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John Lewis, in collaboration with legendary singer-songwriter Richard Ashcroft, has announced the winner of their nationwide singing competition, a key part of this year’s iconic Christmas campaign. The retailer, famous for its Christmas adverts featuring cover songs, used their largest platform this year to offer aspiring musicians a unique opportunity …

Beatles admirers have witnessed something they thought would never happen again: Sir Paul McCartney and John Lennon harmonising together on stage. Sir Paul has candidly shared that performing the recent Beatles track ‘Now And Then’ on his current tour evokes profound emotions, describing it as “very emotional” because it’s a …

Fans expressed their disappointment over hold-ups at the Paul McCartney gig at Co-op Live. Concertgoers rushed to online platforms to air grievances over delays outside the venue prior to the first of McCartney’s weekend performances. While McCartney wowed the crowd inside the venue, the problems outside left a sour note …

Pope Francis said she has “the voice of an angel”, but nobody could accuse Carly Paoli of having the patience of a saint. When we spoke last month, the world-famous mezzo soprano’s Wiltshire farmhouse was already festooned with festive decorations. “I love, love, love Christmas,” she tells me, her face …

Slipknot are ending the year with a bang. The iconic metal band are currently on the road for the 25th anniversary tour of their debut self-titled album. The band, who are best known for their songs Psychosocial, Before I Forget, Duality, Unsainted, Snuff and more, will be playing four monumental …

Over the decades, some real chart crackers have gone on to become Christmas song staples. Now, a recent survey of 1000 Brits conducted by Betway has discovered the Top 10 favourites according to UK adults, who were asked to select three. Check out the full list below, which included Wham’s …

for King + Country Indigo at The O2,London   Russ Ballard, of the British rock band Argent, said it first with God Gave Rock ‘n’ Roll to You, a hit way back in 1973. Nashville-based for King + Country are on a career-long mission to prove Russ was right. And …

Tickets for the Taylor Swift tribute act are out now. (Image: GETTY) This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Christmas is – frighteningly – just over a week away. And if you haven’t bought all of your loved …

Wham’s ‘Last Christmas’ has an 88 per cent chance of making it to the top of the charts for Christmas Day, according to Coral bookmakers – but its repeat appearance could leave fans fuming. The song already hit the number one spot in 2023 – and it’s been around for …

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. …