Stars rule the stage at emotional Billboard Awards
By Reuters
Madonna paid tribute to Prince, Kesha earned a standing ovation for her stirring rendition of "It Ain't Me, Babe" honoring Bob Dylan, and Celine Dion dedicated her Icon award to her late husband...
Garcia Marquez ashes laid to rest
By BBC
The ashes of the late Nobel Prize winning novelist Gabriel Garcia Marquez, have been laid to rest in the Colombian coastal city of Cartagena.
They were flown home from Mexico where he had lived...
Elvis Presley guitar sells for $334,000
By BBC
A guitar that Elvis Presley was given by his father has sold for $334,000 (£230,000) at an auction in New York.
It is thought that Vernon Presley changed the finish on the Gibson Dove...
Kesha now allowed to perform at Billboard
By Newsbeat
Kesha's performance at Sunday's Billboard Music Awards is back on, after Dr Luke's record label gave it the go-ahead.
Earlier this week, the production company behind the show said Kemosabe Records had withdrawn its...
Drake’s chart dominance continues
By BBC
Drake has simultaneously topped the UK singles and albums chart for the second time this year.
The rapper's hit One Dance spent its sixth week at number one, while album Views climbed three places...
Festivals pull EODM over Bataclan claim
By BBC
Eagles of Death Metal have been dropped from two French music festivals, after their singer reiterated his suggestion that security at the Bataclan was complicit in the 2015 terror attacks.
Ninety people were killed...
Bond title remains unknown
By Grace Maina
Rumors have been circulating over the past 24 hours suggesting that Daniel Craig turned down the position to maintain the title of the ever famous James Bond.
However, it has been confirmed by...
The Good Wife spin-off series confirmed
By BBC
US TV network CBS has announced plans for a spin-off series of its Emmy award-winning drama The Good Wife.
The new show, which doesn't yet have a title, will premiere in spring 2017 on...
Scores of UK stars back remaining in EU
By BBC
Jude Law, Keira Knightley and Benedict Cumberbatch are among stars who have signed a letter saying Brexit would "damage" the creative industry.
Almost 300 actors, musicians, writers and artists are backing calls for the...
Adele named songwriter of the year
By BBC
Adele has been named songwriter of the year at the prestigious Ivor Novello Awards, which recognise achievement in songwriting.
The star was honoured for her multi-million selling album, 25, which emerged last year after...
