The track, produced by Jon Shave, who’s also produced for Charli xcx, features a pulsing electro beat with plucky basslines and the groups classic harmonies. An accompanying music video has been released, showing the girls singing and dancing around a London setting.

In a press release, the band said ““We’re so excited to share ‘Shook’! Our third single with Jon Shave and Anya Jones. From the moment we started writing and then putting the harmonies together, we knew it had to be a single. It has an unmistakable Sugababes chemistry, somewhat instinctive once you lock in creatively in the studio – it just felt right. ‘Shook’ is our summer party banger!”

The new track has been received positively by critics like DIY, who claimed that the band are “back with what could well be one of the songs of the summer.”

Since reuniting in 2019, the original lineup of Keisha Buchanan, Mutya Buena and Siobhan Donaghy have been going strong. The band has been known for its changing members, with different six different versions of the group being created over its career – at one point in 2009, there were no original members left.

In 2012, the original members got back together under the name MKS (Mutya, Keisha, Siobhan), signing to Polydor and performing together from 2012 onwards. The trio got the rights to the Sugababes name back in 2019, and have been performing under it since.

Since then, the group have performed at Glastonbury twice, completed their largest arena tour, appeared at festivals across Europe and released new music. In 2022, they released their eight studio album, ‘The Lost Tapes’, a project with material dating back to 2011 that remained unreleased.

When the group performed at Glastonbury back in 2024, there was a great rush for the reunited group. At the West Holts stage, many fans had to be turned away due to overcrowding.

It seems the group have added another surprising name to their fanbase – King Charles. It’s been reported by The Independent that The King has requested the Sugababes be played on the red carpet at his King’s Trust Awards ceremony in 2026.

The group expressed their gratitude of the King’s approval, with Buchanan saying: “That’s very, very cool to know the King has requested us.

“We said to the King we’ve been around for 25 years and he was like wow, he was a bit taken a back.

“He said he wanted a CD and we think we’ll introduce him to Overload first, he was really lovely.”

Sugababes currently have tour dates booked for the summer. You can find tickets here, and view dates below.

JULY 2025

19 Zwarte Cross Festival, Lichtenvoorde, Netherlands

AUGUST 2025
01 Camp Bestival, Dorset
03 Brighton Pride
09 Salt & Tar, Liverpool
14 Boiler Room / Homobloc, Amnesia, Ibiza
23 Newmarket Racecourse

SEPTEMBER 2025 
05 Crammerock Festival, Belgium
06 Hullabaloo Festival, Netherlands
12 Dreamland, Margate

In an Instagram post, the pop powerhouse vocalist thanked her doctor, surgeon and nurses who helped her in hospital. She also shared images and videos from her time there, alongside her partner, basketball player Chanan Colman, and their son.

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In her caption, she wrote: “This post is some of the honest lows and highs of the last 48 hours. I will always show the good and hard bits of any journey I go through.” She then sent a positive message to her followers, saying “Still hugging everyone going through something tough right now. We all got this!”

The singer revealed her breast cancer diagnosis at the beginning of June in a social media post. At the time, she said she’d start surgery after her performance at Capital’s Summertime Ball at London’s Wembley Stadium on June 15. Other acts to play at the mini-festival included Mariah Carey, Will Smith, Jade, Benson Boone, JLS, and Busted and McFly.

After revealing her diagnosis earlier in June, Jessie said she wanted to share the news publicly rather than privately, in order to show solidarity with others going through hard times, and also to help her process it.

The ‘Price Tag’ singer also took a moment during her Summertime Ball performance to list all the things she’s grateful for, and share a positive message with the audience about her upcoming surgery.

She announced: “Summertime Ball, today this show is my last show before I go and beat breast cancer,”

“So it’s so special to be here, you have no idea. I feel so proud to be from the UK and to be this honest person – we just say what we feel. With this being my last show before I go and have surgery, it’s the most special thing and I’m so grateful for this life, for you guys, for my career, for my son, my partner, my parents, my family, my band, my crew, my people.”

