Stormzy’s stab vest goes on display in landmark exhibition of black British music
The Banksy-designed vest features alongside artefacts from Shirley Bassey, Sade and Craig David. Read more about this story ….
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Oasis among record number of Brits entering Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Sade, Phil Collins, Billy Idol and Joy Division/New Order are also among the recipients. Read more about this story ….
Britney Spears goes into rehab after driving under the influence arrest
The singer voluntarily checks herself into a treatment facility, three weeks before her court date. Read more about this story ….
Eamonn Holmes recovering in hospital after stroke
The 66-year-old broadcaster is “responding well to treatment”, his employer GB News said in a statement. Read more about this story ….
Bafta fell short in duty of care when racial slur was shouted, review finds
A Tourette’s campaigner involuntarily shouted a racial slur while two black actors were on stage. Read more about this story ….
Hip-hop pioneer, Afrika Bambaataa, dies aged 68
The Bronx born rapper’s global hit Planet Rock is credited with shaping hip-hop in the 1980s. Read more about this story ….
Listen: Greatest Hits Of Music – 12th April 2026
Click the links below to hear James Ross play 2 hours of hits from the last five decades, and from around the world. In the mix this week we’ve the latest from Bella Kay, Tame Impala, Melanie C, and Harry…
Best-selling The Housemaid author Freida McFadden reveals true identity
One of the biggest mysteries in publishing is solved, as The Housemaid writer reveals her real name. Read more about this story ….
Matthew Perry’s stepmother says ‘Ketamine Queen’ should get maximum sentence
Jasveen Sangha faces decades in jail when she’s sentenced on Wednesday over the Friends actor’s death. Read more about this story ….
Kanye offers to meet Jewish community in UK after Wireless controversy
He said his goal was to ‘come to London and present a show of change’ through his music. Read more about this story ….