‘A feeling of ecstasy’: how Anne Hathaway and FKA twigs created the thunderous Mother Mary soundtrack
The stars of David Lowery’s psychodrama on the secrets behind creating music for a fictional pop diva
90s rock icon Bob Mould: ‘When Cobain died, I pulled the plug – there was nothing worth saving’
Mould’s fearsomely loud power trio Sugar rode the wave of grunge, but called it quits when the scene lost its innocence. Now the band are reuniting – before it’s too late
‘Fame quickly became a nightmare’: Preston on Big Brother, falling from a balcony – and reforming the Ordinary Boys
‘Trauma-bonding’ with his future wife on Big Brother, selling their wedding pics to OK!, walking off Buzzcocks, writing hits for stars like Kylie and Olly Murs … as the singer returns, he looks back at a tumultuous career
Madonna announces sequel to her 2005 album Confessions on a Dance Floor
Confessions II reunites her with producer Stuart Price and is billed as a study of the dancefloor as ‘a ritualistic space where movement replaces language’
‘R&B today is like Brazilian football – the creativity, the skill’: Odeal, the genre’s hottest UK star
After being dropped by his label, the British-Nigerian singer became huge as an independent artist. So why did the Brit awards snub him? Ahead of arena dates he reflects on his journey so far
Jorginho calls Chappell Roan security incident a ‘misunderstanding’
Flamengo footballer previously accused pop star’s security of aggressive behavior to his 11-year-old stepdaughter
Karol G at Coachella review – electrifying set destined for festival’s hall of fame
With dazzling choreography and head-spinning set pieces, the Colombian star delivered a victorious statement of Latin pride
Bollywood classics, rave bangers and Michael Stipe duets: 10 of Asha Bhosle’s greatest recordings
After her death aged 92, we look back on the vast and varied catalogue of one of India’s greatest vocalists, who brought actorly skill to her Bollywood playback performances
Britney Spears enters rehab after March DUI arrest
Singer voluntarily enters facility after erratic driving incident, where she was found to have drugs and alcohol in her system
Justin Bieber at Coachella review – pop’s troubled prince mostly hits right notes in low-energy set
For a reportedly record-breaking amount of money, the increasingly reclusive star proves his voice is still golden in a headliner performance light on enthusiasm
The xx at Coachella review – indie trio reunites for spellbinding, rangy set
The English band’s first festival set in eight years hypnotized with their atmospheric dance sound
Good Golly Miss Molly! review – people power with a joyous rock’n’roll spin
A residents’ association fights to save its housing in Bob Eaton’s jolly slice of social history, with a live band belting out the songs
James Gadson obituary
Drummer who brought an irresistible melting pot of styles to hits by Marvin Gaye, Gloria Gaynor and the Jackson 5
Tori Amos review – fans hang on every note of this dramatic deep dive into her back catalogue
The masterful performer previews her allegorical new album about the ‘fight for democracy over tyranny’ amid a set full of immaculate musicianship
Holly Humberstone: Cruel World review – Taylor Swift fave trades gothic melancholy for pop glow-up
The British singer-songwriter replaces introspection with euphoric choruses, 80s synths and even happy hardcore on her vivid second LP