The Weeknd sets a new Spotify listening record with more than 100 million monthly listeners
The Weeknd breaks Spotify listening record with more than 100 monthly listeners.
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- Feb 16
- 2 min
Global Launches Radio X Sister Station 'Radio X Classic Rock'
Global's Radio X station gets new sister station, Radio X Classic Rock, fronted by Sunta Templeton.
- Feb 13
- 1 min
Global Expand Capital Brand With New Radio Station Called 'Capital Chill'
Capital Chill is the newest station in the Capital brand alongside sister stations Capital, Capital XTRA, XTRA Reloaded and Capital Dance.
- Jan 18
- 1 min
Ken Bruce leaves BBC Radio 2 for Greatest Hits Radio
Ken Bruce announced he is leaving BBC Radio 2 for Greatest Hits Radio. PopMaster will be on GHR too.
- Oct 6, 2022
- 1 min
Liverpool to host Eurovision Song Contest 2023 for Ukraine
2023's Eurovision Song Contest will be hosted in Liverpool at the M&S Bank Arena for Ukraine who won the contest this year.
- May 23, 2022
- 5 min
In Pictures: Take a trip back down memory lane with the Apple iPod
Apple has discontinued iPod touch, killing off the iPod product line. Take a trip down memory lane with us, looking back at previous iPods.
- May 15, 2022
- 1 min
Eurovision 2022: Ukraine wins song contest & United Kingdom's Sam Ryder takes second place
Ukraine won the Eurovision Song Contest 2022, with the United Kingdom taking second place.
- May 10, 2022
- 3 min
'The music lives on': Today officially marks the end of the Apple iPod
Goodbye, iPod. Apple announces today it has hit 'stop' on iPod touch but the music lives on. The first ever iPod launched in October 2001.
- May 16, 2020
- 2 min
Google Play Music is becoming YouTube Music by the end of 2020
Google Play Music is to discontinue to become YouTube Music in 2020. Here's all you need to know about transferring your music over.
- Feb 2, 2020
- 1 min
Billie Eilish confirmed to sing new James Bond theme for No Time To Die
The US pop star has been confirmed to sing the brand new theme song for Daniel Craig's last outing as James Bond Billie Eilish is best...
- Jan 12, 2020
- 1 min
Justin Bieber releases first solo single in five years. Watch the 'Yummy' video now
Justin Bieber has released a brand new track Singer, songwriter Justin Bieber, who's 25, has released a brand new single called 'Yummy'....
- Dec 31, 2019
- 1 min
Ed Sheeran takes another break from music and social media channels
Ed Sheeran has announced another break from social media and music making Singer, songwriter and performer Ed Sheeran has decided to take...
- Dec 30, 2019
- 1 min
Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello bag the UK's number one song of 2019 with 'Señorita'!
The UK's number one song has been announced on the UK's Biggest Chart Show The Official Big Top 40's chart of the year aired on Sunday 29...
- Dec 23, 2019
- 1 min
LadBaby claims Christmas number one with 'I Love Sausage Rolls'
The Christmas number one has officially been announced Yesterday on The Official Big Top 40 chart show, which is presented by host Will...
- Dec 13, 2019
- 1 min
Little Mix's first Christmas single is here!
We're here for it - thanks Little Mix In case you haven't noticed, Christmas is coming and there has been some fantastic songs released...
- Dec 11, 2019
- 1 min
Rapper Juice WRLD dies, aged 21
Songwriter and rapper, Juice WRLD has passed away American singer, songwriter and rapper, Juice WRLD, passed away on the morning of...
- Dec 8, 2019
- 1 min
Mabel's first ever Christmas song 'Loneliest Time Of Year' is out now
Mabel's first ever Christmas song is out now Christmas is now well upon us. You may already have the tree up or you might be putting it...
- Nov 1, 2019
- 1 min
Dua Lipa returns to music with 'Don't Start Now' single
Dua Lipa is back and it's New Music Friday! The 'New Rules' and 'Blow Your Mind' star, Dua Lipa returns for 2019 with brand new music....
- Oct 30, 2019
- 1 min
Liam Payne releases 'All I Want (For Christmas)' song... in October
Liam Payne releases new Christmas song Ex One Direction band member, Liam Payne, has released a brand new song this month: a Christmas...
- Oct 25, 2019
- 1 min
Coldplay return with new music & video called 'Orphans'
Coldplay return with brand new music New track, 'Orphans', has been taken from the band's forthcoming album: 'Everyday Life'. Yesterday...
- Sep 4, 2019
- 1 min
Spotify's home screen widget for Android is returning soon
It has been confirmed the widget will be coming back Taking a look at Spotify's Community website, we're happy because a feature that was...
- Aug 6, 2019
- 2 min
Here are the two biggest chart toppers of 2019 so far
Here are the two biggest hits of 2019 so far 2019 is well underway and there are two hit tracks that have topped the charts and as a...
- Aug 4, 2019
- 2 min
Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello spend six weeks at number one on The Official Big Top 40 Chart
Six weeks in a row for 'Señorita' on The UK's Biggest Chart Show Will they ever move again? Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes spend an...
- Aug 3, 2019
- 1 min
YouTube Premium now lets you download videos in 1080p for offline viewing
Viewing content offline gets better for YouTube Premium subscribers At the moment, users who subscribe to YouTube's new service - YouTube...
- Aug 2, 2019
- 1 min
New Music Friday: Anne Marie, Lauv and Ariana Grande!
Friday means new music and we've got plenty It's Friday people and that means it's another New Music Friday full of the latest, fantastic...
- Jul 28, 2019
- 2 min
Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello spend 5 weeks at number one on The Official Big Top 40 Chart
They have done is again - will Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello ever move off number one? It's Sunday which means we have another chart to...
