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Tom Hanks has listed the songs he could not live without. In an interview with Kirsty Young for BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs, Hanks listed the songs he would need if he were to get stranded on a desert island. The programme has been an iconic part of British …

Elvis Presley’s Graceland opened to the public in 1982, five years after the star’s death. Today the Memphis mansion is the second most visited home in the US after the White House, but the King’s mysterious upstairs remains off-limits to the public. Graceland’s upstairs was Elvis’ private space in life …

Jason Derulo has finally ended the plight of his fans: He’s on his way back to the UK next year. The American star, who is best known for such hits as Glad U Came, Savage Love, Wiggle, Tip Toe, and plenty more, will be hitting some massive British venues in …

As excitement for the Eurovision final reaches fever pitch, Thursday (May 15) saw 16 countries, including Finland (Erika Vikman), Denmark (Sissal), and Ireland (Emmy), compete in the second semi-final. 10 acts from this round progressed to the Grand Final, set to take place in Basel, Switzerland today. The first semi-final …

Pink Floyd were active on-and-off between 1965 and 1994, and reunited in 2005, 2014 and 2022. (Image: Getty) Few bands have left a legacy as deep and enduring as Pink Floyd. With a catalogue full of psychedelic roots, progressive epics and concept albums that rewired what rock could be, the …

It’s no small task narrowing down the greatest songs from an artist whose career reshaped the entire landscape of pop. Michael Jackson defined eras, broke records, and rewrote the rules of what a pop star could be. From soul and disco to rock and cinematic spectacle, his best tracks weren’t …

Marking the release of the Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown this week, British music and audio pioneer Cambridge Audio has conducted a new survey of over 5,000 music fans worldwide. They were asked to list their all-time Top 5 most influential music artists. And it will come as little …

There are very few globally successful rock bands with at least 10 songs that even the most casual music fans could name. Aside from The Beatles, Queen is the most successful band in world history, having surpassed Led Zeppelin’s total certified units with over 190 million at least sold worldwide. …

With songs tailor-made for festivals and a sound that grips like Hulk Hogan, this suburban Brighton four-piece look certs for indie rock stardom. The late, great Tommy Cooper once released a single called Don’t Jump Off The Roof Dad, about a working man driven to despair by modern life. Plus …

On December 30, 1999 he attacked Harrison with a kitchen knife, punctured one of his lungs and caused head injuries. Olivia managed to stop Abram by striking him over and over with a fireplace poker and lamp. Harrison was hospitalised after taking over 40 stab wounds and had part of …