Arts and Entertainment

Don't miss performances by Green Day, Lady Gaga, Travis Scott or Charli XCX (and maybe a glimpse of Julia) as the second weekend of Coachella 2025 draws closer.

Set times and how to watch Coachella 2025 weekend two in the UK

The Road to WrestleMania ends this weekend, as WrestleMania 41 takes place in Las Vegas, Nevada!

Your guide to this weekend's WrestleMania 41 events and how to watch

John Cena is set to appear on the final WWE Smackdown before WrestleMania 41.

WWE Smackdown: UK start time and matches announced for April 18 2025

Music retailer HMV are forecasting that summer 2025 will be dominated by K-Pop acts such as ENHYPHEN, NewJeans and BTS' Jin - who has announced his second album this week.

K-Pop tipped by UK retailer to dominate this summer's music scene

Looking at clearing out your wardrobe in 2025? Don't be too quick to throw away some of those old band shirts - they could be worth something.

The 13 most valuable vintage band t-shirts in 2025, according to Eil

Lorde has teased fans of a 'new era' for her in 2025 in a new message shared on WhatsApp.

Lorde teases a 'new era' after surprise appearance at Coachella 2025

Linkin Park will be opening this year's UEFA Champions League Final - and have dropped a new short film in celebration of the feat.

Linkin Park to perform before the UEFA Champions League Final

The celebrated works of '90s R&B group TLC are reportedly set to become the premise of a new jukebox musical.

Reports emerge that a TLC jukebox musical is set to debut in 2026

John Cena is about to compete in his final WrestleMania main event this weekend - but do the bookies think he'll walk away the champ?

WWE WrestleMania 41 betting odds ahead of this weekend’s event

Snoop Dogg has revealed his next album is set to be another series of gospel works, titled Altar Call.

Snoop Dogg announced gospel album featuring Jamie Foxx

Despite rave reviews for her performance at Coachella 2025, some fans are asking why certain songs did not make her weekend one set.

Lady Gaga defends Harlequin despite Coachella omission

Could Lady Gaga switch up her setlist at weekend two of Coachella after social media discussions?

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Your OTC will be on hand to discuss his upcoming three-way bout at WrestleMania 41 on the final episode of WWE Raw before the Showcase of the Immortals/

WWE Raw: Roman Reigns to appear on last episode before WrestleMania

What have been the most covered songs between the years of 2000 and 2025 - and have you been known to croon along to them?

The 10 most covered songs in the 21st century named

Cody Rhodes has been announced to appear on this evening's Smackdown, taking place in Seattle, Washington.

WWE Smackdown tonight: matches announced & UK start time

While My Bloody Valentine's Loveless remains one of the most influential albums recorded, it nearly bankrupted the very same label Oasis would release their recording breaking album through.

How Loveless almost destroyed Creation: the My Bloody Valentine saga

Details how you can get resale tickets for this year's Glastonbury Festival have been revealed - so set an alarm for the following dates...

Glastonbury announces resale ticket dates for 2025

Coachella 2025 is headlined by Lady Gaga, Travis Scott and Post Malone, but a strong contingent of UK acts are also performing including Nia Archives and Sam Fender.

UK set times and how to watch weekend one of Coachella 2025

While we all wait for resale tickets to emerge for her UK shows, what is the most searched for song from Lady Gaga's back catalogue?

What is the most searched for Lady Gaga song in 2025?

The wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner has been booked for attempted murder after an altercation with Los Angeles police on Monday afternoon.

Weezer bassist's wife booked for attempted murder after 'shoot out'

Amy Winehouse’s classic album, Back to Black, has been entered along with 24 more recordings into the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry.

Amy Winehouse, Elton John & more added to National Recording Registry

Eurovision 2025 is set to take place in Basel, Switzerland throughout May 2025 - here's your guide to everything you need to know before the huge European celebration.

Explainer A starters guide to the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest

Gary Barlow has revealed why a planned Take That Las Vegas residency never materialized.

Take That member reveals why Las Vegas residency never took place

This month's episode of Screen Babble is available wherever you get all your podcasts.

Screen Babble Podcast: UK dramas, Snow White and The White Lotus S3

Who are bookies suggesting will be the next musician in line for the great big screen biopic?

Who do bookies think will have the next musical biopic about them?

What should newer vinyl collectors look for when in search of their 'holy grail' release?

Explainer What should I look for when collecting rare releases on vinyl?

Seth Rollins is set to make an appearance on WWE Raw this evening, after the fall out from CM Punk's 'favour' on WWE Smackdown last week.

What’s in store on WWE Raw this evening - and what time does it start?

April 5 marks the anniversary of Kurt Cobain's death - 31 years and a month before, Nirvana would perform their final live show.

When was Kurt Cobain’s final live show and what did Nirvana play?

What records went on to become the best-selling vinyl in the UK in the 21st century?

What have been the best selling records in the UK in the 21st century?

