Arts and Entertainment

A study in 2010 demonstrated that there are parallels between our music listening tastes changing and clocks going backwards each year.

Explainer Why do our listening habits change when the clocks go back each year?

With this week marking 50 years since the release of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, what led to the film being banned in the United Kingdom - twice?

Why was The Texas Chainsaw Massacre banned 50 years ago this week?

Liela Moss has announced she's cancelled her UK tour as costs on the road continue to escalate - leaving her potentially in considerable debt.

Liela Moss cancels short UK tour due to escalating costs

A new special look at Moana 2 has been released by Disney, including the reveal of new characters and the villain of the new film.

Moana 2: New villain and characters introduced in brand new trailer

Who from the '80s has had a profound influence on musicians of recent years, including Justin Timberlake, Gerard Way and Karen O?

11 musicians from the 1980s that helped shaped the charts today

Before the Battle of Britpop between Oasis and Blur, another distinctively British music feud occured years earlier between The Cure's Robert Smith and Morrissey.

What led to the feud between The Cure's Robert Smith and Morrissey?

What is the next big trend in mobile gaming? An expert weighs in. Photo: sezer66 - stock.adobe.com

Next big trends to watch for in mobile gaming, expert says

Great Yarmouth beaches are big and beautiful with fun along Marine Parade

Beaches, food, history and more - The things that make Yarmouth Great

The cast of the Milton Keynes Theatre's 2024 pantomime Peter Pan enjoy a ride on a pirate ship at Gulliver's Land

Get ready to join the ride as MK Theatre officially launches Christmas panto

(L-R) Ellie Leach as Miss Scarlett, Edward Howells as Professor Plum, Gabriel Paul as Reverend Green, Hannah Boyce as Mrs Peacock, Dawn Buckland as Mrs White and Jason Durr as Colonel Mustard in the hilarious new comedy Cluedo 2, which tours the UK until 27 July, as Strictly Come Dancing winner Ellie Leach makes her stage debut in 2024, starring as Miss Scarlett in the UK tour of Cluedo 2. Photo from: Dave J Hogan)

Cluedo 2 director says upcoming production appeals to 'everyone'

The Last Dinner Party have cancelled their remaining UK tour dates due to illness within the band.

The Last Dinner Party cancel several UK tour dates due to illness

The Last Dinner Party call it quits on the remainder of their UK tour

Benjamin Jackson

The first trailer for Better Man, the biopic about Robbie Williams, has been released - with the former Take That singer taking on the role of himself... as a monkey.

Robbie Williams set to portray CGI monkey in his biopic, Better Man

It's almost that time of the year for Spotify Wrapped to appear on your device; but could Charli XCX, Post Malone, Sabrina Carpenter or Taylor Swift appear in yours? Researchers claim at least three of these artists will.

The top 10 artists predicted to appear on your Spotify Wrapped

From Kurt Cobain holograms to the surviving members of Fleetwood Mac touring one more time; what is Spotify and Google Trends data showing are the 10 reunion shows people want to see in 2025?

10 musical groups people want to see reunite in 2025.

Green Day have released their latest collaboration with Grind this morning, as speculation continues if they'll be performing at Glastonbury 2025.

Grind X Green Day: What is the punk band’s latest collaboration?

The Music Of The Spheres World Tour has sold over 10 million tickets making it the biggest tour by a group of all-time.

The Ticketmaster alternatives to securing Coldplay tickets

Could Oasis be this year's Christmas number 1 over Wham! Maybe, but not definitely according to OLBG.

Are Oasis set to be the Christmas number 1 this year?

Coldplay have announced huge shows in the UK for their Music Of The Spheres tour.

Ticketmaster queue warning over Coldplay tickets

Is Elvis, Stevie Wonder or The Beatles the most sampled, covered or interpolated musicians of all time? New research gives a run down of the top ten most sampled musicians in history.

Research uncovers who is the most sampled musical artist of all time

What's some of the festivals taking place across Europe in 2025 if some of the UK festivals aren't adventerous enough for you anymore?

Explainer 9 European alternatives to UK music festivals for your 2025 calendar

Enter Shikari's Rou Reynolds spoke to Benjamin Jackson as he continues rehearsals before Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds begins it's nationwide tour in 2025.

Enter Shikari star on his hopes ahead of War of the Worlds tour

Larry Mills, who grew up in Stewkley, thrilled the studio audience and the judges on ITV's The Voice at the weekend

The life story behind one of the top auditions on The Voice - meet 'Olivier'

The unlikely heroes in a world without the Avengers; the latest trailer for "Thunderbolts*" has dropped but presented more questions than answers.

Explainer Everything you need to know about Marvel's new film Thunderbolts*

Dr Jacob Downs (inset) reveals some of the music theory, or "science," behind what has led to Oasis' music being so enduring since the heyday of "Cool Britannia."

Is there a formula to writing Britpop anthems much like Oasis have?

How much is the Maitland/Deetz house worth in the current housing market - despite the unwanted squatter pictured here?

How much would the “Beetlejuice” house cost to buy in 2024?

The part in a free open day on October 12. Images: Central Bedfordshire Council.

Free music centre days coming to Leighton-Linslade, Biggleswade and Ampthill

Backbeat - the word is on the street that there is a particular music theory behind why "Wonderwall" is such a popular track amongst buskers and karaoke singers UK wide.

