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From being dropped by her label to her meteoric 2024 - who is Chappell Roan, the Midwest Princess who could be on your Spotify Wrapped playlist this year?

Explainer Who is Chappell Roan? The rise of the Midwest Princess after BBC win

A new year, a new month and a new raft of Glastonbury Festival rumours to tide you over until resale tickets go on sale in Spring.

Beyonce, Stevie Wonder and the other rumoured acts playing Glasto 2025

Holly Willoughby, Superman and more are previewed in Screen Babble's first episode of 2025.

Screen Babble 2025 preview: What are we looking forward to this year?

The UK Government has revealed plans to combat both price gouging for resale tickets to events across the country and a look into the practice of "dynamic pricing."

Price of resale tickets will soon be capped - what you need to know

Chappell Roan has won the annual BBC Sound of... for 2025.

Chappell Roan crowned the winner of BBC Sound of 2025

Jafaar Jackson is set to play the role of his uncle, Michael, in Antoine Fuqua's biopic "Michael."

What are some of the must-see blockbusters coming to cinemas in 2025?

From Peter Kay's celebrated return to stand up to welcome returns of Rhys Darby and Richard Herring, here's our picks of the comedy tours already announced for 2025.

25 comedy tours taking place across the UK in 2025

‘Wicked’ leads the nominations after the announcement overnight of this year’s SAG Awards contenders.

SAG Awards 2025: Full list of nominees ahead of this year’s ceremony

The Beatles 'White Album' is one of two records considered incredibly valuable in the United Kingdom, according to a study by A2D2.

What are the 10 most valuable records to own in the UK in 2025?

ATG Tickets are slashing the ticket prices for a number of theatre shows taking place across the United Kingdom in 2025.

ATG Tickets offer slashed ticket prices for a number of theatre shows

K-Pop group TOMORROW X TOGETHER are set to perform in the UK for the first time in March 2025.

TOMORROW X TOGETHER announce one-off UK performance for 2025

On what would have been the 90th birthday of the King, here's Elvis Presley's most successful film, and where you can stream the majority of his 31 pictures,.

How to watch Elvis Presley’s cinematic outings on his 90th birthday

Who was the best-selling musician who toured in the UK in 2024, and by how much did they beat second place by?

Who were the top 10 best selling touring artists in the UK in 2024?

Music and Tickets writer Benjamin Jackson dusts off the New Years cobwebs to talk about what his favourite show of 2024 was - and what he's looking forward to in 2025.

The best gig I went to in 2024 and what I’m looking forward to in 2025

Ed Gamble returns once again with The Traitors: Uncloaked as the new series of the popular BBC series begins in the New Year.

How to watch The Traitors Uncloaked tonight

From reunions and triumphs to deaths and dismay - here's some of the big news from the world of music that took place throughout 2024.

2024 in Review: The biggest moments in music over the past 12 months

Who’s set to appear with Jools Holland during his annual Hootenanny this year?

The exact time Jools' Annual Hootenanny starts on TV tonight
Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues band return for another Hootenanny tonight
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Who’s set to appear with Jools Holland during his annual Hootenanny this year?

Who’s set to feature on Jools’ Annual Hootenanny this New Years Eve?

What's some of the festivals taking place across Europe in 2025 if some of the UK festivals aren't adventerous enough for you anymore?

Explainer 9 alternative European festivals in 2025 if you're bored of UK events

Before the Battle of Britpop between Oasis and Blur, another distinctively British music feud occured years earlier between The Cure's Robert Smith and Morrissey.

The original 1980s music feud before Oasis and Blur

There's almost something of everyone in terms of films screening on free TV over New Years Eve and New Years Day - here's a look what's on the box.

Your ultimate guide to films screening on TV over the New Year

Here's our guide to some of the biggest tours coming to the United Kingdom in 2025 - that have been announced so far.

25 of the biggest tours taking place across the UK in 2025 - so far

Lana Del Rey, Ringo Starr, Sam Fender and possibly A$AP Rocky are set to release new albums in the first part of 2025.

What albums are scheduled to be released in the New Year?

Vue Cinemas reveal the 10 most popular films that have screened in theatres in 2024 - as chosen by the cinemagoing public.

What were the most beloved cinema releases in 2024 according to fans?

