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Gogglebox star Stephen Lustig-Webb and his husband Daniel have made the heartbreaking announcement they are filing for divorce.

David Gilmour has announced ‘Luck And Strange’ – his first solo album in nine years with the LP’s first offering being released later this week.The former Pink Floyd guitarist is set to release the album’s lead single ‘The Piper’s Call’ on Thursday (April 25) on the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show. The track’s accompanying music video will be released on Friday (April 26).‘Luck and Strange’ is set for release on September 6.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic David Gilmour, who has often given off the appearance of being happily retired, hasn’t been keeping himself from the studio after all. The ex-Pink Floyd singer-guitarist has announced his first album in nine years, “Luck and Strange,” and he’s giving everyone time to prepare for it, with the release not coming till Sept.

Pep Guardiola ordered his Manchester City players to stay away from the training ground after a gruelling week left them playing in 'unacceptable' conditions.

Alison Hammond has revealed the identity of her alleged new boyfriend as she shared a rare insight into her romantic life.

Midsomer Murders is returning to ITV after celebrating 25 years on air. Midsomer Murders episode The Blacktrees Prophecy follows a man named Warren Kaine who lives deep in Blacktrees Forest in a bombproof shelter. His extreme paranoia has drawn other survivalists to the village, and now a doomsday prepper group meets weekly.

ABBA has issued a rare message to their fans as they mark the 50th anniversary of their Eurovision Song Contest win.

Manchester United are back in action this weekend as they take on rivals Liverpool in the Premier League at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon.

Manchester United will be determined to return to winning ways when they lock horns with Chelsea. Mauricio Pochettino will welcome the Red Devils to Stamford Bridge on Thursday evening as either side hopes to climb the Premier League table.

Nick Cave has shared insight into his upcoming album ‘Wild God’, and explained that the LP isn’t “set through a lens of loss”.The singer-songwriter announced details of the new Bad Seeds record at the start of the month, sharing the artwork, tracklisting and its moving title track with fans.Set for release on August 30 (pre-order here), Cave described the album as “deeply and joyously infectious”, and said it will see him move between themes of convention and experimentation more than in previous work.It is co-produced by Warren Ellis and mixed by David Fridmann, and the frontman also teased fans on his blog (The Red Hand Files), saying that the album is “full of secrets”.Now, in a new interview, Cave has shed more light on what to expect from ‘Wild God’ – explaining that while the death of his two sons will always impact his writing, the album itself isn’t “set through a lens of loss”.“Even when I’m trying to use art to escape certain feelings and sorrows I have, everything just seems to fall into the slipstream of the loss,” he told The Guardian. “These losses are just incorporated into the artistic flow and they move in a direction that is beyond your capacity to rein in.

ABBA have announced details of a 50th-anniversary reissue of their iconic album ‘Waterloo’. Find more information below.The reissue of the band’s sophomore album comes to mark 50 years after the now-legendary Swedish band had their international breakthrough in the Eurovision Song Contest.The moment saw the members – Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson and Anni-Frid “Frida” Lyngstad – change the world of pop music forever, when they entered the stage at The Dome in Brighton on April 6, 1974, dressed in their shiny glam-rock costumes.Set for release on April 5 via Polar Music International, the ‘Waterloo’ anniversary reissue arrives as a half-speed mastered 45RPM 2LP Vinyl, along with a limited edition box set of the three vinyl singles originally released in 1974.

Maxïmo Park have shared a new single titled ‘Favourite Songs’ and announced details of an upcoming UK and European tour. Check out the track and find ticket details below.The newly-shared single marks the first new material from the band in over 18 months, and comes as somewhat of a salute to the impact that pop music can have on its listeners – celebrating how it can provide solace in times of need, and a place to retreat into with like minds.“My best years are behind me/ but I’ll be damned if I’m giving up/ your intervention was timely/ I was acceptable, at a push/ am I able to sit at the big boy’s table?” frontman Paul Smith questions at the start of the uplifting track, while a poppy guitar riff and shimmering synths sit behind.It also comes alongside a black-and-white music video, which shows the singer singing directly to the camera, as well as swirling visuals of the city around him.“Our aim was to create a peppy yet powerful ode to the consolation of music and companionship in the face of other people’s preconceptions,” Smith explained of the inspiration behind the song.

Ellie Leach has shared cryptic post about 'struggling' days after delighting fans in a Strictly Come Dancing reunion. Fans were thrilled at seeing the actress reunited with Vito Coppola alongside another of the show's favourites Dianne Buswell weeks after last being seen together.