Since her surgery, there’s been a swell of support and kind messages from fans and figures in the entertainment industry.

TV presenter Gaby Roslin commented on Jessie’s post: “Sending you strength, energy and so much love you beautiful soul.”

Marvin Hume from JLS also sent his best wishes to the singer: “I know Sky will be keeping you smiling and giving you strength… You’re an absolute warrior,”

To learn more about breast cancer and the support offered to those fighting it, there are multiple charities such as Breast Cancer Now, Cancer Research and The Pink Ribbon Foundation. For medical information on breast cancer, visit the NHS official website.

In response to overwhelming demand, McRae has added three additional UK shows in June 2025, complementing her previously announced May performances. The UK leg of the tour now includes performances in major cities such as London, Birmingham, Nottingham, Glasgow, and Manchester. Tickets for these newly added dates will go on general sale on February 27, 2025. Fans eager to secure their spots can access presale tickets by signing up through McRae’s official website by February 26, 2025. 

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Beyond the UK, the ‘Miss Possessive’ tour will see McRae performing across various continents, including North America, Europe, and South America. The North American leg has been extended through October and November 2025, with new cities such as Phoenix, Seattle, St. Louis, Chicago, and Houston added to the itinerary. In the US, McRae will be joined by special guest Alessi Rose as the opening act. 

Tate McRae’s journey to stardom began with her viral dance videos on her YouTube “Create with Tate”, showcasing her talent and captivating choreography. Her breakthrough came however with the 2020 single ‘you broke me first’, which established her as a rising force in the pop music scene with a similarity to Brittany Spears.. Since then, McRae has continued to ascend, earning multiple JUNO Award nominations and releasing chart-topping albums. 

Her 2022 debut album ‘I Used to Think I Could Fly’ was a major moment in her career, solidifying her as one of pop’s brightest new stars. The album featured hits like ‘she’s all i wanna be’ and ‘feel like sh*t’, which showcased her ability to blend raw emotion with slick, modern pop production. The record reached number seven in the Official Charts and has set the stage for her upcoming third album, ‘So Close to What’, set for release on February 21, 2025. 

As part of the album, McRae recently dropped ‘Sports Car’, the latest single from the project. Released on January 24, 2025, the track takes on a smooth, hypnotic sound with dreamy synths and an understated beat. McRae’s vocals glide effortlessly over the production, giving the song a late-night, intoxicating feel. Lyrically, ‘Sports Car’ captures themes of desire, longing, and recklessness, painting a picture of someone caught up in the rush of a sexual romance with lyrics such as, “And if it feels right, We could go again like three, four times”. The accompanying music video, directed byBardia Zeinali, adds to this with iconic high-fashion visuals, reflecting McRae’s continued artistic evolution. 

As Tate McRae continues to captivate audiences worldwide with her emotive performances and relatable songwriting, the expanded ‘Miss Possessive’ tour promises to be a highlight of 2025. With a highly anticipated album on the way and a tour that spans multiple continents, there is no doubt this year will propel her even further into stardom. 

Ticket information can be found here.

The annual BBC poll, designed to spotlight the biggest rising stars of the year, is decided by a panel of over 180 musicians and industry experts. This year, English Teacher, Myles Smith, Barry Can’t Swim, and Ezra Collective were recognised as emerging talents, with Chappell Roan claiming the title. 

Jack Saunders, host of Radio 1’s New Music Show, praised the win, stating: “No one deserved this accolade more than Chappell Roan. She was the most exciting artist of the last 12 months and is now set to be the artist of the next 12 months.”

Pop star Chappell Roan wins BBC Sound Of 2025 https://t.co/6dftwwEFZX

— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) January 10, 2025

Born Kayleigh Rose Amstutz, this recognition marks the culmination of her long musical journey. The 26-year-old artist faced a major setback during the pandemic when she was dropped by her first label, Atlantic Records, after her single, ‘Pink Pony Club’, underperformed commercially.

