That's what we have for today - new music from Christine and the Queens, Ghetts and a chat with one of grime's founding fathers,.

Plus Nicki Minaj doesn't pull any punches (literally) when it comes to talking about her recent chart battle while Kanye just wants to be cool with Drake and women dominate the AIM awards.

We'll leave you with a terrifying video from metalhead and party monster in chief Andrew WK and his latest promo for his track You're Not Alone.

Just keep saying that to yourself as you remember this video when you're getting into bed tonight.

Sweet dreams.

Sir Mick Jagger has shared a video of himself playing some mean 'monica in what appears to be his living room-cum-studio.

He's teasing fans claiming he is "playing on tunes".

Its been 13 years since the band released new music with A Bigger Bang, though they had a hit with a covers album Blues & Lonesome in 2016.

Ps. We love that downtime Mick kicks back in a white t and trackie bottoms.

Monsters out there will know Gaga is taking to the big screen, in Bradley Cooper's directorial debut, A Star is Born.

The duo are doing some promo at the Venice Film Festival - so far, so normal - but at the press conference, Gaga's nameplate, "L. Gaga" caught the attention of viewers and has since spawned a host of hilarious responses.

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Bloc Party frontman Kele Okereke has announced he has written songs for a new musical.

Leave to Remain, co-written by Okereke and composer Matt Jones tells the story of “a young gay couple suddenly faced with an uncertain future, told through a mixture of music, drama and movement”.

“For the music for this project I took cues from the records that my parents would play in our house when I was growing up, West African high-life music, and I tried to combine those sounds with the electronic dance music I hear in clubs today.

“It was important to me to make something that represented the meeting of two very different worlds.”

The musical will open in January at London’s Lyric Hammersmith.

For a taster of what's to come, have a listen to Not the Drugs Talking from the musical in the vid below...

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The eight-time Grammy winner is to be honoured as the 2019 MusiCares Person of the Year.

She is being presented with the award "for her considerable creative accomplishments and her longtime support of a number of causes through her Dollywood Foundation".

"Dolly Parton has always been and continues to be a courageous trailblazer and indomitable inspiration for creators and artists," said Recording Academy president Neil Portnow,

"So for us to have the opportunity to honour her... is to pay tribute to a true pillar of strength and someone who we all look up to and cherish,"

Dolly said she is "excited and humbled".

Proceeds from the event will go to the charity which provides support and healthcare for musicians."

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As we head into autumn, you may well find yourselves dreaming of the long hot summer (when you went to see Mamma Mia 2, and it was bloomin' brilliant).

Well, the team behind the film can't transport you to Greece, but they can transport you to the O2.

Mamma Mia! The Party, an immersive Abba restaurant is being brought to London, external by Bjorn and Benny themselves.

A similar set up has been a sell-out attraction in Stockholm for the last three years.

Apparently you can "spend a magical summer evening with friends in a special Greek island taverna".

On the Greenwich Peninsula.

Or you could just head to your local kebab restaurant on the high street and sing some Abba songs after a few shots of ouzo.

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A symphony of lions, monkeys and llamas will help send Radio 3 listeners into a state of "quiet mindfulness," the station's controller has said.

The broadcast, recorded at dusk in an unnamed zoo, will be part of a new, regular "slow radio" show.

"You'll hear the sounds of lions going to sleep," said Radio 3's Alan Davey. "Dusk is an exciting time for noises in zoos - as it is in most places."

He said Radio 3 should be an antidote to "the frenzy of everyday life".

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Along with Kano and Ghetts, D Double E helped pioneer an entire culture.

Skepta has called him the "greatest of all time, external" while Dizzee Rascal said he inspired him to start rapping, external.

But his music has largely been confined to mixtapes, one-off singles and high-energy radio sets...until now.

Last Friday, the East Londoner finally released his debut album, named Jackuum after the term he coined meaning to "rewind" or "reload" a track.

"Just time ticking is what made it happen," he says. "I'm 37 now. You can't wait forever. I don't want to be having my first album at 40."

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The movie star turned jazz man is about to release his new album with his long-time band The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra.

The Capitol Studios Sessions is due for 9 November.

Jeff and his band are playing sold out shows in the UK next month.

Jeff, who has been playing the piano since he was a child, has been speaking to Chris Evans about the new record.

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Former Fifth Harmony singer and aspiring solo star Lauren Jauregui, external says she has "learned so much" since coming out as bisexual.

In an interview with Nylon Magazine, external, Lauren said...

In the interview, Lauren revealed the theme of sexuality will be explored in her new music as she works on songs for her debut solo album, following collabs with Steve Aoki, Halsey and Marian Hill.

"I'm gonna talk about whatever it is that I'm going through, so if what I went through, I went through with a girl, you're gonna hear about it from that perspective," she explained.

"If what I went through, I did with a man, you're gonna hear it from that perspective, ‘cause I just love souls."

Lauren's currently dating rapper Ty Dolla $ign.

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After months of back-and-forth feuding, more commonly known as 'beef', it's Kanye who has extended a very public olive branch to Drake, in a series of tweets.

Kanye said they were “building as friends and brothers” and added, “I should have spoken to Pusha about the Quentin Miller bar. There should have been more songs with my involvement that had any negative energy towards you.”

In case you're wondering, that's Pusha T, the rapper whose album Kanye produced, and who released two intense diss tracks - Infrared and The Story of Adidon - aimed at Drake earlier this year. One of these outed Drake’s secret son.

