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Linda Perry tells Madonna to 'wake up' and stop chasing trends

Linda Perry has urged Madonna to stop following trends and competing with younger artists, saying she wants to make a “powerful” album with her.

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Tinie Tempah says artists must adapt to AI as music industry faces seismic change

The South-east London artist, 37, struck a notably pragmatic tone on a subject that has become deeply divisive within the creative industries

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"I said, You’re walking around like you’re God’s gift to rock 'n' roll. I want you out of my studio." Why 4 Non Blondes leader Linda Perry kicked one of the biggest rock superstars of the '90s out of a recording session

"He was a Debbie Downer"

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“I lost six months of scheduled work... It happened because I was a woman and I’d written pop songs”: Linda Perry calls Billie Joe Armstrong a “pussy” for backtracking on her producing Green Day

They got backlash from fans for working with Perry

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Linda Perry brands Billie Joe Armstrong a 'pussy' after claiming she was dropped from producing American Idiot sequel

Linda Perry says she was quietly dropped from Green Day’s post‑American Idiot album after fan backlash - accusing Billie Joe Armstrong of ghosting her and calling his silence a “p***y move” that cost her six months of work.

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Ivor Novello winner Linda Perry tells songwriters to ‘embrace’ artificial intelligence

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CMAT voices surprise after winning Ivor Novello Award for Best Album: ‘English people don’t give me awards’

Sam Fender, Rosalia and Scottish singer Jacob Alon joined the Irish singer in picking up awards for songwriting

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Cmat says ‘it’s nice to finally win an award in England’ with Ivors best album

Sam Fender won songwriter of the year, Rosalia was named international songwriter of the year and Sir Elton John received an Ivors Academy Honour.

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Linda Perry says songwriters should ’embrace’ artificial intelligence

The 4 Non Blondes singer and guitarist received the special international award at the 2026 Ivor Novello Awards.

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Scottish singer-songwriter Jacob Alon wins big at Ivor Novello awards

Musician wins rising star and best song musically and lyrically, continuing their success after Brit award win and Mercury prize nomination

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‘I don’t mind losing, I’m glad it’s still existing’: Self Esteem on Ivors

The awards are being held in London on Thursday.

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Linda Perry says she thought Christina Aguilera was too 'hot' to record Beautiful

Linda Perry says she initially felt Christina Aguilera was too "hot” to sing Beautiful before realising the pop star’s own insecurities made her the perfect voice for the song’s message of vulnerability and self‑acceptance.

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“Slash offered me a lot of money for it, but I said, ‘I’m not selling it!’ He said, ‘If you ever do, promise me I’ll be the first you call’”: Linda Perry on living with the success of 4 Non Blondes’ What’s Up?, and the Goldtop she wouldn't sell to Slash

The veteran hitmaker recalls attending guitar class without owning an instrument, and reveals why she decided to re-record the smash she wrote for Christina Aguilera

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Linda Perry: ‘I can’t believe I’ve allowed this film about me to come out’

INTERVIEW: After a hugely successful career creating hits for Pink, Christina Aguilera and Gwen Stefani, the singer-songwriter behind 4 Non Blondes’ ‘What’s Up’ is back with her first solo album in 27 years and a documentary about her life. She tells Kevin E G Perry about her complicated relationship with her late…

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"Immaculately crafted, played and produced, it's classic AOR with just enough grit to her voice to keep it interesting." Linda Perry puts her strengths and vulnerabilities on display for the world to see

Former 4 Non Blondes frontwoman and all-powerful pop songwriter Linda Perry goes solo

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‘The best gift Mom gave me was a peaceful death’: Linda Perry on cancer, abuse and her intense documentary

She hit the big time with 4 Non Blondes, then penned hits for everyone from Christina Aguilera to Courtney Love. But as an intimate new film about her life shows, she’s had to confront illness, family trauma and an identity crisis

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"It's time to go. It’s like, you're Gwen Stefani. You don't need No Doubt. You're going to be amazing, right?”: What Linda Perry told Gwen Stefani as she channelled the star's negative energy into her explosive debut single

“I'm like going, ‘What is this girl waiting for?’ You know, like, what is the deal?”

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Songwriting legend Linda Perry to be honoured with special Ivor Novello award

The 61-year-old US musician, responsible for hits like ‘What’s Up?’ and ‘Beautiful’, will be honoured for her profound influence on the UK music industry

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Linda Perry to receive special international award at The Ivors

The 4 Non Blondes singer has written several hits for other artists, including Beautiful which was recorded by Christina Aguilera.

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“I said, ‘We gotta re-record this. This is terrible. I cannot allow this to happen’”: How Linda Perry saved 4 Non Blondes’ ’90s classic What's Up? from certain doom

Released in 1992 as the second single from their sole studio album, What's Up? became 4 Non Blondes' biggest and most enduring hit

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“I’m looking at this ‘hot chick’ who's got everything going on – or at least that’s what you think – and she wants the song about being Beautiful? How vain is that?”: How Christina Aguilera ended up recording a Linda Perry song that she's now reclaimed

"Christina, she’s not me, you know? And I’m not Christina"

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20 Famous Songs With Hidden Stories That Will Change The Way You Listen Them

Here are 20 famous songs with hidden stories that will change how you hear them.

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“I went to the label and said, ‘This song sucks. This is not the song I wrote.’ They said it sounded fine. I did not agree”: When a songwriter went to war with her producer and record company over the track that became a ’90s anthem

An idiosyncratic and insanely catchy rock-pop classic

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What's Up?: An anthem to our frustration

From "Yellowjackets" to "Sense8," from Dolly Parton to Ninja Turtles, "What's Up?" is for shouting into the void

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Police continue to probe fires at homes linked to PM as man remains in custody

Counter-terrorism officers are working ‘at pace’ to establish the cause of the fires and ‘any potential motivation’, Scotland Yard said.

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