Music

Yesterday evening, Kylie Minogue scored the 2025 UK Christmas No 1 single, beating the return of legacy tracks like Wham’s Last Christmas and Mariah Carey’s All I Want For Christmas is You.And now Brits have crowned the 15 worst Christmas No 1s of all time, with 1993’s Mr Blobby by… well, Mr Blobby coming out on top with 28 per cent of the vote.The poll of 2000 Brits, conducted by all-in-one banking app thinkmoney, also saw Bob the Builder’s Can We Fix It come in second with 25 per cent of the vote, followed by all five of LadBaby’s charity parodies.Check out the full results below, which also include two Cliff Richard classics and Rage Against The Machine’s Killing In The Name Of.The latter was famously a 2009 campaign to knock off the X Factor winner, who had won for the past four yea...

Over the past few years, Sir Brian May has regularly collaborated with X Factor finalist Talia.And now their latest track, a Christmas gospel single called Praise Your Name, has a brand new music video launched, which you can view below.Filmed in a freezing church in time for the festive season, the lyrics were penned by Talia, who recently rediscovered her Christian faith.This came from feeling “so lost and broken” chasing success, after shooting to fame in Simon Cowell’s TV show.Speaking exclusively with the Daily Express, the singer told us: “The video almost killed us both. It was so cold, we couldn’t even move. Most people add the condensation in the breath after, but ours was real!”Talia continued: “It was done in a church that was being restored. No heating, dusty, and completely...

Let's face it, by mid-December, you can't seem to get Christmas songs out of your head. The same dozen tracks are being played again and again, from your weekly food shop to the morning commute. The catchy melodies and singable harmonies are also what make Christmas special for friends and families, endlessly streaming in the background of your home. However, some festive songs do come with music videos and feature big energy productions. From being set in a winter wonderland to running around in a giant house opening presents, festive music videos have varied widely over the years. There are a few that have, however, just not quite landed in terms of theme, atmosphere, texture, and formula to make it a timeless Christmas music video. At Express Online, we have personally rounded up a l...

Everyone loves a quiz, especially at Christmas! It's the perfect time to brush up on your musical knowledge so you're well-equipped for those tricky Christmas cracker trivia questions next week.Musical quizzes are one of the most popular as they tap into our nostalgia and love for certain genres, decades and artists. To help test you, we have selected a line from five random songs, including one festive choice, to see if you can guess what they are.We have included songs from a range of genres to truly put your knowledge to the test. You get a bonus point if you get the artist correct!For those who need a helping hand, we've included some hints below the song lines to assist you. You can then scroll to the bottom for the big reveal. Good luck!SONG 1: You got that James Dean daydream loo...

Paul Simon, of Simon & Garfunkel fame, has just confirmed his triumphant return to the UK in 2026. This tour, which consists of six enormous dates up and down the country, will be the star's first live appearance in Britain for seven years. He previously performed at BST Hyde Park back in July 2018. There, he played a string of his incredible songs, as well as some tracks from his Simon & Garfunkel days.Now, he's planning on doing the same in 2026. From May 7, Paul Simon will be hitting arenas around the country, with stops at London's Royal Albert Hall on the way. Tickets are out now, and there are plenty available from a number of online retailers. Below, we've broken down everything fans need to know.Paul Simon will be hitting the country with a star-studded band.He confirmed...

Outlander's eighth season has revealed the inclusion of a Scottish legend for its final chapter, which is set to grace our screens in 2026 and will at last resolve a major mystery, reports the Daily Record.In an exciting Instagram announcement on the programme's official page, viewers were treated to their first glimpse of season eight's opening credits. This update follows recent discussions from the series' leading stars and executive producers Sam Heughan and Caitríona Balfe regarding Outlander's conclusion and a first-look teaser.The post was accompanied by the caption: "#Outlander 's final season begins with the voice of a Scottish icon. Introducing Season 8's rendition of The Skye Boat Song performed by the one and only @officialannielennox."The Aberdeen-born legend shared the Out...

Singer Carlos Suarez was electrocuted by his own microphone during a performance in front of a packed venue in Peru. The musician, who is part of the band, Mi Major Amigo Scott, began to shout and stagger backwards with his right hand still holding onto the microphone as electricity pulsed through his body. According to reports, a quick-thinking sound technician and another band member saved his life by disconnecting the cable from the power supply as concertgoers yelled, "The current, the current." Carlos was rushed to hospital with first-degree burns in the Peruvian capital, Lima. Horrific footage shared on social media shows the star's muscles tensing up as the electric current left him unable to move for almost 10 agonising seconds. He ended up yelling and, on the stage floor, falli...

American rock legends Jimmy Eat World announced some thrilling new gigs earlier this month to commemorate the 25th anniversary of their 2001 album Bleed American. As part of their world tour, The Middle singers will be performing three spectacular concerts for UK fans in August 2026. And these aren't just any gigs, either. The band will be gracing the stages of London's Gunnersbury Park, Cardiff Castle and the Halifax Piece Hall for three outdoor performances that rank among their biggest shows ever.However, fans may have already missed their chance. Tickets for these three concerts were released earlier this week, and - unsurprisingly - many of them sold out almost instantly. But all is not lost. Resale websites have already listed some tickets for Jimmy Eat World's upcoming UK tour. M...

Alanis Morissette is one of the world's most legendary angst-ridden rockers out of North America, and she's gracing stages in the UK again next year. The star, who is best known for her 1995 record Jagged Little Pill, previously played a collection of sold out arena shows throughout 2024, including a night at London's O2 Arena. Now, in 2026, she has six gigs lined up - some of her biggest UK concerts yet - including a headline slot at Crystal Palace Park. And she's got some massive stars joining her, as well.Alanis Morissette is being supported by Skunk Anansie and Wet Leg throughout some of the shows. Some of these gigs include stops at Exeter, Oxford, Glasgow and more. Tickets for these shows were released on Friday, December 12, 2025. And while some fans may have missed out on buying...

Iconic pop punk band Bowling for Soup are preparing to headline their biggest gig ever at Wembley this weekend (December 13), and Express.co.uk sat down with frontman Jaret Reddick ahead of the big day. Famed for hits like 1985, Girl All the Bad Guys Want and High School Never Ends, the band have been around since 1994, though they’ve experienced a shifting line-up since then.With Jaret as the only remaining founder – though he credits drummer Gary Wiseman as an “OG” member – the band got their start in Wichita Falls, Texas. But they’ve since recorded a series of live albums in the UK; where, Jaret says, the music fans are the “best in the world”.Though I’ve been a fan for decades, the origin of the band’s name has always been somewhat of a mystery. Thankfully Jaret was happy to clear i...