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Paul McCartney pays moving tribute to Charlie Watts: “I’ve always loved you”
Paul McCartney has paid emotional tribute to Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts, who died today aged 80. The Beatles legend was among a huge number of musicians paying their respects to the Stones sticksman this evening (August 24), calling the loss “a huge blow”....
Watch the trailer for new Billie Eilish concert film ‘Happier Than Ever’
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Fans are sharing footage of Charlie Watts’ last Rolling Stones show
Fans are sharing footage of Charlie Watts’ last ever show with the Rolling Stones on social media, following the news that the legendary drummer has died today aged 80. News of his death was confirmed in a statement provided to the PA news agency today...
Red Velvet Shine Together
By Kelly Nguyen Red Velvet have never been interested in following anyone else’s rules. It’s a heavy thing, to make noise and push the boundaries when the voices of women artists so often get lost in the music-industry shuffle. Though, for Red Velvet, it’s...
Legendary Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts has died aged 80: “A fantastic drummer, steady as a rock”
The Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts has died at the age of 80. His London publicist Bernard Doherty confirmed the news in a statement provided to the PA news agency today (August 24). Watts had played in The Rolling Stones since 1963. He was...
Ivors Academy publishes its first gender and ethnicity pay gap report
The Ivors Academy has published its first annual gender and ethnicity pay gap report. The organisation, which is an independent trade body protecting the interests of thousands of songwriters, based its report on the salaries of 14 members of staff, with reports both including and...
Chartreuse share stirring new song ‘Only You’ ahead of ‘Is It Autumn Already?’ EP
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Aerosmith to unveil previously unreleased recordings through new Universal deal
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