Sir Elton John dedicates song to George Michael at BST day before late singer's birthday

Yard Act singer James Smith has spoken about the “amazing” experience of collaborating with Elton John for their new version of ‘100% Endurance’.The pop legend, who is a fan of the Leeds-based band, contributed piano to the new studio recording. ‘100% Endurance’ is the latest single released from Yard Act’s debut album ‘The Overload’, which was released in January.Speaking to Matt Wilkinson on Apple Music 1 today (July 6), as part of his UK City Spotlight on Leeds, Smith said: “We had a lovely afternoon together at Metropolis Studios in London.

PHOTOS: 15 best dressed stars on the BAFTA TV Awards 2022 red carpetHost of the charity event Peter Andre, who has his own chart topping track record in the music industry, believes music unites people. "The two things in life that break down the barriers of race, nationality, language, colour is music and food.

Phoebe Bridgers, Arlo Parks and Guy Garvey are the latest musicians to take part in CBeebies’ Bedtime Stories series, with the trio all reading a tale at Glastonbury over the weekend.They follow fellow artists Harry Styles, Dave Grohl, Dolly Parton, Elton John, Tom Hardy and Ed Sheeran in appearing on the children’s TV series in recent years.Parks read Once Upon A Rhythm, written by James Carter and illustrated by Valerio Vidali, for her segment, while Bridgers read The Spectacular Suit (written by Kat Patrick and illustrated by Hayley Wells).“It was an absolute pleasure to read a CBeebies Bedtime Story from Glastonbury and bring joy and dreams to young people – what a special moment!” Parks said in a statement about her story, which you can watch here (UK viewers only).A post shared by BBC Radio 6 Music (@bbc6music)Elbow frontman Garvey read his story, A Little Bit Brave (written and illustrated by Nicola Kinnear), to an audience of children.“The first time I did a CBeebies bedtime story it was for the rest of the band’s kids, I didn’t have any of my own. Now I’ve got one and they’ve got more,” Garvey said in a statement.“The book I’ve chosen is a favourite bought for me by my best friend Pete Jobson who also has a couple of munchkins.

Sir Paul McCartney has played a video featuring Johnny Depp as part of his Glastonbury set. The legendary Beatle made history as the oldest ever solo headliner in the festival’s history.

A gig-goer has been left 'scared' after claiming he heard 'spooky voices' during his stay at 'Britain's most haunted hotel '.

More than 5,000 miles from her Las Vegas disaster in the residency that never was, Adele is making amends with a special two-day concert spectacular.

Kerry Katona has made a heartbreaking admission about Sarah Harding's death following the Girls Aloud star passing away following a battle with cancer last year. It comes as Kerry does Race for Life in Hyde Park in memory of the singer.

SBTRKT has returned with a glitchy new banger, ‘Bodmin Moor’ – watch the track’s video below.The English producer’s latest track marks a comeback following a lengthy period since the release of his last project, 2016’s ‘Save Yourself’. Since then, SBTRKT has only dropped off one-off tracks, including a remix of Chance The Rapper’s ‘All We Got’.‘Bodmin Moor’ was produced and mixed by SBTRKT (real name Aaron Jerome) and mastered by Matt Colton (Muse, Coldplay, James Blake, George Michael and more).“Made the beginnings of ‘Bodmin Moor’ around 2016,” SBTRKT explained in a statement on Instagram. “It’s always amused me through the last few years the reaction I get when I play it to other artists in the studio – who’s ears prick up like ‘what’s this?!’ artists I just didn’t think would be into it… !”He continued: “The breakdown pays tribute to one of my fave LTJ Bukem remixes in the mid 90s.

Celebrity Gogglebox is getting a new face as Shirlie Kemp joins her husband Martin and son Roman on the sofa. Producers earlier announced she would be joining the hit Channel 4 programme to give her opinions on the week's best TV for the first time tonight (Friday, June 17). But while she has been married to her famous husband - who rose to fame in new wave band Spandau Ballet before becoming an actor in numerous films and EastEnders - for 34 years, Shirlie has an impressive musical career behind her too.

Newcastle rockers Lindisfarne, are touring the nation later this year, ending with the unique benefit show in North Shields for the charity North East Homeless. The pair announced the second run of dates in November following a "fantastic" response to the first leg of the Lindisfarne Story UK tour earlier this year. The pair’s performance will celebrate 50 years of Fog on the Tyne, the album which escalated the band to worldwide acclaim and was the UK's biggest selling album in 1971.

Duran Duran have announced the full line-up for their BST Hyde Park show next month, with AURORA and Laura Mvula among some of the additions.The pop legends headline the show at London’s Hyde Park on July 10, with Nile Rodgers & Chic previously confirmed to support. Now, Warmduscher, Charlotte Adigéry, Rozzi, Stacey Ryan, Faux Real and Love Sick have been confirmed as additional supports alongside AURORA and Mvula.Duran Duran frontman Simon Le Bon said: “It’s an extraordinary line-up – it so happens that I’ve featured five of the acts on my radio show, WHOOOSH! – looks like I’ll be spending the entire day dipped in music.”Bassist John Taylor added: “We are incredibly excited for Hyde Park with so many sensational guests like Aurora and Warmduscher, and our old friends Nile Rodgers & CHIC.

Elton John began the UK leg of his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour in Norwich last night (June 15) – check out fan-shot footage and the full setlist below.The pop legend announced the first UK dates for his final ever run of shows in 2018, stating then that he wanted to spend more time at home with his two young children.However, the Australian leg of the tour was brought to a sudden halt in March 2020 due to the COVID pandemic. The stint eventually resumed in New Orleans, Louisiana this January almost two years on from John’s previous live appearance.After recently wrapping a string of European concerts, the singer has now made his UK live return.

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BST Hyde Park has announced details of their Open House series for 2022, featuring workshops, film screenings and more.This year, the London gig series will feature headline shows from The Rolling Stones, Eagles, Adele,  Duran Duran, Elton John, Pearl Jam and more.Across two weeks (June 27-30 and July 4-7), the free Open House series will feature open air screenings, live music and entertainment, pop-up bars and street food, workshops from Joe Wicks and much more.From Monday to Thursday on both weeks, film screenings will include Mamma Mia, Spice World, Bohemian Rhapsody, The Batman and many more.See the full list of screenings and times below, and get more details on the Open House series here.Monday June 27 7PM – Spice WorldTuesday June 28 6PM – Encanto 8:30PM – Mamma MiaWednesday June 29 6PM – Moana 8:30PM – GreaseThursday June 30 6PM – The Lion King (1994) 8:30PM – Back to the FutureMonday July 4 7PM – SoulTuesday July 5 5PM – Never Ending Story 7:30PM – The Batman (2022)Wednesday July 6 5:30PM – Mary Poppins Returns 8PM – Bohemian RhapsodyThursday July 7 6PM – The Greatest Showman 8:30PM – Dirty DancingEarlier this month, Elton John announced the curated support bill for his BST Hyde Park show, featuring Rina Sawayama, BERWYN and more.The show on June 24 comes as part of the legendary songwriter’s ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road’ tour – his final ever series of live shows. It means that the gig could be his final ever London tour date.Pearl Jam also recently announced a number of new additions to their BST Hyde Park shows next month.The gigs on July 8 and 9 will be the band’s biggest ever London shows.