The song has since become one of her most iconic pieces, and signalled a shift toward a more theatrical, danceable sound rooted in camp and queer culture. 

Inspired by the singer’s first visit to a gay club in Los Angeles, the track reflects Roan’s personal transformation. Born in Missouri, in a devout Christian household, she attended church three times a week and grew up believing that “being gay was as bad as a sin” but has come to embrace her identity and is a proud advocate for LGBTQ+ rights.

The club visit also inspired her bold stage persona Chappell Roan, whom she describes as a “larger-than-life, drag queen version of myself”.

As a result, her artistry and performances are unapologetically theatrical and incorporate themes of self-discovery and empowerment, resonating with fans worldwide. Her music – a vibrant blend of pop infused with 1980s synth pop and 2000s nostalgia – is characterised by emotional depth, infectious melodies, and dynamic energy.

After signing to a new record label, Roan released her debut album in 2023 ‘The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess’. Despite only selling a few thousand copies in its first week of release, the record gradually gained traction and catapulted her to new heights.

By April 2024, she was performing to a massive crowd at Coachella and opening for American singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo on the first leg of her GUTS Tour. The album’s standout track, ‘Casual’, a dreamy and emotionally raw exploration of modern relationships, further solidified her reputation as a bold and fearless talent.

 

 

 

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‘The Rise And Fall Of A Midwest Princess’. went on to be nominated for Album of the Year for the 2025 Grammy Awards, and was followed by the release of her single ‘Good Luck, Babe’, which recounts her experience of falling in love with her best friend.

Speaking to the BBC about the song, Roan said: “It’s a pop song with a sad element to it. It’s very common in queer relationships, when someone is still coming to terms with their queerness, [that] they’ll kiss 100 boys to ‘stop the feeling’, as the song says.”

Her breakout year was capped by a show-stopping performance at the MTV Video Music Awards, where she also won the award for Best New Artist. 

Chappell Roan’s remarkable journey from a small-town Missouri to international acclaim highlights her resilience and dedication to her sound. Her blend of theatrical pop, camp influences, and personal storytelling has firmly established her as one of the most exciting and significant voices in contemporary pop music. Being crowned the winner of the prestigious BBC Sound of 2025 marks the beginning of an exciting year ahead for the iconic singer. 

The upcoming album, Williams’ first since 2019, will join his extensive discography of 12 solo albums. Before achieving solo success, the pop star was a member of 1990s boy band Take That, a group that sold over 45 million records with hits like ‘Pray’, ‘Relight My Fire’, and ‘Back for Good’. Reflecting on his new project on Virgin Radio, the singer admitted he had written “loads of songs” and noted how pop hits have often emerged unintentionally during the creative process.

Since September 2024, rumours of a collaboration between Williams and Iommi have surfaced after Williams’ drummer, Karol Brazil, mentioned the track ‘Rocket’ on the Percussion Discussion podcast. Brazil said “He’s got an album that we’ve been working on. He’s working with various people but I’ve been fortunate enough to do some songs with him. We’ve done a track called ‘Rocket’ with Tony, which is very random.” Brazil described the song as  “a rocker and really cool.” 

In Williams’ interview with NME, he confirmed the rumours and shared additional details including that Glenn Hughes also plays on the track. The singer said: “I wanted to create the album I would have made if I left Take That now, knowing what I know. This particular song [Rocket] encapsulates that vision perfectly,” he said.

Williams explained “That one in particular is my favourite song off my new album – that I’ve just announced is happening!” due to its “massive guitars” and “adrenaline-filled” energy.

When asked about a release date, Williams playfully responded: “Let’s see how well the film does first…”

BETTER MAN – the movie – now showing worldwide from today.

Global Release Dates > https://t.co/8Sb5xZRtMQ
UK listings and book tickets > https://t.co/8wT7A9cNRZ
US listings and book tickets > https://t.co/f3VPaI57cf#BetterManMovie pic.twitter.com/md09voqQFY

— Robbie Williams (@robbiewilliams) December 26, 2024

Better Man, which premiered in cinemas on December 26, follows the pop icon’s journey from his childhood to stardom, including his time with Take That and his solo career.

