Inside the Dirty Business of Hit Songwriting

Trying again, again? Just days after Bachelor exes Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell were spotted together in California, new details surrounding their reunion have emerged.

Gogglebox viewers will be familiar with The Siddiquis as they’re a staple part of the hit show.The family from Derby are much loved by viewers, who adore them for their quick wit, one liners and honest reactions.

Nicole Kidman has given a glimpse inside her stylish bedroom in Australia – and it's huge!The Big Little Lies star took to Instagram on Sunday to share a photo of herself sitting cross-legged on the floor while watching the Oscars on TV.MORE: Nicole Kidman shares glimpse inside monochrome living room in AustraliaThe Hollywood star was pictured in her bedroom in Australia, which is decorated in neutral tones and offers a vast amount of space. VIDEO: Nicole Kidman in her new TV show Nine Perfect

Zac Efron has been living in Australia for the past year and he’s trying to sell the home he currently owns in Los Angeles.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorHasbro announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Entertainment One Music (widely known as eOne Music) for an aggregate price of $385 million in cash.The transaction has been approved by Hasbro and Entertainment One Canada’s board of directors, and is subject to customary closing conditions and receipt of regulatory approvals.

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Amazon chief Jeff Bezos and Robert Downey Jr.Environmental-and sustainability-focused investing is not only a popular growth sector; it’s also a path for entertainment industry figures to use their influence to draw attention to an organization, product or service that reflects a larger cause.The urgent need to slow the rate of global warming, to clean microplastics from the world’s oceans, to guard against deforestation, to protect air and water quality and improve the yield of crops to keep up

Jim Steinman was a songwriter whose hit compositions include Meat Loaf’s “Paradise by the Dashboard Light” and Bonnie Tyler’s “Total Eclipse of the Heart.”Steinman’s songwriting career took off after he wrote Meat Loaf’s 1977 debut album, “Bat Out of Hell.” It included the iconic “Paradise by the Dashboard Light” as well as the No.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorIn connection with an authoritative new report from Midia Research showing how songwriters are being dramatically short-changed by the streaming economy, ABBA’s Björn Ulvaeus says that “songwriters are last in line for streaming royalties.”In an op-ed that recently appeared in the U.K.

This Morning star Phil Vickery has a gorgeous rustic home to call his own and we often catch glimpses of the abode on his Instagram account.The 59 year old Folkestone-born star is a celebrity chef, best known for his work on ITV’s This Morning where he’s been rustling up moreish dishes since 2006. Phil previously shared the home with Fern Britton and their daughter Winnie, but after their split in 2020 Fern moved into their Cornwall home.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorEver since the music industry began its streaming-fueled recovery around five years ago, the songwriting and publishing communities have been protesting not only the uneven payment structure of streaming — which sees recorded-music rights holders being paid three times what publishing is paid — but also the imbalanced power and payment structures of the music industry.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorSongwriters of North America (SONA) will launch its first ever SONA Warrior Awards on May 23, with legendary songwriter Paul Williams as the inaugural honoree.The virtual event will feature tributes and performances dedicated to Williams.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorOver the past pandemic-stricken year, multiple charities and assistance programs have stepped forward for segments of the music industry, from MusiCares to Save Our Stages and Crew Nation.With the backing of Songwriters of North America (SONA), the Songwriter Fund offering emergency grants to songwriters in need has distributed over $400,000 in grants to songwriters who have been hardest hit by the pandemic — and is accepting donations for another round of relief

Welsh singer has sold more than 100 million records worldwide and achieved three number-one singles during nearly six decades in music. In recent years, the 80-year-old has become known as a "grandfather figure" on the ITV talent show The Voice.

Bill Owens was a country music songwriter who was Dolly Parton’s uncle and mentor.Owens wrote songs for many top country musicians, including Loretta Lynn, Porter Wagoner (1927–2007), and Kris Kristofferson. He was also a guitarist who toured extensively with musicians including his niece, Parton.

bug bites was horrified after finding a dirty mattress concealed inside the new one purchased by her mother. Jaye Bannon bought the orthopaedic bed from Furniture Scotland on behalf of her mum after finding the company on Instagram last month.