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He has the looks of a Roman demigod, with a voice that sends female fans dizzy with desire. Dark-eyed and warm-hearted with Thunderbirds eyebrows, Matteo Bocelli – youngest son of world-famous tenor Andrea – is the charismatic 6ft 6 classical-crossover star rapidly becoming the voice of romance for a new generation. As well as singing at Kourtney Kardashian’s 2022 wedding, Matteo performed at Amazon tycoon Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s nuptials in June (for an estimated £225,000.) Surely, you’d think, he must have an Achilles heel…Arrogance, perhaps. Ego? Entitlement? But no. In conversation, this reborn Adonis is polite, humble, and helpful; even a little bashful. Despite his super-rich fans, Matteo, 27, is quick to point out his songs aren’t for the few. “When you make music, you ma...

As a journalist, I’ve reported on countless tragedies over the years, but nothing quite matched the spectacle outside Amy Winehouse’s Camden home on 23 July 2011. She was just 27 years old, and one of Britain’s most gifted yet troubled singers, and the news of her death ripped through London in an instant. By the time I arrived at Camden Square, thousands of fans had already gathered behind the iron gates of her high-end flat.Some, rather ironically, carried bottles of booze and cases of beer. Some placed cigarettes, others clutched flowers and teddy bears. Messages scrawled on scraps of paper were wedged between railings — tributes to a local girl who became a global star but never abandoned her roots. Then came the moment I’ll never forget. Her body, draped in a red tarp, was wheeled ...

Oasis have just two dates left on their monumental Oasis Live '25 reunion tour. The band, comprising of formerly warring brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher, will be returning to London's Wembley Stadium for just two more consecutive nights - and then the dream will have come to an end. While fans seem to have adjusted to the band's reunion, time is ticking away. With just two dates remaining, the gig times have been finalised, and we've got all the information fans need below.At the time of writing, we have a pretty good idea of when doors open, when the band will be on stage and how fans can get into the venue at the very last minute. The latter detail all banks on resale websites. Websites such as viagogo, Stubhub, and Vivid Seats offer fans the opportunity to purchase resale tickets fr...

Blondshell has been quietly gaining traction around the world. With critically acclaimed albums, talk-show spots and bigger & better slots in festivals, she's becoming more of a phenomenon by the week. This year the release of her second album, 'If You Asked for a Picture', sent her on an even quicker trajectory to the top. Now, flash forward to UK and European tour, she's bigger than ever. And that was evident at Electric Brixton on Thursday, September 11, 2025.It was evident, in fact, at the exact moment Blondshell floated onto the stage. Without fanfare or spotlight, she simply oozed cool. Her chic, effortless vibe is half of her attraction. And, without even a coy greeting, the band launched into '23's A Baby', where she earnestly berated a 23-year-old's life choices.And this wa...

A new major festival has been announced, set to make its debut in summer 2026. Roundhay Festival is scheduled to take place in its namesake park, Roundhay Park in Leeds, hoping to become a central attraction in the north of England.Roundhay Park has played host to a plethora of music legends over the years, seeing performances from the likes of Madonna, the Rolling Stones, Michael Jackson and, more recently, Ed Sheeran. The festival has teased a jam-packed line-up with some of the world’s biggest stars, with the first acts set to be announced soon. Roundhay Festival will also be putting on plenty of free activities for all the family to enjoy.Keep an eye out for the very first headliner to be announced very soon.Launched in collaboration with Leeds City Council, Roundhay Festival will h...

This year marks 50 years since the release of Freddie Mercury’s Queen masterpiece, Bohemian Rhapsody.And now the UK’s third best-selling single of all time will be celebrated by Sir Brian May and Roger Taylor in a very special way.Tomorrow at the Last Night of the Proms, the two active Queen band members will join Sam Oladeinde, the BBC Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, BBC Singers and National Youth Choir for a new orchestral arrangement of the song.Sir Brian May and Roger Taylor said of performing at the Royal Albert Hall: “What a splendid way to celebrate a Queen masterpiece in its 50th year: Bohemian Rhapsody performed with a 100-piece BBC Symphony Orchestra and a choir of over 150 singers – on the most prestigious night of the year in The Royal Albert Hall. Freddie will be loving it!”...

BST Hyde Park feels like it was just yesterday, but BST Hyde Park 2026 has already started planning out its show-stopping events. The annual event, which takes place in the titular green space in central London, is renowned for bringing the biggest and best artists from around the world to one stage across summer. And the first announcement has just been revealed: Garth Brooks will headline BST Hyde Park 2026 on June 27, 2026.Garth Brooks rarely needs an introduction, but for those who aren't familiar, he is perhaps one of the biggest American country music stars of all time. He's received more than 20 platinum-selling records, played all around the world, and released 35 albums in total. And this BST Hyde Park show will be his first in the UK for 30 years. This is sure to be a monument...

Ed Sheeran. Play. Ed has run out of mathematical symbols. Well, that’s a big plus. But more importantly, he’s moved on from despondency. “I spent weeks inside the darkest cage, but now the day bursts wild and open," he sings on the deceptively gentle verses of Opening. Deceptive because the song soon rockets into a confessional rap. The humble Yorkshire-born, Suffolk-raised singer-songwriter has conquered the world with his very English sound, but in another sea-change, Sheeran’s 8th album finds him embracing global music.Sapphire, an upbeat collaboration with India’s Arijit Singh, explodes into joyful life after a semi-acapella start, merging Punjabi rhythms with rap – including a few lines in Hindi. Azizam – Farsi for My Dear One – is faster and catchier; carefree dance-pop with a Mid...

Last week, Andrea Bocelli and his son Matteo Bocelli met with Pope Leo XIV and performed live for the new pontiff.And now the Italian maestro will be singing live from the Vatican in St Peter’s Square this Saturday with Pharrell Williams and many more.He shared on Instagram: “On September 13th, from St Peter’s Square, I will have the honor of co-directing with Pharrell Williams, ‘Grace for the World’: the closing concert of the 3rd World Meeting on Human Fraternity, within the Vatican Jubilee celebrations. A landmark cultural and spiritual event — two intense days of dialogue and reflection will culminate in a unique live experience uniting music, storytelling, and fraternity. Together with extraordinary artists — @JohnLegend, @TeddySwims, @VoicesOfFire, @karolg, @clipse, @jellyroll615,...

Lady Gaga will finally be arriving in the UK later this month. After months of anticipation, the American icon will begin her arena tour around the country beginning on September 29, 2025, at London's O2 Arena. Here, she'll play four enormous shows for her dedicated fans. That isn't where her tour ends, though.In October she'll finish off her tour by playing two monolithic gigs at Manchester's Co-op Live on October 7 and 8. After that, the Born This Way star will return to her home country. Right now, these are the only announced gigs in the UK, so fans who do not have tickets just yet - but want to see the star perform - this is your last chance. Tickets are still available now if you know where to look, including resale websites, VIP websites and more. Here's the breakdown.