A bold creative decision by director Michael Gracey depicts Williams as a CGI monkey, a concept inspired by Gracey’s desire to portray the singer’s “spirit animal” and make it stand out amid the recent surge in biopic productions.

Williams elaborated on this creative choice during an appearance on The Graham Norton Show, emphasising his unique approach to representing his story. 

To coincide with his album and biopic, Williams will embark on a major tour across UK, Ireland, and Europe, kicking off in Edinburgh on May 31. Commenting on the tour, Williams promised songs from Better Man and new tracks alongside fan favourites such as ‘Angels’ and ‘Let Me Entertain You’. 

“This tour is going to be my boldest yet,” Williams said in a statement. “I can’t wait to see you next year. There will be songs from the movie and some new music…but more on that soon.”

Tickets for the tour are available here.

Tickets for Robbie Williams Live 2025 in the UK, Ireland and Europe are on sale now >> https://t.co/DQNWQxwrAz pic.twitter.com/tfgMB50Vni

— Robbie Williams (@robbiewilliams) November 15, 2024

Robbie Williams’ upcoming album, biopic Better Man, and extensive tour mark an exciting new chapter in the pop icon’s career. With collaborations from rock icons Glenn Hughes and Tony Iommi, the album promises to blend Williams’ signature pop appeal with the intensity of rock particularly in tracks like ‘Rocket’. Fans can look forward to an exciting year of fresh music that celebrates Williams’ past and evolving artistry.

He is clearly very serious about this, and has created a new website dedicated to finding the perfect male artists to create his dream. Auditions are set to begin in Newcastle on the 4th July, and after that will move on to Liverpool, Dublin and London. Cowell has expressed his belief that “Every generation deserves a megastar boyband and I don’t think there has been one to have the success of One Direction in over 14 years.” leading to this desperate attempt to expand the British music industry and move away from the focus on solo artists, and instead embrace a boyband. This campaign carries a “high degree of risk” but Cowell believes that “nothing beats the fun of being in a group, touring the world and performing for thousands.”

However, even Cowell’s hope is limited, as he has also discussed the high probability of a successful solo career branching from this venture for a megastar boyband, and in his pitch noted the success of Harry Styles after the disbandment of One Direction.

Whilst Simon Cowell has a clear eye for success, proven through the omnipresence of One Direction, even after their split back in 2015, however his last few attempts have been less successful. His last X-factor winners, Rak-Su, had a short lived success after reaching number 2 in the UK charts with their debut single “I’m Feeling You”, but their fame quickly fizzled afterwards. Nonetheless, he has high hopes that on his trek around the UK he will find exactly what he’s looking for, and that Britain will soon be treated to another musical success.

FLASH WARNING LET’S RAVE pic.twitter.com/h1MSaiQD8J

— Charli (@charli_xcx) January 30, 2024

Joining Charli XCX on stage are the likes of A.G. Cook, George Daniel of The 1975, and Easyfun, with promises of more special guests to be revealed. The announcement came alongside a snippet of her new track, with a sneak preview of her upcoming album preliminarily referred to as ‘xcx6′, offering fans a glimpse into her ever-evolving artistic direction.

Scheduled for February 22, the highly anticipated Boiler Room event has already ignited speculation regarding its venue. While the location remains under wraps, rumours suggest a likely setting in London, these rumours beckoning the possibility of The Colour Factor in Hackney Wick. As excitement builds, tickets for Boiler Room events are notorious for being elusive due to their overwhelming popularity. Fans eager to attend can attempt to secure their spots by signing up for guest list access via the official Boiler Room website here.

In a recent text alert, Charli XCX personally invited fans to join the revelry, stating, “LET’S RAVE – BOILER ROOM 2/22. gonna play some stuff from the album. think i’m also giving away tickets later this week.” Those seeking updates and exclusive alerts can subscribe to text notifications by dialing ‘1-310-861-2831′, as advertised on the artist’s Twitter feed.

