As Universal Music-TikTok Fight Continues, Company Sets Expansion Of Strategic Relationship With Spotify

Taylor Swift has broken yet another record with her latest album The Tortured Poets Department.

Baby Reindeer has taken the world by storm. The Netflix drama about a stalker and her victim has been viewed more than 13 million times since its launch a fortnight ago, sitting at number one on the streamer’s chart in more than 30 countries including the UK and US.

MeToo founder Tarana Burke has spoken out defiantly in response to the overturning of Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction, the BBC reports.

A family-of-five fear for their safety after battling with damp in their Glasgow flat for a year. Kharman Ahmed, husband Hiwa Khalid Saleem, and their three children aged five, 10 and 13, have aired health concerns as they slammed authorities over a lack of action in their Castlemilk home.

Princess Charlotte might be the daughter of the future king of England, but the young royal enjoys as normal of a childhood as possible.

New changes to the National Lottery rules mean that winners are struggling to get their hands on their prize money. The National Lottery was taken over by Allwyn, a multi-national lottery operator, from Camelot in February of this year and with the acquisition, new rules have emerged.

Derek Ferguson has warned Rangers captain James Tavernier he must learn from Jordan Henderson and his Saudi Pro League misstep.

A busy Scots railway line will reopen next week after a huge sinkhole appeared under the tracks.

Airdrie boss Rhys McCabe praised his Diamonds for a dominant display against Dundee United, on a night the Tangerines were declared champions.

It's been an era of Scotland players rising to a level our proud nation once only dreamed of with superstars turning out for elite clubs.

A gang of women wept in court as footage of their attack on a young victim was shown to a judge.

The Princess of Wales expressed that her late grandmother-in-law, Queen Elizabeth II, had a heartwarming trait which caught her off guard. Kate Middleton had tremendous respect and admiration for the Queen, regularly commending her steadfast dedication to duty and personal kindness.

A woman has been left puzzled after witnessing a strange phenomenon in the sky above East Lothian.

Fashion fans looking to add a splash of style to their summer wardrobe are raving over one £33.99 frock from New Look.

Jeremy Clarkson, along with partner Lisa Hogan, was seen battling with tears after a heart-rending farewell to their livestock on Diddly Squat Farm.

It's set to be another blockbuster weekend of action at Hampden as Rangers Women and Celtic Women kick-off the weekend of action and battle for a spot in the Scottish Cup final.

Mötley Crüe have shared ‘Dogs Of War’ – their first new single since 2019 and first official music with new guitarist John 5. Check it out below, along with our interview with Nikki Sixx and John 5.The glam metal veterans first shared news of new music earlier this week, when they confirmed that Friday (April 26) would see them drop ‘Dogs Of War’.

Lankum‘s Daragh Lynch has spoken to NME about the continued success of their breakthrough album ‘False Lankum’, and Ireland’s huge cultural footprint in 2024.Guitarist Lynch was speaking to NME after this was announced that ‘False Lankum’ had been nominated for Best Album at this year’s Ivor Novello Awards this week (April 13) – up against records by Sampha, Yussef Dayes, RAYE, and CMAT.Speaking about the prestige of the Ivors, Lynch said: “It’s more about in-house respect for people who do what you do, rather than any kind of public or audience buzz.”“The last year has been absolutely mad,” he continued, looking back on 12 months also saw ‘False Lankum’ nominated for the 2023 Mercury Prize. “It’s been very unexpected.

Billie Eilish, Lorde and Green Day are among the signees of an open letter calling for a bill to be passed to protect gig goers from ticket scams.Over 280 musicians have signed the letter, which encourages lawmakers to implement the Fans First Act to prevent ticketing scams and people reselling tickets at massively inflated prices.Other big-name signees include Fall Out Boy, Duran Duran, Finneas, Graham Nash, Nile Rodgers, Chappell Roan, Cyndi Lauper and Sia.“We are joining together to say that the current system is broken: predatory resellers and secondary platforms engage in deceptive ticketing practices to inflate ticket prices and deprive fans of the chance to see their favorite artists at a fair price,” the letter reads.“As artists and members of the music community, we rely on touring for our livelihood, and we value music fans above all else.“We are joining together to say that the current system is broken; predatory resellers and secondary platforms engage in deceptive ticketing practices to inflate ticket prices and deprive fans of the chance to see their favourite artists at a fair price.They conclude: “Predatory resellers should not be more profitable than the people dedicating their lives to their art.”The Fans First Act was was introduced by a bipartisan group of senators last December. It was referred to and remains before the committee, which would need to approve it so it can be voted on.

David Gilmour has said he would agree to an ABBA Voyage-style Pink Floyd hologram show, subject to “a series of very, very difficult and onerous conditions”.Gilmour revealed in a new interview with Uncut that he’d been invited to watch the show alongside his wife, the writer Polly Samson.“If you were a determined ABBA fan, you might enjoy it,” he said. “I thought the images of them were sort of OK, but they weren’t ever going to convince me it was real.

Adam Scott is set to make his directorial debut!

Harry Jowsey is sharing that he has been diagnosed with skin cancer.

Ben Croll French 2D animation specialist Disnosc will bring Miles Davis, Chet Baker and Fats Waller to a headset near you. A family venture founded by Fabrice and Nathan Otaño – a father-son duo with respective experience in corporate analytics and high-end animation, with credits on films like “The Summit of the Gods” and “Ernest & Celestine: A Trip to Gibberitia” – the Biarritz-based studio launched in 2020 to bring pet-project “Blue Figures” to the small screen.

