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Cheryl ‘bursting with pride’ as Nicola Roberts wins The Masked Singer
The former Girls Aloud singer was unmasked as Queen Bee during the final of the ITV show.
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Harry Styles review, Fine Line: Dextrous, audacious album just a little too in thrall to music’s greats
Harry Styles says his second album is “all about having sex and feeling sad”. Holding in high regard the 20th-century masters of those moods – Fleetwood Mac, Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison, Simon & Garfunkel – Fine Line expands on the languorous guitar rock that has been Styles’ currency since he left One Direction.It is a more dexterous, audacious album than Styles’ 2017 self-titled debut – though he remains as in thrall to his musical heroes as ever. After becoming obsessed with Mitchell’s 1971 masterpiece Blue, the 25-year-old tracked down the woman who built her dulcimers, begged her for a lesson and then duly dotted it throughout his own album. The Mellotron, a polyphonic keyboard made famous by The Beatles, crops up on the earnest farrago “Treat People With Kindness”, while “Canyon Moon” sounds like an outtake from Simon & Garfunkel’s Bookends. That he manages to avoid sounding like a Sixties tribute act is a testament to Styles’ charm, and his occasional flickers of ingenuity – but his influences sometimes feel like a lavish coat he is yet to grow into.
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Primal Scream producer Andrew Weatherall dead at 56
The musician suffered a pulmonary embolism.
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Sir Rod Stewart takes pet dog to Brits rehearsals
Sir Rod and his family adopted Lily from Battersea Dogs Home.
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Album reviews: Dave – Psychodrama, and Dido – Still on My Mind
Dave, Psychodrama★★★★★
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Children must be allowed to play, says Victoria & Albert Museum chief
The V&A Museum Of Childhood has unveiled its £13m redevelopment plans.
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Lizzo and Dave to perform at Brit Awards 2020
Lizzo and Dave will perform at the 2020 Brit Awards, as part of a star-studded line-up that includes Billie Eilish, Stormzy and Harry Styles.The ceremony will see the Mercury Prize-winning rapper and the Grammy award-winning “Juice” singer play to an audience at London’s O2 Arena on 8 February.
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Billie Eilish, No Time to Die review: New Bond theme is one of the best we’ve had in some time
When Billie Eilish was announced as the next artist to perform the 007 theme, there were a few eyebrow-raises. The implication of Eilish’s appointment, some felt, was that producers are keen to appeal to a younger demographic as the franchise undergoes a number of other changes, such as enlisting Fleabag’s Phoebe Waller-Bridge to liven up the No Time to Die script. Many wondered how the 18-year-old’s bedroom pop – which until this point leaned heavily on synths and hip-hop influences – would work with Daniel Craig’s suave, brooding spy.But “No Time to Die” is a song that proves Eilish has a versatility that extends beyond the ghostly, ASMR-lite electronic sound of her debut album, When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?. She pushes her vocals further here than on anything she’s previously released – while she begins in her trademark style (something between a mutter and a quavering wail), she hits an impressive belt at the song’s climax.
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Joel Dommett in emotional tribute to Caroline Flack at mental health charity gig
Comedian Dommett paid a moving tribute to Caroline Flack following her death aged 40.
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Chaka Khan’s national anthem at NBA game roasted by viewers: ‘She’s giving me Fergie vibes’
Chaka Khan’s rendition of the US national anthem on Sunday night left many viewers baffled.The ten-time Grammy winner performed “The Star-Spangled Banner” ahead of an NBA all-star game in Chicago, her native city.
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9 of the most memorable outfits from Brit Awards history
Grace Chatto from Clean Bandit once walked the red carpet with a handbag containing her pet fish.
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Joel Dommett pays tribute to Caroline Flack at mental health charity gig
'I just feel like we should all be nicer to each other, we are all accountable and I think that is the problem.'
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No Time to Die: Reactions to Billie Eilish’s James Bond theme for new Daniel Craig film
Critics are praising US artist Billie Eilish in early reactions to her James Bond theme, “No Time to Die”.The song, which was written and performed by Eilish, was released at midnight in the UK on 14 February, ahead of the film’s release in April.
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Andrew Weatherall death: Musicians lead tributes to Primal Scream producer and DJ
Tributes from the world of music have been pouring in for Primal Scream producer and DJ Andrew Weatherall, who has died at the age of 56.The pioneering musician and artist suffered a pulmonary embolism today (17 February), and died at Whipps Cross Hospital, London, his management confirmed.
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Nadine Coyle didn't want 'I'm A Celeb' cameras to film her using the shower
'I'm A Celeb' has become iconic for its shower scenes but Nadine Coyle thought it was a strange experience.
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No Time to Die: Billie Eilish wrote new Bond theme song ‘in three days’
Billie Eilish has revealed that her theme to the forthcoming James Bond movie No Time to Die was written in just three days.The “Bad Guy” singer has written the track with her brother and frequent collaborator Finneas O’Connell.
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Lizzo covers Harry Styles song during Live Lounge performance
Styles previously performed Lizzo's hit Juice on the show.
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Billie Eilish releases new Bond theme ‘No Time to Die’ on Spotify and Apple Music
Billie Eilish has unveiled her 007 theme “No Time to Die“ ahead of the release of the latest instalment starring Daniel Craig.The track, which Eilish previously revealed was a ballad and was written and performed by the 18-year-old, was released on various streaming platforms including Spotify and Apple Music.
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New series of Line Of Duty begins filming
The latest instalment of the police drama will air on BBC One later this year.
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Andrew Weatherall, British producer behind Screamadelica, dies aged 56
Andrew Weatherall, British producer behind Screamadelica, dies aged 56. The DJ, producer, remixer and musician, who took acid house into the mainstream, suffered a pulmonary embolism
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Andrew Weatherall death: Primal Scream producer and acclaimed DJ dies aged 56
Andrew Weatherall, the British DJ and musician, has died at the age of 56.His management confirmed that Weatherall suffered a pulmonary embolism today (17 February), and died at Whipps Cross Hospital, London.
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'Love Island' spin-off Aftersun cancelled following death of Caroline Flack
Love Island spin-off Aftersun has been cancelled 'out of respect' following the death of Caroline Flack
NewsEntertainment newsChanning Tatum packs on the PDA with Jessie J on Instagram
They proved they're stronger than ever with an impromptu Sam Smith dance party
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Adele’s new album ‘due in September’
The Chasing Pavements singer appeared to announce the new release while performing at a friend's wedding.
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David Schwimmer reveals how 'Intelligence' role helped him to channel political anger
The 'Friends' actor stars as a bolshy NSA agent in the new workplace comedy series.