This marks Charli’s return to Boiler Room after her memorable live-streamed performance in 2020, where she showcased tracks from the pandemic-inspired album ‘how i’m feeling now.’ A groundbreaking project, the album was among the first major artist releases entirely crafted during the COVID-19 lockdown, reflecting 38 days of intense collaboration with her dedicated fanbase.

Charli XCX’s artistic endeavours extend beyond her solo career, as she is reportedly contributing to the upcoming Britney Spears album. Additionally, she recently announced her engagement to George Daniel, the drummer for the 1975 and her Boiler Room collaborator, via Instagram in November of last year.

Amidst her return to Boiler Room and engagement bliss, Charli XCX has also garnered a nomination for a BRIT Award in the Best Pop Act category, a testament to her enduring influence and innovation in the industry. Fans and industry insiders alike eagerly await Charli XCX’s resplendent return to the hallowed halls of Boiler Room on February 22.

The management company is home to well-known names including Ellie Goulding, Lana Del Ray, Noah Cyrus and London Grammar. Since being managed by the company, the singer gave up ownership of her material, only gaining royalties from her music. This essentially meant the label owned the copyright to the artists’ music.

The English-Albanian artist was signed to TaP for just under 10 years, signing to the company in 2013 although the relationship ended suddenly, just nine days into Dua’s February 2022 tour.

It has been revealed the firm has now sold back the catalogue, one year after she left the company. Co-president of TaP Music, Anna Neville gave her best wishes to the singer saying “We wish Dua all the best for the future. This is an exciting time for our publishing company – we are expanding our services and teams globally and continue to add talented writers and artists to our already stellar roster.”

Brian Message, the manager for Radiohead is in favour of artists owning their copyrights and licensing them. He mentioned “A partnership between a financial investor/service provider with the creator shouldn’t mean that the creator has to sell their rights forever,” he continued “For me, that’s unbalanced.”Allegedly this issue continues as long as artists are releasing with labels and selling their songs to publishing.

Dua Lipa has a huge collection of hits including ‘Levitating’, ‘Don’t Start Now’ and ‘Dance The Night’ which featured in the most talked about film of 2023 – ‘Barbie’ and was overseen by producer Mark Ronson. She has also collaborated on songs with numerous big stars such as ‘Cold Heart’, which was released in 2022 with Elton John and remixed by PNAU. It became the 33rd Top 10 song of John’s career and his first No. 1 in 16 years. When asked about the song, Elton named Dua as the star of the show stating “A lot of it is, of course, due to Dua Lipa’s popularity and the brilliant PNAU remix, but I feel very, very content and happy that I’m relevant,”

Now managed by her father, Dukagjin Lipa, the artist is set to make waves with her first release since ‘Dance The Night’. The upcoming single ‘Houdini’ is out on November 9th. She also is set to star in the upcoming film ‘Argylle’ directed by Matthew Vaughan. Her next album will debut in 2024.

Billie Eilish: One night only in London. pic.twitter.com/XawToR5z6D

— billie eilish (@billieeilish) August 26, 2023

Much to the delight of her scores of UK fans, Eilish teased a last minute performance at the Electric Ballroom in Camden, London-a far more intimate setting than the star is accustomed to. Releasing a poster to go along with the announcement, the show is a one night only performance and will be followed by her brother Finneas performing a headlining show at the same venue the next night.

One night only in London! Tickets on sale this Friday at 10am BST https://t.co/86to0ZmLX6 pic.twitter.com/6Nbi0tD5rg — FINNEAS (@finneas) August 2, 2023

Eilish, speaking via social media, said, “London! Doing a special lil performance for you. If you signed up for email alerts at my pop-up this week, you’ll get an email with a unique code to access tickets.” Finneas, Eilish’s brother and notable for his award winning production work on her records, will play a sold out show the following night.

