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Johnny Took (left) and Matthew Took of Biig Time

Aussie indie-rockers get ready for the Biig Time with their debut UK tour

What festivals are people searching for the most in 2025, and is Glastonbury top of the list, by chance?

What are the most searched for music festivals in 2025?

With her recent victory as the Sports Emmy Awards, Lady Gaga is one award win away from earning an EGOT.

Lady Gaga's latest award win inches her closer to achieving the EGOT

In the wake of The Who and Foo Fighters dropping their current drummers, we take a look at five band beefs involving that person keeping time at the back.

Five acrimonious splits between drummers and bands in history

Is the Minidisc the next format to undergo a comeback, or was it's timing during the advent of MP3 players to cause for it's lack of widespread appeal?

Whatever happened to the Minidisc, and is it due a comeback?

Fans think that this 00s power-pop member could be the person behind Download Festival's mystery act, PRESIDENT.

Fans think they’ve figured out who Download mystery act PRESIDENT is

What were our highlights and low points after watching the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest final over the weekend?

Eurovision 2025: The good, the bad and the ugly from this year's final Benjamin Jackson

Austrian singer Johannes Pietsch, known as JJ representing Austria with the song "Wasted Love" celebrates with the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest trophy after winning the grand final at the St. Jakobshalle arena in Basel on May 18, 2025.

Austria crowned this year's Eurovision Song Contest winners

2023 Eurovision contestant Mae Muller has accused the contest organisers of not investing enough mental health support for those taking part in the finals.

'I was thrown to the lions during my Eurovision performance'

Josh Freese has revealed he has been fired by the Foo Fighters only two years since becoming their full-time drummer.

Foo Fighters fire their drummer only two years after joining the group

They are considered the favourites to win Eurovision 2025, but just what is KAJ's Bara Bada Batsu about?

Eurovision 2025: Meet KAJ and learn their song, Bara Bada Batsu

Charlotte and Dave get to grips with touching in the new Channel 4 reality series Virgin Island (Picture: Channel 4)

Virgin Island review: Reality show is a ‘unique experiment’ with the ick factor

The 2025 Eurovision final will take place in Basel this weekend

Can you match each Eurovision country in the finals with its capital?

This former UK Eurovision winner thinks that the rest of Europe might be a little kinder to the UK now we're not "taking the mickey."

I'm a former Eurovision winner - here's why people don't vote for UK

Mark Addy (centre) and company in The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry at Minerva Theatre, Chichester. Picture by Manuel Harlan

Review | 'Beautiful, life-affirming - a must-see' - CFT's new show

WWE Smackdown this evening sees the start of several qualifying matches for the next WWE PLE, Money In The Bank 2025.

WWE Smackdown: UK start time and Money In The Bank 2025 details

The chance for an ‘anytime, anywhere’ title shot begins this evening on WWE Smackdown

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What 15 songs that are competing at Eurovision 2025 are doing huge numbers of streaming services this year?

15 Eurovision 2025 entries already making their mark through streaming

What has led to the resurgence of the CD format, and has it more to do with familiarity than convenience?

What has led Millennials and Gen Z to return to compact discs?

This former Oasis member confirmed he will be part of the band’s 2025 reunion shows.

Former Oasis member confirms he'll be part of 2025 reunion line-up

We shake our Magic 8 Ball to predict who will has, or will have, a great UK summer festival season in 2025 and who might not.

Who do we think will succeed or otherwise at 2025 UK summer festivals? Benjamin Jackson

Get to know the United Kingdom's history at Eurovision by the numbers with our look back at 64 years of the country at the song contest.

How many points have the UK accumulated throughout Eurovision history?

Who from the second round of semi-finalists do we think will progress to the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final this weekend in Basel?

Who do we think will qualify from the second Eurovision semi-final?

Ahead of her UK tour dates in June 2025, Beyoncé has broken a record after her five nights at Inglewood's SoFi Stadium.

Beyoncé makes history ahead of arriving in the UK next month

Tommy Cash is looking to ensure Estonia make it into this weekend's Grand Final, as he competes in the first semi-final later today.

Who is Tommy Cash - Estonia's popular entry at Eurovision 2025?

Adam Anderson has announced he will not be part of Hurt's upcoming tour dates to concentrate on his mental health and wellbeing, after posting to Instagram to confirm the news.

Hurts member confirms he will not be part of upcoming tour

What areas in the United Kingdom have made their Eurovision 2025 predictions and what areas were correct with their answers in the last two competitions?

This country is who the UK think will win Eurovision in 2025

What are CD hunters looking for on Discogs in May, and are any of them in your collections already?

The 17 most-wanted CDs that collectors are desperate for right now

These are the most in-demand CDs with collectors this month 🎶

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Current Women's World Champion, IYO SKY, teams up with former champion Rhea Ripley to take on the upstart team of Roxanne Perez and Giulia on the May 12 2025 episode of Raw.

