UB40 announce Kioko’s Matt Doyle as new vocalist

Sir Tom Jones has announced a new set of UK tour dates for this year in support of his recent album ‘Surrounded By Time’.The record, which came out back in April, featured covers of songs by the likes of Bob Dylan, Cat Stevens and Bobby Cole.Jones is now set to tour in the UK in December on the ‘Surrounded By Time’ tour, which kicks off in Glasgow at The SSE Hydro on December 5.The tour will then visit Manchester and Birmingham before concluding in London on December 9 with a gig at The O2.

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Immerse your senses in the colourful world of Van Gogh this autumn, as a spectacular new exhibition breathes new life into the legendary painter's work.

James Blake has announced ‘Say What You Will’, a new collaborative single with Finneas arriving this week.Blake took to Instagram to announce the new single, sharing a photo of himself standing in front of a spread of magazines with Finneas’ face on the covers.

Tony Allen and The Invisible’s Dave Okumu.‘The Solution is Restless’ is the ninth studio album by Wasser under her long-running project. It is also one of the final studio recordings of Allen, who died in April 2020.Born out of a night-long improvisation session in a Parisian studio, ‘The Solution is Restless’ will be released on November 5 via PIAS Recordings.

Kim Kardashian is adding a new face to her Skims shape wear and loungewear line, Kate Moss.

Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas on holiday together. It looked as if they were exploring a beach in the giddy haze of a new relationship, Affleck had his camera in his hand, capturing his co-star-turned-lover.

Peaky Blinders since the 1890s, is set to reopen after four years this summer.The pub is set to undergo major building work next week ahead of a grand reopening, and will create 30 new jobs in the city centre thanks to a £750,000 grant.Ian Ward, leader of Birmingham City Council, recently shared his anticipation for the revival of the city’s “creative quarter” in which the Rainbow finds itself.“It is vitally important that the investment we generate through the arrival of HS2 at Curzon Street

coronavirus deaths overnight but a further 2,048 new positive cases. The latest figures were announced this afternoon as the virus continues to spread across the country.

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coronavirus deaths overnight and a further 2,190 new positive cases. The latest figures were announced this afternoon as the virus continues to spread across the country.

coronavirus deaths overnight and a further 3,216 new positive cases. The latest figures were announced this afternoon as the virus continues to spread across the country.

50 Cent has announced that he’s working on a new celebrity battle rap television show.According to Deadline, Unrapped is a competitive hip-hop reality series that will be produced by his G-Unit Film & Television company and SFO Entertainment.50’s new show will be a contest that features celebrity contestants who will be coached by well-known rap mentors in a battle rap tournament. The weekly show will see contestants go head-to-head until a winner emerges.

Stephen Fretwell has announced details of a UK tour for November.The tour announcement comes ahead of the release next week of the singer/songwriter’s new album ‘Busy Guy’, which is set for release on July 16 via Speedy Wunderground.Fretwell will embark on a six-date UK headline tour in November in support of ‘Busy Guy’, kicking off with a live date at the Thekla in Bristol on November 2.A post shared by Stephen Fretwell (@stephenfretwellmusic)The tour will then call in Birmingham, London, Leeds

Anne-Marie has revealed the tracklisting for her new album Therapy, including a collaboration with Little Mix titled Kiss My (Uh-Oh). 

Sophie Kasaei two years after her “heartbreaking” split from Ex on the Beach boyfriend Ash Taylor.Just days after the Geordie Shore star teased a new relationship on social media, the identity of her secret fella has been revealed as boxer and former squaddie Lee Gray.It’s thought that Sophie and Lee have been seeing each other for a few weeks after being introduced by mutual friends, who it seems have high hopes for their relationship.A source close to the pair revealed, “Sophie's head over

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UB40 have announced that KIOKO musician Matt Doyle will be their new lead singer.The move follows on from last week’s news of Duncan Campbell’s retirement from music after he suffered a seizure at his home in June.Doyle was already known to UB40 for his work with the Birmingham reggae band KIOKO, who have supported the former on numerous occasions in recent years.The singer also recently contributed lead vocals to ‘You Don’t Call Anymore’ from UB40’s collaborations album ‘Bigga Baggariddim’,