2026: Musicians Must Stop Ripping Off Fans
As concert tickets, vinyl and streaming costs soar, fans are being priced out. We examine the industry's greed and call for artists to value loyalty over profit in 2026.
As concert tickets, vinyl and streaming costs soar, fans are being priced out. We examine the industry's greed and call for artists to value loyalty over profit in 2026.
Zoe Saldaña is poised to overtake Scarlett Johansson as the highest-grossing actress of all time, following the box office success of Avatar: Fire and Ash. Discover the staggering figures and her cinematic journey.
The UK recorded music industry grew for an 11th consecutive year in 2025, driven by stars like Dua Lipa and a vinyl revival. Discover the figures and the challenges facing grassroots venues.
The UK music industry grew for the 11th consecutive year in 2025, fuelled by the Oasis reunion tour and Taylor Swift's vinyl sales. Discover the BPI's key findings and trends.
The Cabinet Office faces accusations of a cover-up after last-minute withdrawal of files on Prince Andrew's travel expenses as a trade envoy. Explore the ongoing secrecy surrounding royal documents.
Explore the rare history of two-day Ashes Tests, from the 1882 match that inspired the urn to the bold tactics of 1921. Discover the stories behind cricket's shortest contests.
Newly released Epstein documents claim Donald Trump took multiple flights on Jeffrey Epstein's private plane, including trips with Ghislaine Maxwell. Explore the details.
Avatar: Fire and Ash scores a $345 million global opening, but faces unexpected competition from Timothée Chalamet's Marty Supreme, which breaks limited release records. Discover the festive box office battle.
Justin Baren, founding member of Chicago pop-rock band The Redwalls, has died aged 40. The band confirmed the tragic news this week. Read the full story.
Steve Cropper, the influential guitarist and songwriter behind 'Green Onions' and '(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay', has died at 84. Read about his monumental legacy in soul and rock.
Steve Cropper, the iconic guitarist for Booker T & the MGs who shaped soul music and co-wrote classics like (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay, has died aged 84. Explore his remarkable legacy.
Erling Haaland reached a century of Premier League goals for Manchester City. We analyse the striker's evolution and why the numbers only tell half the story of his legend.
Steve Cropper, the iconic Booker T and the MGs guitarist who co-wrote 'Sittin' On the Dock of the Bay', has died in Nashville at 84. Read the tributes and his incredible legacy.
Steve Cropper, the iconic guitarist for Booker T. & the M.G.'s and co-writer of timeless hits, has died at 83. Explore his monumental legacy in music.
Explore how automated record-sealing laws could help 6.2 million Floridians with criminal records find permanent employment and escape exploitative temp agencies. Urgent action is needed.
The Guinness World Records 2026 book has dropped to just £7.35 for Black Friday - the cheapest price ever recorded. Prime members get free next-day delivery in time for Christmas.
Discover the surprising story behind The Durutti Column's debut album, a fragile 1980 classic that defied its era and continues to influence music today. Explore its troubled creation and lasting legacy.
Raymond Hager, 95, becomes world's oldest bus driver in Wichita Falls. The inspiring driver says he has 'no desire to quit' and was honoured by the mayor. Read his remarkable story.
US justice department renews effort to unseal Jeffrey Epstein grand jury records following congressional action. Learn about the latest developments in this ongoing case.
Jon M Chu's Wicked sequel, starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, scores a $226m global opening, becoming the biggest international debut for a stage musical adaptation. Discover the full story.
A devastating fire has severely damaged Usain Bolt's Tracks & Records restaurant in Montego Bay. No injuries reported as investigation continues into the blaze.
Exclusive: Over 11,000 victims including child abuse survivors refused compensation due to unspent convictions. Read the shocking investigation findings.
Exclusive: Victims of grooming gangs and modern slavery are being denied government compensation due to unspent criminal convictions, Sky News analysis reveals.
Mexican-American producer Debit slows Afro-Latin club music to create eerie ambient soundscapes on her remarkable new album Desaceleradas. Discover how she redefines cumbia.
The US House passed a bill forcing disclosure of Jeffrey Epstein investigation files. Discover how representatives voted and what this means for transparency.
New report exposes how Florida workers with criminal records become stuck in temporary employment with lower wages and no benefits, feeling 'disposable' in the system.
HMRC's Making Tax Digital for Income Tax starts April 2026. Discover 3 essential steps to prepare, from choosing software to digital record-keeping. Get ready now.
Exceptional early winter cold grips eastern US, breaking multiple temperature records while extreme snowfall hits Midwest. Typhoon Fung-Wong brings record rainfall to Taiwan.
Celebrating the extraordinary life and career of Jack DeJohnette, the visionary drummer and composer whose innovative style transformed modern jazz and inspired generations of musicians.
Meteorologists sound alarm as Hurricane Melissa defies conventions, maintaining Category 4 strength for record-breaking duration while carving destructive path across Caribbean islands. Climate scientists point to concerning new weather patterns.