INNER MUSIC EST 2011

Madonna - Still The Queen Of Pop Editor Katie Watkin's - 29/8/22 Madonna has proved again she still holds the crown as the queen of pop with the newly released remix album "Finally Enough Love" The album has seen global success with Madonna fans still wanting her back catalog of music.   The music icon may not have topped the UK music chart just missing out on the top spot to UK pop band Steps. However we don't think the material girl will be too disappointed as her album  sales have already thrashed that of the Steps on the global music market with no promotion. While Steps spent 5 days of promotion asking fans to buy multiple copies of their album with most fans buying at least 5 copies each due to band members signing individual album sleeves. The queen of pop has let her music to speak for itself and decided that no promotion was required, in my opinion, that was a mistake as promotion is key to having a successful album release. Even with the lack of promotion Ma...

 Matt Goss Hypocrisy On Policial Correctness And Coming Home single flop. Editor Katie WatKin's 21/8/22 Matt Goss former frontman for 80's pop band Bros, has returned to the UK after 11 years living in Vegas.  Over that time Matt Goss has been somewhat unkind to the UK and the media for his failed music career, blaming the press for his move to the USA back in 1995. Now it seems even Vegas has turned their back on Matt, with the singer failing to obtain a new residency.  The singer took to social media to announce his return and begged fans to meet him at Heathrow airport.   Goss also released his new homecoming single  "Are You Ready" on 12th August 2022.  Once again the singer took to social media and pleaded with fans to buy his single.  According to the Official Charts Company, Matt's single failed to chart on any official Music Chart with sales of less than 500 copies sold which included sales of downloads and streams with fans calling the si...

 From boyband to Icon  Mark Owen  releases new single Magic Editor Katie Watkin's 10/8/22 Take That heartthrob Mark Owen has today released his brand new single, Magic, and what a track this is.  The track, was introduced by Mark live on air on the Zoe Ball show this morning for an exclusive first play, is the third offering from his forthcoming album and first solo record in over nine years. Magic is track that guarantees to bring euphoric summer feels to listeners, as Mark’s  northern soulful vocals blended with the track’s catchy beat makes this a slinky, falsetto’d, disco-funk hip-shaker in which Mark channels his inner so what Bee Gee vibe. The global icon has been speaking on his evolution as an artist, Mark explained: “I’ve really been trying to capture lots of different energies from all the shows I’ve seen.  “I moved to LA with the intention of making a record out here,” he says. “LA was a whole new world for me.   It was about trying to ...

 Tributes have been paid from around the world to Olivia Newton-John, who has died from cancer aged 73. Editor Katie Watkin's -9/8/22 Thousands of tributes have been paid from around the world to Olivia Newton-John, who has sadly passed away from cancer aged 73.   The British-born Australian singer and actress was best known for playing her inconic role as Sandy in Grease, one of the most successful film musicals ever made.  Olivia's  Grease co-star John Travolta said she "made all of our lives so much better" while its director said: "What you see is what you get with her."  Olivia Newton John died peacefully at her California ranch surrounded by her family and friends.   As an actress and musician, Newton-John achieved commercial success as a country singer and sold millions of records and albums around the world.  But it was her role as high school student Sandy in the film Grease that catapulted her to worldwide fame.   The film...

  Robbie Williams releases new single Lost. Editor Katie Watkin's 5- 8 -22 Can you believe it's been 25 years Robbie Williams being solo artist. The former Take That star has released his brand new single Lost from his forthcoming album XXV celebrating a quarter of a century of hits.   Inspired by his former "reckless behaviour", the new song is produced by Guy Chambers and Richard Flack, and is based on his more "turbulent times". Robbie said about the heartfelt offering: “Lost is about the times in my life when I’ve abandoned myself to reckless behaviour.  "My brand new single Lost is out now. William's took took to social media and post " I hope you all love this track as much as I do. It means a lot to me. I can’t wait to see you all in October. Rob."  The former Take That star announced his new  arena tour  across the UK and Ireland later this year starting with two nights at London’s The O2 on October 9 and going onto wow the crowds ...

 Matt Goss Return To UK As Vegas reject new residency. Editor Katie Watkin's  3/8/2022 Remember, 12 months ago, when Matt Goss was mapping a strategy to return to the Strip? Well, ditch that plan. The tides are shifting the 80's pop start has failed to carve out a new residency with vegas turning there back on the singer.   Matt who spent 10 years on the strip singing to crowds in the 150-capacity  gossy room, who was rumored over the years to have canceled show's last minutes, had tantrums and even struggled to pay his rent on his las vegas home.  Goss is not yet specifying the reason or project awaiting him in Britain.   The once 80's global star with brother Luke and friend Craig Logan dominated the airwaves of the late 80s and early 90s.  Since the demise of Bros Matt's solo career has never really taken off.   Matt whose solo career spans 30 years and in that time the singer has so less than 40,000 albums worldwide, with 3 of h...

 Sugababes' Keisha Buchanan reveals how Heidi Range and Amelle Berrabah really feel about original line-up reunion Editor Katie Watkin's - 10/7/22 Sugababes' Keisha Buchanan has spoken out on how Heidi Range and Amelle Berrabah felt about the original line-up reunion with Mutya Buena and Siobhan Donaghy. When it comes to Sugababes, the discourse can all too often centre around their line-up changes. as the original members Keisha Buchanan, Mutya Buena and Siobhan Donaghy look ahead to their upcoming tour, some have questioned how former 'babes Heidi Range, Amelle Berrabah and Jade Ewen feel about their reunion. When Siobhan Donaghy left the band she was replaced with  Heidi serving as a Sugababe for a decade (2001-2011) and Amelle completing their third formation between 2005 and 2011, fans have wondered where they stand on the OG line-up; something Keisha has now addressed. Taking to social media, Keisha explained: "I can tell you that Amelle and Heidi are very ha...

