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Kylie Minogue is set to receive a BRITs Global Icon award at this year’s ceremony.The Australian pop star – who is also nominated for international artist of the year – will perform at the awards on March 2 at London’s O2 arena.The Global Icon award recognises “truly exceptional artists”, and will celebrate Minogue’s five decades in music, during which she has released 16 studio albums.She will join previously announced performers Dua Lipa and Raye.“I am beyond thrilled to be honoured with the global icon award and to be joining a roll call of such incredible artists,” said Minogue in a statement (via BBC).2024 #BRITs Global Icon winner… @kylieminogue!the queen herself will also be taking the stageyou won't wanna miss ittune in Sat 2 March x pic.twitter.com/qGIhriKEOu— BRIT Awards (@BRITs) February 12, 2024“The UK has always been a home from home so the Brits have a very special place in my heart.

RAYE has responded to breaking a new BRIT Awards record in 2024, saying it is beyond her “wildest dreams”.The singer is nominated for seven awards at this year’s ceremony, the most by a single artist in the show’s history.The previous record – six nominations – was jointly held by Robbie Williams, Gorillaz and Craig David.Speaking to BBC News about the honour, RAYE said: “I’m a BRIT kid, innit? I went to the BRIT School and it was the goal, the ultimate goal, to find my way somehow to the BRIT Awards.”She added: “As far as the industry was concerned, I was down and out. Never in my wildest dreams would I think trying again would mean seven BRIT nominations.

Chumbawamba have opened up about their “divisive” feud with former deputy Prime Minister John Prescott.In a new interview with NME, frontman Dunstan Bruce was asked to reminisce on Chumbawamba’s controversial dispute with Prescott. At the 1998 BRIT Awards, Chumbawamba member Danbert Nobacon doused the MP with an ice bucket in solidarity with striking dockers in Liverpool.Bruce told NME that the stunt was considered “divisive” at the time.

Mel B has hit out at former Kasabian member Tom Meighan being eligible for the 2024 BRIT Awards, despite him being convicted of domestic assault.The Spice Girls singer voiced her disappointment in a statement to The Independent – saying that she feels let down by the decision to have a singer convicted of abuse being eligible to win a BRIT Award.It comes after Meighan was among the acts included on the form for the voting academy for the 2024 edition.Meighan parted ways with the Leicester group in July 2020, shortly before being charged with assaulting his partner Vikki Ager – who he married the following year. He was sentenced to 200 hours of unpaid work.The BRIT buzz comes following the release of his solo album, ‘The Reckoning’, and he is eligible for Album of the Year, British Rock/Alternative Act, and Artist of the Year at next year’s ceremony.“I am deeply disappointed that an organisation so highly respected within the music industry should make a choice like this,” Mel B told the outlet.“You have to think what kind of message are you sending out to people when crimes of violence against women can be committed and then that person could be rewarded as part of a massively high profile awards event.

BRIT Awards host due to his first world tour.The comedian took to his official social media account to share that due to scheduling conflicts with his first-ever world tour, he will “hand over the baton” and give his usual hosting duties to someone else.“I’ve had the most incredible time working on The BRITS but unfortunately as I’ll be in the US for my first world tour next spring. I’m sorry to say that I’ll be stepping down from hosting duties for 2024 and handing over the baton,” began his statement on his Instagram stories.A post shared by Mo Gilligan (@mothecomedian)He continued: “It’s been phenomenal to work on this iconic event.

BRIT Awards have announced that they will be tweaking their rules for the 2024 instalment, following a row over diversity.The structuring of the award ceremony faced criticism at the start of the year when it was revealed that no female artists had been shortlisted for the 2023 Best Artist award. This came following the 2021 merging of the Best Male and Best Female categories.The winner of this year’s prize was pop icon Harry Styles, who also made a nod towards the perceived lack of fairness in the broader category – dedicating his speech to female artists including Rina Sawayama, Charli XCX, and Becky Hill, and acknowledging his “privilege”.Now, according to a new report by BBC News, it has been announced that the organisers of the BRITS will now increase the number of shortlisted artists for the Best Artist award.

Joy Crookes has announced plans to play a charity show in London to raise money for the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The R&B singer will perform at Hackney Church in the capital on December 5, with the money raised going towards the non-governmental organisation Choose Love, who work closely with refugees and are involved on the ground in Gaza. Tickets for the show went on sale on Wednesday (November 22), and have already sold out.

Adele seems to be rolling in deep love with her partner, Rich Paul. The “Hello” singer, 35, recently appeared to confirm that she tied the knot with the sports agent, 41.At her pal Alan Carr’s comedy show in Los Angeles on Saturday, he asked if anyone in the crowd got married.The Grammy winner then shouted: “I did!”Gossip Instagram account Deuxmoi posted the news on their social media page Monday.Another show attendee told the notorious blogger: “Adele was sitting right behind me with a friend having the best time.

