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1. Paul McCartney hails “very cute” Paul Mescal ahead of Beatles biopics

   Watch Ellie Goulding debut new single ‘Black Prada Dress’ at Radio 1’s Big Weekend

   Charli XCX shares ‘Playboy Bunny’, the punky B-side to new single ‘SS26’

   Dick Parry, saxophonist and Pink Floyd collaborator, dies aged 83

   Watch Neil Young perform ‘After The Gold Rush’ and ‘Heart Of Gold’ in surprise first show of 2026

   Jury discharged in trial over murder of disgraced Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins

   Rob Base, ‘It Takes Two’ rapper with DJ E-Z Rock, dies aged 59

   Lewis Capaldi on how his friendship with Sam Fender and Fontaines D.C.’s Grian Chatten has inspired him

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2. Spotify and Universal Music sign “landmark” deal enabling fan-made AI covers and remixes

   Phil Collins rules out Rock and Roll Hall of Fame performance, but says he “would contemplate” a tour