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Personal finance expert Rebbeca Bebbington (pictured) shares her advice how to save money at Glastonbury, as the price of attending this year's event is revealed.

The true cost of attending Glastonbury, and how you can save money

Don't miss performances by Green Day, Lady Gaga, Travis Scott or Charli XCX (and maybe a glimpse of Julia) as the second weekend of Coachella 2025 draws closer.

Set times and how to watch Coachella 2025 weekend two in the UK

The Road to WrestleMania ends this weekend, as WrestleMania 41 takes place in Las Vegas, Nevada!

Your guide to this weekend's WrestleMania 41 events and how to watch

John Cena is set to appear on the final WWE Smackdown before WrestleMania 41.

WWE Smackdown: UK start time and matches announced for April 18 2025

Robbie Williams, Kendrick, Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish and Post Malone; just a handful of upcoming UK tours still set to take place in 2025.

Your Easter guide to the biggest tours coming to the UK still in 2025

Music retailer HMV are forecasting that summer 2025 will be dominated by K-Pop acts such as ENHYPHEN, NewJeans and BTS' Jin - who has announced his second album this week.

K-Pop tipped by UK retailer to dominate this summer's music scene

Looking at clearing out your wardrobe in 2025? Don't be too quick to throw away some of those old band shirts - they could be worth something.

The 13 most valuable vintage band t-shirts in 2025, according to Eil

Lorde has teased fans of a 'new era' for her in 2025 in a new message shared on WhatsApp.

Lorde teases a 'new era' after surprise appearance at Coachella 2025

Linkin Park will be opening this year's UEFA Champions League Final - and have dropped a new short film in celebration of the feat.

Linkin Park to perform before the UEFA Champions League Final

The celebrated works of '90s R&B group TLC are reportedly set to become the premise of a new jukebox musical.

Reports emerge that a TLC jukebox musical is set to debut in 2026

John Cena is about to compete in his final WrestleMania main event this weekend - but do the bookies think he'll walk away the champ?

WWE WrestleMania 41 betting odds ahead of this weekend’s event

Bambie Thug is just one of over 200 new acts announced for Glastonbury 2025.

Glastonbury unveil the line-up for Shangri-La - full list of acts

The Kooks will be performing at TRNSMT and Leeds and Reading Festivals before they hit the road for their own headline tour.

The Kooks announce UK arena tour for October 2025 - date and tickets

Snoop Dogg has revealed his next album is set to be another series of gospel works, titled Altar Call.

Snoop Dogg announced gospel album featuring Jamie Foxx

Rachel Zegler stars in the new Disney live action remake of Snow White

Every Disney Live Action remake ranked - best and worst

All Elite Wrestling have announced details for their upcoming Forbidden Door show - an event in conjunction with New Japan Pro Wrestling.

AEW announce details of their next two UK shows - dates and tickets

Despite rave reviews for her performance at Coachella 2025, some fans are asking why certain songs did not make her weekend one set.

Lady Gaga defends Harlequin despite Coachella omission
Could Lady Gaga switch up her setlist at weekend two of Coachella after social media discussions?
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Your OTC will be on hand to discuss his upcoming three-way bout at WrestleMania 41 on the final episode of WWE Raw before the Showcase of the Immortals/

WWE Raw: Roman Reigns to appear on last episode before WrestleMania

Disco Lines performs at the Sahara Tent at the 2025 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival on April 12, 2025 in Indio, California

Highlights from the first weekend of Coachella 2025

What have been the most covered songs between the years of 2000 and 2025 - and have you been known to croon along to them?

The 10 most covered songs in the 21st century named

Cody Rhodes has been announced to appear on this evening's Smackdown, taking place in Seattle, Washington.

WWE Smackdown tonight: matches announced & UK start time

While My Bloody Valentine's Loveless remains one of the most influential albums recorded, it nearly bankrupted the very same label Oasis would release their recording breaking album through.

How Loveless almost destroyed Creation: the My Bloody Valentine saga

Details how you can get resale tickets for this year's Glastonbury Festival have been revealed - so set an alarm for the following dates...