Dire Straits have turned down “huge amounts of money” to reform the band in recent years, one of their founding members has revealed. In an interview with The Telegraph, John Illsley, the bassist who was an ever-present in the ‘80s rock giants, confirmed that the band continue to receive major financial offers to get back together, but he also suggested that they remain uninterested.

Leona Lewis' life changed completely after she won the X Factor in 2006, achieving Christmas number one with her cover of Kelly Clarkson's A Moment Like This.

Leigh-Anne Pinnock has revealed that the remaining members of Little Mix had to seek therapy after Jesy Nelson exited the group. Pinnock made the revelation in her new memoir Believe, an excerpt of which was published in the Sun. The book was released this week (October 26).

Loyle Carner has announced four outdoor summer shows in the UK and Ireland for 2024 – check out the dates below and purchase tickets here.The south London artist and rapper will perform at Dublin’s Fairview Park on June 30, 2024, before stops in Halifax, Manchester and Glasgow.A pre-sale email will go out to fans today (October 24) at 6pm BST, with an artist pre-sale set to go live Wednesday (October 25) at 10am BST here. General sale tickets will then be available from this Friday (October 27) at 10am BST here.A press release has also teased a “hugely triumphant London live moment next summer too”, with more information due to be announced.JUNE 30 – Fairview Park, Dublin, IrelandJULY9 – The Piece Hall, Halifax, UK10 – Castlefield Bowl, Manchester, UK15 – SWG3 Galvanizers Yard, UKThe rapper’s newly announced dates follow a sold out show at London’s Royal Albert Hall earlier this month.

BRIT Awards 2024 has been revealed – you can find all the details below.Next year’s ceremony is due to take place on March 2 at The O2 in London. It’ll mark the second consecutive year that the show has aired in a primetime Saturday night slot on ITV1 and ITVX.Damian Christian, Chair of the BRIT Committee, said: “The move to a Saturday night for the first time proved to be a huge success, so I’m delighted we’ll be back in a primetime slot again in March.“A Saturday night show helped us lock in our most engaged audience ever, and we’ll be looking to build on that base as we connect with even more fans in 2024.”He added: “Next year’s BRITs will be our most ambitious show yet, with a host of exciting performances from incredible artists, as we look to celebrate the music that soundtracked our 2023.”It has not yet been confirmed whether Mo Gilligan will return as host.

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Award-winning rock band Muse have annnounced a string of new UK and Ireland arena dates, including Manchester, in the Autumn. The band will continue their massive Will Of The People World tour with a date at Manchester AO Arena.

EastEnders star Danielle Harold has given fans a rare peek inside her home, which she shares with one small furry friend. Danielle has garnered thousands of followers from her role as teen mother Lola Pearce after first appearing on the show in 2011, fending off her fair share of on-screen dramatics including an iconic storyline where she returned to con fan-favourite Phil Mitchell. The 30 year old actor occasionally shares glimpses of her home with fans on social media.

Jack Whitehall and Roxy Horner have announced the happy news that they’re expecting again, after the couple opened up about suffering a “tragic” miscarriage in late 2022. Jack, 34, looked to be over the moon as he posed with a series of snaps from their ultrasound.The comedian joked in the caption: “and I thought I wasn’t getting enough attention when the dog arrived…” Roxy, 31, shared an identical post in which she said: “the best news to share” with a white heart emoji tacked on at the end.

Whitehall has announced he and his girlfriend, Roxy Horner, are expecting their first child together. The comedian and Bad Education star posted on Twitter a photo of him and Horner, 31, with them both announcing the news on their social media on Sunday. Whitehall, 34, jokingly captioned the post: “Should probably finally learn to drive now.

A mural of the UK’s Eurovision hopeful Sam Ryder has been unveiled at Manchester Airport. It’s the work of iconic local artist Akse, who’s been behind a host of other murals across the city.

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Women dominated in gender-neutral acting categories in the first year of their institution at the Independent Spirit Awards, claiming four statuettes at Saturday’s ceremony.

Adele and Rich Paul are reportedly engaged. The rumor was shared by a popular and trusted gossip site, who claims tthe couple is planning to get married this summer. Beyoncé breaks record for Grammy wins and Kim Petras makes history: List of winnersKing Charles was ‘very keen’ for these Grammy winners to perform at coronation concert: ReportA post shared by Adele (@adele)The rumors were shared by the gossip site Deux Moi, who said that the information had come from a “very reliable source.” Then there’s also the fact that Adele was spotted wearing a diamond ring on her wedding finger at her last show in Las Vegas.

Noel Gallagher has been slammed after he misgendered Sam Smith and called them a "f***ing idiot".

