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ITV quiz show, The Chase. Sally will be joined by fellow celebrity contestants Lance Ellington, Beth Tweddle, and Bob Champion as they take on the challenge in the hopes of winning a potential prize pot.

Paul Weller made a surprise appearance during Ocean Colour Scene‘s show in London last night – check out the fan-shot footage below.The group joined Weller on tour back in the early ’90s, with their guitarist Steve Cradock going on to play in the former Jam frontman’s solo band.

Adele’s 30 holds steady for a fourth consecutive week at Number 1 on the Official Albums Chart. 

The Modern Music Masters book series has launched its seventh title: Paul Weller - The Solo Years.

Paul Weller has revealed that his recent UK tour was cut short after he contracted coronavirus.The final three dates of Weller’s 2021 UK tour – which were due to run from December 3-5 in Norwich, Lincoln and Cambridge – were cancelled on December 3 after “a band member tested positive for COVID-19”.“We are working hard to see if we can reschedule the shows and will share more information on that as soon as we possibly can,” an official statement read.“This is obviously incredibly disappointing

Paul Weller has added a trio of huge UK outdoor shows to his existing summer 2022 tour – see the full list of dates below.The new dates come after Weller last week (December 3) cancelled all of his remaining 2021 tour dates due to a band member testing positive for COVID.Weller’s UK tour, which was previously rescheduled due to COVID, will resume in March and continue throughout April.

Paul Weller has cancelled his remaining UK tour dates “due to a band member testing positive for COVID-19”.The former Jam frontman hit the road last month in support of his latest solo album, ‘Fat Pop (Volume 1)’, which came out in May. So far, he’s played in Oxford, Liverpool, Sheffield, Glasgow and other cities.The Modfather was set to appear at the UEA LCR venue in Norwich tonight (December 3) before heading to Lincoln (4) and Cambridge (5).

The Modern Music Masters book series has launched its seventh title: Paul Weller - The Solo Years.

Starsailor frontman James Walsh has reflected on his infamous spat with Oasis in 2002.Walsh got into a row after he approached Noel Gallagher backstage at T In The Park that year to ask why he had called him “a cock” in an interview.Gallagher said he didn’t remember doing so, but if he did, Walsh probably was one before Liam Gallagher then became involved, and was allegedly physically restrained by one of his security guards.Reflecting on the feud, he told NME‘s Does Rock ‘N’ Roll Kill

The Lathums are set for Number 1 glory on this week’s Official Albums Chart with their new album How Beautiful Life Can Be.

Paul Weller has announced the first vinyl reissues of his classic albums ‘Days Of Speed’ and ‘Illumination’ – see all the details below.The former Jam frontman will release new physical editions of both records on October 15 via Craft Recordings – you can pre-order them from here.Originally released back in 2001, ‘Days Of Speed’ is an acoustic double live record comprising songs that were performed live solo and acoustic at various venues around Europe.‘Illumination’ (2002) marked Weller’s sixth

Jack White has announced the opening of a new Third Man Records Store in London.The shop will be the record label’s third outlet, with the London space – Third Man’s first outside the US – joining existing buildings in Nashville, Tennessee and Detroit, Michigan.Located on 1 Marshall Street in Soho, London (W1F 9BA), the new Third Man Records Store will officially open to the public on September 25.

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Primal Scream and Pet Shop Boys have both remixed Paul Weller’s single ‘Cosmic Fringes’, it has been announced.The original version of the track was released back in February and appeared on Weller’s latest album ‘Fat Pop (Volume 1)’.Posting on Twitter earlier today (July 16), the Modfather confirmed that two new versions of the song would arrive next week (July 23).“Available for pre-order now! Music legends unite for the Cosmic Fringes remixes on vinyl, out on 23rd July!” he

Paul Weller has recalled the “horrible” experience of filming the Band Aid video, claiming that some artists were taking drugs in the toilets throughout.The former Jam frontman appeared in Bob Geldof and Midge Ure‘s 1984 charity single ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’, which also featured the likes of George Michael, Bono and Phil Collins.Speaking in a recent Q&A session (via Contact Music), Weller said: “[The video shoot] was horrible.

Paul Weller is one of the country's biggest assets when it comes to music. The Jam frontman, who is often referred to as "The Modfather" has enjoyed huge success over the years with the popular punk band as well as a solo artist.

Paul Weller‘s ‘Fat Pop (Volume 1)’ has hit Number One on the UK’s Official Albums Chart, the singer’s sixth time reaching the summit as a solo artist.He held off J. Cole‘s sixth album ‘The Off-Season’, which reached Number Two.

Congratulations to Paul Weller, who lands straight in at Number 1 on this week’s Official Albums Chart with Fat Pop.

Congratulations to J. Cole who claims his second Number 1 on the Official Irish Albums Chart with The Off-Season.

Paul Weller has said he’s not sure whether he’ll make another album after the recently released ‘Fat Pop (Volume 1)’.The Modfather participated in a Tim’s Twitter Listening Party this evening (May 18) focusing on his sixteenth studio album, which was created over the course of the coronavirus-enforced lockdown.During one thread, Weller told his followers: “I don’t know if I’ll make any more records after this one; it’s hard to say at the moment.

Paul Weller is leading the race for Number 1 on this week’s Official Albums Chart with Fat Pop.

Paul Weller has discussed getting sober, saying he gets “more from music” now than when he was drinking.The former frontman of The Jam has been sober since 2010, and reflected on the differences in his life now during a new interview.In a new piece in The Guardian, which saw Weller answer questions from fans, one asked: “Since you’ve become sober, your lyrics are deeper and more soulful, musically more diverse. It’s given you a whole new lease of life.