 Sugababes announce first UK headline tour as reformed trio in over 20 years: "We're so excited to come full circle. Editor Katie Wartkin's 23/6/22 The Sugababes are back and have come "full circle" and announced their first major UK headline tour in over 20 years  The original Line    Mutya Buena, Keisha Buchanan and Siobhan Donaghy have excited fans with there announcement . Since the release of their influential  iconic debut album, One Touch.  Mutya Buena, Keisha Buchanan and Siobhan Donaghy have been tip-toeing towards a full-blown comeback for a few years now (first as off-shoot group MKS, now finally reunited with the Sugababes name) and most recently celebrated 20 years of One Touch with a special anniversary release and a performance at this year's Mighty Hoopla festival in London. Now, the orignal line up are back and will be travelling the length and breadth of the UK later this year. Proceedings will kick off in Bristol, conclude at Glasgow and ...

Kate Bush: Running Up That Hill reaches number one in UK  Editor Katie Watkin's  19 /6/22 Running Up That Hill by Kate Bush has grapped the number one spot on the UK Singles Chart 37 years after its release. Originally released in 1985, the song has enjoyed a new lease of life after featuring in the Netflix sci-fi show Stranger Things.   After reaching number two last week, it has now replaced Harry Styles' As It Was in the top slot.  Bush said she was "overwhelmed by the scale of affection" for her song.   "It's all happening really fast, as if it's being driven along by a kind of elemental force," the star said in a statement. "I have to admit I feel really moved by it all."  63-year-old Bush has become the oldest female artist to reach number one on the UK Singles Chart. The record was previously held by the legendary Cher who was 52 when her hit single Believe reached number one on the chart in 1998.  The singer broke the record for the...

 Robbie Williams Backlash Over Ticket Prices For Announced UK tour Editor Katie Watkins 17/6/22 Former Take that singer Robbie Williams has left fans  fuming at the prices of  up coming Robbie Williams’ XXV tour., or which pre-sale tickets went live earlier today.    It meant some fans had to let their tickets go after sitting in the Ticketmaster queue for more than half an hour, because they simply could not afford them.   Fans took social media with their fustration and said with the cost of living crisis rife and inflation at the highest in 40 years at nine per cent, many of us fans are struggling to even afford their weekly shop, nevermind a £100 plus gig.  It may be a treat, but the general feeling is the tour tickets are extortionate.  Exact prices for Birmingham’s Resorts World gig are unknown, although they range from £64.50 and go all the way up to £165.90.  The singer, 48, kicks off his XXV UK tour in London on October 9 and it...

 What Happened To S Club 7 – From Reunion,Bankruptcy  To Getting Bottled On Stage. Editor Katie Watkin's 7-6-22 S Club 7 were a pop group from London, created by former Spice Girls manager Simon Fuller and consisting of members Bradley McIntosh, Hannah Spearritt, Jo O'Meara, Jon Lee, Paul Cattermole, Rachel Stevens and Tina Barrett.  The group was formed in 1998 and quickly rose to fame by starring in their own BBC television series, Miami 7. In their five years together, S Club 7 had four UK number-one singles, one UK number-one album, and a string of hits throughout Europe as well as a Top 10 hit on the US Hot 100, with their 2000 single "Never Had a Dream Come True".  They recorded four studio albums, released 11 singles and went on to sell 10 million albums worldwide. The band are set to reunite for series of  events including  It's The Ninetees Baby 2022 at Manchester AO Arena on 29th October 22. So where are the members and what have they been up too....

Alec John Such death: Founding member of Bon Jovi dies aged 70 Editor Katie Watkin's 6-6-22 Founding member of Bon Jovi,  Alec John Such, has died at the age of 70.  The rock band announced the death on Sunday (5 June).  “He was an original,” Bon Jovi wrote in a post on social media.  “As a founding member of Bon Jovi, Alec was integral to the formation of the band.  “To be honest, we found our way to each other thru [sic] him,” the statement added.  “Alec was always wild and full of life. Today those special moments will bring a smile to my face and tears to my eyes.”  Such was a bassist for the rock band from 1983 to 1994.  Details of how he died haven’t been revealed. Bon Jovi credited Such for bringing the band together, revealing that he was a friend of drummer Tico Torres and brought him and songwriter Richie Sambora to see the band perform back in the day.   Such left Bon Jovi in 1994 when he was replaced by bassist Hugh McDonald....

 Harry Styles’ ‘Harry’s House’ Holds at No. 1 for Second Week on Billboard 200 Chart. Editor Katie Watkin's 5-6-22 Harry Styles’ Harry’s House holds second week at the top the Billboard 200 albums chart following its debut at No. 1 a week ago.  The set earned 160,500 equivalent album units (down 69%) in the U.S. in the week ending June 2, according to Luminate. It launched with 521,500 unit. Harry’s House is the first album to spend its first two weeks on the chart at No. 1 since Adele’s 30 spent its first six weeks atop the list (charts dated Dec. 4, 2021-Jan. 8, 2022). Harry Styles has been dominating charts worldwide including the ARIA Albums and Singles Charts. Along with reaching the top spot for three different albums, the superstar has become the first artist to have 13 songs inside the top 15 in one week on the ARIA charts.  Furthermore, he has 13 songs on the ARIA Top 50 Streaming Singles chart and the ARIA Australian Streaming Audio & Visual Tracks chart thi...

   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.  ...