- Jul 26, 2019
- 1 min
New Sam Smith music - 'How Do You Sleep?'
Sam Smith returns with a new single We haven't heard from Sam Smith in a while. His latest songs include: 'Dancing With A Stranger'...
- Jul 21, 2019
- 2 min
Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello spend a month at number one on The Official Big Top 40 Chart!
Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello have, well, done it again We have no words. Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello have now officially spend a...
- Jul 17, 2019
- 1 min
Spotify now supports multitasking on iPad after app update
Spotify finally has the feature we've all been waiting for The feature that everyone has been wanting has finally arrived on the Spotify...
- Jul 14, 2019
- 3 min
Three weeks at number one for Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello on The Big Top 40 Chart
Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello have done it again the week Their still the king and queen of The Official Big Top 40 Chart - Shawn Mendes...
- Jul 12, 2019
- 2 min
Ed Sheeran's 'No.6 Collaborations Project' album is out today! Here's all you need to know
Ed Sheeran's brand new album is out today The moment has finally arrived - Ed Sheeran's 'No.6 Collaborations Project' album has arrived...
- Jul 10, 2019
- 1 min
New music from Zara Larsson - All The Time
Zara Larsson's back with brand new music She's back for 2019 and we're so pleased as we are huge, massive, huge fans of the Swedish...
- Jul 7, 2019
- 2 min
Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello are number 1 on The Official Big Top 40 for a second week
Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello remain at the top for a second week They were number one last week and they're now number one of a second...
- Jul 7, 2019
- 1 min
Ed Sheeran releases two more singles from his new 'No.6 Collaborations Project' album
Ed's treating us to more brand new music Ed Sheeran has released two more tracks from his brand new album 'No.6 Collaborations Project',...
- Jun 30, 2019
- 2 min
Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello are number 1 on The Official Big Top 40 with 'Señorita'
There's a brand new number one on the chart this week Taylor Swift only managed one week at the top of the chart with 'You Need To Calm...
- Jun 23, 2019
- 2 min
Taylor Swift knocks Ed Sheeran & Justin Bieber off No.1 with new track 'You Need To Calm Down'
Taylor Swift bags the number one spot with 'You Need To Calm Down' Its finally happened! Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber have been knocked...
- Jun 22, 2019
- 2 min
Ed Sheeran's No.6 Collaborations Project album tracklist revealed
The tracklist for Ed Sheeran's new album is here 'No.6 Collaborations Project' - the name of Ed Sheeran's upcoming studio album,...
- Jun 18, 2019
- 2 min
Taylor Swift's 'You Need To Calm Down' official music video is here!
No, YOU need to calm down! It's here! It's finally here! The official music video for Taylor Swift 'You Need To Calm Down' dropped...
- Jun 16, 2019
- 2 min
Ed Sheeran & Justin Bieber spend six weeks at number one on The Official Big Top 40 Chart!
'I Don't Care' by Ed Sheeran & Justin Bieber spends six weeks at number one Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber aren't going anywhere anytime...
- Jun 15, 2019
- 1 min
New Music Friday: Taylor Swift and Little Mix
Friday sees new music from Taylor Swift and Little Mix This Friday sees not one new song, but two! One is curtesy of Little Mix and the...
- Jun 6, 2019
- 1 min
Katy Perry - 'Never Really Over' music video
Katy Perry has teamed up with Zedd for 'Never Really Over' The last time we heard from Katy Perry music wise was when she collaborated...
- Jun 2, 2019
- 2 min
Ed Sheeran & Justin Bieber remain at number 1 for a whole MONTH with 'I Don't Care'!
Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber have done it again - staying at the top of the chart for a whole month! That's correct! You heard it here...
- May 24, 2019
- 1 min
New Ed Sheeran single 'Cross Me' feat Chance The Rapper & PnB Rock
Ed Sheeran is teasing us with yet more music and his latest single can be streamed and downloaded now Ed Sheeran's number one single 'I...
- May 19, 2019
- 2 min
Ed Sheeran & Justin Bieber stay at the top of The Big Top 40 for a second week with 'I Don't Care'
Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber have done it again - staying at the top of the chart for a second week running 'I Don't Care' by Ed Sheeran...
- May 17, 2019
- 1 min
Justin Bieber and Ed Sheeran's 'I Don't Care' music video is here!
The collaboration we've been waiting for is finally here and so is the official music video We're going to cut right to the chase here....
- May 5, 2019
- 2 min
Taylor Swift bags number 1 spot on The Big Top 40 Chart with 'ME!'
Taylor Swift knocks Billie Eilish off of the throne with her brand new tune, 'ME!', featuring Brendon Urie of Panic! At The Disco It's...
- Apr 28, 2019
- 2 min
Billie Eilish makes it two weeks at number 1 on The Official Big Top 40 Chart!
She's done it again! Billie Eilish makes it TWO weeks at number one on The Official Big Top 40 Chart Show! Congratulations to singer and...
- Apr 26, 2019
- 1 min
Taylor Swift's back for 2019 with her new single: 'ME!' featuring Brendon Urie!
You heard us correctly: Taylor Swift returns to 2019 with a brand new single! Here's all you need to know We last heard from Taylor Swift...
- Apr 21, 2019
- 2 min
Billie Eilish claims her first number 1 tune on The Official Big Top 40 Chart!
Billie Eilish bags her first ever number one tune in the UK on The Official Big Top 40 Chart! 'bad guy' is Billie Eilish's first ever UK...
- Apr 20, 2019
- 2 min
Avicii - SOS featuring Aloe Blacc
Avicii's music still lives on A year has gone since Avicii's family sadly announced his death and his music is still living on, as his...
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