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Hot Chocolate co‑founder and You Sexy Thing co‑writer dead at 78

Tony Wilson, the bassist, songwriter and co‑founder of Hot Chocolate, has died at the age of 78. His...
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Lauren Laverne urges festivalgoers to ‘show some love’ to the planet

Lauren Laverne has called on festivalgoers to "party responsibly". The 45-year-old broadcaster - who was one of the BBC's...

Little Simz wins Mercury Prize

Little Simz has won the 2022 Mercury Prize. The 28-year-old musician's album 'Sometimes I Might Be Introvert' saw off...

Mercury Prize ceremony postponed following Queen Elizabeth’s death

The Mercury Prize ceremony was postponed following the death of Queen Elizabeth. The 96-year-old monarch passed away on Thursday...

Annie Mac to announce 2022 Mercury Prize winner this week

Annie Macmanus (Mac) will have the honour of announcing the winner of the 2022 Mercury Prize. The former BBC...

Laura Mvula and Celeste set for 2021 Hyundai Mercury Prize stage

Laura Mvula, Celeste and Arlo Parks are among the performers confirmed for the 2021 Hyundai Mercury Prize. The prestigious...

Laura Mvula and Celeste set for 2021 Hyundai Mercury Prize stage

Laura Mvula, Celeste and Arlo Parks are among the performers confirmed for the 2021 Hyundai Mercury Prize. The prestigious...

Gary Lineker signs new BBC deal and agrees pay cut

Gary Lineker has signed a new five-year deal with the BBC and agreed to take a pay cut of around £400,000.

Dave, IDLES and slowthai to perform at Hyundai Mercury Prize

Dave, IDLES and slowthai are among the performers at the 2019 Hyundai Mercury Prize. This year's ceremony on September 19 at Hammersmith's Eventim Apollo will...

Kirsty Young taking Desert Island Discs break due to illness

Kirsty Young has confirmed she is stepping way from 'Desert Island Discs' due to illness. The 49-year-old presenter - who has been at the helm...

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