Summary

  • News updates for 26 May 2017

  • Liam Gallagher announces debut solo tour with fundraising show in Manchester

  • Katy Perry sheds tears as she talks about Manchester gig bombing

  • Sir Ray Davies to headline Proms in the Park

  • Warning: Third party content may contain ads

  1. That's all for this weekpublished at 15:30 BST 26 May 2017

    Kings of Leon

    We will be back again on Tuesday, after the bank holiday, when we will have a round-up of Radio 1's Big Weekend in Hull (above), hopefully with some amazing video performances to show you.

    Here's a handy guide on how to keep updated throughout the whole weekend and see performances from the likes of Katy Perry, Biffy Clyro, Little Mix, Kasabian, The Chainsmokers, Kings of Leon (pictured above) and more.

    Plus, we'll have all the music news the world has to throw at us.

    See you soon.

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  2. Camila Cabello has questions for youpublished at 15:22 BST 26 May 2017

    Camila CabelloImage source, Reuters

    Erstwhile Fifth Harmony member Camila Cabello has unveiled a lyric video for her new track I Have Questions which is out today.

    It follows her first solo single, Crying in the Club, external.

    In the new clip, the imagery mirrors the lyrics, with animations of barren trees, birds and words on a page.

    Over a haunting cello, she sings: "Why don't you care? I gave you all of me – my blood, my sweat, my heart, my tears."

    But we do care. Camila.

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  3. 5 Things we've learned this weekpublished at 15:15 BST 26 May 2017

    Stephanie Hill (L) and daughter Kennedy who attended the concert by Ariana GrandeImage source, EPA

    1) The music world reached out its hand of support to Manchester

    On Monday night, one of the worst terror attacks on British soil took place when a 22-year-old suicide bomber attacked an Ariana Grande gig at Manchester Aerna, killing 22 and injuring 66.

    The singer's broken-hearted tweet was shared more than a million times.

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    Messages of shock, disbelief and support came from musicians all over the world.

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    Guy Garvey, the lead singer of Elbow who grew up in nearby Bury, called the attack Hugely disturbing", describing the venue as "part of the heart of the city".

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    Guy Garvey, the lead singer of Elbow, reflects on the spirit of his city after the attack

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    Manchester Attack: Simple Minds concert goes ahead after tribute

    2) After the horror, the show must go on

    Whilst the world was still reeling following the horror of the attack on Monday night, many bands cancelled gigs out of respect.

    Blondie and Take That were amongst those who postponed gigs. However, some bands considered it their duty to ensure the show would go on.

    Scots rockers Simple Minds announced their show, a mile away from the Arena, would go ahead as planned.

    In a statement, singer Jim Kerr said: "Our profound sympathy goes out to all touched by this horrific event."

    He added it was "more than difficult to find appropriate words and actions. It all comes down to a feeling"

    "And speaking as we did this morning, to all involved with Simple Minds. Including band, crew, management etc. The feeling in our group was entirely unanimous. More than ever, we all want to go out tonight and play our music."

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    Manchester band The Courteeners also went ahead with a gig in halifax, an emotional Liam Fray, the band's singer read out a poem at the gig

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    Harvard student raps his thesis - and graduates with honours

    3) Rapping can get you a pass mark at Harvard

    A 20-year-old US student Obasi Shaw found a novel way of approaching his finals at the prestigious Ivy League university.

    He rapped his way though his dissertation, dropping an album combining "elements of Middle English poetry with issues of racial identity in America".

    Not only did he pass, he did it with honours.

    Surely he featured Migos? Everybody features Migos right now, right?

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    People at minute's silence in Manchester break into Oasis's Don't Look Back in Anger

    4) Music always has the power to unite rather than divide

    Crowds gathered in Manchester city centre for a minute's silence on Thursday to remember the victims, friends and families of those killed and wounded in the Manchester bomb attack.

    Following the silence and an extended round of applause, the crowd at St Ann's Square in the city burst into an impromptu rendition of the Oasis classic Don't Look Back In Anger.

    As for the song's writer Noel Gallagher, his response to the terror attack was brief.

    "No words".

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    Sir Roger Moore, Sir Paul McCartney (ReutersImage source, Getty Images

    5) Those gone are not forgotten

    In a hugely emotional week, we also saw warm hearted tributes to the likes of former Bond star Sir Roger Moore who died this week at the age of 89.

    Sir Paul McCartney described Sir Roger as "a great man and of course a great James Bond, who I was lucky to work with during the time of Live and Let Die."

    The singer sang the theme on the actors first outing as James Bond 007.

    Sir Paul added: "He had a heart of gold, a great sense of humour and will be missed by the many people who loved him."

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    Meanwhile, there were more tributes to Chris Cornell from his wife who wrote an open letter to the star, who died last week, saying "I’m broken, but I will stand up for you and I will take care of our beautiful babies.

    "I will think of you every minute of every day and I will fight for you."

    While musical tributes ranged from Norah Jones , externalto a Canadian choir of 225 singers (scroll down to listen).