Why is Oasis’ “Wonderwall” a key song in a busker’s repertoire?

Horror movie fans are celebrating Friday the 13th by embarking on a marathon viewing session of the "classic" horror movie franchise that made Jason Voorhees an iconic film villain.

Where to watch the Friday the 13th films to celebrate the spooky day

Celebrate Friday the 13th 2024 with Jason Voorhees by watching his “masterpieces” this weekend 🎞

Benjamin Jackson

Sticks‘n’Sushi combines Japanese dishes with a Nordic twist

Travel feature: The King’s Road, Chelsea has it all

Heathers: The Musical (PHOTO: PAMELA RAITH)

REVIEW: Emotions running high as Heathers The Musical comes to Milton Keynes

Top L: Lord Huron, Bottom L: Noah Kahan with YouTube logo. Photos: Getty Images

I left YouTube on autoplay for an hour and this was the result

Green Day were forced to leave the stage during their most recent performance on the “Saviors” tour due to a safety issue.

Green Day abandon set midway through song due to safety issues

Netflix prices have changed a lot in 12 years.

How much Netflix prices have changed since its launch - and why

Hairspray: The Musical. Photo©EllieKurttz

Review: Hairspray at Milton Keynes Theatre is the ultimate feelgood musical

Music in the Park. Poster: Leighton-Linslade Town Council. Image: Jo Robinson.

Three more Music in the Park concerts coming to Leighton Buzzard this September

Liam Gallagher and Noel Gallagher of Oasis perform on stage at The Electric Ballroom, Camden on May 9 1996 (Photo by Getty Images)

Who was the initial drummer in Oasis?

Rebecca Calder stars in Joanne Mitchell's "Broken Bird," having opened this year's FrightFest London overnight ahead of it's UK theatrical release on August 30 2024.

Broken Bird: Joanne Mitchell’s feature at times slow but a taut debut

"Borderlands" has been critically savaged since opening in August 2024 - but is it on track to be this year's biggest box office flop?

What have been the biggest box office flops of 2024 so far?

A letter from the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC) to the information commissioner argues TikTok could be in breach of UK law. (Photo by LOIC VENANCE / AFP) (Photo by LOIC VENANCE/AFP via Getty Images)

Six of the funniest TikTok videos in history

With the release of "Harold and The Purple Crayon" in time for the UK school holidays, is it an ideal way to occupy the time of younger family members, or should you give it a miss?

Is Harold and The Purple Crayon worth seeing these school holidays?

Who is the current favourite to win the prestigious Mercury Prize in 2024, as the winner is announced in September - but without a "public performance component."

Who is the current favourite to win the Mercury Prize 2024?

Summer Nights.

Get ready to Rock 'n' Roll as Grease takes to the stage at Milton Keynes Theatre

Adam Davidson (centre) and cast in GREASE UK & Ireland Tour. Credit: Marc Brenner

Grease at Milton Keynes Theatre deserves some summer lovin’!

What is the deal with the Watashi Wa Star TikTok trend? (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

What parents need to know about TikTok’s Watashi Wa Star trend

Boy learning to play drums

Learn to Play ’24 - ‘The biggest free music making weekend of the year’ is comin...

UK charity Music for All is thrilled to announce their annual flagship event Learn to Play is back for 2024 giving everyone in Bedfordshire a chance to take part in ‘the biggest free music making weekend of the year!’

Rachael Diamond

Ventriloquist Max Fulham joins the panto cast as Smee

Max Fulham and Ros Carpenter join Craig Revel Horwood in Peter Pan at MK Theatre

The popular event is returning on July 27.

Linslade Canal Festival prepares to brighten up Leighton Buzzard this summer

The Wizard of Oz is a great night out at Milton Keynes Theatre

Spellbinding Wizard of Oz production works its magic at Milton Keynes Theatre

The stunning set is a star of the show, alongside Samantha Barks as Elsa (photo: Johan Persson)

Disney’s Frozen The Musical review - Catch this magical extravaganza

(Right, top to bottom) The Prodigy, Right Said Fred and Metallica all had chart success, but not enough to topple the 16 weeks Bryan Adams (left) spent at the top of the UK singles chart. Who else did the singer hold off during his reign? (Getty Images)

What songs did Bryan Adams keep off the top spot for 16 weeks?

Pearl Jam looks to continue their European tour this week with dates in Barcelona. But fans who were affected by the last-minute cancellations of Eddie Vedder (pictured) and company are seething still about the 11th-hour move - and now a series of art prints of the shows that didn't occur going on sale (Credit: Getty/Canva/X)

Pearl Jam fans sound off over tour cancellations & art prints on sale

With Kerrang! TV one of five music television stations now closed after Channel 4's decision due to "generational shifts" in TV viewing, Benjamin Jackson worries a lack of "curated" content might lead to more "choice overload." (Credit: Music Channel Archive on YouTube.)

Why I’m mourning the loss of Kerrang in the face of choice overload Benjamin Jackson

File image of a water treatment plant. (Photo by Hugh Hastings/Getty Images)

"Victory" for town if water treatment plant built outside area, says councillor

Mind Mangler featuring Henry Lewis and Jonathan Sayer. Photo by Pamela Raith

Review: The Mind Mangler has magic formula for laughter at Milton Keynes Theatre

Fiona Harrison. Picture: Mark Slater

Leighton Buzzard singer set to perform at D-Day commemorations in Normandy