Frances Bean. Published in December 1992, it was been dubbed the ‘family values’ shoot because Kurt scrawled the phrase on Courtney’s belly.The words had dual meaning.

Thania Garcia Beyoncé, Cher, SZA, Taylor Swift and Ice Spice led the charge on what turned out to be a celebratory night for women in music at iHeartRadio‘s 2024 Awards on April 1 in Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre. Meryl Streep introduced the icon award recipient, Cher, with whom she starred in the 1984 film “Silkwood.” Streep’s speech recalled her relationship with Cher technically started when Streep was a “14-year-old freshman in high school in Bernardsville, New Jersey,” back when “the song that I carried in my head in 1962 was the No.

Katie Price was cut off by BBC Radio 4 host Clare McDonnell during her appearance on Woman's Hour, after the former glamour model started ranting about the DVLA and her driving ban. Clare had to interrupt Katie as she discussed her driving troubles and why she hasn't been able to get her license back since her ban ended.To keep things fair on the publicly funded radio show, Clare reminded listeners that "the DVLA aren't here" to share their side of the story while Katie vented. During her chat on Woman's Hour, Katie talked about her experiences with cosmetic surgery - advising young women not to have surgery without doing their homework - and about raising a disabled child as a single mum.The brave star was also asked about her many driving bans and recent bankruptcy news.

Listeners of Radio 2's Breakfast Show were surprised on Thursday morning when Tony Blackburn took over from host Zoe Ball. Fans were puzzled by her absence, especially since she had just returned to the show last week.

MasterChef is ushering in some huge changes in honour of the show's 20th series. Contestants on the BBC One cookery show will face both old and new challenges as they strive to become the UK's top amateur chef.

Coldplay are facing pressure to switch the lyrics to their song ‘Yellow’ to honour Luton Town FC at an upcoming live show.The Chris Martin-fronted band are set to headline Radio 1’s Big Weekend in May, and will undoubtedly be breaking out fan favourites including ‘Clocks’, ‘The Scientist’, ‘Sky Full Of Stars’ and more.However, there is one song in particular that fans are wanting to hear in a different way than usual, particularly as the show will be held in Luton.In honour of Luton Town FC, some fans are calling on the band to switch up the lyrics to one of their biggest hits, and change the lyrics to ‘Orange’ – the colour that the team wear – as opposed to the original ‘Yellow’, which is worn by Watford, who are based just 17 miles down the M1.As highlighted by BBC, some residents in the area are putting pressure on the band to switch up the lyrics, just for one night, to fit in with their local football rivalry."And it was called… Orange?"

Manchester Airport has announced the launch of a direct route to Shanghai, the first service to operate to the Chinese city from the north. Juneyao Air has chosen Manchester as its first destination in the UK in a move that’s been hailed as “fantastic news” by regional leaders.

After three years at the helm of Radio 2, presenter Claudia Winkleman has officially quit her role on the broadcaster's Saturday morning slot.The 52 year old waved goodbye to her listeners on her final show on Saturday, 23 March, and said: "We’ve come to the end and I'm allergic to goodbyes but i do want to say many thanks yous, I would like to thank Helen and everyone at Radio 2." Her voice wavering as it sounded like she was fighting tears, she added: "But my biggest thanks are to you the listeners, I have worked in tele for 24 years and I have never been more nervous than I was taking over for Graham you were warm welcoming and so lovely to me... "I love your weekly messages and updates, I just want to say thank you so much." Hanging up her headphones, the host played one parting song, saying: "This is from me to you, it could only be this…" before playing Wonderwall by Oasis.

As Claudia Winkleman bids farewell to her BBC Radio 2 show on Saturday, 23 March, she'll be leaving the comfort of the studio for the splendour of her home. For when she isn't busy filming at the huge Ardross Castle in Scotland for The Traitors, or at Elstree Studios for Strictly Come Dancing she is likely to be found at her family's stunning mansion – a Grade-II listed London townhouse tucked away near Marble Arch. Claudia treasures her privacy, yet occasionally offers glimpses into her family abode shared with husband Kris Thykier and their three children.

Tracy Morgan was a guest on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, where he had a chaotic and hilarious interview quipping about the drug.Right when Morgan sat down, Fallon complimented Morgan and asked what he does to stay in shape. “Well that’s Ozempic,” the comedian responded. “But I’ve learned to out-eat Ozempic.

