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Benjamin Jackson
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Stuck for that special soundtrack this Valentine's Day 2025? Then perhaps some of AI's suggestions might help set the mood?

What 15 songs does AI consider the most romantic for Valentine’s Day?

Take a look back at the moments that led to the heated feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, as Drake's team file a legal petition over "Not Like Us."

Will the Kendrick v Drake feud escalate at Super Bowl LIX?

As the Kansas City Chiefs chase a Super Bowl three-peat, how much screen time do bookies think Taylor Swift will get this year?

Super Bowl LIX: how much screen time could Taylor Swift get?

ANYMA has been announced as one of your headline acts ahead of Creamfields 2025.

ANYMA announced as a headliner at this year’s Creamfields

What are the odds of picking up a ticket to see Queen Bey during her four UK shows?

What’s the probability of getting tickets to see Beyoncé in London?

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of AC/DC's album High Voltage, the Royal Mail are set to release a series of stamps ahead of the band's UK tour date.

AC/DC celebrated with new series of Royal Mail stamps

Not even Hollywood superstar Leonardo DiCaprio has been able to avoid breaking the strict rules set by many awards ceremonies

Explainer What are the rules when attending an awards ceremony in 2025?

The latest episode of Screen Babble is out now through all good podcasting services.

Screen Babble: Oscars preview, current league table and The Traitors

Still waiting for resale tickets? Well, at least you can start plotting how you're getting to Glastonbury Festival with our guide while we all wait.

Explainer The essential information you need ahead of Glastonbury Festival 2025

The first trailer for the brand new Fantastic Four movie has just dropped.

Fantastic Four releases first trailer ahead of July release

We've looked back at nine memorable or controversial moments at the BRIT Awards - did you catch any of these moments live?

The memorable and 'mad' moments in BRIT Award history

WWE fans watching Raw on Netflix overnight all experienced the same technical issues during while watching the episode live.

WWE Raw experiences first technical issues on Netflix

Dave Grohl is set to perform for the first time after his announcement he fathered a child out of wedlock.

Dave Grohl set to return to performing at SNL’s anniversary concert

Stuck for a movie choice this Valentines Day? What about one of our 14 choices we've made to help you in 2025?

14 must-watch movies for a perfect Valentine’s Day 2025

Has our Race to the Oscars league table changed after the announcement of this year's Academy Award nominees?

Explainer Race to the Oscars Who tops our tables at the start of February 2025?

Beyoncé has revealed four dates in the UK for her Cowboy Carter world tour.

Beyoncé announces her return to the UK as part of world tour

The Doobie Brothers will be returning to the UK in 2025 for five dates - including supporting Jeff Lynne's ELO.

The Doobie Brothers announce UK tour to take place in July 2025

The Doobie Brothers are set for five dates in the United Kingdom to support their new album, Walk This Road 🎶

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Tilda Swinton and Richard Linklater are just two of the names scheduled for the 75th Berlin International Film Festival in 2025.

Explainer Berlinale 2025: how to follow this year’s Berlin Film Festival

What are the ten 'must-see' cities for music in the US over the next 12 months, according to research?

10 ideal holiday locations in the US essential for music fans in 2025

Logan Paul is just one of the many confirmed participants in the WWE Royal Rumble 2025 match!

WWE Royal Rumble 2025: final list of entrants and current favourites

[L-R] Koffee and Kojey Radical are two of the four names announced in Boomtown 2025's second announcement.

Koffee and Kojey Radical among the new names set for Boomtown 2025

Before you start spring cleaning in 2025, you might want to see what video cassette tapes remain lying in a box somewhere in your home.

The humble video tape is making a comeback, but what are they worth?

Which male and female will book their place and challenge for a title at Wrestlemania after this year's Royal Rumble matches take place?

Royal Rumble 2025: what is the WWE’s Royal Rumble match and who's in?

