Kylie Minogue to headline London’s BST Hyde Park 2024

Kylie Minogue, Shania Twain and Helen Mirren are among eight women that have been honoured with their own Barbie dolls for International Women’s Day.The “global storytellers” have been chosen by Mattel to have Barbie dolls modelled after their likeness to kick off the brand’s 65th anniversary celebrations.The toymaker said that Minogue’s “glittering career has kept her firmly rooted in the present whilst defining and celebrating much of our collective past”, while praising Twain for being one of the “renowned trailblazers breaking down barriers for women in country music”.They added that Mirren was “one of the world’s best known and most respected actresses, along with being an advocate for embracing and celebrating self-expression, aging and fashion”.Mirren, who played the narrator in the record-breaking Barbiemovie, said she was “absolutely blown away” by the honour (via Sky News).“It’s a very special thing and something I can add to my list of my favourite achievements – becoming a Dame of the British Empire, having an Oscar, having a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and having my own Barbie,” she said.The one-of-a-kind doll is modelled after Mirren’s red carpet look at Cannes last year, where she wore a blue dress completed with blue hair.The doll also has its own mini Oscar accessory, in recognition of her 2007 Best Actress Academy Award for The Queen.Minogue’s Barbie is fashioned after her all-red outfit in the music video for her mega hit ‘Padam Padam‘, while Twain’s recreates the outfit and top hat from her ‘Man I Feel Like A Woman’ music video – completed by the long pink hair from her ‘Queen Of Me’ tour.Other women honoured include Oscar-winning actor and producer Viola Davis, content creator Maira Gomez

BRIT Awards 2024 achieved the lowest television viewing figures in the show’s history, with an average of 2.5 million.The event was broadcast live on ITV1 and ITVX in the UK, and at its peak was viewed by 3 million viewers, nearly a million fewer than last year. The numbers are taken from the overnight ratings and do not include viewers who will watch the show on catch-up.The 2023 edition saw performances from Harry Styles, Lizzo and Wet Leg, and reached a maximum live audience of 3.9 million and an average of 3.3 million.The annual ceremony took place on Saturday (March 2) at London’s The O2.

Glastonbury 2024.SZA is tipped as the latest artist speculated to be heading to Worthy Farm later this year, after fans pieced together clues from her upcoming shows.Rumours around the American singer-songwriter come following her being announced as one of the headline acts for this year’s BST Hyde Park series. She’ll join the previously-announced artists Shania Twain, Andrea Bocelli, Robbie Williams, Stray Kids, Kylie Minogue and Kings Of Leon at the London event.The ‘Snooze’ singer is set to be in the UK to headline the show on June 29, meaning that she will also be in the country when the Worthy Farm festival takes place between June 26 and June 30.“SZA at Glastonbury festival,” wrote one user on X/Twitter.

Kylie Minogue has spoken to NME about potentially experimenting with indie folk music next, and revealed that she is open to new collaborations. Watch our interview above.The pop legend spoke to NME on the red carpet of the 2024 BRIT Awards, before receiving the award for Global Icon and closing out the ceremony by performing a medley of her biggest hits.

CMAT has spoken to NME about the rising popularity of country music in the mainstream, as well as new music and plans to start a religion devoted to Kylie Minogue. Watch our interview above.Speaking to NME at the BRIT Awards 2024 – where the singer, real name Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson, was nominated for International artist of the year – told us how the Australian pop icon inspired her as a child.“She is the love of my life and the most important woman.

RAYE has spoken to NME about her record-breaking number of wins at this year’s BRIT Awards, and what it’s like to receive praise from artists including Kylie Minogue. Watch our video interview with her below.The singer-songwriter went into this year’s ceremony as the artist with the most nominations, with a record-breaking seven. She then went on to win in six categories, including Songwriter Of The Year, Song Of The Year, Best R&B Act and Best New Artist.

Raye stormed the Brit Awards on Saturday night (March 2), taking home a record-breaking six awards, including Artist of the Year and Album of the Year. She had already made history by being nominated in seven categories.

The stars are stepping out for music’s big night in England!

RAYE used a BRITs acceptance speech to call on music executives to allow songwriters to receive royalty payments. The singer spoke from the stage at the O2 in London while accepting the Songwriter Of The Year award, and took the opportunity to bring the issue to a wider platform. “I think we need to have a conversation,” she said.

The Brit Awards 2024 got off to a rather awkward start on Saturday night (March 2), with fans taking to social media to express their discomfort. The ceremony saw stars from across the globe step out in their most elegant outfits to celebrate the best of the music industry.

BRIT Awards 2024 are taking place tonight (March 2) in London. Check back here for rolling updates on all of the night’s winners.The ceremony is taking place at The O2 in London, with the show being presented by a trio of hosts – Maya Jama, Clara Amfo and Roman Kemp.