Adele is a global sensation thanks to her deeply poignant lyrics and unrivalled vocals.From her sensational debut album to her latest studio album – 30 – it's safe to say the mother-of-one continues to dominate the music scene.The star, 34, boasts a number of accolades including sixteen Grammy Awards, twelve Brit Awards, an Academy award, a Golden Globe award and a Primetime Emmy Award.WATCH: Adele surprised by The Rock during Grammys openerBut how much is Adele really worth? Keep scrolling to discover the hitmaker's staggering net worth…Unlike the vast majority of celebrities these days, Adele does not make money through sponsored content or endorsements. The singer built her million-dollar empire through hard graft and endless tours.

Harry Styles tried out an Australian tradition as he took to the stage in Perth on Monday.

Ellie Goulding has been compared to a Harry Potter character as she arrived at the 2023 EE BAFTA Film Awards. The 36 year old joined stars on the red carpet ahead of the ceremony, which will be hosted by Richard E Grant and takes place at London's Royal Festival Hall. For the occasion, singer Ellie wore an eye-catching sheer, grey dress which featured a plunging neckline and sleeves so long they touched the floor.

Sam Smith was the victim of a verbal attack while out a walk in Central Park, New York, during which a stranger called them "demonic" and "evil".

Award-winning singer Sam Smith had to correct The One Show co-presenter Alex Jones this week after she used the wrong pronouns. Fresh from their eye-catching trip to the Brit Awards, where the 30 year old donned an inflatable, black latex suit, Sam opened up about their secret hobby. "You're a big fan of fishing?" asked Ronan Keating, who was on presenting duties too.

Sam Smith’s BRIT Awards 2023 performance sparked over 100 Ofcom complaints, according to the broadcasting regulator.Kim Petras joined the pop star to deliver a rendition of their smash hit ‘Unholy’ at the annual awards show, one week after being accused of promoting Satanism with their Grammys appearance.Smith and Petras performed in leather and black outfits onstage designed to look like a seedy garage set-up. Petras rolled out from under a car to start her verse while Smith took a seat on the back of a motorbike as their collaborator sang.The performance drew 106 complaints from viewers to Ofcom, although it is unclear which parts of it were complained about.Other complaints received about the BRITs 2023 included the use of offensive language at the ceremony and the amount of alcohol that was consumed.Smith and Petras’ BRITs appearance followed a controversial performance at the Grammys, which saw right-wing commentators and conspiracy theorists accuse the pair of performing a Satanic ritual.

During the 2023 Ivors, which will be held at Grosvenor House in London on May 18, Sting will receive the highest distinction bestowed by The Ivors Academy: the designation of Academy Fellow.

Ricky Gervais has divided fans with his joke about Sam Smith‘s outfit at the BRIT Awards.The ‘Unholy’ singer drew headlines at this year’s ceremony after stepping onto the red carpet in a black rubber suit with overinflated shoulders and legs.Reacting to the costume on Twitter, Gervais pasted his own head on Sam’s body and jokingly suggested the singer was seeking attention.Alongside the fake image of Gervais wearing the rubber costume, he sarcastically tweeted: “The Worst thing about being famous is the lack of privacy. I can’t even walk down the street without people looking and pointing.”The worst thing about being famous is the lack of privacy.

Marshall Mathers impression on social media, in which a voice eerily similar to that of the “Not Afraid” rapper’s sings: “This is the future rave sound / I’m getting awesome and underground.” Guetta, 55, also stated that he won’t release the song commercially, but is “opening a conversation about how AI is going to change the music industry.” “There’s something I made as a joke, and it worked so good I could not believe it,” Guetta said about the track in a video shared to his social media followers.The artist added, “I discovered those websites that are about AI; basically, you can write lyrics in the style of any artist you like. So I typed ‘write a verse in the style of Eminem about future rave.

Sam Smith‘s inflatable Brit Awards suit, has said that he took inspiration for the silhouette from his dog.Harri (whose full name is Harikrishnan Keezhathil Surendran Pillai) spoke to the BBC about getting the call to design the outfit.“They [Smith] reached out to me on Monday, asking if I could create something custom-made for the Brits,” he said. “I was a bit scared because it’s not enough time.

Loyle Carner has spoken to NME about the response to his recent album, as well as revealing he’s working on new music. Watch our video interview with him above.Carner was talking to NME on the red carpet of the The BRIT Awards 2023 where he discussed the reaction to his third studio album ‘Hugo’, which was released last October.“I’ve been very moved by the response actually,” he said.

Reunited pop band S Club 7 caused excitement as they were back on TV together to announce a major tour together, and fans flocked to air their amazement as they rolled back the years on The One Show. After months of speculation, to celebrate their 25th anniversary, the band revealed they'll be touring arenas across the UK this October including Manchester.