Our work here is done for the day.

Scroll down for Spandau Ballet news, as Ross officially steps into Tony's shoes, Lady Gaga the lead role movie star is born and Kanye throws some more randomly-located listening parties.

Before we go, just time to remind you all to tune into Annie Mac's Radio 1 show tonight from 19:00 to hear the Arctic Monkeys Live at the BBC Special from Maida Vale.

You can see it too in all its retro-looking glory on BBC Two on Friday night from 23:05 BST.

Tatty bye.

We always knew it - now here's the proof.

Work on the follow-up to his number one debut album As You Were must be getting to the former Oasis singer.

Extra cool points if you can name the Beatles track he is quoting from above, though there is a big clue contained within.

If you're about to sit your exams then this is for you.

The message is according to new research by one of the UK's most iconic venues - the Royal Albert Hall.

Eighty-five percent of 11-118 year old GCSE and A-Level age students said playing or listening to music helped them deal with stress.

The RAH's Education & Outreach Manager Flo Schroeder said that while multiple pieces of research have shown the benefit of listening to music while you study, "music can be highly effective when it comes to decompression from stress”.

The study of 1000 young people found 74% use music as a remedy to the stress and anxiety of everyday life.

With that in mind, check out these uber-talented young singers Kali Uchis and Jorja Smith performing at the RAH for Jools Holland last year.

Swifties have been left "very annoyed" after being moved from seats near the stage at Taylor's Manchester concerts due to "production changes".

Ticketmaster messaged some ticket holders on Wednesday to notify them of changes to their seating for the singer's shows on Friday and Saturday.

Natalie Bavis, 26, who paid £500 for two seats, said it was "not fair, the way they're treating people".

The firm said "changes in production" meant "some seats had to be moved".

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The guys may be moving on with new boy Ross (scroll down) but that's no reason why we can't take a #TBT minute now to remember them in their 1983 peak.

Watch above.

The gap left by Tony Hadley's departure has now been filled and it seems the singer himself has moved on too.

Although even Tony still has room to knock out a Spandau track in the Radio 2 piano room.

We won't even make you choose between Tony and Ross - that would be mean.

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The Kiss rocker, who once claimed to have bedded more than 5,000 women, has admitted that his behaviour in the past was "completely wrong".

Appearing on Andrew Denton’s Interview on Australian TV on Tuesday night Simmons apologised for objectifying women in the past, adding though that he was just a product of his era.

“You also have to recognise - and this is not a defence, just an observation - it was a different time."

Australian music writer Kathy McCabe walked out of an interview with Simmons in the 1990s after he made lewd comments about Australian women's bodies.

Reflecting on the comments, Gene added:

"I’ve made lots of mistakes. You’ve got to move on and be better. It’s time all of us woke up - and I’ll be the first to one to admit I’ve been an arrogant sexist pig."

We think that's an apology but we're not sure.

Elsewhere, speaking to Swedish newspaper Expressen, external, Simmons said the band would return in 2019 with the “most spectacular [world] tour ever”.

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Remember last year when we reported how Virginia Hanlon Grohl aka the Foos frontman's mum had written a book about mothers who had raised rock stars?

Sure you do.

From the Cradle to the Stage featured the women who gave birth to musical legends like Michael Stipe, Pharell Williams and Tom Morello.

That book will now form the basis of a new TV show.

“I’m excited to introduce the viewing public to the strong, loving women who have supported the insistent dreams of their musical sons and daughters," said Virginia, according to the NME., external

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Virgnia went on to namecheck Amy Winehouse's mother Janis; "who recognised her daughter's extreme talent but was helpless to control the demons that brought that brilliant career to a tragic end."

Dave himself apparently added that he was “beyond excited” about the show.

“Plus … I owe her one,” he joked.

The show has yet to be assigned to a US TV network.

A 35-minute home recording of the singer, made in 1983, is to be released on 21 September.

