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Glastonbury 2025: BBC share update on not streaming Neil Young’s set “at the artist’s request”

The BBC have confirmed that they won’t be streaming Neil Young‘s headline set at Glastonbury 2025, “at the artist’s request”. Young and his band The Chrome Hearts are set to top the bill on the Pyramid Stage on Saturday (June 28), with speculation surrounding the broadcast of his performance ever since he first pulled out of the Worthy Farm festival when he called it a “corporate turn-off” over the BBC’s involvement. Advertisement He then appeared to be omitted from the BBC’s coverage plans, with a Beeb spokesperson telling NME that their “schedules and plans continue to be finalised, right...
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Former Mastodon guitarist brands ex-bandmates as “horrible humans” and “shit band”

Ex-Mastodon guitarist Brent Hinds has hit out at his former bandmates on social media, calling them “horrible humans” – find out more below. READ MORE: Sharon Osbourne and Tony Iommi tell us about Black Sabbath’s finale: “Usually this thing is done when you’re dead” In March, founding guitarist Brent Hinds and Mastodon announced that they were amicably parting ways after 25 years together. The band wrote at the time: “We’re deeply proud of and beyond grateful for the music and history we’ve shared and we wish him nothing but success and happiness in his future endeavours.” Advertisement Following Hinds’ exit,...
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Oasis fans urged to “book now to avoid queues” for ‘Live 25’ tour merch pop-up stores

Oasis have urged fans to book their places now for the ‘Live ‘25’ merchandise pop-up stores in order to avoid queues. Earlier this month, the iconic band announced that pop-up stores would be appearing in all of the British and Irish cities they are set to play this summer, with a range of limited edition clothing, accessories and records on offer. Advertisement The first of the stores is already open – situated in The Avenue in Manchester’s Spinningfields – and others will follow in Cardiff, London, Birmingham, Edinburgh and Dublin. See the full details below and book your slot for...
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1960s heartthrob Bobby Sherman has died, aged 81

1960s heartthrob singer-actor Bobby Sherman has died – he was aged 81. Sherman’s death was confirmed by his wife Brigette in a statement via fellow actor John Stamos: “It is with the heaviest heart that I share the passing of my beloved husband, Bobby Sherman. Bobby left this world holding my hand—just as he held up our life with love, courage, and unwavering grace through all 29 beautiful years of marriage. I was his Cinderella, and he was my Prince Charming.” Check out her full statement below via John Stamos’ Instagram account. While Brigette did not share a cause...
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Charli XCX is now sharing her movie reviews on TikTok

Charli XCX has begun sharing her film-viewing habits on TikTok, sharing her thoughts on movies by Danny Boyle, Sofia Coppola and others. The ‘Brat’ star first shared a post earlier this month in which she talked fans through the films she had recently watched, which ranged from M. Night Shyamalan’s The Happening and Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy to Pier Paolo Pasolini’s controversial Salo and Robert Bresson’s French New Wave classic Mouchette. Advertisement Charli also revealed her personal Letterboxd account where she documents all of the films she watches, and fans can now peruse her activity here. Now,...
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U2’s The Edge is officially an Irish citizen after over 60 years in the country: “A monumental day”

After 62 long years, U2‘s The Edge is finally an Irish citizen – see what the guitarist had to say about the “monumental day” below. READ MORE: ‘Bono: Stories of Surrender’ review: U2 frontman’s stunning stage show becomes unmissable film On Monday, The Edge – born David Howell Evans in Essex – was officially granted his Irish citizenship despite having lived in the country for 62 years. He and his Welsh parents moved to Ireland when he was just one years old. Advertisement Sporting a pin of the Irish flag on his blazer after bring granted citizenship along with 7,500...
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The Prodigy announce 2026 UK and Ireland arena tour with Carl Cox

The Prodigy have announced a 2026 UK and Ireland arena tour, alongside “very special guest” Carl Cox. The iconic electronic band will play 10 arena dates in April of next year, starting at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow on April 15 before stops in Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff, Bournemouth, Leeds, London, Belfast, and Dublin. Advertisement A full list of dates are below, and tickets are available on general sale from Friday June 27 at 9am via www.theprodigy.com. The official press release read: “The World Heavyweight Champions Re-unite for a tour of straight up ruckus that sees The Prodigy blast through...
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AC/DC announce first Australian tour in a decade

AC/DC have announced their long-awaited first homecoming tour in a decade – see the full list of dates below. READ MORE: AC/DC – ‘Power Up’ review: Australian rock icons stick to their guns on rollicking 17th album The Australian rock heroes last performed Down Under in 2015 but hometown fans won’t have to wait much longer to see Angus Young and co. live and in the flesh. Last night (June 22), AC/DC took to social media to announce the Australian leg of the ‘PWR UP’ tour, set to kick off in the final quarter of the year. Advertisement AC/DC’s homecoming...
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Listen to Public Enemy protest against gun violence and “crooked politicians who ain’t playing fair” on new song ‘March Madness’

Public Enemy have shared a new protest song against gun violence and “crooked politicians who ain’t playing fair” – check it out below. The veteran hip-hop group’s new track ‘March Madness’ opens with what appears to be a 911 dispatch call being played on the news. Advertisement Flavor Flav then sets the tone with a militaristic chant of “Right, Left, Left, Right, Left!” before calling out politicians who “don’t care” and won’t be “getting my vote.” Later, Chuck D, spits: “Kids supposed to have fun, none of this run for cover for your life, son / Grades 1 to...
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The Maccabees make long-awaited live return with intimate London charity gig

The Maccabees made their long-awaited live return last night (June 20) with an intimate charity gig in London. Check out photos, footage, the setlist and more below. The returning indie band – who split in 2017 and announced their return last year for an All Points East headline set – gave their first public performance in eight years at the 500-capacity The Dome in Tufnell Park. It marked the first of a series of warm-up gigs across Europe ahead of their appearance at Glastonbury next weekend. Advertisement Opening the set with ‘Latchmere’ and ‘Lego’, both taken from their 2007...
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