The Chiefs vs the Steelers is just one of the two games scheduled to screen live on Netflix during Christmas Day - with Beyonce set to provide entertainment at half-time during one game.

NFL Gameday Live: How to watch the Netflix live streams in the UK

Tired of the same old Christmas dross? Why not try one of our 13 alternative Christmas film selections instead?

Christmas with a dark side: 13 alternative holiday films this season

Nothing taking your interest on streaming services? Why not check out one of the many films on offer on free TV this Christmas?

The festive film highlights set to feature on live TV this Christmas

The age old debate - is 'Die Hard' a Christmas film or is it just an action film during Christmas?

Die Hard: is the ‘80s action film truly a Christmas movie?
Yippie-ki-yay - there’s research to back up claims ‘Die Hard’ is a Christmas movie 🥊
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Nothing on the TV this year, or not got a TV license? Why not browse the plethora of Christmas films available on streaming services while digesting the annual Christmas meal?

Nothing on the box? Why not stream one of these Christmas classics?

What are some of the most misheard lyrics from a number of our favourite Christmas anthems?

11 of the most misheard lyrics from the world of Christmas songs

King Diamond, DMX and My Chemical Romance - here's 13 alternative Christmas songs if you're fed up what's been on the radio over the past month...

13 Christmas songs that are wholly different to what you are used to

From "Somewhere In Time" to "PWR/UP", here's 13 "ugly jumpers" for sale this Christmas, and where to get them from.

13 “ugly jumpers” this Christmas inspired by rock ‘n’ roll musicians

Andrew Ridgeley celebrates Wham! earning the 2024 Christmas Number 1 single for a second year in a row after the announcement on BBC Radio 1 moments ago.

UK chart history made as 2024's Christmas Number 1 is announced

Is there a certain number of combined sales needed to guarantee a good shot at becoming a UK Christmas Number 1 single?

Explainer UK Christmas Number 1: How many sales are needed to top the chart?

Burna Boy is set to play in the UK ahead of the release of his new album in 2025.

Burna Boy set to perform in Manchester in 2025 - how to get tickets

Reporter Benjamin Jackson tries his hand at writing a "relatable" Christmas song - with the help of ChatGPT.

I tried to write the next Christmas anthem for the 2025 season

The first trailer for "Superman" has landed online, with fans treated to the likes of Lex Luthor, Lois Lane and Krypto throughout the two-plus minute video.

Superman: first reactions as full trailer from James Gunn drops

A Reddit user has admitted that they were responsible for some of the biggest album leaks to occur in the year 2000 - but what are the current laws on music piracy?

The rules around music piracy that could land you in prison

Here's how you can watch the 2025 Golden Globe nominees in the United Kingdom ahead of next year's ceremony.

Golden Globes 2025: UK release dates for next year's nominated films

Fans are already waiting in YouTube's virtual lobby ahead of the release of the first full trailer for James Gunn's "Superman."

Superman: Here’s the exact time the full trailer premieres on YouTube

Beyoncé has now become the most certified female artist in the history of the Recording Industry Association of America.

Beyoncé crowned the most successful female artist in RIAA history

The UK singles midweek chart has been revealed, but who this close to Christmas is set to become the 2024 Christmas Number 1 winner?

Who in the midweek chart could be crowned the 2024 Christmas Number 1?

As the first teasers for the new "Superman" film have dropped, what has been the storied production timeline for the upcoming DCEU film?

What were all the dramas as the new "Superman" teaser trailer drops?

Who is currently top of our Fantasy Festival League in December? Here's our look at the top streaming artists on Spotify who are confirmed to be performing on the 2025 UK festival circuit.

The most streamed artists performing on the 2025 UK festival circuit

Despite being a holiday favourite, just how bad were the injuries The Wet Bandits suffered at the hands of Kevin McAllister - and could they sue the family for their injuries?

Explainer What were the injuries The Wet Bandits suffered in “Home Alone?”

Keanu Reeves joins Jim Carrey and Idris Elba in the third instalment in the "Sonic The Hedgehog" film franchise - opening in the UK on December 21 2024.

Sonic The Hedgehog 3: Keanu Reeves joins Jim Carrey in film sequel

Save the date! Here are the key dates for 2025's music award season, including the BRIT Awards and the Grammys.

The major award ceremonies taking place in 2025