Maximo Park, Gareth Gates and Shaggy are just some of the acts performing at music festival in the North East throughout 2025 - and more acts to come.

What music festivals are taking place in the North East in 2025?

Tom Grennan has announced his biggest UK tour to date - performing across 11 arenas in support of his new album.

Tom Grennan set for his biggest UK tour in support of new album

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 03: Olivia Rodrigo performs onstage during the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 03, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

The 19 most viewed GRAMMY performances according to YouTube

The UK leg of Dua Lipa’s tour may have sold out, but there are some reasonably priced resale tickets - if you’re flexible.

The cheapest places to get resale tickets for Dua Lipa’s sold-out tour

Looking to head to a UK music festival with the family in 2025? Why not opt for one with something for both older and younger festivalgoers this year?

15 family friendly festivals taking place in the UK throughout 2025

Avoid ‘dragging’ your family to one of the UK music festivals in 2025 by heading to one of our family-friendly picks 🎪🎶

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Ricky Wilson and the Kaiser Chiefs are among the new names announced for Latitude Festival 2025

Air and Kaiser Chiefs among the latest Latitude 2025 acts

Presenter John Wilson announces the winner for "Worst Picture", "Basic Instinct 2" announced as "Basically it Stinks Too" during the Razzie Awards in Hollywood, CA, 24 February 2007.

Explainer The Razzies: When did the awards begin and who is nominated in 2025?

From Mac Miller to Amy Winehouse - here's the 10 artists we've lost that are still high earners through streaming outlets.

The 10 artist who are still high earners in 2025 after their deaths

Is there a formula to win the Record of the Year GRAMMY? Experts believe they've figured out what's required for the best shot at earning the awards.

Explainer Experts think they've cracked the formula how to win a GRAMMY

How much is it costing unsigned UK musicians to 'make it' in 2025?

How much money it really takes to make it in UK music

Spotify data reveals who has the best UK festival line-up in 2025 - so far.

The best UK music festival line-ups in 2025, according to Spotify

50 Cent and Jorja Smith are among the new names joining Charli XCX in Heaton Park this year, as Parklife 2025 reveal their final list of acts.

Parklife 2025: Final artists revealed as 50 Cent joins Charli XCX

Jools Holland is set to tour the UK during the colder months of the year, with special guest Imelda May joining him and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra.

Jools Holland and his Orchestra to tour the UK in late 2025

Ahead of Oasis’ tickets going on resale through Twickets, the founder of the ticketing agency offers his advice how to miss out... again.

Explainer Insider shares tips on scoring Oasis resale tickets

Fred Durst 'hate' reaching fever pitch and mainstream success; it's been 25 years since Limp Bizkit's Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water was released.

Revisiting Limp Bizkit’s Chocolate Starfish & Hot Dog Flavored Water

Ahead of Download Festival 2025, here's a few answers to some questions you might be afraid to ask.

Download Festival 2025: history, statistics and memorable moments

Charli XCX leads the nominations at the 2025 BRIT Awards

The nominees for the 2025 BRIT Awards in full

Who will walk away with a gold statuette this year?

The 97th Academy Award nominees in full

The legendary Carl Cox is one act fans on TikTok hope performs once again at Creamfields North in 2025

Creamfields North 2025: 21 acts festival goers hope to see this year

Where can fans of Billie Eilish get cheaper resale tickets to her UK tour in 2025?

Explainer How much are Billie Eilish UK tour tickets on the resale market?

Taylor Swift leads the nominations at the iHeartRadio Music Awards in 2025 - but she shares the most nominations this year with another artist.

iHeartRadio Music Awards 2025: full list of categories and nominations

A track once thought lost to the annuls of time by Tina Turner has been rediscovered over 40 years later.

Missing Tina Turner song rediscovered after 40 years

Eminem is one of six musicians set to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in June 2025.

Songwriters Hall of Fame announce 2025 class, including Eminem

Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails

Nine Inch Nails set for two UK dates as part of 2025 world tour

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