Raye, a London-born music sensation, made history at the Brit Awards by scooping up six awards - the most any artist has won in a single year. Her record "My 21st Century Blues" clinched album of the year.
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Rod Stewart has taken a shot at Ed Sheeran, suggesting that he “didn’t know any of his songs”, while praising the “tremendous” George Ezra.The rock legend was being interviewed by The Times when he was asked whether he thought that there were still songwriters creating timeless songs.“I’m sure they are,” he replied. “You mean like ‘Maggie May’? Songs that will be played in 50 years? I like whatshisname…he’s British, really talented….” When the interviewer suggested if he was referring to Sheeran, Stewart retorted: “No, not Ed, I don’t know any of his songs, old ginger [redacted]. Jesus…”Instead, Stewart began to sing the refrain of Ezra’s ‘Shotgun’.
“I think he writes tremendous songs,” he said. “He’ll be around for quite a while.”Stewart’s new album ‘Swing Fever’, a collaboration with Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra, is released on February 23, made up of 13 covers of classic Broadway songs.He continued in the interview by comparing what he perceives to be the difference in motivation between his generation and the current group of popstars. “We were brave in those days to go into the music business,” he said.
“We didn’t know where it would take us but record companies were different. They would give you a try.”“Also, the people I came up with — The [Rolling] Stones, Elton [John] — we all came into it because we loved the music. Money and fame didn’t factor — it was a burning ambition to sing.
That may have changed. Now it’s more, ‘Ooh, let’s have a go at music. I don’t even have to play well.
Raye, a London-born music sensation, made history at the Brit Awards by scooping up six awards - the most any artist has won in a single year. Her record "My 21st Century Blues" clinched album of the year.
Raye has enjoyed early success at the Brits by storming the competition with four awards so far. On Saturday night (March 2) at the O2 Arena, the British singer-songwriter won the R&B, best new artist and song of the year prizes.
Best friends Sam Thompson and Pete Wicks were in an unfortunate situation when they turned up to the Brit Awards at O2's London Arena today [March 2nd]. Filming from their car as they waited to enter the event, I'm A Celebrity winner Sam revealed that he and his best pal can't actually get in to the Brit awards red carpet.The famous duo are due to be there covering the event for their hugely popular podcast Staying Relevant.
declared on X, formerly Twitter. Other fans mocked Skarsgård’s appearance in the first look photos, saying, “They casted The Crow reboot by asking pedestrians from Miami if they’d like to be in a movie,” and that Skarsgård was “hotter as Pennywise,” and “Getting Jared Leto Joker vibes off this.
MTV's decision to host this year's EMAs in Manchester has been welcomed by city leaders who say it will bring a "multi-million pound boost" to the city. MTV bosses announced earlier today that its European Music Awards will be hosted in Manchester for the first time on November 10.
Muse, Stormzy, Lewis Capaldi, Ed Sheeran and Dua Lipa.“The MTV EMAs is one of the biggest global music celebrations, bringing together local and international artists to create iconic performances for fans around the world,” said Bruce Gillmer, President of Music, Music Talent, Programming & Events, Paramount, and Chief Content Officer, Music, Paramount+. “With music at the very heart of Manchester’s rich creative heritage, this vibrant city – with the state-of-the-art Co-op Live – will guarantee a supercharged 2024 show.”Councillor Bev Craig, Leader of Manchester City Council, added: “As a city that is known the world over for our legendary music scene, MTV could not have picked a better place for this year’s EMAs.“With the expertise, experience and reputation we also have for delivering successful, world-class events, we’re confident Manchester will provide a superb platform for the best MTV EMAs yet, and look forward to welcoming MTV and the global music community to our city for what is set to be an epic celebration of music and artists.
Sir Rod Stewart made a surprise appearance at The Snuts' Glasgow Barrowland gig on Tuesday night, leaving revellers stunned.
Ozzy Osbourne has opened up about standing up to Kanye West after the rapper sampled one of Osbourne’s tracks without permission.The conflict between the two arose earlier this month when the Black Sabbath frontman took to social media to call out the rapper for sampling one of his songs without permission.Osbourne was informed that West had looped a sample of the Black Sabbath song ‘Iron Man’ into his new album, ‘Vultures’. West reportedly played the clip during an event promoting his new album with Ty Dolla $ign on February 8 at the United Center in Chicago.Responding to the usage, the metal icon hit out at West, sharing a lengthy post on Instagram in which he called the rapper an “anti-Semite”.He wrote that West “asked permission to sample a section of a 1983 live performance of ‘War Pigs’ from the US festival without vocals” but was subsequently “refused permission because he is an antisemite and has caused untold heartache to many.” The post was later amended to the song ‘Iron Man’.A post shared by Ozzy Osbourne (@ozzyosbourne)In an interview with Rolling Stone, Osbourne addressed confronting the rapper and said: “Well, nobody else would fucking do it, did they?”He continued, adding that he has no regrets about speaking out.