The nine-track Piano & A Microphone features the then-25-year-old singer working through songs including 17 Days and Purple Rain.

He also performs a cover of Joni Mitchell's A Case of You.

Click on the official Facebook link (above)

“This raw, intimate recording... took place at the start of Prince’s career right before he achieved international stardom,” said the Prince Estate entertainment adviser, Troy Carter.

"The Estate is excited to be able to give fans a glimpse of his evolution and show how his career ultimately came full circle with just him and his piano.”

It come just days after a rare copy of his shelved Black Album - one of the most sought-after vinyl records of all time - was discovered in Canada.

Ooh, its a mind boggler this one, how did they do that?

Lily walks across the floor, or is it the ceiling? Or perhaps the wall in the new promo for her single Lost My Mind.

SPOILER KLAXON !!

It was filmed in London on a rotating, purpose built set and was directed by Myles Whittingham who also worked on the visuals for Trigger Bang.

It's lifted from her fourth album, No Shame, which is out on Friday

With a name like that you'd imagine they'd be fairly good at covert operations and it seems the New York post-punk band are indeed plotting something.

They've teased a mysterious Mexico City event, external due to take place later today.

Paul Banks and co will perform this summer as BST in London's Hyde Park on 7 July, alongside The Cure, as well as at TRNSMT in Glasgow on 1 July in support of the Arctic Monkeys.

Maybe the news is Interpol are opening a taco restaurant on the roof, like Alex Turner sings about in the Arctics' new song Four Stars out of Five., external

Maybe not. Stay tuned.

Their last album El Pintor was released in 2014.

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The National's Aaron Dessner and Justin Vernon aka Bon Iver have announced details of a new album

Big Red Machine, which will also feature contributions from The Staves, Phoebe Bridgers and Aaron's bro Bryce Dessner (also from The National) is coming out their brand new online platform and artist collective called People.

They've described it as a digital resource, publishing, communication and live events platform comprised of over 150 participants, leading to more direct communication with fans.

In August, the People collective will hold a week-long residency in Berlin.

Aaron has been telling 6 Music's Elizabeth Alker more about the album and you can check it out above.

The Karma Chameleon singer has tweeted his respects to the late nightclub owner, who has died, aged 77.

Boy G describes Peter as having been "a big part of our lives" and "one of Sheffield's finest", adding that he had in fact helped him and his mum to enjoy a Royal encounter.

Stringfellow, who was being treated for cancer, died in the early hours of Thursday morning.

The Beatles, The Kinks and Jimi Hendrix were among those he booked in his six decades in the industry.

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Spandau Ballet introduced their new frontman - West End musical star Ross William Wild - at a club show at London’s Subterania on Wednesday night.

Martin Kemp had met the 30-year old Aberdonian singer when he starred as Elvis Presley alongside bassist Martin Kemp in The Million Dollar Quartet in 2016.

“He gave me goosebumps every night he sang," said Martin.

The band's set list (below) included hits like Through the Barricades, Gold and True - all released before Ross was born.

"Having listened to it from a young age and then getting back into it recently, this stuff is still so valid," said Ross.

Perhaps in reference to former singer Tony Hadley, 58 - who left under mysterious and possibly not the friendliest of circumstances - he added:

"Spandau Ballet isn’t about one person. It isn’t just about the boys that are there now. It’s not about me. It was a movement."

The band have also announced a one-off show at the Hammersmith Apollo on 29 October.

Imagine how big the gong will be...

One fan Tony, online, is asking the question on everybody's lips.

The newly-released track caused a storm last month when it was accused by some of appropriating gay culture.

If you haven't heard it yet, the chorus sees Rita, alongside Cardi, Charli XCX and Bebe Rexha, declaring;

"Sometimes I just wanna kiss Girls, Girls, Girls".

Singer Kehlani called the track "harmful."

Rita responded by defending her part in the track, tweeting that the lyrics had indeed come from a real life experience.

"Girls’ was written to represent my truth and is an accurate account of a very real and honest experience in my life" she wrote.