    Chris and Vicky CornellImage source, Getty Images
  4. Dua Lipa shares gravity defying new Miguel videopublished at 14:43 BST 26 May 2017

    Dua Lipa has mysteriously mastered the power of flight for her new album, a collaboration with US soul singer Miguel.

    Its not one for those who don't have a head for heights as they soar above a Los Angeles car park in the promo for Lost in Your Light.

    Amazingly for a love song, they barely look at each other until the end.

    But what a look....

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  5. Rita Ora explains how Ed Sheeran collaboration came aboutpublished at 14:23 BST 26 May 2017

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    Rita talks to Grimmy about how her latest single came to be.

    Ahead of her appearance at Radio 1's Big Weekend in Hull on Sunday, Rita Ora popped into the Breakfast show earlier to play her brand new single Your Song.

    The track, released on Atlantic, following a bitter dispute with her former label, Jay-Z's Roc Nation, was written by some less known singer by the name of Ed Something... Sheeran we think?

    She explained to Grimmy how it came about:

    "Ed asked me to come to a show cause he was doing this big world tour and I said, 'Mate, I'd love to come but I'm wrapping up my album and I have to finish it.

    "I explained it was song based - I feel great and content and more excited than I've ever been about my music and and I'd like my friends to get involved.

    "He said, 'Lucky you said that, because I just wrote this the other day,' and he emailed it and I heard it and though, 'This is such an amazing record'."

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    And you can hear it below...

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  6. #NewMusicFriday - here is some Mabel and Noah Cyrus for youpublished at 14:04 BST 26 May 2017

    More new Music for you now and first up it's Mabel, the 21-year-old soul singer and daughter of Neneh Cherry.

    Born in the mountains of Malaga, Mabel was raised between Spain, London and Stockholm.

    Watch the video for her track Bedroom, which is released today as part of an EP which incoudes the tracks Finders Keepers, Ride or Die and Talk About Forever.

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    And something new from the youngest in the Cyrus flock - 17-year-old Noah.

    I'm Stuck will appear on her forthcoming debut album NC-17, which is due out later this year.

    The slightly trippy new video for the country-pop number is below. Don't try and watch it while you are walking...

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  7. Kiss 'heartbroken' to cancel Manchester Arena showpublished at 13:38 BST 26 May 2017

    Gene Simmons of KissImage source, Getty Images

    US rockers Kiss have cancelled next week's show at the Manchester Arena following the terror attack earlier this week.

    The band were due to play at the venue, as part of their Kissworld Tour, on 30 May.

    A statement from the band reads: "We are heartbroken by the atrocity committed against the innocent victims of Manchester.

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    We have always looked forward to these shows and our local fans, but in light of recent events a cancelled rock show seems of such little consequence.

    The band, made up of Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Eric Singer and Tommy Thayer, add: "Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of those affected and all the people of Manchester at this difficult time.

    "We are with you and you are in our prayers."

    Ticketholders will be granted full refunds at the point of purchase.

  8. A 225-strong choir pays tribute to Chris Cornell with cover versionpublished at 13:10 BST 26 May 2017

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    A Torontonian choir made up of more than 200 people have performed a powerful tribute to the late Soundgarden singer Chris Cornell.

    It ends with a line from the song they cover Black Hole Sun: "No-one Sing Like You Anymore".

    Some videos don't need any more of an introduction. Take five minutes to have a listen below...

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  9. Creeper 'reimagine' Misery track to be released as a singlepublished at 12:47 BST 26 May 2017

    Southampton punks Creeper brought a new version of the track Misery into Radio 1 for Mistajam's Hottest Record on Thursday night.

    The band said they "reimagined" the song - based on an ex-girlfriend - in order to release it, "we updated it, added a few drums," they added.

    Check it out above.

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  10. Gorillaz announced support artists for new tourpublished at 12:27 BST 26 May 2017

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    Gorillaz have announced rappers Danny Brown and Vince Staples will join them on their forthcoming US tour dates in support on the new album Humanz.

    Both rappers feature on album tracks.

    In addition, they are also set to perform at the band's inaugural Demon Dayz Festival in Margate on 10 June.

    Other guest vocalits including De La Soul, Savages' Jehnny Beth and Mercury Prize-winner Benjamin Clementine are all expected at the event.

  11. Sir Ray Davies to headline Proms in the Parkpublished at 11:56 BST 26 May 2017

    Sir Ray DaviesImage source, Getty Images

    The Kinks singer-songwriter will play in the top slot at the BBC Proms in the Park at London’s Hyde Park on Saturday 9 September.

    Sir Ray is joined by other performers including Welsh opera star Sir Bryn Terfel, Elaine Paige, Gilbert O’Sullivan, Texas and a freshly reunited Steps.

    The day's programming will be broadcast live on Radio 2.

    Sir Ray, who just released Americana, his first solo album in a decade, will present a set of his greatest hits, including Sunny Afternoon, Lola, and You Really Got Me

    To get you in the mood...

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  12. Royal Philharmonic collaborate with the Big Opublished at 11:39 BST 26 May 2017

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    A year after topping the album chart with Elvis Presley, the Royal Philharmonic have teamed up with another American musical legend, Roy Orbison on a new album.