Watch it all unfold below...

We hope it all works out and then we can start referring to them as Kake (KAnye and DraKE)

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A week after revealing that she will be entering rehab for PTSD, its been ruled by an LA Superior Court that Mel B will undergo random drug and alcohol testing as part of the custody arrangement for the daughter she shares with her ex-husband Stephen Belafonte.

Mel is involved in an ongoing legal battle with her ex over the custody of their seven-year-old daughter, Madison.

On Friday, her daughter's former childminder alleged Mel was an unfit mother, arguing her children were at risk due to her drinking.

As part of their joint custody agreement, neither Mel or her ex can take drugs or alcohol eight hours before they look after Madison, or during their time with her.

The judge said Madison will remain with Belafonte until Thursday, and has ordered a "full-scale evaluation."

Michael Dapaah, the comedian behind Big Shaq, has been honoured at the GRM Daily Rated Awards - winning personality of the year.

Accepting his award, the comedian behind Man's Not Hot said: "Don't let anyone stop you from what you want to do."

He added: "Big up to the females in this category and all the other entertainers, big up yourself, this one's for you."

Meanwhile rapper-turned TV personality Big Narstie has defended controversial drill music.

Speaking on the red carpet, Big Narstie said it was "100% percent unfair" that drill was being blamed for a surge in violence in London.

"It's a scapegoat, isn't it? If cowboy films started making everyone start shooting guns, would they ban John Wayne?" he asked.

"Drill has a lot about it but it's the truth. It's what's happening out there. You can't ask these kids to talk about living in a stable household if they don't."

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The Radiohead frontman released new track, Suspirium, from the upcoming score, which will be timed with the release of Luca Guadagnino's remake of the 1977 classic Suspiria, on 26 October.

The track features the melodic theme that recurs throughout the film and its score.

Writing on Twitter, he said, external: "The music I composed... has now become an album I’m very proud of.

"I hope you like it."

The Suspiria album will consist of 25 original compositions written by Thom, with a mix of instrumental score work, interstitial pieces and interludes, and well as more traditional songs.

The Independent Music Awards were held in London on Wednesday Night.

Organised by the Assiociation of Independent Music, the ceremony provides the opportunity for some of the UK's smaller labels and their rosters the chance to shine.

The evening was dominated by women artists, with Jorja Smith winning breakthrough of the year and LA singer/songwriter Phoebe Bridgers winning the international equivalent.

Everything But the Girl's Tracey Thorn was honoured for her Outstanding Contribution to music and admitted her career had been bolstered by collaborations (above)

Nadine Shah seemed shocked to have the best album for her acclaimed Holiday Destination.

"It was a total honour," she told our reporter Paul Glynn.

Bristol punks Idles won hardest working band (but were so busy working, they couldn't attend).

Here are some of the other winners:

• Independent Track of the Year - Peggy Gou - It Makes You Forget
• Best Sophomore Release - Let's Eat Grandma - I'm All Ears
• Best Live Act - Erasure
• Pioneer Award - Goldie
• Innovator Award - SOPHIE

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If you bought tickets for Childish Gambino's upcoming This is America Tour, you were in for a treat last night, as Mr Glover himself emailed out two exclusive new tracks to fans.

The email states the songs are "not complete" but adds "it is important for u to be familiar with them in order to participate, and therefore fully enjoy the experience."

He stresses that the songs should be kept "within our community" and not leaked online.

The songs are called Algorhythm and All Night, and it's safe to say his fans were impressed with the new music.

The This Is America tour begins in Atlanta on 6 September.

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The French popstar has been talking about her mood board which she used to help create her forthcoming album, Chris.

She told Jo Whiley on Radio 2: "Leonardo in Romeo and Juliet was a huge inspiration, the mood board was deliciously intricate like soundwise it was late 80s, early 90s and visually I wanted it to be a bit cinematic like West Side Story".

Listen above.

Christine also performed her latest track 5 Dollars which you can hear below.

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It's fair to say Nicki Minaj isn't happy fellow rapper Travis Scott beat her to the top spot in the US album charts.

In an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Ellen congratulated Nicki on the success of her new album Queen, but added Nicki seemed "upset" about going in at number 2, behind Travis.

"Why do people say things like 'upset' or angry'? When someone says how they feel, they're not always upset or angry," Nicki bemoaned.

"Well, what were you feeling?" Ellen asked, to which Nicki replied, "I felt like I wanted to punch him in his [bleep] face!"

Watch how it played out below (unless your name is Travis).

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Ed Sheeran's promoter is being sued by ticket reseller Viagogo for allegedly defrauding music fans.

Viagogo claims Stuart Galbraith's firm, Kilimanjaro Live, set up fake Viagogo stalls during Mr Sheeran's 2017 tour where it voided genuine tickets and told fans to buy new ones.

Mr Galbraith described Viagogo's allegations as "totally false".

Viagogo's move is the latest in a long-running feud between artists and their promoters and ticket resellers.

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It's another bright(ish) Wednesday morning and we have got a lot to get through today...

• Ed Sheeran's promoter is being sued by a ticket re-seller
• One of grime's pioneers finally releases his debut album
• Big Shaq picked up his first music award
• Ariana is in the Live Lounge
• Nicki Minaj has some choice words for fellow rapper Travis Scott.

We'll start with Annie Mac's Hottest Record - Black Rose by Ghetts, an ode to fatherhood inspired by "conversations with my daughter" and a "new found responsibility"...

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