The Hives have announced the first UK tour of their first-ever “franchised” cover bands.The Swedish five-piece shared a statement last year encouraging fans to sign up to put on their own tribute shows and uncover “rewards”. “THE HIVES FRANCHISE NEEDS YOU,” they began. “We have arrived at a point where The Hives can no longer keep up with public demand for concerts.”They continued: “This is where you come in.

CMAT was joined on stage by John Grant in Manchester last night (March 8) for a version of their collaborative song ‘Where Are Your Kids Tonight?’ – check it out below. The performance came as part of BBC’s 6 Music Festival, which is currently taking place across Greater Manchester this weekend. CMAT was playing the O2 Victoria Warehouse, in the slot immediately before headliner Gossip.

Gossip have teamed up with Alison Moyet to perform a cover of Yazoo‘s ‘Situation’.The Arkansas band were headlining BBC’s 6 Music Festival, which is currently taking place across Greater Manchester until Sunday, March 10.Midway through their set, Gossip began performing Yazoo’s ‘Situation’, with vocalist Beth Ditto introducing Alison Moyet on stage: “Please put your hands together for one of the icons of my life!”It is Moyet’s first live performance in over a year, as Moyet recently graduated from the University of Brighton in 2023 with a degree in Fine Art.Watch Gossip and Moyet perform ‘Situation’ here at around 44 minutes 20 seconds.NME spoke to Gossip in January, where Ditto opened up about Gossip’s reunion: “Well, I was doing a record with Rick Rubin in Hawaii.“I really wanted Nathan to play on that record because I was going to do a solo record. There was one day Nathan was playing something.

Dream Wife have released a cover of t.A.T.u.’s ‘All The Things She Said’ to celebrate International Women’s Day – listen to the track below.The London-based trio have also announced a headline UK tour, which will kick off in Brighton on October 24, and take in Newport, Falmouth, London and Hebden Bridge, before wrapping up in Birkenhead on November 2. Tickets for the shows go on sale at 10am on Wednesday (March 13), and you can get yours here.

One Piece card game shop has opened in Brighton, and represents an “evolution”, Bandai Namco has said to NME.The store opened on North Street in Brighton on February 23. Brighton was chosen due to the city being a “thriving cultural hub” and the One Piece Card Game shop being a “perfect fit and addition for people of the region to collect cards and battle with friends.”When asked by NME why now is the right time to open a One Piece Card Game Shop, Bandai Namco told us that the plan is to offer “multiple experiential products”.“One Piece is one of the biggest IPs globally, with a 25 year back catalogue of anime, manga and films.

Paul Weller has announced a UK headline tour for later this year – you can find all the details below.The former Jam frontman is due to hit the road in the autumn in support of his 17th solo album ’66’, which will be released on May 24 – the day before his 66th birthday (pre-order here).Kicking off in Cheltenham on October 17, the stint also includes stop-offs in Brighton, Newcastle, Glasgow, Manchester, Llandudno, Liverpool and other locations throughout that month and into early November.The tour is set to conclude with a performance at the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith, London on November 8. Weller will be joined on the run by special guest opener Liam Bailey.Tickets go on general sale at 10am GMT next Friday (March 8) – you’ll be able to buy yours here.

A fugitive aristocrat was given almost £50,000 from her trust fund in the months before she disappeared with her partner and newborn baby, a trial has heard. Constance Marten was given £47,886 by C. Hoare & Co between September 1 2022 and January 17 2023.

Newcastle identify Dan Ashworth replacement as Man Utd close in on move, as their top choice to replace Dan Ashworth who is expected to strike a deal with Manchester United.

Matty Healy‘s mum Denise Welch has said that she is seen as “the Virgin Mary” among The 1975‘s fanbase.During a new interview with BBC News, the Loose Women panellist and former Coronation Street star spoke about being recognised as the mother of the Manchester band’s frontman.“With Matthew’s fans, it’s, ‘There is the Virgin Mary – there is the woman who gave birth to the Messiah,” she explained. “I’ve had people in the foyer of The O2 touch me and burst into tears.”Welch continued: “He provokes this hero worship, to the point that the fact that I actually produced him in my body gives me that sort of reverence – and it’s quite hysterical.

Johnny Carter is heading back to EastEnders to help his mum Linda Carter - but will be played by a brand new face. Charlie Suff is stepping into Johnny's shoes, taking over the role previously played by Sam Strike and Ted Reilly.The actor shared some exciting details about Johnny's return, saying: "Johnny is back in Walford because he has caught wind from his Gran that things aren't going too well for Linda.There's a lot of worry about his mum, and the family needs Johnny back home to steer the ship and get things back on track.There is a lot going on! He is absolutely devastated." He added: "It's too much of a shock for him to understand the implications of the state Linda is in immediately.