WWE Raw: UK start time for the first episode after WWE Backlash 2025

Metallica caused ‘seismic activity’ to be recorded after their show in Virginia this weekend.

Metallica set causes small earthquake, seismologists confirm

Items that once belonged to the late Steve Albini are set to go on sale weekly through the new Steve Albini’s Closet website.

4000 items from the late Steve Albini's collection to go on sale

Is there a 'recipe' to create a certified Eurovision Song Contest contender?

What is the recipe for a winning Eurovision Song Contest entry?

Dr James Ford (Tom Hughes) is under investigation in the new series of Malpractice (Picture: World Productions/ITV)

Malpractice review: Who would want to be a doctor?

John Cena is set to address the WWE Universe on the eve of his WWE Undisputed Championship bout against Randy Orton on this evening's episode of Smackdown.

WWE Smackdown: UK start time and matches currently announced

Learn, or relive, the moment Pulp went from small stage cult heroes to main-stage Britpop heroes 30 years ago this year.

Remembering Pulp's iconic Glastonbury 1995 performance and set-list

Learn what 'bootlegs' are and what are some of the most valuable releases within the bootlegging community.

A starters guide to bootlegs - and the most lucrative releases

Who do we think will make it through from the first Eurovision Song Contest semi-final taking place on May 13 2025?

Who do we think will move on from the first Eurovision semi-final? Benjamin Jackson

This month's Screen Babble podcast features chats about Sinners, Eurovision 2025 and the trio discussing their least-favourite Celebrity Big Brother housemate after the conclusion of the latest series.

Screen Babble: the success of Sinners and Eurovision 2025 predictions

John Cena defends his WWE Undisputed Championship against generational rival Randy Orton - one last time.

WWE Backlash 2025: UK start time, matches and current WWE champions

Who are the latest names to appear, or reappear, in the rumour mill when it comes to surprise artists performing at Glastonbury 2025 - a month before the festival begins?

11 more acts tipped for secret performances at Glastonbury 2025

Ian Prowse. Picture by John Johnson

The song that saved singer-songwriter Ian Prowse's life gets a 20th anniversary ...

Henge play a packed out Wedgewood Rooms on Saturday, May 3 2025. Picture by Emma Terracciano

Review | Henge at The Wedge: 'In the best possible way, unhinged'

What's some of the festivals taking place across Europe in 2025 if some of the UK festivals aren't adventerous enough for you anymore?

Explainer 13 European festivals in 2025 for the adventurous festivalgoer

Spent all weekend browsing record stores and fairs to find that elusive vinyl? Why not try Discogs marketplace instead and use these tips to help with the hunt.

Explainer 10 strategies to collect that rare record on Discogs in 2025

Kurt Cobain features twice in the list of the 13 most expensive musical items sold at auction - but was one of his guitars 'the' most expensive sold of all time?

13 of the most expensive musical instruments sold at auction

Are Star Wars fans in the UK fond of the path of the Jedi, or do they secretly like those that turn to the dark side of the force?

Who is the UK's favourite Star Wars character as fans celebrate today?

Scouting for Girls

Ad Feature PODCAST: Scouting for Girls reveal 2026 tour and album details

Danny Dyer (seated, centre) faces The Assembly in ITV's new interview show (Picture: ITV/Rockerdale Studios)

The only show in which an interview with Danny Dyer could move you to tears

Remember Monday will be hoping their 2025 UK tour is a victory tour after Eurovision 2025.

Remember Monday announce UK tour to take place after Eurovision 2025

Randy Orton is set to once again appear on WWE Smackdown ahead of his WWE Undisputed Championship clash with John Cena - 'One Last Time' - at WWE Backlash this month.

What's happening on WWE Smackdown & what time does it start in the UK?

Celebrate Star Wars Day 2025 around the world with these 15 filming locations considered the most 'Instagrammable.'

The 15 most popular Star Wars filming locations according to Instagram

Tom Rosenthal (Khlestakov) with Lloyd-Hutchinson (The-Mayor) in The Government Inspector at Chichester Festival Theatre. Photo by Ellie Kurttz

Friday Night Dinner's Tom Rosenthal stars in CFT's season opener | Review

Fans continue to speculate who could play Worthy Farm this year, with two names now believed to be ‘solid’ bets at Glasto 2025.

Glastonbury 2025: US group and UK act among the latest rumoured acts

What songs caused a moral panic in the '80s that led to the establishment of the Parental Advisory label that adorns CDs to this day?

The 'Filthy Fifteen' songs of the 1980s that parents tried to ban

Picture dated 1978 of British punk rockers from the band The Clash, Joe Strummer (R), Mick Jones (C) and Paul Simonon.

When The Clash’s sound of discontent toured the UK on this day in 1977

Eurovision 2025 is set to take place in Basel, Switzerland throughout May 2025 - here's your guide to everything you need to know before the huge European celebration.

Explainer A starters guide to the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest

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