Songs of the Summer 2023 contenders: Leigh-Anne, Dave and Central Cee, Kylie Minogue and more

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music The No.1 albums never stopped for Kylie Minogue in the U.K. – but in recent years that hasn’t been the case with her singles. All that has changed with the lead track from Minogue’s forthcoming 16th album, “Tension,” due out September 22. “Padam Padam” has become her first Top 10 U.K. hit as a lead artist since 2010, and her first appearance in the chart’s top tier of any kind since 2011. That means she has now had Top 10 British hits across a remarkable five consecutive decades. “We were all confident we were going to have a great result,” says Jamie Nelson, SVP of U.K. Recordings at Minogue’s label, BMG, who has worked with the star for over 20 years. “But it’s now flipping into an area that’s unprecedented, not just for her, but for a lot of projects that have got so much history.”

Ariana Grande has shared a video of her singing Kylie Minogue‘s ‘Padam Padam’ in celebration of London Pride.London Pride took place over the weekend (Saturday July 1), with many of the streets in the centre of the capital closed for music and culture events, parades, concerts and more to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community.That day, Grande took to her Instagram stories to post a now-expired video of her lip-syncing and dancing along to the Minogue track with the caption, “Happy London Pride! I Love Youuuuu.”The 30-year-old also shouted out Minogue, writing, “@kylieminogue you’re perfect.” The message came decorated with Pride flags, noting that ‘Padam Padam’ has become a huge hit among the LGBTQIA+ community.ariana grande sings along to @kylieminogue 'padam padam' pic.twitter.com/0voMn8SjSQ— Minogue Updates (@MinogueUpdates) July 1, 2023The Australian soap star-turned-pop juggernaut’s latest single has become Minogue’s 35th UK Top 10 hit after it peaked at Number Eight on the UK Top 40 chart. Also, many publications cite ‘Padam Padam’ as a “gay anthem” and the word “Padam” is being used as a catch-all gay communiqué.Vice US President Kamala Harris has also been seen dancing to the track.

The Love Island villa is set for its biggest performance ever as superstar Ne-Yo has been signed up to perform for the Islanders. Every series of the ITV2 dating show sees a huge star brought in to sing or DJ at the villa and this year bosses have outdone themselves by booking the R'n'B hit maker to entertain the couples.

Dave and Central Cee are on track to spend a full month at Number 1 on the Official Singles Chart.

Dave joined fellow rapper Central Cee onstage at Glastonbury Festival 2023 during the rapper’s set yesterday (June 24).During Central Cee’s set at The Other Stage on day four of Glastonbury, he brought out Dave to perform their hit collab ‘Sprinter’ together. The track was the penultimate song on Central Cee’s setlist, parked in between ‘Day In The Life’ and set closer ‘Doja’.Watch the moment below.Elsewhere in his set, Central Cee performed hits like ‘Khabib’, ‘Let Go’, ‘One Up’ and ‘Obsessed With You’ among others.Check out Central Cee’s full Glastonbury 2023 setlist below. ‘Sprinter’, which released earlier this month (June 2), marked the first time the two London rappers have collaborated on a track.

Kylie Minogue would jump at the chance to collaborate with Madonna. The Princess of Pop, 55, and The Queen of Pop, 64, are yet to duet together, but the 'I Should Be So Lucky' hitmaker says she is open to the idea and joked that they would have to give plenty of "warning" about the two icons being in the same building together. Speaking to New York's 1035KTU radio station, Kylie said of collaborating with Madonna: “I would.

Robbie Williams is feeling the longterm effects of COVID.

Calvin Harris and Ellie Goulding could work a Miracle with a ninth non-consecutive week at Number 1. The enduring smash lifts two to return to the summit midweek.

The Padamic continues today, as Kylie Minogue claims her first Top 10 hit in more than a decade.

Dave and Central Cee sprint into a second week at Number 1.

Numerous cast members such as Guy Pearce and Annie Jones reprised their roles and returned for one final hurrah, including Kylie who played Charlene, and her on-screen husband, Jason Donovan, who played Scott Robinson. 

J Hus and Drake have debuted atop the Official Trending Chart today with their new collaboration, Who Told You.

The Weeknd is finally ready to bring his After Hours Til Dawn Tour to UK shores, having wowed crowds across the US with the show last year.

Kylie Minogue has made a surprise appearance at the Capital Summertime Ball in London. The Australian singer-songwriter performed her new electronic single Padam Padam to the more than 80,000 fans at the radio station’s show in Wembley Stadium. Dressed in a red flowing outfit with matching high heel boots, and surrounded by dancers, she jumped around the stage.

Soccer Aid returns for another year as two teams made up of celebs and former professional players play each other.

Soccer Aid is back for another year as two teams full of former professional footballers and celebrities face off to raise money for charity.

J Hus is on track to debut at Number 1 on the Official Singles Chart with Drake collab Who Told You. It would be the Stratford star’s first-ever Number 1, while it would help Drake land his landmark seventh chart-topper.  

Dave and Central Cee pull up in the Sprinter for a record-breaking Number 1 debut on the Official Chart, the Official Charts Company can confirm. 

Padam? Padam!

Kylie Minogue - could be shaping up to be the song of the summer. The unlikely contender has been embraced by an army of fans across the globe since its release in May and last night was given the seal of approval by Paris Hilton. The superstar DJ got the crowd roaring on Wednesday night as she gave the Edith Piaf-inspired track a spin during her set, proving she's also been hypnotized by its catchy melody.