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Ed Sheeran Tops The Young Musicians Rich List
Ed Sheeran has topped the Sunday Times Rich List for young musicians for the second year running.The 29-year-old star - who is currently in the midst of a break from music - has seen his...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 13 May 2020
Reading And Leeds Cancelled
The Reading and Leeds festivals have been cancelled this year.The dual-site event had been due to take place over the bank holiday weekend of 28-30 August, with Liam Gallagher, Rage Against the Machine and Stormzy...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 13 May 2020
Tinie Tempah Hails Rap The New Rock 'N' Roll
Tinie Tempah says rap music is the ''new rock 'n' roll''.The 'Pass Out' hitmaker - who now releases music under the moniker Tinie - believes the rock scene has become dull and rap has taken...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 30 April 2020
Dermot Kennedy Gets 'Cynical' When Musicians Get Political
Dermot Kennedy ''gets cynical'' when artists sing about politics.The 'Power Over Me' hitmaker has revealed he was told to be more political and share his stance on social issues on his music, but he refused...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 27 April 2020
Maya Jama Is 'Happy' With Her Life
Maya Jama is ''happy'' with where she is in life.The 25-year-old television and radio presenter has revealed she's learning how to ''love'' herself, and hit out at the idea that society tells people to accept...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 04 April 2020
Top 10 Albums Of 2019: The Music That Formed The Soundtrack For A Historic End To A Decade
We're ready to say goodbye to 2019 now that Christmas is over, but not without reflecting on what has been a wonderful year for the world of music. Whether your a pop lover or you...
By Holly Mosley in Music / Festivals on 29 December 2019
From Bad Guy To Old Town Road: The 10 Best Singles Of 2019
This year has marked quite an explosive end to a decade in terms of music, as we appear to be looking at a future of young musicians doing exactly what they want, how they want,...
By Holly Mosley in Music / Festivals on 28 December 2019
Upcoming Releases: What's On Our Playlist For December 2019?
The final albums before the year ends is an interesting selection of debuts, long-anticipated returns and new musical directions. Stormzy and The Who are the ones we're probably most excited about, but we're sure the...
By Holly Mosley in Music / Festivals on 01 December 2019
Glastonbury Highlights: The Most Iconic Performances At Glasto 2019
Another edition of Britain's most spectacular festival has once again come and gone, and while we're sad to see it go as we get back to mundane reality, we do at least have many incredible...
By Holly Mosley in Music / Festivals on 01 July 2019
Glastonbury's Most Heartbreaking Schedule Clashes For Music Eclectics
We can't be the only ones to get stressed when asked "What kind of music do you like?". Literally everything. That's the answer. We have what is known as eclectic taste, which means that organising...
By Holly Mosley in Music / Festivals on 26 June 2019
Brit Awards: Looking Back On Last Year's Best Moments
The BRIT awards are back on tomorrow (February 20th, 2019) and with a star-studded line-up of Little Mix, P!nk, Hugh Jackman, The 1975, George Ezra, Calvin Harris with Dua Lipa, Sam Smith with Rag'n'Bone Man,...
By Staff Writer in Music / Festivals on 19 February 2019
Stormzy Responds To Glastonbury Headlining Criticism
Stormzy has responded to criticism regarding the Glastonbury Festival’s organisers’ decision to make him one of the headline acts, particularly that he is “not big enough” to top the bill.The 25 year old grime star,...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 10 January 2019
Music News Round-up: Stormzy Headlines Glastonbury, Hozier Returns, The Klf's Death Pyramid
STORMZY CONFIRMED AS FIRST GLASTO 2019 HEADLINERGrime superstar Stormzy has been named as the first headliner for the 2019 edition of Glastonbury Festival. The 25 year old rapper will be taking to the iconic Pyramid...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 18 November 2018
Stormzy Claims His Black Student Scholarship Scheme Was Rejected By Oxford University
Earlier this year, grime icon Stormzy scored a major coup in the unlikely field of academia when he revealed he had set up a scholarship for black British students with Cambridge University.However, he’s claimed that...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 08 November 2018
Stormzy Announces Cambridge University Scholarship For Black British Students
Stormzy has announced he’s established a scholarship at Cambridge University, which will fund two black British students to go to the prestigious university who would not otherwise have the chance.The Stormzy Scholarship will fund the...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 17 August 2018
Stormzy Announces His Own Penguin Publishing Imprint #Merky Books
British grime star Stormzy has announced a new partnership with publishers Penguin Random House, and is poised to set up his own publishing imprint called #Merky Books as well as releasing his autobiography.The BRIT-winning rapper...