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Cardi B added that she didn't mean to cause any harm and that she too had had "experiences... with a lot of women."

Now the two have enjoyed a snog in the song's official video.

We can't bring it to you here. Not because we are prudes but as Cardi B has inserted some potentially offensive language into her rap section but you can find it online now.

A new music video for to get your eyes and ears around now.

Young singer-songwriter and one of our Newbie Tuesday artists Isaac Gracie retreated to the English countryside with a film crew to shoot the video for his latest apparently Jackson Brown-inspired track, Running on Empty.

Check out the results above.

Music's number one power couple put on a show of unity as they opened their joint On The Run II tour at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Wednesday night.

Our music reporter Mark reporter called it "a two-and-half hour display of affection".

The husband and wife team performed more than 40 hits - including Crazy In Love and 99 Problems - during which they "flirted, teased and held hands - not just when the spotlights were on, but deep in the shadows, between the songs".

The show lacked the political strength and feminist power statements of Beyonce's recent set at the Coachella music festival, however.

Read Mark's full review.

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The One Direction-turned-solo star has been displaying the above sign on his guitar on his current US tour.

The above picture is taken from his gig in Dallas earlier in the week.

In 2016, a firearm was involved in more than 1200 murders in Texas.

Harry follows in a long line of musicians who have displayed political messages on their instruments.

Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello frequently writes political slogans on his instrument, external.

Most famously US folk singer (and Bob Dylan's hero) Woody Guthrie below, who carried the slogan; "this machine kills fascists" on his acoustic guitar during the Second World War.

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There was a ripple of excitement at last year's Glastonbury when, completely unnannounced,, a long-haired and bearded Hollywood star Bradley Cooper strode on to the Pyramid stage with a guitar slung over his shoulder.

Was he there to play a few Father John Misty covers? Introduce himself as My Morning Jacket's new singer?

Nope, turns out he was there to film some scenes for his role in the remake of A Star is Born. co-starring Stefani Germanotta - aka Lady Gaga.

Now, we have a trailer for the movie and the first shot stars the Worthy Farm crowds - so big up yourself if you were there.

In this new take on the tragic love story, Bradley is past-his-prime musician Jackson Maine, who discovers - and falls in love with - struggling artist Ally - played by Gaga.

Watch the drama unfold below.

Gaga performs original songs in the film, which she co-wrote with Bradley.

Other musical contributors come from Jason Isbell and Mark Ronson and it's due out in October.

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Following his recent star-studded private listening party in the Wyoming mountains - to help launch his new album Ye - the rapper/online philosopher is hosting some more parties.

Project Wyoming included events near Kanye's home city of Chicago and Miami last night, involving an album playback around a bonfire and the sale of exclusive new merchandise.

We say 'near', as some fans were a bit gutted to discover that the Chicago party actually took place at a farm 55 miles west of the windy city.

A little bit like landing at London Stansted and realising you're still over an hour away from London.

US publication Pitchfork were there and you can check out the scenes below as the night unfolded.

A Brooklyn leg is due to take place later tonight.

So that will probably end up being in New Jersey...

Could this be Love?

We hope so.

According to a new report on Deadline, external, musician Ziggy Marley and Paramount Pictures are working on a movie about the reggae legend.

Ziggy - himself a successful Grammy-winning solo singer with seven studio albums under his belt - has produced several documentaries on his late father

Bob died of cancer at the age of 36 but left a liftetime's legacy of music which will be key to any film.

But the question remains, who could step into the role?

In 2012, when director Kevin Macdonald released his documentary about the great man, one of Bob's 11 children, Rohan, said his father was “uncastable”.

“My father was not just a man, but a spirit dancer," he said, external. "You have to come with that vibration and it is not something you can act.

"In Jamaica, when you are a light skin, you are the outcast. To play my father, his struggles and how he overcame it all, would require you to bring tears to my eyes.

"It has to be one of his sons."

Hint hint.