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Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony will be streamed live for the first time in November, as Disney+ has picked up rights to let viewers see the event as it happens, a marked change from the years in which music fans had to wait weeks to see an edited broadcast. The Disney+ livestream will go out coast-to-coast from Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on Nov. 3 at 8 p.m..

Kate Garraway and her two children are still living with the worry that Derek Draper could die at any minute as he continues to battle his horror Covid-19 ordeal.

Elton John has spoken out against Suella Braverman’s calls to ban LGBTQ+ asylum seekers from coming to the UK.The home secretary faced backlash this week after she said that “simply being gay, or a woman” is not enough of a reason to gain refugee status in the UK.Addressing a US think tank on Tuesday (September 26), she said (via Sky News): “There are vast swathes of the world where it is extremely difficult to be gay, or to be a woman. Where individuals are being persecuted, it is right that we offer sanctuary.“But we will not be able to sustain an asylum system if in effect simply being gay, or a woman, and fearful of discrimination in your country of origin is sufficient to qualify for protection.”Music icon John has now responded to the home secretary and accused her of “legitimising hate and violence”.A post shared by Elton John (@eltonjohn)In a statement released alongside husband David Furnish through their AIDS Foundation, they said: “We are very concerned about the UK Home Secretary’s comments stating how discrimination for being gay or a woman should not be reason enough to qualify for protection under international refugee laws.“Nearly a third of all nations class LGBTQ+ people as criminals and homosexuality is still punishable by death in 11 countries.”It went on: “Dismissing the very real danger LGBTQ+ communities face risks further legitimising hate and violence against them.”The statement concluded that leaders “need to provide more compassion, support and acceptance for those seeking a safer future”.John has shared statements via his foundation in the past to call out homophobia.

Mick Jagger has talked about the possibility of The Rolling Stones one day going on a posthumous hologram tour.After the success of ABBA‘s Voyage show, in which CGI reincarnations of the Swedish band’s members appear on stage, Jagger has not ruled out his band following suit in the future.In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, he said: “You can have a posthumous business now, can’t you? You can have a posthumous tour. The technology has really moved on since the ABBA thing, which I was supposed to go to, but I missed it.”Earlier this month, The Rolling Stones announced the details of their 24th studio album ‘Hackney Diamonds’, which will be released on October 20.

The Rolling Stones have previewed their new collaborative single with Lady Gaga and Stevie Wonder – listen to the clip below.The legendary band announced their 24th studio album ‘Hackney Diamonds’ on September 6 and shared its lead single ‘Angry’. Following on from 2005’s ‘A Bigger Bang’, the record will mark the Stones’ first collection of original music in 18 years.Earlier this month it was revealed that Gaga and Wonder both contributed to a song called ‘Sweet Sounds Of Heaven’.

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There are many important aspects of Strictly Come Dancing that make the fan-favourite BBC series what it is. Each week, viewers watch celebrities and their professional partners take to the ballroom’s floor to compete for the Glitterball trophy, dancing to some of the biggest hits. But who exactly are the members of the Strictly band as the programme returns with the 2023 lineup? Dave Arch Dave is the head of the show’s band and has the title of Musical Director.

Coldplay were joined by Bryan Adams during their show in Vancouver for a rendition of his classic hit ‘(Everything I Do) I Do It For You’.Frontman Chris Martin invited the Canadian music legend onstage at BC Place on Friday night (September 22) to perform the 1991 Number One hit alongside support act H.E.R..Adams kicked off the performance singing the first verse on acoustic guitar while Martin played the piano.The frontman also joined in the vocal duties before H.E.R. came onstage to perform the song’s famous guitar solo.

“Scattershot: Life, Music, Elton, and Me” (Hachette) that Elton became friends with a youngwoman named Linda Woodrow, and that he somehow came to see it as more than just a friendship.“At a time when he was unsure of his own sexual orientation and how to distribute his pent-up love, it was extraordinary to watch him approach a traditional heterosexual dance,” Taupin writes. “I truly don’t think he knew what hit him and was just swept up in the accepted normality of it all.”But Elton couldn’t hide the truth of his own sexuality from himself for long.“It all changed with an intervention after Elton, in a staged cry for help, opened all the windows, stuck his head in the gas oven, and awaited a dramatic response,” writes Taupin.“Perhaps due to the unorthodox nature of the attempt, gas on low and an embroidered pillow to rest his head on, sympathy was not forthcoming.

