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   Tribute to Depeche Mode keyboardist Andy Fletcher Editor Katie Warkin's  27/5/22 Tributes have been flooding from fans after hearing that Andy ‘Fletch’ Fletcher the Depeche Mode’s keyboardist passed away on Friday.   The legendary electronic band announced the news of Fletcher's death via social media, saying they were "shocked and filled with overwhelming sadness with the untimely passing of our dear friend, family member, and bandmate."  Fletcher, aged 60, leaves behind his wife of 30 years, Grainne, and their two children.   The death of the keyboardist has come as unexpected news to millions of fans worldwide with many of whom have met Fletcher personally.  Other fans  simply felt close to him through the music of Depeche Mode.  One fan wrote “I grew up in the United Kingdom and found Depeche Mode with my best friend in 1981 through their single 'New Life'. Tributes also came in from other pop icons like Synth-pop duo Pet Sho...

 Luke Goss helps homeless man  Editor Katie Watkin's 26/05/22 Bros drummer Luke Goss has been classed as a hero when he came to the aid of a homeless man.  Luke Goss helped a homeless man named Chris, who had been hurt in an accident.  Luke came to the gentleman's aid and provided Chris with a new walker, blanket, pillows, clothing, and groceries, and also found him a safe place to sleep for the night.   Fans of the Bros drummer have to be taken to social media to thank luke for his kindness.   Luke Goss found fame as the drummer for 80's band Bros and also made a successful acting career has never been shy from helping those less fortunate.  The kind heart twin and brother of Matt Goss show that kindness to others in a way that is honest sincere and heartwarming.

 Harry Styles New Album  'Harry's House ' Tops The iTunes chart in over 20 Countries Editor Katie Watkin's 20/5/22 Pop superstar Harry Styles has stormed the iTunes album charts across the globe. The iconic star released Harry's House at midnight with the album hitting the number 1 spot in over 18 countries so far. including  UK (1)  Austrlia (1)  USA (1)  Austria (1) Denmark (1) Finland (1) France (1) Germany (1) Greece (1)  India (1) Ireland (1) Italy (1) Netherlands (1) New Zealand (1) Norway (1) Poland (1) Sweden (1)  Switzerland (1) South Africa (1) Turkey (1) Belgium (1) Harry Styles with his clearly defined and universally recognizable identity, has transition from skinny jeans-clad boybander to grown-up solo star with astonishing success.  His style is mixture of Marc Bolan and David Bowie in some way revivving the glam rock look. The singer  has co-chaired a Met Gala, hosted Saturday Night Live, graced the covers of Rolling Ston...

 Bono and the Edge perform in a Ukraine subway station. Editor Katie Watkin's 8/5/22 U2's frontman Bono, and bandmate the Edge have performed a 40-minute concert in a subway station in Kyiv and praised Ukrainians fighting for their freedom from Russia.  Bono said  “Your president leads the world in the cause of freedom right now … the people of Ukraine are not just fighting for your own freedom, you’re fighting for all of us.   Russia have now pushed on towards Kyiv after invading Ukraine on 24 February before withdrawing its forces from near the capital at the end of March to concentrate its forces in the east of the country. Russia is continuing to carry out missile strikes across Ukraine, some life has returned to Kyiv even though air raid sirens sound regularly.   Bono and the edge rallied the crowd between songs during his performance.  Bon said  “This evening, 8 May, shots will ring out in the Ukraine sky, but you’ll be free at last. They ca...

 Blossoms score third UK Number One album with ‘Ribbon Around The Bomb’ Editor Katie Watkins 6/5/22 Stockport band the Blossoms have scored their third UK Number One album with ‘Ribbon Around The Bomb’, it has been confirmed.   The band’s latest album follows their previous releases, in 2016’s ‘Blossoms’ and 2020’s ‘Foolish Loving Spaces’, in topping the UK Official  Album Chart.    The band took to social media  to thank fans and said “We don’t see a limit to what we can achieve.”  As well as hitting the top spot on the official album chart, the new album has also claimed the Number One spot on the Official Vinyl Albums Chart.  90 per cent sales of  ‘Ribbon Around The Bomb’’s  came from Physical formats according to the Official Charts Company. The band beat out competition from Future, whose latest release ‘I Never Liked You’ landed at Number Two, Rammstein’s ‘Zeit’ (Number Three), the continued charting dominance of Ed ...