Glastonbury announces resale ticket dates for 2025

Coachella 2025 is headlined by Lady Gaga, Travis Scott and Post Malone, but a strong contingent of UK acts are also performing including Nia Archives and Sam Fender.

UK set times and how to watch weekend one of Coachella 2025

While we all wait for resale tickets to emerge for her UK shows, what is the most searched for song from Lady Gaga's back catalogue?

What is the most searched for Lady Gaga song in 2025?

The wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner has been booked for attempted murder after an altercation with Los Angeles police on Monday afternoon.

Weezer bassist's wife booked for attempted murder after 'shoot out'

Amy Winehouse’s classic album, Back to Black, has been entered along with 24 more recordings into the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry.

Amy Winehouse, Elton John & more added to National Recording Registry

Eurovision 2025 is set to take place in Basel, Switzerland throughout May 2025 - here's your guide to everything you need to know before the huge European celebration.

Explainer A starters guide to the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest
Will Remember Monday be victorious at Eurovision this year, or will one of the semi-finalists steal the show?
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Glastonbury have revealed 44 new acts set to perform at their Croissant Neuf area in 2025.

Glastonbury Festival announce full line-up for Croissant Neuf stage

Missed out on Glastonbury tickets? Here’s how you can enter a draw to win one of 100 pairs of tickets to this year’s festival.

Here's your chance to win one of 100 pairs of Glastonbury 2025 tickets

Gary Barlow has revealed why a planned Take That Las Vegas residency never materialized.

Take That member reveals why Las Vegas residency never took place

Mac DeMarco will be performing six dates in the United Kingdom in late 2025, as part of his North America and European tour.

Mac DeMarco to perform six dates in the UK in 2025 - dates and tickets

This month's episode of Screen Babble is available wherever you get all your podcasts.

Screen Babble Podcast: UK dramas, Snow White and The White Lotus S3

James Blake is just one of the new names added to this year's Meltdown Festival in London.

James Blake, Mahalia and more added to Meltdown Festival 2025

Who are bookies suggesting will be the next musician in line for the great big screen biopic?

Who do bookies think will have the next musical biopic about them?

What should newer vinyl collectors look for when in search of their 'holy grail' release?

Explainer What should I look for when collecting rare releases on vinyl?

Seth Rollins is set to make an appearance on WWE Raw this evening, after the fall out from CM Punk's 'favour' on WWE Smackdown last week.

What’s in store on WWE Raw this evening - and what time does it start?

April 5 marks the anniversary of Kurt Cobain's death - 31 years and a month before, Nirvana would perform their final live show.

When was Kurt Cobain’s final live show and what did Nirvana play?

What records went on to become the best-selling vinyl in the UK in the 21st century?

What have been the best selling records in the UK in the 21st century?

Sound City 2025 have revealed 50 more acts for this year's festival, including the "super(ish)" group Everyone Says Hi

50 fresh faces join Liverpool's Sound City 2025 line-up - full list

Rapper BEMZ is one of 20 emerging acts set to perform on the new BBC Introducing Stage at TRNSMT 2025.

BBC Introducing to bring 20 emerging acts to TRNSMT 2025

Will CM Punk give any more details as to what the "favour" is he wants from Paul Heyman, now we know the Wrestlemania 41 main event wasn't his request?

WWE Smackdown preview for April 4 2025 including UK start time

Research undertaken by SeatPick has revealed the areas of the UK that have been affected the most by ticketing scams - but what are the causes behind the stark figures?

Explainer What areas of the UK are the most at risk of ticket scams, and why?

Fans have expressed disappointment missing out on Lady Gaga tickets, be it through pricing or being labelled a ‘bot’ by Ticketmaster’s system.

Fans face technical issues as Lady Gaga UK tickets go on sale

As The Weeknd joins the Billion Views Club on YouTube, what musicians are at the top of the list?

Who has The Weeknd joined as part of Youtube's Billion Views Club?

The auction includes a VIP experience at Alex James's Big Feastival and Claudia Winkleman's favourite jumper.

Celebrities set to auction off memorabilia in support of War Child

Lady Gaga’s US leg of The MAYHEM Ball has faced criticism for it’s use of dynamic pricing.

What are the odds of getting a Lady Gaga UK tour ticket?