Ben Croll Given the NewImages Festival’s remit to welcome diverse artistic voices into the immersive space, programing “Noire” was an obvious choice. An augmented reality adaptation of a lesser-known case from the Civil Rights era, “Noire” brought much pedigree to this year’s Paris XR showcase.

Aldi Scotland's much-loved 'Best Home Bar' competition is back, offering a year's supply of beer as the grand prize.

Coronation Street viewers believe they've figured out Rowan Cunliffe's true intentions for Leanne Battersby, following a recent plot twist.

UK news presenter Rageh Omar is receiving medical care after becoming unwell live on air, ITV News has said.

A recent episode of Four in a Bed took a rather dramatic turn when one hotel owner refused to accept an "insulting" underpayment. After visiting each other's hotels and guest houses, the show's stars gathered to discuss the scores they received for their establishments.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have made a significant move that could hint at their intentions to maintain ties with the UK, despite their well-documented Royal feud. The Sussexes, who famously stepped back from Royal duties four years ago amid rising tensions with the Royal Family, have welcomed Charlie Gipson into their team as a communications executive. Interestingly, Charlie is based in the UK, suggesting that the Royal couple are eager to continue and enhance relations with the British public by hiring a key UK-based staff member.

Linda Robson has opened up about the alleged 'feud' with her Birds Of A Feather co-star Pauline Quirke, putting to rest the swirling rumours.The 65 year old actress and Loose Women panellist shared her thoughts on their longstanding relationship, one that dates back to their drama school days as teenagers Rumours of a feud between the pair began to swirl when Pauline decided not to join Two Birds Of A Feather for the ITV's 2020 Christmas special, leaving Linda and fellow star Lesley Joseph initially disappointed. Linda confessed to Mail+ at the time "I'm not going to lie and say Lesley [Joseph] and I weren't disappointed." "Of course we were.

Netflix recently released a new original series that everyone is talking about: Baby Reindeer. Based on a true story, it follows comedian and performer Richard Gadd's experience with a female stalker in his 20s - named Martha in the show - and how the trauma impacted his life. Now, the person accused of being the 'real life' Martha by internet sleuths has reportedly spoken out, declaring that she is the real 'victim'.

Miss Me? Allen told her co-host that when returning to London for her friend’s birthday with her 11-year-old daughter Ethel she had decided to sit apart from her.“We are flying to London today to come and see you for your birthday — I’m going in first class, she’s going in economy,” she said.“You know what that is?” Oliver said as Allen joked, “Selfish?”Oliver continued, “The circle of life. That baby is now coming to London because you live in New York for my 40th birthday, which we are having at the end of the road we grew up on.”Allen replied, “There’s a trend at the moment on social media of people defiantly saying that they won’t give up their seats for children on airplanes,” to which her friend agreed, saying, “Fair enough.

Sean “Diddy” Combs pushed back against a woman’s lawsuit that accused him of sexual assault, filing a motion on Friday to dismiss some claims that were not under law when the alleged incident occurred.The motion filed in a New York court claims Combs cannot be sued because certain laws didn’t exist when Joi Dickerson-Deal made the allegations against him in 1991.The music mogul’s lawyers want certain statutes from Dickerson-Deal’s claims such as revenge porn and human trafficking to be dismissed with prejudice.In a filing last year, she said Combs “intentionally drugged” her then brought her home and sexually assaulted her after a date in Harlem when she was a 19-year-old college student.Without her knowledge, Combs videotaped the assault and later shared it with several friends in the music industry, the suit alleges. He denied the allegations, accusing her of seeking to exploit the New York law that temporarily extended the statute of limitations.Dickerson-Deal’s claim came nearly three decades after his alleged misconduct and the New York State Revenge Porn Law was not codified until 2019, Combs’ lawyers said.His attorneys also pointed out a few others including the New York Services for Victims of Human Trafficking Law, which came into effect in 2007.The Associated Press does not typically name people who say they have been sexually abused unless they come forward publicly, as Dickerson has done.Last month, Combs’ properties in Los Angeles and Miami were raided by federal authorities in a sex trafficking investigation.

ITV News presenter Rageh Omaar is receiving medical care after he became unwell live on-air, the TV channel says.The ITV News International Affairs Editor, 56, a veteran in the news industry, was delivering the 10pm news programme on Friday when he began stumbling over his words. Eagle-eyed viewers even noticed that he appeared to be struggling to read the news bulletins – sparking concern online. ITV then pulled the show from its scheduled re-run on ITV+1, telling viewers that the channel was "temporarily unable to bring you our +1 service".

Before announcing his shock spit from girlfriend Louise Davies, James Martin revealed his thoughts on marriage.The celebrity chef was with Louise for 12 years before separating. Reports emerged in March about James and Louise's break up, with a spokesperson for James, 51, telling The Daily Mail that the couple parted ways in December 2023, but remain firm friends. Despite their romance spanning over a decade, Louise and James never married and had no children.

Summer and summer holidays are on the approach, and if you're thinking about getting prepared by investing in some key wardrobe pieces for the warmer, and transitional, weather, there are plenty of incredible pieces on the high street that aim to save you hundreds of pounds compared to their designer alternatives.This week, we've spotted a new look white broderie dress that looks much more expensive that its price tag: the White Cotton Flower Broderie Belted Midi Shirt Dress, now £25 (down from £37.99). We think the style looks similar to a designer dress that costs £400 more: Ralph Lauren's Tiered Eyelet Cotton Maxidress, £449.