Line of Duty star Martin Compston has reveaked he hides his broad Scottish accent by getting someone to record his lines for him to listen to in English while he prepares for a scene. While appearing on the Jonathon Ross Show alongside co-star Vicky McClure, Ellie Simmonds, Ashley Banjo and Paul Weller, the Scottish actor revealed that maintaining the English accent for his character DS Steve Arnott was a tough ask.

Noel Gallagher, Paul Weller, Sleaford Mods and more to celebrate grassroots venues is coming to Sky Arts.CC-Lab has been commissioned to produce The Live Revival, which will focus on grassroots UK venues that have been badly affected by the coronavirus pandemic. The three-part series airs on May 20, May 27 and June 3 at 9pm.MusicWeek reports that venues including the 100 Club and Omeara in London, Thekla in Bristol, King Tuts in Glasgow and Rock City in Nottingham will feature in the series,

Paul Weller has opened up about making music during lockdown.In a new interview with Uncut magazine, the former frontman of The Jam said music helped to keep him sane during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.Weller’s upcoming new album ‘Fat Pop (Volume 1)’ is set for release on May 14, was written and recorded during the first coronavirus lockdown last year.Weller said that without access to a studio and the means to make music, he would “probably be in a padded cell.

Paul Weller has said he will never support Spotify because of its payment model for artists.The musician said in a new interview that he understands why fans subscribe but that it’s “disgraceful” for artists, whom he regards as being ripped off by low pay per stream rates.Speaking to Mojo magazine, the former The Jam frontman explained: “I am not for Spotify whatsoever. It’s greta for punters.

Paul Weller has reflected on the time he got to record a Beatles song with Paul McCartney as part of the supergroup The Smokin’ Mojo Filters.The band consisted of Weller, McCartney, Noel Gallagher, Ocean Colour Scene’s Steve Cradock, Young Disciples’ Carleen Anderson and The Style Council’s Steve White.The musicians came together in 1995 to record a track for charity record ‘The Help Album’, which raised money for War Child.

Paul Weller has shared his new single ‘Shades Of Blue’, which was co-written with his daughter Leah – you can hear the track below.The song is taken from Weller’s upcoming new album ‘Fat Pop (Volume 1)’, which is set for release on May 14. The LP was written and recorded during the first coronavirus lockdown last year.Following on from previous singles ‘Cosmic Fringes’ and ‘Glad Times’, ‘Shades Of Blue’ has now been released.

Dry Cleaning, Paul Weller and Laura Mvula joined the latest episode of Later… With Jools Holland last night (March 12) – watch the performances below.The 57th season of the show is featuring remote performances, as well as artists talking Jools through their favourite moments from the show’s illustrious history.Mvula was the artist sharing her best bits from Later last night, while Dry Cleaning performed new single ‘Scratchcard Lanyard’ from London’s MOTH Club, and Weller played ‘Glad Times’

Paul Weller has rescheduled his summer UK tour dates for spring 2022 – see the new dates in full below.The Modfather’s run of shows in support of his 15th solo album ‘On Sunset’ were first supposed to take place last October.

Paul Weller has announced a new album called ‘Fat Pop (Volume 1)’ – listen to its lead single ‘Cosmic Fringes’ below.The Modfather released his latest solo record ‘On Sunset’ last summer. Earlier this month, it was claimed by Noel Gallagher that he’d been working on its follow-up at home throughout the coronavirus pandemic.Today (February 25), Weller confirmed that he’ll release the 12-track ‘Fat Pop (Volume 1)’ on May 14 via Polydor.

Noel Gallagher has claimed that Paul Weller used the most of his spare time during lockdown to record a new album.The guitarist, who is close friends with the Modfather, says he completed the follow up to 2020’s ‘On Sunset‘ while staying at home during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.He told Matt Morgan’s podcast: “I’ve seen him and I’ve spoken to him a couple of times.“I’ve seen him, we didn’t talk about coronavirus, we’re not neurotic, I never mentioned it and he never mentioned apart from to

Goldie Lookin Chain have shared ‘WELLEND’, their sea shanty parody which lampoons certain fans of Paul Weller – you can watch their version below.The Newport comedy hip-hop group are the latest act to get in on the current TikTok sea shanty craze, which has seen the singing style go viral this month largely due to postman Nathan Evans’ rendition of ‘Wellerman’.Goldie Lookin Chain’s Rhys Hutchings has now shared his take on ‘Wellerman’ with ‘WELLEND’, which specifically mocks those Weller fans

Leah Weller has had a busy few months. Managing to write and release debut single ‘Change’ back in April despite the difficulties of lockdown (Ocean Colour Scene‘s Steve Craddock produced her single remotely), she now shares new song ‘Strangers’ today as part of an EP, or “possibly an album”, Leah says.“I do have enough for an album now,” says Leah, daughter of Modfather Paul Weller and soul legend DC Lee.

Paul Weller has become only the third artist to top the UK album chart in five consecutive decades, alongside Paul McCartney and John Lennon.The former The Jam frontman shot to the top of the charts tonight (July 10) with his latest LP ‘On Sunset’.His previous chart-toppers include The Jam’s ‘The Gift’ in 1982 and The Style Council’s ‘Our Favourite Shop’ in 1985, plus five solo albums: ‘On Sunset’, ‘Stanley Road’ (1995), ‘Illumination’ (2002), ’22 Dreams’ (2008), and ‘Sonik Kicks’ (2012).‘On

Congratulations to Paul Weller, whose new album On Sunset lands straight in at Number 1 on this week’s Official Albums Chart and claims a rarely seen chart feat.