    A Love So Beautiful: Roy Orbison with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra will be released on 3 November and will span all the singer's hits like Oh Pretty Woman, Crying and Only the Lonely.

    The family affair even features the late star's sons Roy Jr and Alex and his ten-month-old grandson Roy III on guitar and tambourine.

    Roy Orbison died of a heart attack at the age of 52 in 1988.

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  13. Watch Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie make sweet musicpublished at 11:18 BST 26 May 2017

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    The Fleetwood Mac musical duo have shared a new behind-the-scenes look at the recording of their forthcoming album Buckingham/McVie.

    The 17-minute documentary - which you can see below - is an inside look at their studio sessions, which features bandmates Mick Fleetwood and John McVie on drums and bass.

    To be honest, we're a little confused - isn't that just a FM album without Stevie Nicks?

    The album is due out on 9 June and the pair will set off on a US tour staring in Atlanta on 21 June.

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  14. Watch Bastille and their Big Weekend Mash Uppublished at 10:50 BST 26 May 2017

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    On Wednesday's MNL, we told you about Bastille playing the Live Lounge in front of a live studio audience at the Radio 1 Academy, broadcast from Hull

    After performing their own track Warmth, their cover track was all about "celebrating empowering female artists" and mixed Lorde and Katy Perry amongst others, as part of a Big Weekend mash-up.

    Now you can watch them in action below.

  15. Are we expecting a new Avalanches album?published at 10:29 BST 26 May 2017

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    Aussie dance merchants The Avalanches have hinted in a new interview that there could be a new album coming in the next few months.

    After a whopping 16 years between their debut album and last year's Wildflower, this would be considered a short turnaround.

    Speaking with a Sydney-based radio station FBI Radio, external, Robbie Chater from the band said "It’s flowing so quickly. I think getting Wildflower out of the way and following up Since I Left You feels like a weight’s been lifted.

    "We’ve got eight songs we’re playing to the label on Monday. Who knows when [they’ll be out]? Next year? It’s definitely soon."

    We wouldn't go buying a new hat just yet but potentially exciting news...

  16. Sia shares Labrinth collaboration from new Wonder Woman moviepublished at 10:02 BST 26 May 2017

    SiaImage source, Getty Images

    Sia and British singer-producer Labrinth have teamed up for To Be Human from the new Wonder Woman movie.

    It's all Hollywood inspiration-ey and features the refrain "To be human is to love / Even when it gets too much / I’m not ready to give up.”

    The movie, which is set for release on 2 June, stars Gal Gadot and is the the first superhero film ever to be directed by a woman, Patty Jenkins.

    You can hear it below:

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  17. Katy Perry tears up at London gig whist talking about Manchester bombingpublished at 09:42 BST 26 May 2017

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    Katy Perry, who is in the country to headline Radio 1's Big Weekend in Hull on Saturday night, teared up as she spoke about the bomb attack on the Ariana Grande concert, which claimed the lives of 22 people on Monday night

    The singer was playing an intimate gig in London (below), when she stopped to speak about the power of music.

    "Whatever you can do to help you should. If you can't do anything thats fine but what you should do is not let them win," she said.

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  18. Tonight (for four nights only) I'm a Rock n' Roll staaaaar.published at 09:22 BST 26 May 2017

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    We'll kick off the news that everyone's other favourite Gallagher brother, Liam, has announced four live solo dates kicking off in his hometown of Manchester on 30 May.

    All proceeds from the show going to the fund set up for families of the victims of the Manchester Arena bomb attack.

    From there he'll head to London, Dublin and Glasgow.

    He teased the news in a tweet, external last night, which read "The wait is nearly over Brothers n Sisters massive announcement first thing tmorrow morning sleep tight and don't let the bed bugs bite."

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    The short tour will be in support of his debut solo album As You Were which is due for release in October this year.

    He's also announced the title of his debut solo single will be Wall of Glass.

    Tickets are on sale now so "fill your boots" Liam tweeted., external.

    He's just done a full interview with the Evening Standard, where he holds court on subjects ranging from his post-Oasis lifestyle, to artists including Ed Sheeran, Adele and Harry Styles and of course, his brother Noel.

    Selected quote: "Whether it’s Adele or Ed Sheeran - I’m not arsed about them - but half of these bands that call themselves guitar bands, they’re in that mob too.

    They’re just running amok. These ***** are just getting away with murder: you can’t tell a guitar band from a pop band these days. No one’s cranking it up and having a bit of aggro."

    If you aren't overly offended by some colourful language, you can read the full interview, external.

  19. As you werepublished at 09:05 BST 26 May 2017

    Liam GallagherImage source, Getty Images

    Morning everyone

    We're sure that most of you will be heading outside to enjoy some sunshine today (hotter than Barbados!) but just make sure you check with the boss/teacher/parent/significant other first.

    We've got some news from that mad fer it rocker up there Liam Gallagher, plus news on The Avalanches and Ronnie Wood.

    There's new music from the likes of Sia and Camila Cabello and the five things we have learned in a very emotional week in music.

    Lets go...