Latest United Kingdom Music Industry News from NME

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Updated:: Wednesday, 15 January 2025

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Bon Jovi announce new anthology book ‘Bon Jovi: Forever’

The book is authored by Jon Bon Jovi and will chronicle the band’s history with archival images and more

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Watch Mike Portnoy rip through Taylor Swift’s ‘Shake It Off’ after hearing it for the first time

"It sounds like something out of Disneyland in Japan or something... I'm sorry Taylor, I still would play with you in a heartbeat"

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Janet Jackson extends her Las Vegas residency

Janet Jackson

The pop star has added six new shows

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Olivia Rodrigo, Tyler, The Creator and Hozier to headline Governors Ball 2025

Olivia Rodrigo, Tyler, The Creator and Hozier

Other acts on the bill include Glass Animals, Benson Boone, Clairo and many more

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Basketball player turned viral ‘Tweaker’ rapper LiAngelo Ball reportedly signs with Def Jam

LiAngelo Ball's breakout track has been embraced by artists such as Lil Yachty

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Arctic Monkeys’ Matt Helders joins Cameo to help those affected by LA wildfires

Matt Helders of Arctic Monkeys

He joins a host of stars who have made huge donations

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Author responds to criticism from De La Soul: “They were quite literally judging a book by its cover”

Marcus J. Moore released the biography 'High And Rising' in November, but the group sharply distanced themselves from it

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Ringo Starr announces special country concert with Jack White and Sheryl Crow

Ringo Starr, Jack White and Sheryl Crow

Some proceeds will go to those affected by the LA wildfires

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How to watch the Diddy documentary ‘Making Of A Bad Boy’ in the UK

Diddy

The doc was released today (January 14)

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Listen to Q Lazzarus’ previously unreleased full version of Talking Heads’ ‘Heaven’

The mysterious artist recorded the song for her appearance in the 1993 film 'Philadelphia' but it has never been heard in full - until now

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