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Sean Penn was 'lurking' around Madonna at Live Aid, recalls Thompson Twins' Tom Bailey

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The Communards' Sarah Jane Morris says Radio 1 'ban' 'suddenly ended her career in the UK' after refusing to change 'Me and Mrs. Jones'

Craig David hailed as the definitive UK garage artist by Artful Dodger

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Mari Wilson 'didn't love fame' as celebrity pressure made her dream of Cornwall move to 'make scones'

R&B/Soul

Pop legends Johnny Hates Jazz join forces with soul icon Jaki Graham

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Tiffany refused to let pregnancy end her music career despite industry belief it would

Bill Oddie: A life of laughter and wildlife

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Pixie Lott backs old and new music at gigs after Becky Hill booed over new tunes at TRNSMT Festival

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Interview: Joe McElderry on turning relationship heartbreaks into an upbeat dance track, why he is 'still eternally single', and rekindling his passion for music

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Joe McElderry admits he has a 'love-hate relationship' with dating apps

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Interview: Kim Wilde on her Singles Tour, secret to looking youthful, and what lessons she learnt from Michael Jackson

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The Beatles banned from club run by Kray Twins associate for being 'too scruffy'

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Interview: Altered Images singer Clare Grogan celebrating their iconic album Happy Birthday on tour, sexism in the music industry and why she had to morally turn down a McDonald's advert...

KATSEYE eye Charli xcx collaboration

Miley Cyrus reveals unique technique for landing movie songwriting jobs

Limahl hopes his One Wish For Christmas track gets used in a West End or Broadway show

WATCH: The X Factor UK winner Louisa Johnson and Toby Gad capture childhood magic on Follow the Stars

Interview: The Ramona Flowers on their powerful new album, making sacrifices for success, and working with music royalty

Billie Eilish almost tossed Birds of a Feather

Kenny Thomas on releasing his first album in 15 years, collaborating with Kim Wilde and AI

Justin Bieber drops seventh studio album Swag

Interview: EMEREE on being one of NME'S top 100 artists to watch in 2025, getting her domestic violence ordeal out of her head with her new hit single and a collaboration with Nile Rodgers

'Don’t get clever; just play the hits...' Live Aid organiser Sir Bob Geldof's strict instructions to Queen

'Really enjoying these boomer vibe comments...' Charli XCX fires back at Glastonbury critics

'Music is what keeps me alive...' Capital’s Summertime Ball performer Rita Ora says singing is something she has to do

Zara Larsson wants to collaborate with Tate McRae

Interview: The Piano winner Brad Kella on touring with Gary Barlow, 'gorgeous soul' Claudia Winkleman and his Hollywood dream

Wildest myths about musicians

Interview: 80s music icon Limahl talks about his cover version of America's A Horse With No Name, wanting to put his and Kajagoogoo bandmate Nick Beggs' bickering to rest and his 33 years of love and affection for partner Steve

WATCH: How The Blitz Club and The New Romantic revolutionised 80s youth

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Listen: Metalcore royalty Oli Sykes and Courtney LaPlante drop EDM track for Valorant

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Robbie Williams announced as first 2027 British Grand Prix headliner at Silverstone

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Sean Penn was 'lurking' around Madonna at Live Aid, recalls Thompson Twins' Tom Bailey

Charli xcx reveals why she finds Jack Black sexy as she strips to underwear for first Playboy cover

Oasis urge fans not to drive to Knebworth as major travel overhaul announced for 2027 shows

Watch full performance: The Heartbreakers reunite for first time since Tom Petty's death with Chris Stapleton in tow

Watch: Kelly Rowland and Cheryl sing Survivor and Fight For This Love at Manchester LGBTQ+ bar