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Sleep Token are set to headline the Apex Stage this evening at Download Festival 2025.placeholder image

Download Festival 2025: set times and stage clashes for June 14 2025

Celebrate the great Scottish acting talent that the rest of the world revers with our pick of the 13 famous names from the talent hotbed.placeholder image

13 of the most recognisable Scottish film stars of all time

Billy Joel has cancelled all his tour dates as he undergoes treatment for NPH - a brain disorder that affects those over 65.placeholder image

Billy Joel cancels tour dates as he undergoes brain disorder treatment

From Teenage Fanclub to Bis and almost everyone in between - here's 15 records from Scottish artists which huge asking prices so far on Discogs in May 2025.placeholder image

15 works by Scottish musicians highly valued on Discogs in May 2025

Where can music lovers pick up new items, including rare oddities, for their collection in Scotland over the summer months?placeholder image

What record fairs are coming to Scotland across Summer 2025?

Incubus revealed details of their new album with a series of projections around London over the weekend - after their performance at The O2.placeholder image

Incubus reveal details of first new album in eight years

Kneecap have already courted controversy in the United States over the stance regarding Palestine and performances at Coachella 2025.placeholder image

Kneecap videos under review for inciting violence against local MPs

After making history at WrestleMania 41, John Cena is scheduled to appear on WWE Raw this evening.placeholder image

Who is set to appear on the first RAW after WrestleMania 41?

What have been the most covered songs between the years of 2000 and 2025 - and have you been known to croon along to them?placeholder image

The 10 most covered songs in the 21st century named

Cody Rhodes has been announced to appear on this evening's Smackdown, taking place in Seattle, Washington.placeholder image

WWE Smackdown tonight: matches announced & UK start time

Details how you can get resale tickets for this year's Glastonbury Festival have been revealed - so set an alarm for the following dates...placeholder image

Glastonbury announces resale ticket dates for 2025

The resale tickets will be made available later this month.

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This month's episode of Screen Babble is available wherever you get all your podcasts.placeholder image

Screen Babble Podcast: UK dramas, Snow White and The White Lotus S3

Seth Rollins is set to make an appearance on WWE Raw this evening, after the fall out from CM Punk's 'favour' on WWE Smackdown last week.placeholder image

What’s in store on WWE Raw this evening - and what time does it start?

April 5 marks the anniversary of Kurt Cobain's death - 31 years and a month before, Nirvana would perform their final live show.placeholder image

When was Kurt Cobain’s final live show and what did Nirvana play?

What records went on to become the best-selling vinyl in the UK in the 21st century?placeholder image

What have been the best selling records in the UK in the 21st century?

Rapper BEMZ is one of 20 emerging acts set to perform on the new BBC Introducing Stage at TRNSMT 2025.placeholder image

BBC Introducing to bring 20 emerging acts to TRNSMT 2025

Will CM Punk give any more details as to what the "favour" is he wants from Paul Heyman, now we know the Wrestlemania 41 main event wasn't his request?placeholder image

WWE Smackdown preview for April 4 2025 including UK start time

Research undertaken by SeatPick has revealed the areas of the UK that have been affected the most by ticketing scams - but what are the causes behind the stark figures?placeholder image

Explainer What areas of the UK are the most at risk of ticket scams, and why?

From Motley Crue to The Beatles - here's 13 of the most valuable vinyl you might have buried in your collection in 2025.placeholder image

What records are considered the most valuable to own in 2025?

Spring has a reputation for being one of two period of the year break-ups occur - so who's making money off our misery?placeholder image

The 10 most lucrative break-up anthems of Spring 2025

From hip-hop to EDM and pop-punk, we've picked 13 acts from Scotland you might want to investigate throughout the next 12 months.placeholder image

13 rising musicians from Scotland that you need to know about

The WWE finally comes back to The O2 in London, England this evening for WWE Smackdown!placeholder image

What’s announced for WWE Smackdown in London this evening?

The WWE arrives in London for the first of two huge shows at The O2

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Remember the life of Foo Fighters and Sexual Chocolate drummer Taylor Hawkins, as March 25 2025 marks the third anniversary of his death.placeholder image

Taylor Hawkins in pictures: remembering the late Foo Fighters drummer

Will Glasgow find out more regarding John Cena's choice to align against Cody Rhodes and the fans when WWE Raw takes place in the OVO Hydro tonight?placeholder image

WWE Raw preview: UK start time and matches announced for March 24 2025

JLS have announced a 14 date UK arena tour with special guest Example.placeholder image

JLS are back - and heading on tour in 2025

Roman Reigns has some explaining to do to both CM Punk and Seth Rollins after involving himself in their cage match two weeks ago on WWE Raw.placeholder image

WWE Smackdown: what's been announced and what time is it on Netflix?

Bastille have announced a series of arena shows in support of Youth Music's Rescue The Roots campaign.placeholder image

Bastille announce nine date UK tour - locations and tickets

Much like when the clocks going backwards affect our music tastes, research suggests the same applies when the clocks 'spring forwards' later this month.placeholder image

Why our listening habits change ahead of the clocks springing forward

Drummer Frank Ferrer has left Guns N' Roses 'amicably' after being with the band for 19 years.placeholder image

Guns N’ Roses split with their longest serving drummer, Frank Ferrer

Could Neil Young, RAYE, Charli XCX or Nile Rodgers be the most streamed artist on Spotify performing at Worthy Farm in 2025?placeholder image

Who are the most streamed acts performing at Glastonbury 2025?

Cody Rhodes and the stars of the WWE are set to return to the UK in August 2025 - including a TV taping in Birmingham.placeholder image

WWE Road to Clash in Paris set to tour the UK in August 2025

Steel Panther are set to perform two additional UK tour dates alongside their Download Festival 2025 appearance.placeholder image

Steel Panther announced two headlines tour dates for the UK

Why is Oasis and Knebworth such a hallowed combination for many music fans in the UK?placeholder image

Why are Oasis fans thinking Knebworth is back on the cards?

Nostalgic Oasis fans think they know what Knebworth House is alluding to on social media 🎤🎶🎸

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Tents at the National Jazz, Blues and Rock Festival in Reading, UK.placeholder image

Five festivals that existed before the first Glastonbury Festival

Cody Rhodes and John Cena are set to meet under the same roof on this evening's episode of WWE Raw - the first time since John's turn at Elimination Chamber Toronto.placeholder image

WWE Raw preview: Cody and Cena under one roof at the same time

RAYE and Chappell Roan are the frontrunners to sing the next James Bond theme, according to bookmakers.placeholder image

RAYE and Chappell Roan favourites to sing the next James Bond theme

Randy Orton is set to compete against Carmelo Hayes and the WWE Tag Team Championships are on the line as WWE Smackdown takes place in Barcelona, Spain tongiht!placeholder image

The exact time WWE Smackdown will air in the UK tonight

Roddy Woomble and Idlewild are set to tour the UK later this year - including two dates in Scotland.placeholder image

Idlewild announce first UK tour in six years

Gwen Stefani found huge success with her solo career, but is she the most success female artist to go it alone?placeholder image

Women in Music: 10 artists who found greater fame going solo

Who from the pantheon of 1980s acts are still dominating streaming services in 2025?placeholder image

15 artists from the 1980s still streaming strong on Spotify in 2025

Lostplaceholder image

Lost ruined one of my GCSE grades - listen now

Remember Monday will be representing the United Kingdom at Eurovision 2025.placeholder image

Eurovision 2025: Remember Monday to represent the United Kingdom

Adam Scott in Severanceplaceholder image

Our wildest Severance theories so far - listen now

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