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Choosin’ Texas unseats All I Want for Christmas as longest-running No 1 song on Billboard Hot 100

Ella Langley’s record-breaking song has spent 23 weeks at the top, surpassing Mariah Carey’s holiday anthem

The Guardian - US · Sep 22

Lionel Richie to ‘take some time off’ following heart condition procedure

The 77-year-old, best known for his songs Hello and All Night Long, underwent a ‘common procedure’ for Atrial fibrillation (AFib).

Evening Standard · Sep 22

Taylor Swift announces new song 'Patient Zero,' her first since her wedding

Taylor Swift has announced a new song, “Patient Zero,” her first since her starry wedding this summer

The Independent UK · Sep 22

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Taylor Swift announces new single following online speculation

The singer was at the heart of a number of online theories on Tuesday after she changed her Instagram bio, replacing the letter o with zeros.

Evening Standard · Sep 22

Taylor Swift Announces New Single 'Patient Zero' With 25 September Release Just Two Days Away

Taylor Swift has announced 'Patient Zero', a new single due on 25 September, just days before the 2026 VMAs, where she has 11 nominations and could break the ceremony's wins record.

International Business Times UK · Sep 22

Oasis 2027 tour: Exact ticket sale window times revealed

Exact times Oasis 2027 tour tickets will go on sale confirmed as band to tour the UK, mainland Europe, USA and Ireland

Evening Standard · Sep 22

Country newcomer overtakes Mariah Carey’s record for longest-running No. 1 song on Billboard Hot 100

There’s a sparkle in the song that transgresses genre lines, but it does so while sounding mellow — the kind of track that inspires repeat listens

The Independent UK · Sep 22

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How Ella Langley’s Choosin’ Texas became the biggest hit in chart history

Ella Langley’s song “Choosin’ Texas” is officially the longest-running No. 1 single in the U.S., spending 23 weeks at the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100

The Independent UK · Sep 22

Amanda Lear Says No Miley Cyrus Lawsuit Threatened Over 'REDLIGHTS' Copying Claim

Amanda Lear says Miley Cyrus's 'REDLIGHTS' copied elements of her 1978 song 'The Sphinx', but denies threatening legal action. Cyrus has not publicly responded.

International Business Times UK · Sep 22

Former DJ Tim Westwood charged with offences against two more women

The 68-year-old will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on a date to be fixed.

Evening Standard · Sep 22

Ed Sheeran Calls Philadelphia Concert His 'Best Show' After Macklemore Tour Backlash

Ed Sheeran told Philadelphia fans that the backlash over Macklemore's removal made him question his tour and career, but their support convinced him to keep performing.

International Business Times UK · Sep 22

Country singer Rick Sollo and three others missing after helicopter disappears in Brazil

A Black Hawk military helicopter has been deployed to search for a possible crash site in a rural mountainous area

The Independent UK · Sep 22

Charlotte Church calls out Ed Sheeran for choosing ‘capitalism’ over ‘the right thing’

‘He has an enormous platform to do real good in the world,’ singer said

The Independent UK · Sep 22

Miley Cyrus Faces 'Bye Hannah Montana' Backlash as Poor Fan Service Blamed for Low 'Bass Persuades' Sales

Miley Cyrus' new album 'Bass Persuades' is projected to open with 40,000-45,000 units and debut in the Billboard 200 top 10, prompting debate among fans about her commercial performance.

International Business Times UK · Sep 22

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The Independent UK · Sep 22

Inside Apple’s first-ever music venue in one of London’s most iconic buildings

‘Music Hall’ inside Battersea Power Station is intended as an intimate space able to host arena-sized shows, and serves as a new home for iPhone maker’s streaming service

Evening Standard · Sep 22

Nadiya Hussain shares video accusing Ed Sheeran of weaponising 'white tears' after tearful Macklemore apology

Over the weekend, the British singer took to the stage alone at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field to address the row

Evening Standard · Sep 22

Apple opens ‘intimate’ new live music venue in Battersea Power Station

Located in the Battersea Power Station, Apple Music Hall has been ‘designed to connect artists and fans through bespoke, intimate performances’.

International Business Times UK · Sep 22

Ed Sheeran Cousin Feud Began in 2024 With a Warner Music Legal Threat Over 'Raise Em Up' Cover Art

Ed Sheeran cousin row explained: discover how a record label demand over a 2010 song sleeve turned into the public family attack running alongside the Loop Tour backlash this month.

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The Guardian - UK · Sep 22

‘Good music is good music, and most music is not!’ As he hits 90, master minimalist Steve Reich looks back

At 14, he heard Stravinsky and resolved to be a composer. As Reich approaches his 10th decade, the man revered by the likes of David Bowie reflects on a life that changed the soundtrack of modern living

International Business Times UK · Sep 21

Ed Sheeran's Philadelphia Show Hit by 'Half-Empty Stadium' Claims After Macklemore's Shock Exit — What's Really Going On?

Ed Sheeran's Philadelphia concert has sparked debate over attendance after Macklemore's removal from the Loop Tour, with conflicting social media footage, safety changes and artist withdrawals intensifying the controversy.

Latin Times · Sep 21

From Bogotá to Rock in Rio to Mexico City: Breaking Down Stray Kids' Record-Setting Week

Stray Kids made Rock in Rio history as its first K-pop headliner, then sold out shows in Bogotá, Buenos Aires and Mexico City in six days.

The Guardian - US · Sep 21

Chad Gilbert, New Found Glory’s founding guitarist, dies aged 45

Gilbert’s family says he died ‘peacefully in his sleep’ months after My Friends Over You musician shared stage four cancer diagnosis

The Independent UK · Sep 21

Taylor Swift set to become most awarded artist in MTV VMAs history with inaugural honor

The two-hour MTV Video Music Awards show will broadcast live on CBS on Sunday, Sept. 27

International Business Times UK · Sep 21

Ed Sheeran Weeps During Gaza Speech, Says He Did Not Know If He Would Perform Again

Ed Sheeran addressed the war in Gaza and the fallout from Macklemore's removal from his Loop Tour during an emotional concert in Philadelphia, saying he had questioned his future as an artist.

The Independent UK · Sep 21

Ed Sheeran declares Philadelphia concert ‘best show of my life’ amid Macklemore controversy

‘In these situations, you really find out who your friends are,’ Sheeran told his Saturday night audience

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