New Anish Kapoor-designed Brit award unveiled

Summary

News updates for 27 November 2017
BBC's Sound of 2018 longlist revealed
Sir Anish Kapoor unveils new design for Brit awards
Thundercat named 6 Music's artist of the year for 2017
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Frances Cronin and Kev Geoghegan

The BBC Sound of... us finishing for the daypublished at 15:46 GMT 27 November 2017
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Well, there you have it, let's wrap up and call it a Monday.
Scroll back down for the 16 names who will compete for the Sound of 2018 (let's be honest, they're all pretty brilliant and you'll probably find room for them all on your phone/alternative listening device).
Plus Little Mix shed some tears at the end of their UK tour, a look at the new Brit award, concert news from Eric Clapton and Katy Perry kicking an eyeball.
Funnier than it sounds.
See you all tomorrow.
Katy Perry kicks a fan with a giant eyeballpublished at 15:29 GMT 27 November 2017
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Some videos really need no other words of introduction.
Katy Perry has some giant inflatables on her current tour.
She's also got a a cracking right peg on her.
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BBC's Sound Of 2017 sends her congrats to this year's nomineespublished at 15:16 GMT 27 November 2017
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R&B singer Ray BLK has sent out a hearty congratulations to the longlist of 16 artists up for Sound Of 2018..
This year she, along with some of the other past winners, were allowed a say in who should be included.
It's been a big year for Ray who made her debut at Glastonbury and has worked with Gorillaz and Tinie Tempah.
We're still waiting for her debut album...
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Fancy a relaxing half an hour?published at 15:01 GMT 27 November 2017
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Then pop the kettle on and tune into this.
BBC Music has asked some DJs to provide a soundtrack to some bits on the cutting room floor from Blue Planet II.
Blows our minds to think that these bits of footage didn't make the cut.
Above is Mistajam's selection and you can find Benji B and Annie Mac's curated videos over at iPlayer.
Little Mix's emotional end to tourpublished at 14:38 GMT 27 November 2017
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Little Mix are feeling a bit emotional now their tour has ended.
Leigh-Anne penned a message to fans thanking them for their support after their final gig at the O2 in London.
She says that, while they're fully ready for a break, she can't help but feel sad at the end.
But she says she's proud of their "incredible year of achievements".
Fans however don't have to wait too long though to see them perform as they will be performing on the X Factor final.
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The band gave an interview to the Observer newspaper this weekend, where we got an idea of what they'll be doing with their time off.
Leigh-Anne described what it was like to do their job by summing it up like this.
“This year, we’ve all bought houses, and none of us have slept in them.”
Jesy continues. “Because in the pop industry, it’s hard to pause. With pop music if you go missing for more than a year, they’ve forgotten about you.”
Read more about how they embrace their imperfections here., external
More of BBC Sound Of... class of 2018 react to the longlistpublished at 14:14 GMT 27 November 2017
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We've already had responses from the likes of Sigrid, Alma and Superorgamism (scroll down) and now we've got some more reaction in the shape of Jade Bird, Lewis Capaldi and Not3s (that's Notes btw).
Top marks for Lewis for dubbing his inclusion as "an unbelievably massive honour for an unbelievably unfit man from Scotland!"
And Not3s was so shocked, he couldn't even find the w0rd$...
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Stormzy hearts Little Mixpublished at 13:59 GMT 27 November 2017
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Stormzy has been telling Radio 4 about his love of Little Mix.
Just as well really or recording and making the video for Power might have been totally awkward...
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He appeared on Loose Ends at the weekend and told Clive Anderson how his music going forward is going to evolve as it's not only about the Grime for him - even if he might alienate a few of his fans.
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And seems that Stormzy loved his time on Radio 4.
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OK Go debut new videopublished at 13:23 GMT 27 November 2017
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They are the kings of quirky, creative, crazy videos and OK Go are back with a new one.
This time they're standing in front of a wall of printers that churn out an ever changing back drop of different colour papers that create patterns and images.
They guys also have a go on wire harnesses.
Apparently it took five days to film and we're assured they recycled all the paper afterwards.
Very earth kind.
Good boys.
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BBC Sound Of 2018: 'Oh my days'..published at 13:01 GMT 27 November 2017
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A few more reactions from the artists on the BBC's Sound Of 2018 list.
Sam Fender (above) describes it as an "absolute honour" and Superorganism reckon it's "super cool".
Check out Sam's performance of Start Again for BBC Introducing and Superorgamism's debut on Later..,. with Jools.
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Sam Fender performs Start Again in session for BBC Music Introducing.
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James Blunt made Ed Sheeran an offer he couldn't refuse...published at 12:38 GMT 27 November 2017
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According to a report in The Sun anyway.
Ed has apparently been entrusted with the title of Godfather to James Blunt's son.
He told the paper: "To be honest, I think he’s only done it because he knows I’ve got a good idea of what sort of person he’d want him to be when he grows up — an absolute lad."
It's all in there. Love, responsibility, support and laddishness...
Mariah Carey cancels more shows on doctor's orderspublished at 12:16 GMT 27 November 2017
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Mariah Carey has had to cancel some dates in New York on doctors orders.
