‘A genre-defying monument’: how Sign o’ the Times captured Prince at his creative peak
As a new book on the Paisley Park polymath is released, author John McKie explains why Prince’s 1987 album is the ultimate showcase of his genius
Mighty Sparrow obituary
Trinidadian singer and songwriter hailed as a living legend and the greatest calypsonian of all time
Stevie Wonder releases four unheard songs from Songs in the Key of Life sessions
Previously unreleased material comes as Wonder marks 50th anniversary of album with arena tour
MTV VMAs 2026: full list of winners
Taylor Swift and Madonna were the big winners, with Swift now the recipient of the most MTV VMAs in history
Rod Stewart announces final tour for 2027: ‘Most definitely my last’
The 81-year-old singer will wrap up a touring career that stretches back to his mid-teens in the early 1960s, with dates planned for UK and Europe
MTV VMAs 2026: Taylor Swift and Madonna win at awards dominated by female artists
Madonna and Swift take home four of six prizes given out during ceremony telecast, alongside K-pop star Lisa and British newcomer Sienna Spiro
Rapper and actor Eve looks back: ‘I was the only girl in the boardroom in major label meetings – that Philly girl had to come out’
The Grammy-winning artist on destroying egos in school, the dealers who looked out for her, and learning from early failure
‘Eminem’s Lose Yourself is my anthem for getting the kids out of the house’: Kimberly Wyatt’s honest playlist
The Pussycat Doll went roller skating to the Beach Boys and is ‘completely over’ Gangnam Style. But what song makes her cry every time?
Ed Sheeran’s concerts in Massachusetts canceled due to severe weather
The singer was set to perform at Gillette Stadium as part of his Loop tour, which faces backlash over Macklemore’s removal following his pro-Palestinian comments
Catherine Ringer obituary
French performer who found fame in her homeland as lead singer with the avant-garde pop duo Les Rita Mitsouko
Taylor Swift: The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore review – flashes of humanity and bafflingly vindictive love songs
This four-track addition to a critically maligned album works hard to remind fans what they love about Swift, with some sweet highs and galling lows
MNEK on writing smash hits, battling self-doubt and his solo struggles: ‘I’m a fat Black gay man. Try selling that’
The artist has written for Beyoncé and been nominated for two Grammys, yet individual success has eluded him. Now he’s back with a new album that puts queer joy in the spotlight – and, he says, he’s finally ready to enjoy himself
Post your questions for the Pogues
Ahead of a greatest hits tour, original members Spider Stacy and James Fearnley will join us to answer your questions
Jae Stephens: Audacity review – a thrilling lesson in why more debut albums should go for broke
After five EPs in in seven years, the Dallas native with the big voice pours everything into this bonkers cauldron of maximalist R&B and hyperactive pop
Can’t Get You Out of My Head by Michael Cragg review – what’s the secret of Kylie’s genius?
The pop star emerges as a great unifier in this in-depth yet heartfelt portrait of an Aussie icon