So with a heavy heart we say goodbye for the day.

We've loved bringing you an unexpectedly festive Music News Live today but alas, all good things must come to an end.

We'll leave you with our #ThrowbackThursday today from 1997, when Richard Ashcroft strolled menacingly down the high street to the sound of an instant classic and in doing so earned his right to wear sunglasses on the BBC Breakfast sofa - and any other sofa - again today.

Scroll down for Richard's maverick appearance alongside Charlie and Naga this morning, plus JT's throat issues, Drake's 32nd and Christmas coming early for Iggy Pop/'Shatner Claus' and Tyler, the Creator/The Grinch.

See you tomorrow for New Music Friday and 5 Things We Learned This Week.

The California-loving hip hop star has shared a pic of him and Em in the studio together in the latter's hometown Detroit.

Bar a few guest album/live appearances the pair have never officially released a single together.

Could that be about to change?

It may just have been a friendly visit but surely they didn't let Snoop leave without dropping a few bars at least?

Snoop kicks off a three night run in Motor City tonight where the weather is looking bright.

No drizzle, fo shizzle.

Next up today, Kesha catches the eye performing as a one woman band in her black and white new video.

Here Comes the Change features her pulling a bass drum into the attic of an empty-looking house.

An acoustic version of the song appears in On the Basis of Sex, the upcoming film chronicling the career of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Check out the latest effort from the Tik Tok singer above.

Here's one for all you slow readers out there...

The new 600 page tome from the legendary New York rap-rockers is coming to audiobook and will be narrated by a star-studded lineup.

The likes of Steve Buscemi, Chuck D, Chloë Sevigny and Ben Stiller have lent their voices to the project, as well as Jarvis Cocker, Kim Gordon, Snoop Dogg and Will Ferrell.

Mike D and Ad-Rock, from the band, will also narrate.

The Beastie Boys book is out on 30 October

BBC Breakfast

The former Verve man surprised BBC Breakfast presenters Charlie Stayt and Naga Munchetty this morning when he climbed over (and then lay down) on the famous sofa.

Ashcroft explained that his new album, Natural Rebel, is "about breaking the order of things," after proving to the viewers that the backdrop behind was not real.

He also, like any true rock 'n' roller, refused to take his sunglasses off indoors.

"I've great respect for these guys as journalists," he said.

"But I'm the only one on the couch who can wear glasses right now."

It's compulsive viewing and you can check it out above.

The 47-year-old goes on to declare that he's "never had a bad review off a good-looking person" and that perhaps Glastonbury Festival is now bigger than its own headline acts.

The Verve headlined the Worthy Farm event back in 2008.

BBC Radio 2

Scots singer/songwriter KT Tunstall chose the Tracks of My Years today on Radio 2.

KT told DJ Mark Goodier about her first meeting with hero Chrissie Hynde, from one of her "all-time favourite bands" The Pretenders, who she ended up supporting on tour.

"There's a picture of me meeting her and I am playing it so cool," said KT.

"I totally look like I've got myself together and I do not!

"I was really just completely overwhelmed and it was so nice to see her again and finally get some time on the road with The Pretenders."

Listen above.

OK, time to feast your eyes on some new music videos now.

First up is Our Girl, as frontwoman Soph Nathan finds herself in a bath of teddy bears and later surrounded by lots of cups of tea.

For some this would be heaven. The sink full of cereal however is a bit much for us.

The former MNL Newbie Tuesday act released their debut album Stranger Today a few months back and you can check out the new video for Being Around above.

Next up, Las Vegas pop rockers Imagine Dragons are guilty of getting a bit big-headed in the video for their track Zero.

They also develop some cool computer game alter-egos as they grapple with the harsh realities of the world around them.

According to singer Dan Reynolds the video is about "that journey of feeling like nothing and trying to realise and recognise your worth as a human is an important part of life.

"And given the distorted version of reality kids face online and the expectations that come with it," he added, "this struggle is real for so many people right now.”

The track appears on their fourth studio album, Origins, which is out on 9 November, and you can that video out above too.

Last but by no means least is everybody's favourite Madrid indie four-piece, Hinds.

Las chicas returned this year with their second album, I Don't Run and a bid "to save rock 'n' roll."

Now after having spent some more time over on these shores, playing alongside the likes of Queens of the Stone Age & friends, Hinds think they're starting to understand the British Mind.

They set themselves the challenge of writing the new track in the space of a few weeks off in between touring and you can watch the fruits of their labours above.

With November’s US midterm elections drawing ever closer, the Legend himself and fellow smash hit songwriter Linda Perry have launched a new social media campaign with a musical message to encourage more people into the voting booth.

The a cappella viral song, entitled Get Up and Vote, gets straight to the point and goes a little something like this:

Can’t give up on hope / Gotta get up and vote / Gotta get up and vote

The likes of Christina Aguilera, Jessica Simpson and Alicia Keys have also joined the movement, which will feature a new song each Tuesday until election day on 6 November.

Question is US readers: Will you?

Talk about 'difficult second album.'

Phoenix, the follow-up to her self-titled 2012 debut album will be with us at long last on 23 November, the singer has announced today.

In a statement Rita, who this week admitted to having suffered from cyberbullying, said: “One of the most liberating feelings for me is performing and creating music.

She added: "To my fans, thank you for your patience and thank you always for listening.”

The record will include chart hits like Anywhere, the Ed Sheeran-written Your Song and For You; Rita's Fifty Shades Freed duet with Liam Payne, as well as her controversial track, Girls.

Rita and featured artists Cardi B, Bebe Rexha & Charli XCX had to defend themselves for that one after coming under criticism from the LGBTQ+ community. Rita said at the time that the track was an account of a real life experience.

Avicii, Rudimental and Julia Michaels also appear on the new album and you can check out a teaser above.

