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“It’s like, so raw; his passion and that bluesy piano… I couldn't get enough”: Alicia Keys is joined by Raye to celebrate the 25th anniversary of her debut album, Songs In A Minor, which featured a notable cover of a Prince b-side

“I’ll just never forget the way that landed on me when I first heard it, because he's playing the piano and he's just stomping his foot on the floor”

MusicRadar

Capital Summertime Ball: Who is performing and how to get tickets

The confirmed acts include a pop sensation, a dance music icon, a recent Brit Award winner and the stars of a Netflix show

Evening Standard

“I was on a summer break from music college. Suddenly, I had a DM asking if I would be interested in a gig with Little Mix”: From Raye to Zara Larsson, how session pro Liv Thompson learned to nail pop’s biggest gigs

Having performed everywhere from SNL to the Grammys, Thompson knows a thing or two about the bass and its role in pop

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Raye says she wants to fall in love before she writes her next album

The singer is featured in The Sunday Times Power List 2026.

Evening Standard

RAYE vows to not write more songs until she’s found love: ‘That’s my silent protest’

Raye topped the charts with single ‘Where Is My Husband!’ last year

The Independent UK

Raye doubles down on pledge not to write another album until she falls in love

Even if it takes 10 years, singer Raye has doubled down on her pledge not to write another album until she falls in love.

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Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe list revealed including plenty of famous faces from the UK

The honourees this year hail from more than 20 countries

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Owen Cooper and Marisa Abela among stars on Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe list

The list recognises the region’s ‘most dynamic young innovators, entrepreneurs and changemakers’.

Evening Standard

Dermot Kennedy becomes first Irish soloist to top charts with first three albums

The Weight Of The Woods has also topped the UK vinyl albums chart for the most physical records sold.

Evening Standard

RAYE tops UK Albums Chart for first time with This Music May Contain Hope

RAYE has earned her first UK chart-topping album as her new record This Music May Contain Hope went straight in at number one on Friday (03.04.26).

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Raye scores first UK number one album

Known for the hit song Where Is My Husband!, Raye topped the UK album charts with This Music May Contain Hope.

Evening Standard

RAYE apologises to fans who bought 'first edition' of new album

RAYE has apologised to fans who bought her new album on vinyl because it was pressed before the final mix was done.

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RAYE says new album left her ‘exhausted’ but finally free

RAYE has revealed the intense emotional and creative battle behind her new album, describing it as a rebellious, healing project born from years of industry struggle.

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RAYE sparks fresh Bond theme buzz

RAYE has unintentionally ignited speculation about recording the next James Bond theme after appearing flustered during a viral iHeart Radio Awards interview.

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Evening Standard

Raye, PinkPantheress and Deep Purple to headline 60th Montreux Jazz Festival

Further performers include Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds, Lewis Capaldi and Sting.

The Independent UK

Montreux Jazz Festival reveals spectacular 60th edition programme

RAYE returns for a landmark third consecutive show, while legends including Deep Purple and The Roots will also grace the festival’s stages

Sports Illustrated

The Most Iconic Pre-Wedding Photo of Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift You’ll See This NFL Offseason

It’s the first time the two have attended an event in public together since the NFL season ended.

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RAYE releases second album This Music May Contain Hope, a four‑chapter project built around resilience

RAYE returns with her new 17‑track album This Music May Contain Hope, structured in four chapters that trace her personal and creative rebuilding.

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Olivia Dean stole the show and took home 3 prizes at the MOBO Awards 2026

Olivia Dean took home the most prizes at the MOBOs this year, earning three in total, as she continues her decent to the top.

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Taylor Swift feels 'happy and confident and free'

Pop superstar Taylor Swift has declared she feels "happy and confident and free" thanks to her football player fiance Travis Kelce.

The Guardian - UK

Olivia Dean leads the way with three wins at 2026 Mobo awards

Other winners include Raye for video of the year, Central Cee for best hip-hop act and Ezra Collective in jazz category

The Independent UK

Raye, This Music May Contain Hope review – Pop star’s dazzling second album will have you screaming for an encore

5/5 The way the 28-year-old throws her vocal virtuosity and infectious delight into every moment of her storytelling is breathtaking

The Guardian - UK

Raye: This Music May Contain Hope review – a wildly ambitious epic of unbridled self-expression

Almost overstuffed with musical ideas, the singer’s second studio album can be self-indulgent and messy, but it’s a heartfelt and exuberant grand statement from an artist determined to go her own way

Evening Standard

Raye installs 'heartbreak plaque' at her ex's favourite pub in south London in 'iconic' swipe

The singer, 28, previously revealed the ex caused her ‘crippling’ heartbreak and that she won’t date again until she feels ‘safe’

Euronews

Could Olivia Dean be the one we need for the next James Bond theme song?

The British singer-songwriter is having one hell of a year, with a Grammy win and four awards at the recent BRIT Awards. These trophies follow the release of her stunning second album 'The Art Of Loving'. Could the new Bond theme song be next for Olivia Dean?

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