Charli XCX, Green Day and St. Vincent have been confirmed as among the presenters for tonight’s BRIT Awards. The ceremony is taking place at The O2 in London tonight (March 2), and the show will be presented by a trio of hosts – Maya Jama, Clara Amfo and Roman Kemp.

BRIT Awards 2024 has announced Raye as the winner of the Songwriter Of The Year prize.The singer is nominated for a record-breaking seven awards at Saturday night’s ceremony (March 2), including Artist Of The Year, Mastercard Album Of The Year (‘My 21st Century Blues’) and Best New Artist.Raye will also perform live at the BRITs 2024, appearing on the line-up alongside Dua Lipa, Kylie Minogue (this year’s BRITs Global Icon), Tate McRae, Jungle and Rema. There’ll be collaborative performances from Becky Hill and Chase & Status, and Calvin Harris and Ellie Goulding too.Today (February 28), it’s been confirmed that Raye is the recipient of this year’s Songwriter Of The Year award.Introduced in 2022, the prestigious prize celebrates exceptional songwriting talent and was decided upon by a select panel of expert judges.

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BRIT Awards 2024 this weekend, Chase & Status have been announced as the winners of Producer Of The Year.The BRITs are set to take place on Saturday (March 2) at the O2 in London, where Calvin Harris and Ellie Goulding, Dua Lipa, Jungle, Kylie Minogue, RAYE, Rema and Tate McRae are set to perform.Chase & Status – who will also perform on the night with Becky Hill – will take home the prestigious award, which has previously been won by Harris, David Guetta and Steve Mac.“We couldn’t be more proud – we’ve been flying the flag for British music now for a long time, we’re super proud of all the music that has come out of the UK,” said Chase & Status, aka Saul Milton and Will Kennard, in a press statement. “As producers, and as a creative duo, I think we are probably in one of the best places we’ve been.”iconic of @chaseandstatus to be arriving at the 2024 BRIT Awards as winnerssss of Producer of the Year.

Kylie Minogue made a name for herself after appearing on Neighbours - but it was her music career that catapulted her into the spotlight. Kylie became very popular in the 90s with her catchy songs like The Loco-Motion, I Should Be So Lucky, and Especially for You, selling over 80 million records worldwide. Kylie shared her excitement as she geared up for her anticipated music releases and her Las Vegas residency.

BRIT Awards have announced the final performer for this year’s ceremony – you can find all the details below.The 2024 edition of the event is due to take place at The O2 in London on Saturday, March 2. It’ll be presented by a trio of hosts – Maya Jama, Clara Amfo and Roman Kemp – and will be available to watch on ITV1 and ITVX.Organisers have previously confirmed that Dua Lipa, Raye, Kylie Minogue (this year’s BRITs Global Icon), Jungle and Rema will all be taking to the stage on the night.

Boy George has explained why the artwork for his new single is so similar to one that Kylie Minogue shared last year.The Culture Club frontman first stirred controversy with the cover earlier this week, when he dropped his new single ‘Religion’ on Monday (February 19).The track was one of two new songs that Boy George announced in the audiobook for his new memoir Karma last autumn, and upon its release, it was the artwork for the single that turned heads – namely for its close resemblance to that of Minogue’s 2023 album ‘Tension’.In the artwork, Boy George is seen with a sunset-hued background, and his name and the track’s title are written in the same fonts used on the ‘Padam Padam’ singer’s album artwork.Following its release, fans were quick to take to social media to comment on the decision, and question whether or not the cover was real or intended as a joke.I know that every masterpiece has its cheap copy but what the hell is this… pic.twitter.com/mPSh6XZUc4— Editor-In-Chief of Reality Von Tease (@confideinm3) February 19, 2024“I know that every masterpiece has its cheap copy but what the hell is this,” one person wrote on X/Twitter, while another shared their surprise that it was in fact the finished cover, originally thinking “it was satire”.Now, the ‘Karma Chameleon’ singer has defended the decision to use the cover and explained why he opted for something so similar to that used by Kylie Minogue. “I’m recycling everything.

Calvin Harris and Ellie Goulding will perform at the BRIT Awards next month, it has been confirmed.The news was announced by the BRIT Awards on social media ahead of the March 2 ceremony at The O2 Arena in London. The show will be broadcast on ITV 1.

Boy George has been accused of “ripping off” Kylie Minogue on the artwork of his latest single ‘Religion’.The Culture Club star released the track yesterday (February 19) and fans began to notice how similar the single’s artwork was to Minogue’s cover for her 2023 LP ‘Tension‘. Boy George’s art sees him posed with a sunset-hued background with his name and the track’s title in the same fonts used on the ‘Padam Padam’ singer’s album artwork.Fans immediately took to social media to point out the resemblance and call out the ‘Karma Chameleon’ singer for his choice in art direction.