Madonna to Release ‘Finally Enough Love,’ Two Career-Spanning Remix Collections Editor Katie Watkin's 65/22 The Queen of pop Madonna recently became the first artist to top Billboard’s Dance Club Songs chart for the 50th time, making her the first and only recording artist to have 50 No. 1 hits on any single Billboard chart.   The ever changing and reinvention of her look and music have the queen of pop at the top her game and  is commemorating the event in characteristically outsized fashion with two new compilations:  “Finally Enough Love: 50 Number Ones,” is a new 50-track collection that includes her favorite remixes of her dance hits, and an abridged 16-track version, simply titled “Finally Enough Love.” The full tracklists appear below.   The collections mark the first album releases to be part of the newly announced partnership between Madonna and Warner Music Group, which will feature an extensive series of catalog releases across her career.  ...

 Will Young speaks out about his brother's taking his own life for the first time. Editor Katie Watkin's 6/5/2022  Pop idol winner and singer Will Young has finally spoken out about his twin brother Rupert's suicide ahead of a new documentary to aired on channel 4.  Rupert Young, was 41,when he tragically died after falling from Westminster Bridge in London on 2nd of August 2020. Ruperts death came a few days after paramedics saw him walking along the edge of the same bridge and he was admitted to hospital.  Pop Idol star Young spoke at the inquest into Rupert's death, about he fought to have his brother section for his own safety.     Will recently told BBC Breakfast about how his brother had made more than 20 suicide attempts over a number of years, but the family and never been able to get him sectioned and admitted that while he misses his brother, "I don't miss the alcoholic" Rupert  lived with Will for nearly 4 years, with Will,  becaom...

Luke Goss on his time to shine. Editor Katie Watkin's 4 /2/ 22 Starting his career alongside his brother Matt, Luke Goss was the beloved drummer from 80's Global sensation Bros. Even though Matt was the singer, Luke had thousands of adoring fans who would follow him everywhere. After the split of Bros in 1992 , Luke created his rock group named Luke Goss and the Band of Thieves. They had some chart success with such singles as Sweeter Than The Midnight Rain and, Give Me One More Chance. Luke, now is the most successful of the Goss brothers, and has built up an incredible acting career.  Just lately it seems Luke somewhat fallen back in love with music and started writing songs  including his most recent release "Free." The single has shown that Luke is on par with his brother when it comes to singing, with his Instagram videos delighting his fans and followers. The kind-hearted and down-to-earth Goss brother, who has recently separated from long-time wife and ex Georg...

Harry Styles announces special album release shows in  London and New York Editor Katie Watkin's 3-5-22 Pop royality Harry Styles has announced that he will be celebrating the release of his third studio album, Harry’s House, with two one-off concert specials in London and New York.  The former One Direction star has delighted fans with the news that he would be delivering a must-see performance. The show in the UK will held  at London’s 02 Academy in Brixton on 24th of May.  Tickets for the  special show go on general sale on May 11 at 10am GMT . with fans set to try and bag tickets on the star’s website.  Meanwhile, the 28-year-oldsinger  will be taking to the stage in New York days before on the eve of his album’s global release.  May 20th will see Harry Styles perform his album, the follow-up to 2019’s global success  Fine Line, in its entirety at the UBS Arena .The release show announcements come after the As It Was hitmaker, who release...

Culture Club New Music and Tour Editor Katie Watkins 3-5-22 80'S  Pop stars  Boy George & Culture Club have announced a series of exclusive UK outdoor shows as part of the Heritage Live Concert Series for 2022.   The multi-million selling group will be performing some of their great hits at some of the country’s most stunning venues, including this very special concert in the grounds of Kenwood House on Hampstead Heath in London on Friday 17th June 2022.   One of the most representative and influential bands of the 1980s, Culture Club have sold over 150 million records worldwide. Winners of numerous awards.  They rose to fame in the early 1980s with an illustrious music career now spanning four decades. The band has been recongised  as a Grammy Award winning UK institution with a stream of classic hits including; ‘Do You Really Want to Hurt Me’, ‘Karma Chameleon’, ‘Church Of The Poison Mind’, ‘Victims’, ‘It’s A Miracle’ and ‘The War Song.’ Cul...

Naomi Judd died by suicide after longtime illness. Editor Katie Watkin's  2-5-22 Country Singer Naomi Judd and  one-half of the iconic country music duo The Judds, reportedly died by suicide after years of struggling with mental illness.   Naomi’s daughters, Wynonna and Ashley, said they lost their mom to “the disease of mental illness” in a statement released on Saturday.  On Monday, multiple sources told People that the 76-year-old country music icon had killed herself.  No further details have been provided although Larry Strickland, Naomi’s husband of 32 years, had also previously made a statement.  “Naomi Judd’s family request privacy during this heartbreaking time. No additional information will be released at this time,” he said  Naomi and Wynonna, 57, were recently inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Earlier last month, Naomi and Wynonna  had announced  they would reunite for a celebratory final tour that was set to lau...