Glastonbury booker Emily Eavis appears to have confirmed the day tickets for next year’s edition of the festival will go on sale.Eavis was asked on Instagram by a fan when they could expect tickets to go on sale and confirmed that they will be available from November 5. She added that “all the info will be with you soon”.Registration for tickets has been open for some time, and fans hoping to come to Worthy Farm next June have until 5pm GMT on October 31 to sign up – you can do so here.

it was announced that The Leadmill was facing a threat of closure due to its landlord issuing a notice of eviction. The news sparked an outcry from music industry figures and gig-goers alike.The building’s owners, Electric Group, who bought the site’s freehold in 2017, previously told music fans that they had no intention of closing the venue at the end of the current occupiers’ lease in 2023.“The management may change but the song stays the same,” Madden, CEO and co-founder of Electric Group, wrote on Twitter at the time.However, management at The Leadmill claimed they were being “exterminated by the landlord” before launching a fresh appeal online.On Monday (September 18) councillors considered an application for a shadow premises licence – a second licence landlords can obtain for a premises that already operates under one – during the hearing.Per the application, the two licenses “will not operate at the same time” but would allow the landlord “to have his own licence to protect his position should the tenant do anything to put the premises licence in jeopardy”.We've been a part of the Sheffield community for 43 years and we are not ready to say goodbye.

James Bond theme song are in.Harry Styles is currently in the top spot with fellow male British pop singers Ed Sheeran and Lewis Capaldi following. Elton John is also in the running.William Kadjanyi, political analyst at Star Sports, updated The Daily Mail with the latest odds.

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The Rolling Stones have proved their tireless capacity to evolve, with a new documentary helmed by the team behind The Kardashians.

The Rolling Stones have shared the full tracklist for their upcoming album ‘Hackney Diamonds’, and confirmed that the record will feature appearances from Paul McCartney, Lady Gaga, Elton John and Stevie Wonder.The classic rock icons announced details of their forthcoming 24th studio record last week and shared its lead single ‘Angry’, which came with a music video starring Euphoria star Sydney Sweeney.The new LP was announced at a globally live-streamed event from Hackney Empire in East London last Wednesday (September 6), hosted by The Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon. Here, Keith Richards, Mick Jagger and Ronnie Wood shared details on the upcoming release, and confirmed it will be their first new music in 18 years – following on from 2005’s ‘A Bigger Bang’.Now, the members have shared the full tracklist of the 12-song album, and confirmed that it will feature an array of guest stars, as well as tracks recorded with late drummer Charlie Watts.Watts features on two of the songs in the listing – ‘Mess It Up’ and ‘Live By The Sword’.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music The Rolling Stones have revealed the full track list of their first full album of original studio material since 2005, “Hackney Diamonds” — and the full list of guests. “Sweet Sounds Of Heaven” features vocals from Lady Gaga and keyboards and piano from Stevie Wonder, “Bite My Head Off” gets some inimitable bass from Paul McCartney, and “Get Close” and “Live By The Sword” have Elton John on piano.

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Kate Garraway has shared a fresh update on her husband Derek Draper's health, revealing a new condition he has developed that is 'baffling' doctors. The Good Morning Britain star has been helping care for Derek since early 2020 after he contracted Coronationvirus.

Lil Nas X‘s new documentary was delayed last night (September 9) due to a bomb threat being made.The film, titled Long Live Montero, is directed by Carlos López Estrada and Zac Manuel and follows the “emotional odyssey” of the pop star’s first ever world tour.It premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) on Saturday night, but its star was asked to hold off his entrance after a bomb threat was made.According to Variety, sources said that the threat was made as Lil Nas X arrived for the red carpet and premiere, and that he was specifically targeted for being Black and queer.After being delayed for 20 minutes, necessary checks were taken and the pop star joined the premiere and walked the red carpet as planned.“Lil Nas X: Long Live Montero is a triumphant ode to the extraordinary power of self-expression, music, and identity,” TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey said in a statement about the film.“In this groundbreaking documentary, we witness Lil Nas X challenging boundaries and reshaping the artistic landscape. The film’s captivating journey underscores the profound impact of Lil Nas X, who fearlessly brings audiences together through the universal language of music.

sex assault charges in London earlier this summer.The two-time Oscar winner’s friend, author Geoffrey Mark, says the exiled A-lister is hoping to return to Tinseltown — despite reports he’s still not welcome by the industry’s in-crowd. Mark told Daily Mail on Saturday that Spacey, 64, wants to “rebuild” his career and believes he will do something “new and creative” in the imminent future.