...for a Celebrity Gogglebox special.

OK, well two of them have at least.

Liam Payne and Louis Tomlinson from the boyband, who are official on hiatus while they all pursue solo careers, will swap the stage for the sofa when they appear on the show on Friday at 19:00 as part of Channel 4's Stand Up To Cancer.

Liam posted a picture of him and Louis on the couch, saying it is "for a cause that's close to our hearts".

Louis' mum Johannah Deakin died from leukaemia in December 2016 at the age of 43.

Read more.

Lunchtime is around the corner and we know you have your food sorted and have found your happy place to recharge your batteries.

But do you have your music covered? Don't worry, we got this.

Freya Ridings, the voice millions of Love Island viewers fell in love with this summer (as she soundtracked Laura and Jack falling out of love, eek...) makes her Radio 1 Live Lounge debut shortly.

Despite battling dyslexia and music teachers giving up on her, Freya has toured around the UK and US and lands in the prestigious room for the first time from midday.

Tune in.

Not long now until a whole month of Live Lounge goodness too throughout November...

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Now for the second installment of V.Early Christmas music news (sorry, not sorry).

Eccentric US rapper Tyler, the Creator has dropped his new version of the original theme song from alternative festive flick, The Grinch.

You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch, is set to appear on the soundtrack to the Dr. Seuss reboot, which features a never-aging Pharrell Williams as the narrator alongside the likes of with Benedict Cumberbatch, Kenan Thompson, and Angela Lansbury.

Tyler is not the only star soundtracking your Christmas season, as Run-D.M.C, The Supremes and Jackie Wilson are also heard in the movie, which is out on 9 November.

Check out Tyler's animated lyric video below.

If that doesn't warm The Grinch's cold cold heart then nothing will.

Now who's got the mistletoe?

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Poor JT had to cancel his big gig at New York’s Madison Square Garden last night on the advice of his doctor.

The singer, who will need a lozenge or two, today tweeted his apologies to fans and promised to "make this up to you" when the re-arranged concert goes ahead on his 38th birthday, 31 January.

“Hey guys," wrote Justin.

"I’m sorry to announce I have to postpone the show at MSG tonight on doctor’s orders.

"My vocal cords are severely bruised.

"I’m gonna make this up to you and the new show will be on my birthday.”

Luckily The Man of the Woods has lots of very understanding fans.

We have almost no medical training, but plenty of warm liquids this week J-dog, with honey.

Last night the Canadian singer/rapper/gamer celebrated his 32nd birthday in style by throwing a 2000s-themed party at his Los Angeles home.

No sign of anyone dressed as the The Strokes, mind.

According to Billboard, the high profile guests - including fellow rappers Chris Brown and Tory Lanez - were treated to a 7 Eleven snack bar and Blockbuster Video wall.

Let's hope they all give their videos back in time to avoid incurring a fine.

Anyway it looked like an unforgettably retro night, check out some fancy footage below.

BBC DJ Mistajam has been looking back at Drizzy's third album Nothing Was The Same, for Black History Month and you can listen back now.

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Moving through the seasons now, from Christmas back to Halloween.

The Arctic Monkeys drummer revealed he's working on a solo album earlier this month and now he's suggested that the new music might sound like the score to a horror film.

Now speaking to Seattle radio station KEXP, external, Matt said: “I’ve got a little studio set up at home now that, when I’m there, I can commit some time to.

“That’s basically old drum machines and synthesisers - a bit more electronic and a bit more like soundtrack-y, like a John Carpenter kind of thing.”

Carpenter is perhaps best known for directing and scoring the 1978 American slasher film Halloween, which starred Jamie Lee Curtis.

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Helders added: “There isn’t really a goal for what it will be yet. I’m just trying to drop in the tools in case, whether it’s a score or a record or what.

"I’m just enjoying it as a hobby and, when that leads to something, I think that feels a bit better for me when it’s, like, just something I wanted to do and have interest in.”

Watch this space (from behind the couch.)

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We wouldn't normally do Christmas-related stories in October but for this we'll make an exception.

Question: Have you ever wondered what it would sound like if William Shatner - aka Captain Kirk from Star Trek - and Iggy Pop recorded a version of the Christmas classic Silent Night?

If your answer is no then we'd suggest you move along immediately.

If it's a yes then you might be interested to know that the new track is taken from the actor's first-ever festive record, the upcoming Shatner Claus.

You might remember he did a David Bowie covers album, Seeking Major Tom, and a prog rock concept album.

The new one will feature him singing Christmas hits with the help of some other special guests, including Henry Rollins, ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons, Rick Wakeman, Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull and Todd Rundgren.

It's out tomorrow but you can hear Silent Night above now.

Christmas really has come early music fans.

But are they even selling advent calendars yet?

Morning folks

Thanks for choosing MNL once again for all your music news needs between now and 16:00 BST.

Coming up today:

• Justin Timberlake reschedules gig due to "severely bruised" vocal cords (ouch)
• Liam Payne and Louis Tomlinson to reunite for an episode of Celebrity Gogglebox
• Drake throws a 2000s-themed party for his birthday (noughty boy)
• Arctic Monkeys’ Matt Helders says he's working on a John Carpenter-esque solo album
• Iggy Pop teams up with William Shatner for a Christmas song (no, really)

Before all that though, how about a new Hottest Record from old Major Lazer buddies Ellie Goulding and Diplo.

They're back with Close to Me, which also features an appearance from Swae Lee.

Ellie told Radio 1 DJ Annie Mac: "We always wanted to work together on something but we couldn't ever figure out what and he[Diplo]'s always busy.

"He's always doing stuff - as am I - and this was like the perfect track for him."

It's the perfect track for us to kick off with today too.

Listen above.