Olivia Dean nominated and Lily Allen snubbed in Mercury Prize list
This year’s best album shortlist includes several returning nominees – but Lily Allen misses out. Read more about this story ….
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Listen: Greatest Hits Of Music – 2nd August 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 Ariana Grande, Kelly Clarkson, Sombr, and Sienna Spiro,…
Four women accuse Jared Leto of criminal sexual conduct when they were teenagers
The actor and musician faces allegations from 10 women in total who say he mistreated them as teenagers. Read more about this story ….
Naga Munchetty to leave BBC Breakfast after 17 years
The BBC One show’s co-host will swap the TV sofa for the presenter’s chair on Radio 5 Live Breakfast. Read more about this story ….
TV presenter and comedian Bill Oddie dies at 85
His agent pays tribute to the “multi-talented” broadcaster, comedian and conservationist. Read more about this story ….
What Love Island tells us about the changing face of dating
From women making the first move to shifting relationship dynamics, Love Island has become a window into Britain’s evolving dating culture Read more about this story ….
Claudia Winkleman’s chat show ended after one series – can anyone replace Graham Norton?
The presenter said she was “incredibly grateful” for the opportunity but simply “too nervous to enjoy it”. Read more about this story ….
Decoding Charli XCX’s new album, Music, Fashion, Film
The star’s new album strips away artifice to examine her life after the phenomenal success of Brat. Read more about this story ….
Fatboy Slim helps to save ‘lifeblood’ music venue
The DJ is among investors including Andy Burnham helping to buy the Brighton home of The Pipeline. Read more about this story ….
Listen: Greatest Hits Of Music – 26th July 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 Anotr/54 Ultra, Madonna & Martin Garrix, Taylor Swift,…