Ella Thomas and Tyrique Hyde reportedly called time on their relationship, just six months after coupling up on Love Island - and now the 23 year old model has broken her silence.The pair, who met on season 10 of the hit ITV dating show, unfollowed one another on Instagram amid rumours of their split, and now Ella is keeping herself busy.The star shared pictures on Instagram from a night out with fellow Love Island contestant Zara McDermott at an event celebrating Kylie Cosmetics. Ella donned a pink dress and posed with a cocktail in her hand.
Hoobastank have announced a special show in London to celebrate the 20th anniversary of ‘The Reason’.The US rock band will perform on June 17 at the O2 Academy Islington to celebrate their seminal second studio album, first released in 2003.The band will perform the album in its entirety at the one-off show.General sale tickets will be available from 10am GMT on March 1, and you can purchase yours here.A post shared by Hoobastank ♾ (@hoobastank)This year, the band are also due to play Download festival at Donington Park in Derby.The anniversary show announcement comes after the band dropped their 20th anniversary version of ‘The Reason’, which includes a previously unreleased cover of Rod Stewart‘s ‘Do Ya Think I’m Sexy?’.“Back when we made the record, we started recording the song, but never fully completed it, so we shelved it for 20 years,” they shared on social media.
Julian Miles Holland, better known as Jools Holland, has kept us all entertained with his music and his popular New Year's Eve annual Hootenanny show, as well as his fun personality. Jools became famous after starting his career as a session musician and he was a founding member of the British pop band Squeeze. With his musical background, the BBC star, 66, has given a platform to loads of talent from Adele, David Bowie and Missy Elliot just to name a few.
Loose Women's Penny Lancaster left her co-stars in stitches after opening up about her sleeping arrangements with husband Sir Rod Stewart.The policewoman appeared in the audience of the ITV show on Friday, 23 February. Penny, 52, was supporting Rod, 79, while he was being interviewed by the Loose Women.The singer appeared on the show alongside Jools Holland, 66, to speak about their new joint album and tour. Prior to their interview, the panel - Judi Love, Kaye Adams, Myleene Klass and Sunetra Sarker - had been discussing sleeping arrangements.
the first black woman to go No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs with her bluessgrassy bop “Texas Hold ’Em.”But, in the last week of Black History Month, we gotta give props to another African-American diva who broke down genre barriers on the country charts long before Bey made her two-step statement.That would be Donna Summer, who, when she was the Queen of Disco, made her own history as the first African-American woman to co-write a No.
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.
Naman Ramachandran Vanessa Williams will take on the role of queen of fashion Miranda Priestly in the London West End stage adaptation of “The Devil Wears Prada.” “The Devil Wears Prada” is a new musical based on the hit 2006 film and bestselling 2003 novel. It features an original score by Olivier and Tony Award winner Elton John (“Tammy Faye,” “Billy Elliot: The Musical,” “The Lion King”), direction and choreography by three-time Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell (“Kinky Boots,” “Legally Blonde,” “Pretty Woman,” “Hairspray”), lyrics by singer-songwriter Shaina Taub (“Suffs”) and book by Kate Wetherhead (“Ever After,” “Submissions Only”), The story follows fresh out of college, aspiring journalist Andy who scores a job at the prestigious Runway magazine working for fashion’s most powerful and terrifying icon – editor-in-chief Miranda Priestly.
Rod Stewart has sold his back catalogue for close to $100million (£79.3million).The British music legend reached an agreement with Irving Azoff’s Iconic Artists, meaning the company now owns his publishing catalogue, recorded music and a stake of Stewart’s likeness and image rights.The company, founded by music industry executive Azoff, has previously purchased the back catalogue of artists like the The Beach Boys, Cher and Dean Martin.“Irving and I are a couple of old-timers and I believe we have a mutual respect and admiration for each other,” Stewart said in a statement to The Wall Street Journal. My life’s work is in safe hands with him.”According to the WSJ, Iconic Artists said this week that it has raised more than $1billion (£793.5million) in capital, which will go towards investing in more catalogues.Stewart is the latest artist to part ways with his back catalogue, after Graham Nash sold the rights to his back catalogue to Iconic Artists Group in October.Last year, meanwhile, Justin Bieber sold the rights to his songs for a reported $200million.
The Green Brigade are urging Celtic fans to join them in singing the Irish ballad Grace before Saturday’s Scottish Premiership clash against Kilmarnock as a tribute to the people of Palestine.
One of India’s biggest stars has been announced as the first south Asian artist to perform at Manchester’s newest arena Co-Op Live.
Rod Stewart does not care for Ed Sheeran‘s music, and he’s happy to let the world know!
Rod Stewart thinks that Ed Sheeran is a bad habit. In a recent interview with the UK’s oldest national newspaper, The Times, the 79-year-old singer discussed which musicians he thought would stand the test of time, among the younger generation. “You mean like ‘Maggie May’? Songs that will be played in 50 years?” Stewart said.