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Having spent formative years getting his sunburn slapped after music festivals, Benjamin Jackson offers his tips how to stay safe in the hot weather during the UK outdoor gig and festival season 2025.

Keeping safe from the heat during the UK’s many outdoor shows in 2025

HAIM announce UK arena tour for 2025

Incubus revealed details of their new album with a series of projections around London over the weekend - after their performance at The O2.

Incubus reveal details of first new album in eight years

Kneecap have already courted controversy in the United States over the stance regarding Palestine and performances at Coachella 2025.

Kneecap videos under review for inciting violence against local MPs

Mariah Carey has announced she will be performing at this year’s Capital Summertime Ball, alongside Benson Boone and more.

Mariah Carey set to perform at Capital Summertime Ball 2025

Will Paul Heyman or Seth Rollins reveal details what has led Bron Breakker to join their new, 'dangerous' alliance tonight on WWE Raw?

WWE Raw preview: UK start time as Logan Paul returns to the ring

After making history at WrestleMania 41, John Cena is scheduled to appear on WWE Raw this evening.

Who is set to appear on the first RAW after WrestleMania 41?

From signed guitars to... a dartboard? Here's the 10 highest-value Oasis items sold on eBay in 2025.

Is your Oasis merchandise worth the amount these items sold on eBay?

Personal finance expert Rebbeca Bebbington (pictured) shares her advice how to save money at Glastonbury, as the price of attending this year's event is revealed.

The true cost of attending Glastonbury, and how you can save money

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
The dates have finally arrived - here’s your guide to WrestleMania 41 weekend
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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

Robbie Williams, Kendrick, Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish and Post Malone; just a handful of upcoming UK tours still set to take place in 2025.

Your Easter guide to the biggest tours coming to the UK still in 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

Bambie Thug is just one of over 200 new acts announced for Glastonbury 2025.

Glastonbury unveil the line-up for Shangri-La - full list of acts

The Kooks will be performing at TRNSMT and Leeds and Reading Festivals before they hit the road for their own headline tour.

The Kooks announce UK arena tour for October 2025 - date and tickets

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
The gospel album comes after his first series of works in the same style - 2018’s Bible of Love
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Rachel Zegler stars in the new Disney live action remake of Snow White

Every Disney Live Action remake ranked - best and worst

All Elite Wrestling have announced details for their upcoming Forbidden Door show - an event in conjunction with New Japan Pro Wrestling.

AEW announce details of their next two UK shows - dates and tickets

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

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

Disco Lines performs at the Sahara Tent at the 2025 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival on April 12, 2025 in Indio, California

Highlights from the first weekend of Coachella 2025

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?
Has the catchiness of Abracadabra led to it becoming Lady Gaga’s most searched song?
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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

Glastonbury have revealed 44 new acts set to perform at their Croissant Neuf area in 2025.

Glastonbury Festival announce full line-up for Croissant Neuf stage

Missed out on Glastonbury tickets? Here’s how you can enter a draw to win one of 100 pairs of tickets to this year’s festival.

Here's your chance to win one of 100 pairs of Glastonbury 2025 tickets

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

Mac DeMarco will be performing six dates in the United Kingdom in late 2025, as part of his North America and European tour.

Mac DeMarco to perform six dates in the UK in 2025 - dates and tickets

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

James Blake is just one of the new names added to this year's Meltdown Festival in London.

James Blake, Mahalia and more added to Meltdown Festival 2025

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?

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Comedian Milton Jones has revealed he is battling prostate cancer

Comedian postpones tour after cancer diagnosis

Lidl is looking for new sites to expand into

40 new Lidl stores set to open in 2025

Passengers stand next to a stopped RENFE high-speed AVE train near Cordoba on April 28, 2025, during a massive power cut affecting the entire Iberian peninsula and the south of France. A "massive" power cut late on April 28, 2025 morning affected the whole of the Iberian peninsula and part of France, according to Portuguese electricity network operator REN. (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO / AFP) (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO/AFP via Getty Images)

When will power be restored in Spain and Portugal

Samuel Gould, 33, of Hornchurch, Essex, who was also a councillor in Redbridge, was seen by the 13-year-old girl masturbating in his parked car in Romford on March 8. Gould then followed the girl, who hid and knocked on nearby flats to try and get help, prosecutors say.

Former Health Secretary aide exposed himself to 13-year-old girl