Jimmy Buffett was working on before his death will come out this year, and features Paul McCartney.News of the ‘Margaritaville’ singer-songwriter’s death was confirmed with a statement on his website, which read: “Jimmy passed away peacefully on the night of September 1 surrounded by his family, friends, music and dogs. He lived his life like a song till the very last breath and will be missed beyond measure by so many.”It was then confirmed that Buffett had been fighting Merkel Cell Skin Cancer for four years.

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Jimmy Buffett‘s cause of death has been confirmed and revealed.Following the singer-songwriter’s passing last week (September 1), Buffett’s official website has been updated with his cause of death. “The beloved singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett passed away at his home in Sag Harbor, Long Island on Friday September 1, 2023 surrounded by family and friends,” his website writes.Now updated to reflect the cause of death, the statement adds: “Buffett, 76, had been fighting Merkel Cell Skin Cancer for four years.

Paul McCartney has paid tribute to Jimmy Buffett, who died aged 76 on Friday (September 1).News of the ‘Margaritaville’ singer-songwriter’s death was confirmed with a statement on his website, which read: “Jimmy passed away peacefully on the night of September 1 surrounded by his family, friends, music and dogs. He lived his life like a song till the very last breath and will be missed beyond measure by so many.”An officially obituary on his website confirmed that the cause of death was Merkel cell carcinoma, which he had been battling for four years.Tributes quickly poured in from across the entertainment world from figures like Elton John, Beach Boys‘ Brian Wilson and LL Cool J.

Sir Elton John has an extravagant number of homes dotted all around the world and is reportedly resting up at one of his most luxurious abodes in the south of France. Reports revealed that the Rocket Man singer, 76, was taken to the orthopaedic department at Monaco's Princess Grace Hospital on the evening of Sunday, 27 August after suffering some minor injuries from a household fall.

reports have emerged suggesting he had skin cancer and lymphoma. He had spent time in hospital in recent months.Tributes were paid across the entertainment world, including by Elton John, who said Buffett was “a unique and treasured entertainer” who had “gone way too soon”.Beach Boys‘ Brian Wilson tweeted a picture of one of Buffett’s album covers with the message: “love and mercy, Jimmy Buffett”.Love and Mercy, Jimmy Buffett pic.twitter.com/9DUqbe8Hmf— Brian Wilson (@BrianWilsonLive) September 2, 2023“Rest in power @jimmybuffett I’m glad we had time to vibe,” wrote the rapper LL Cool J. “You were and always will be a Truly inspiring human.”Rest in power @jimmybuffett I’m glad we had time to vibe.

Legendary Margaritaville singer Jimmy Buffet's cause of death has been revealed – after he passed away aged 76, following a career spanning more than 50 years. A statement on the singer's official website, released on Friday, 1 September, said he died "peacefully ...

Jaden Thompson Musicians, actors, politicians and other public figures are taking to social media to pay tribute to the late musician Jimmy Buffett, who died on Friday. The “Margaritaville” and “It’s Five O’ Clock Somewhere” singer was 76. President Joe Biden released an official White House statement on the passing of the music industry icon.

As the world mourns the loss of Jimmy Buffett, celebrities have been taking to social media to pay tribute to the “Margaritaville” singer, who died Friday at age 76.

The American singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett has died aged 76.

Jimmy Buffett was remembered today by his famous friends as the quintessential songwriter, an artist whose work ran deeper than the popular images of lazy days on the beach.

Jaden Thompson Chip Dox, longtime “General Hospital” production designer and art director, died on Aug. 15. He was 80.

Charles “Chip” Dox, a former Emmy-winning production designer and art director for daytime dramas like General Hospital and Days of Our Lives, died Aug. 15. He was 80.