But she seems confident she'll be okay to still make her UK dates at the Manchester Arena on 10 December and the O2 on 11 December.
She postponed shows this month due to a respiratory infection but will return to perform her Christmas concert on 2 December for three dates at New York's Beacon theatre.
Here's her explanation 'darlings'...
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I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving with loved ones; it’s certainly nice to remember what we are grateful for! Like most, I'm thankful for my overall health… for which I need a bit more time to get right. Doctors have ordered a few extra days of rest before I can finally fly to New York and take the stage for my Christmas Tour. While this news disappoints me to share, I am grateful to be on the mend and for the support from all of you — it means the world to me! See you from the stage soon darlings!
Sound Of nominee Alma is pretty chuffed to be on the list...published at 11:55 GMT 27 November 2017
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Another 21-year-old on the list of 16 artists, Alma, has also responded to the news with a big up to her native Finland.
Check out her Radio 1 Live Lounge performance from last week below.
All aboard as Bruno Mars wins big at the Soul Train awardspublished at 11:28 GMT 27 November 2017
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Awards. They're just like trains are they? You wait for hours and then five show up at once.
That was the case for Bruno Mars who was the big winner at the BET Soul Train awards, external at the weekend.
He picked up five including best album and best video for 24k Magic and song of the year for That's What I Like.
R&B star SZA followed with two awards, for best new artist and best R&B/soul female artist.
Rapper Cardi B was also a winner for Bodak Yellow as was DJ Khaled who won best collaboration for Wild Thoughts featuring Rihanna and Bryson Tiller.
The Ashford and Simpson songwriting award went to Solange Knowles for her track Cranes in the Sky which she shared with Troy L John and Raphael Saadiq.
Well done all.
Sigrid: Sound of 2018 list is "some amazing news to wake up to..."published at 11:17 GMT 27 November 2017
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Highlights of Sigrid's set at Glastonbury 2017
It sounds like it was an early morning for Norwegian singer-songwriter Sigrid, who has made the top 16 artists in the running for BBC Sound of 2018.
Check out her set at Glasto earlier this year (above).
She tweeted she was incredibly "honoured and proud".
She performed an amazing cover version of Jessie Ware's single Alone on Radio 2 last week.
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6 Music recommends...published at 10:57 GMT 27 November 2017
We've been telling you about potential music stars of the future with Sound Of 2018 (scroll down) but also today 6 Music presenters have revealed their top ten albums of the past year.
At the top spot is Thundercat's third studio album Drunk which was released back in February.
When told the news he said it was "awesome" and "pretty intense".
Here he is talking through the album....
New Anish Kapoor-designed Brit award is revealed...published at 10:27 GMT 27 November 2017
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Celebrated British sculptor Anish Kapoor has unveiled his design for next year's Brit awards.
He follows in the footsteps of the likes of Vivienne Westwood, Peter Blake, Tracey Emin, Pam Hogg and Zaha Hadid.
His award is pretty striking looking, a sort of negative of the traditional award encased in red glass or plastic.
"Sculpture is often a process of positive and negative form. I have made the award using both,” he said in a statement.
His previous works include the Orbit (below) at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in east London and affectionately referred to as the "hubbly bubbly".
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Eric Clapton heads to the parkpublished at 10:00 GMT 27 November 2017
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Hyde Park to be precise.
Eric Clapton is the fourth act announced to headline British Summer Time in London - he'll be there on 8 July next year.
He's played Hyde Park before in 1969 with Blind Faith and in 1996 in a concert that was recorded for the Prince's Trust.
“I have happy memories of performing in Hyde Park in the past,” says Eric, “and I’m really looking forward to playing there again – the whole atmosphere is very special.”
He's also going to have a few friends with him too - he'll be supported by his Blind Faith partner Steve Winwood, Carlos Santana and Gary Clark Jr.
The other acts so far announced for BST are Roger Waters on 6 July, Michael Buble on 13 July and Bruno Mars on 14 July.
Here are the 16 artists on the BBC Sound of 2018 longlistpublished at 09:39 GMT 27 November 2017
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Discover what Sound of 2018 is all about, and meet this year's 16 acts on the Longlist.
Here they are then, the 16 hopefuls in the running for the BBC's Sound of 2018.
Hand selected by a panel of 173 music experts, including critics, broadcasters and DJs - and for the first time, former nominees, including Stormzy, Ellie Goulding, Years & Years frontman Olly Alexander and last year's winner, Ray BLK.
- Alma
- Billie Eilish
- IAMDDB
- Jade Bird
- Khalid
- Lewis Capaldi
- Not3s
- Nilufer Yanya
- Pale Waves
- Rex Orange County
- Sigrid
- Sam Fender
- Superorganism
- Tom Walker
- Yaeji
- Yxng Bane
This year's crop includes the youngest ever nominee, 15-year-old US pop singer Billie Eilish, with two more teenagers, rising R&B star Khalid and singer-songwriter Rex Orange County also in the running.
Check out the video above and read more.
We'll have plenty more reactions from artists throughout the day.
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Let's gopublished at 09:16 GMT 27 November 2017
Welcome back another fresh new week of Music NEWS Live with lots of fresh new music talent for you.
The BBC's Sound Of 2018 longlist has been revealed and we'll be bringing you the lowdown on all 16 acts who deign to follow in the footsteps of the likes of Adele, Sam Smith, Stormzy and...erm... The Bravery.
We'll also show you what the new Brit Award looks like which has been designed by sculptor Sir Anish Kapoor.
There's loads more too including news on Eric Clapton landing a summer headline slot in the UK and Ed Sheeran's and James Blunt's bromance goes up a notch
Plus a new mind-blowing video from OK Go.. so, okay... let's go.