Courtney Love has paid tribute to her friend Angela McClusky, the frontwoman of ‘90s band the Wild Colonials, who has died at the age of 64.News of McClusky’s death was confirmed on Thursday (March 14) in a post on her official Instagram account, which read: “We are devastated to tell you that our beloved Angela McCluskey has left us to be with her fellow angels. Never did anyone live life more fully, love more generously, sing more… well, just… more.”The singer died after being in a coma following emergency surgery for an arterial tear.Last night (March 19), Love, who had been close friends with McClusky, dedicated her DJ set at the National Portrait Gallery’s fundraising gala to the woman that she described as “the Angel of Glasgow”.Love said that McClusky had “maybe the world’s most beautiful voice”, before introducing the song ‘Breathe’, which McClusky made with the French dance group Télépopmusik in 2002.A post shared by Fuck Yeah, Courtney Love.

Coldplay, Vampire Weekend and Beabadoobee are among the names that have been added to the huge line-up for BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2024.This year’s edition of the festival is set to run between Friday, May 24 and Sunday, May 26, and will be held at Stockwood Park in Luton.The names for the first two nights had already been announced, and now the line-up for Sunday has been confirmed, with Coldplay topping the bill on the Main Stage.We'll be closing out #BigWeekend Luton with a headline performance from @coldplay on Sunday 26th May! ✨For more details and info on tickets, visit https://t.co/4t4HBZtjzI pic.twitter.com/9gvRfS50OO— BBC Radio 1 (@BBCR1) March 20, 2024“We wouldn’t be anywhere without Radio 1 and we’re super excited to come to Luton this year and play Big Weekend,” the band said about their inclusion on the line-up.Rounding out the Main Stage bill on Sunday will be Declan McKenna, Olly Alexander, Sabrina Carpenter and Vampire Weekend.Tickets for the weekend go on sale at 5pm tomorrow (March 21), and will cost £29.50, plus a £4.50 booking fee. Full information on how to get yours can be found here.The festival has also confirmed the line-up for the New Music Stage on Sunday, May 26, with Beabadoobee taking top billing.

BBC Radio One’s Big Weekend 2024, with RAYE, Charli XCX and The Last Dinner Party leading the way.This year’s edition of the festival is set to run between Friday, May 24 and Sunday, May 26, and will be held at Stockwood Park in Luton.Yesterday (March 18), the first run of artists, set to perform on the opening night, was revealed, and now organisers have also shared those lined up for the Saturday slots.RAYE has been announced as headlining the Main Stage on the night – following on from her record-breaking number of wins at the BRITs earlier this month – while pop icon Charli XCX will be headlining the New Music Stage. The slot comes ahead of her announcing details of her new album ‘Brat’, and dropping the huge lead single ‘Von Dutch’.Others set to perform on the Main Stage on Saturday include Aitch, Griff, Rag ‘N’ Bone Man, Mabel and Joel Corry, while BRIT Rising Star winners and former NME cover stars The Last Dinner Party will be performing at the New Music Stage.Both The Last Dinner Party and Charli XCX will be joined by Alfie Templeman, Caity Baser, Cat Burns, Dylan, Tems and Shygirl,Saturday at #BigWeekend Luton is gonna be veRAYE special ♥️For more details and info on tickets, visit https://t.co/BGPOsfilea pic.twitter.com/OB6xc2VFAC— BBC Radio 1 (@BBCR1) March 19, 2024Tickets, priced at £29.50 (plus a £4.50 booking fee per ticket), will go on sale at 5pm GMT on Thursday (March 21) and can be purchased here.

Creatives behind sperm donor series All & Eva have said the show represents a new wave of auteur-driven Scandi drama.

Zoe Ball has revealed her mother’s cancer is ‘quite advanced’ after she confirmed her mum's ill health was behind her recent absence from her BBC Radio 2 show. Earlier this month, the broadcaster shared on social media that her mum Julia Peckham had been diagnosed with cancer after she disappeared from her breakfast show on the station.

Chase & Status, Becky Hill, Rudimental and a host of other artists have been announced as the first acts for BBC Radio 1‘s Big Weekend 2024.Ella Henderson, Diplo, Eric Prydz, Kenya Grace, Sonny Fodera, Dimension and Hannah Laing have also been confirmed for the opening day at this year’s annual bash which will take place at Stockwood Park in Luton from May 24-26.Tickets priced at £29.50 (plus a £4.50 booking fee per ticket) will go on sale at 5pm GMT this Thursday (March 21) and can be purchased here. Further acts will be announced in the coming weeks.Commenting on their headline status, Chase & Status said: “Always a big moment for us to play for Radio 1 at Big Weekend, especially this year, to be bringing our full live show to the Main Stage alongside so many other huge acts.”#BigWeekend Luton lineup news ✨Here's who's heading to Stockwood Park on Friday 24th May!For more details and info on tickets, visit https://t.co/4t4HBZtjzI.