By Ed Biggs in Books / Authors on 06 July 2018
Dua Lipa And Stormzy Win Big At Brit Awards 2018, Ed Sheeran Snubbed
It was an interesting night at the 2018 BRIT Awards, with both Dua Lipa and Stormzy each taking home two awards and Ed Sheeran leaving empty-handed.Indeed, it was the grime artist who took home two...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 22 February 2018
Muse Want Stormzy To Headline Reading And Leeds Festival
Muse think Stormzy should headline Reading and Leeds Festival in the future.The 'Time Is Running Out' stars - who have headlined the main stage at both sites over the weekend on three occasions in the...
By Clive King in Music / Festivals on 15 February 2018
Bradley Walsh Begs Stormzy For Collaboration In Hilarious Instagram Video
Television star Bradley Walsh has gone viral after he reached out to grime icon Stormzy to ask him for a collaboration, in a half-cringeworthy, half-hilarious video he posted on Instagram.57 year old Walsh, who is...
By Ed Biggs in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 07 February 2018
Jorja Smith Lifts The Lid On Stormzy Recording Session
Jorja Smith says Stormzy ''kind of drifted in and out'' during the recording session for their new collaboration.The 20-year-old singer and the chart-topping MC joined forces for the single 'Let Me Down' and Jorja has...
By Clive King in Music / Festivals on 12 January 2018
Stormzy Performs At Funeral Of Fan's Father After Twitter Message
Stormzy has performed at the funeral of a fan's father after responding to a message on Twitter.Nasir Bockarie’s father passed away on December 8 and a week later he reached out to Stormzy on Twitter...
By Stephanie Chase in Music / Festivals on 22 December 2017
Stormzy The Big Winner At 2017 Mobo Awards
Grime icon Stormzy enjoyed a memorable night at the 2017 MOBO Awards, scooping three of the main prizes including Best Male Artist and Best Album.The charismatic south London MC was victorious in three of the...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 30 November 2017
Stormzy Apologises For Old Homophobic Tweets
British grime star Stormzy has apologised for using homophobic language on social media, after the Pink News publication unearthed old tweets over a three-year period.The posts, dating from 2011 to 2014 and which have now...
By Ed Biggs in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 23 November 2017
Jp Cooper's Musical Ability Was A 'Parting Gift' From His Late Mother
JP Cooper thinks his musical ability was a ''parting gift'' from his late mother. The 33-year-old singer - whose full name is John Paul Cooper - lost his mother when he was only 11 months...
By Clive King in Music / Festivals on 02 October 2017
Jeremy Corbyn Honours A Drunk Stormzy With Solo Artist Prize
The GQ Men of the Year awards might seem like an unusual place to unite music with politics, but that's exactly what happened when Stormzy was presented the best solo artist prize by Labour party...
By Holly Mosley in Music / Festivals on 06 September 2017
Ed Sheeran, Stormzy And Alt-j Lead 2017 Mercury Prize Shortlist
The 2017 Mercury Prize shortlist has finally been announced and includes two previous winners, three former nominees altogether and one of the biggest pop stars in the charts at the moment: Ed Sheeran. The winner...
By Holly Mosley in Music / Festivals on 27 July 2017
Jp Cooper Doesn't Think His Music Is Like Rag 'N' Bone Man
JP Cooper doesn't think his music sounds like Rag 'n' Bone Man.The 33-year-old 'September Song' hitmaker has often been compared musically with the 'Human' singer, whose real name is Rory Graham, but JP claims he...
By Clive King in Music / Festivals on 26 May 2017
Stormzy Put His 'Whole Body And My Soul' Into Music Career
Stormzy has put his ''whole body and my soul'' into his music career. The 23-year-old grime artist is ''hell-bent'' on proving his musical ability to the world because he is desperate to be recognised as...
By Clive King in Music / Festivals on 16 March 2017
'We March On. That's Always Been My Philosophy': Stormzy Opens Up About His Struggle With Depression
Depression is a disease that plagues a huge fraction of the world's population, and it doesn't matter how much you have achieved, how successful you are or how much money you earn. Stormzy is the...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 02 March 2017
Wiley Praises Stormzy
Wiley says Stormzy is leading the next generation of grime.The 'Can You Hear Me?' hitmaker is really ''happy'' for the 'Shut Up' rapper for all of his success and hopes each generation going forward will...
By Clive King in Music / Festivals on 24 February 2017
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