The Magic Gang have announced that they are splitting up and will be performing a trio of celebratory farewell shows this May.After more than a decade together, the Brighton-formed band – Jack Kaye, Kris Smith, Gus Taylor and Paeris Giles – have “decided to call time” on the group to “spend some time exploring their own creative pursuits”.“It’s clear to see how incredible the journey has been,” they said in a press statement.The Magic Gang will perform three shows across May in Glasgow (21), Manchester (22) and London (23) to celebrate their time together and bid farewell to the band. Tickets go on sale Friday (January 26) at 9am GMT from here.

Johnny Vegas is keeping his outdoors dreams alive as Carry On Glamping returns for a second series – but this time around it’s no picnic for the Benidorm star and his long-suffering assistant Beverley Dixon. The show follows Johnny, 53, as he tries to find a bigger home for his and Bev’s glamping business after the success of their Yorkshire site.The pair travel from Brighton to Leeds, and while they get up to their fair share of shenanigans, progress hits a wall when Johnny receives a diagnosis for ADHD, a condition that makes people struggle to concentrate, appear restless and find it hard to cope with stress.

Radio 1 legend Annie Nightingale died yesterday at her home in London after a short illness. Described as "a pioneer, trailblazer and an inspiration to many", a statement was released by her family, informing her fans of the tragic news. A statement read: "Annie Nightingale MBE passed away yesterday at her home in London after a short illness.

Lauryn Goodman's sister Amelia has broken her silence after rumours Kyle Walker is the father of both her sister's children amid a reported 'family feud'. Lauryn, 32, sparked speculation that her daughter's father is footballer Kyle, after he and wife Annie Kilner announced their separation after 12 years together earlier this week. Lauryn welcomed her second child in June 2023 but had not disclosed who the father of her baby is.

Objections to a telecommunications mast in Brightons, Falkirk, will be considered by councillors next week.

Coronation Street's Tony Maudsley is heartbroken over the loss of his close friend Michael McGarrigle, who was found dead after going missing in Glasgow. On Tuesday, Tony shared a plea on Twitter for help in locating Michael, who was considered 'part of the family' and worked as a costume supervisor on Benidorm. Later that day, Tony shared the tragic news on Twitter: "Thank you so much to everyone for all your efforts in reposting our appeal to find Michael yesterday.

An urgent overhaul of Britain’s rail fares system is required, a charity has said, after its analysis revealed “absurd inconsistencies”.

Blossoms have teamed up with Jungle and CMAT on their upcoming new album.The band have been working on their new album for the last year and it’s the first to be released on their own record label, ODD SK Records. It’s the follow up to 2022’s ‘Ribbon Around The Bomb,’ their last with Virgin EMI.Frontman Tom Ogden spoke to BBC 6 Music’s Nathan Shepherd about the new album and opened up about the number of collaborations on the record.“This album…it’s the most we’ve kind of spread our wings in terms of collaboration,” he told Shepherd.Ogden continued: “I’ve wrote the songs, brought it to the lads and then we’ve gone in with [James] Skelly [producer] in Liverpool.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that midfielder Alexis Mac Allister's knee injury 'doesn't look good' with just over a week to go until their clash with Manchester United at Anfield.

Creeper have announced an intimate run of UK dates set to kick off in spring next year.The handful of shows are in support of the band’s third LP ‘Sanguivore’ which was released back in October. Creeper will start the tour on March 15, 2024 at Dreamland in Margate.

Absolutely Fabulous star Jane Horrocks has shared details of a nasty fall from her bike and warned her fans about the dangers of black ice. Jane, 59, who is best known for playing Bubble in classic BBC sitcom Absolutely Fabulous, was rushed to hospital after hitting a slippery patch of road and falling off her bike. She has since revealed that she has a broken wrist and some bruised ribs.

Absolutely Fabulous star Jane Horrocks has been rushed to hospital after she was involved in a brutal bike crash as she warned fans about dangerous black ice.

IDLES have announced a massive world tour and shared details of upcoming shows set for Spring 2024.The band shared the details for their 2024 European gigs previously, and have now announced a run of dates that will see them make stops in the US, UK, Ireland and Mexico.March 2024 will see IDLES make their way through Europe with stops in major cities such as Milan, Paris, Amsterdam, Antwerp, Prague and more, before closing with remaining stops in Germany and Sweden. In May, the band will head out to the United States and play a handful of shows in Vancouver, Portland, Seattle, Oakland, San Fransisco, Houston, Dallas, Orlando, and New Orleans.From there, they will travel to the UK to play shows in Cardiff, Halifax, Margate and Cornwall during the month of July.