What are the most successful albums to be release, or re-released, on vinyl in the UK this century?

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Rapper BEMZ is one of 20 emerging acts set to perform on the new BBC Introducing Stage at TRNSMT 2025.

BBC Introducing to bring 20 emerging acts to TRNSMT 2025

Will CM Punk give any more details as to what the "favour" is he wants from Paul Heyman, now we know the Wrestlemania 41 main event wasn't his request?

WWE Smackdown preview for April 4 2025 including UK start time

Research undertaken by SeatPick has revealed the areas of the UK that have been affected the most by ticketing scams - but what are the causes behind the stark figures?

Explainer What areas of the UK are the most at risk of ticket scams, and why?

Fans have expressed disappointment missing out on Lady Gaga tickets, be it through pricing or being labelled a ‘bot’ by Ticketmaster’s system.

Fans face technical issues as Lady Gaga UK tickets go on sale

As The Weeknd joins the Billion Views Club on YouTube, what musicians are at the top of the list?

Who has The Weeknd joined as part of Youtube's Billion Views Club?

The auction includes a VIP experience at Alex James's Big Feastival and Claudia Winkleman's favourite jumper.

Celebrities set to auction off memorabilia in support of War Child

Backbeat focused on the relationships Stuart Sutcliffe had with The Beatles and Astrid Kirchherr, aninfluential German photographer.

Backbeat: The Beatles film that existed long before Sam Mendes biopics

Half of all UK pubs, clubs and bars could be closed by 2030, according to projections by Capital on Tap.

UK Nightlife faces extinction level event - is your city on the list?

From Motley Crue to The Beatles - here's 13 of the most valuable vinyl you might have buried in your collection in 2025.

What records are considered the most valuable to own in 2025?

April 7 2025 marks the last day that those paying for Glastonbury Festival 2025 tickets have to finish off their instalment plans.

Glastonbury 2025: full list of confirmed acts ahead of ticket deadline

Noel Gallagher might have given the biggest hint what to expect from Oasis’ setlist ahead of their reunion in a recent interview.

Have Oasis dropped their biggest 2025 setlist hint yet?

So, in the event Graham Norton decides to stop being the voice of Eurovision, who do bookies think will take his place?

Very early odds who could be the new 'voice' of Eurovision

From Trent Reznor releasing a hip-hop album to Hanson covering a nu-metal act, here's some of the more memorable April Fools day jokes and pranks musicians have played on the public - and each other.

Music's Mischievous Moments: 13 epic pranks for April Fools Day 2025

Spring has a reputation for being one of two period of the year break-ups occur - so who's making money off our misery?

The 10 most lucrative break-up anthems of Spring 2025

Gerardine Sacdalan as Juliet (centre) and the cast in & Juliet. (Photo: Matt Crockett).

REVIEW: Shakespeare's tragic love story gets a twist with & Juliet

(Photo: WWE.com)

Explosive WWE Raw in London preview: Cena, IYO SKY vs Ripley, and more

Blondie's Rapture is considered one of the first times rap and rock music collided, and has been an influence ever since - and sampled by some of the biggest names in music.

Celebrate Blondie's Rapture hitting the top spot 44 years ago today

The iconic Blondie track has been sampled and revered since hitting the US top spot in 1981

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ABBA Voyage is set for a refreshed setlist as it celebrates it’s third anniversary in 2025.

ABBA Voyage set to ‘revamp’ concert for third anniversary

Kendrick Lamar’s historic Super Bowl performance received 125 complaints from viewers, according to information obtained by The Hill.

Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl performance receives 125 complaints

The Vengabus is heading to Download Festival 2025 with the announcement of this year’s District X entertainment.

Vengaboys and more announced for Download 2025's District X area

Be it a rare George Harrison EP or promo copies of Celine Dion and Nirvana, here's what treasure could be still in your CD collection in 2025.

The most valuable CDs to own in 2025 - including Spice Girls

FKA Twigs has had to cancel several North American and Canadian tour dates due to the wrong visas being issued.

FKA Twigs North American tour cancelled due to visa issues

Could all five members of the Spice Girls reform in 2026 in celebration of 'Wannabe' turning 30?

Spice Girls drop their biggest hint at a full reunion yet

A tape long thought lost recorded by The Beatles before their debut album through Parlophone has been unearthed in Canada.

Rare Beatles demo has been unearthed in a Canadian record store

Rachel Chinouriri has been announced as one of several acts set to play the Field of Avalon stage at Glastonbury 2025.

Glastonbury Festival reveal the line-up for Field of Avalon stage

Remember the life of Foo Fighters and Sexual Chocolate drummer Taylor Hawkins, as March 25 2025 marks the third anniversary of his death.

Taylor Hawkins in pictures: remembering the late Foo Fighters drummer

Are bookies thinking positive about the total points Remember Monday might receive at Eurovision 2025?

How many points could the UK get at Eurovision 2025 in Switzerland?

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