Eilish is fresh off her headlining gigs at Leeds festival (25th August) and Reading last night (27 August). At her show in Leeds, Eilish became the youngest solo headliner ever to grace the famous festival’s stages at only 21 years old and can now boast  both Reading and Leeds festivals and Glastonbury headlining slots. And the young performer certainly dazzled the crowd with a set that will live long in the memory for those in attendance.

The last time Eilish was at Reading and Leeds festival, the singer was only a teenager but, in the time since, she has become arguably one of the biggest pop stars on the planet-her albums and tours routinely garnering rave reviews and awards. Together with Finneas to accompany her on multiple instruments, Eilish treated the crowd to a massive setlist- containing a staggering 20 song set during both performances, which included the hit Barbie soundtrack song, “What Was I Made For?.”

But the singer showed a shrewd understanding of what her audience wished to see from her and peppered her setlist with career-spanning numbers that was sure to please both the uninitiated and die-hard fans. The set showcased what Eilish is both known for and what has shot her into super-stardom, particularly shining vocally on the more softer songs but then ramping up the excitement when belting party tunes that also had the crowd on their feet, jumping and dancing.

Those lucky fans that have been able to grab tickets to Eilish’s special Electric Ballroom performance are almost certainly guaranteed a once in a lifetime experience, the likes of which may not be repeated by a star who is only getting bigger and brighter. Tickets can be found here.

Billie Eilish Tour:

29/08/2023 – Electric Ballroom – London
01-03/09 – Electric Picnic – Stradbally

Currently perched upon a pile of desiccated dance tracks and bloodless bops in the number two spot, new blood ‘Vampire‘ looks set to sink its fangs into the BBC Radio One Official Chart top spot, biting at the heels of Dave/Central Cee’s brag-rap banger ‘Sprinter‘. Having sat atop the chart for five weeks in a row, Cench’s senile beat is ripe for ex-sanguination.

Having torn up the charts like a bat out of hell Rodrigo’s previous victims rest in pieces. Littered amongst a scattered trail of bejewelled teeth and fake nails lies the shrivelled remains of J Hus and Drakes ‘Who Told You’ as well the cold corpse of her childhood hero Taylor Swift’s  ‘Cruel Summer’.

Olivia’s piano driven self pity-ditty paints a portrait of an individual plagued by a parasitic personal relationship, lyrically the bemoaning ballad appears to have been penned about yet another boy who played her false and left her feeling lied to and leeched on, and surprise surprise she’s a little bit pissed off about it. So pissed off in fact that she exhales an ‘eff’ word during the chorus, branding the belligerent boy as a “Bloodsucker, fame fucker”. Fair enough Olivia.

The metaphorical allusions to vampirism are reflected not only in the songs lyrics but also in the singles cover artwork, a pseudo gothic side profile still soaked in a monochromatic filter perforated colourfully by a protrusive shade of purple plasters plugging Rodrigo’s presumably punctured jugular, in a nod to an old horror movie poster from the 1968 British Hammer Horror classic ‘Dracula Has Risen From The Grave‘.

The track serves as the singer’s flagship single taken from her upcoming sophomore album ‘Guts‘, slated for release on September 8th 2023. Produced and recorded by frequent collaborator Dan Nigro at the legendary Electric Lady Studios in New York (a recording studio commissioned by the one and only Jimi Hendrix way back in 1968 that has since been used by a plethora of musicians including the likes of David Bowie, Led Zeppelin, Stevie Wonder, and more recently Lady Gaga and Taylor Swift to name but a few) Rodrigo describes the song as being about “feeling hurt and confused”.

Released June 30th via Geffen/Interscope Records, ‘Vampire‘ has amassed over 36 million streams on Spotify as well as drawing an international audience of 26 million through radio airplay. An accompanying music video directed by Petra Collins was also released simultaneously online during a live Youtube premiere. The video racked up 13 million views with 24 hours of being uploaded to the platform. So will Olivia Rodrigo clip Central Cee’s wings and claim her spot at the top of the UK chart or will Cench and Dave sprint to safety for another week at No.1?