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The Greatest Showman continues domination of the album charts (Fox/PA)

The Greatest Showman on course to match Beatles feat as it tops album chart

The Greatest Showman soundtrack has inched closer to taking over a charts achievement by the Beatles with their Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band album.

Myleene Klass married security consultant Graham Quinn in 2011, but they separated less than a year later and divorced in 2013 (Ian West/PA)

Myleene Klass says divorce battle changed her ‘irrevocably’

Myleene Klass has said that going through a divorce changed her “irrevocably”, and that at her lowest moments she would consider drinking at 11am.

Westlife to perform live for first time since reunion at NTAs

Westlife will perform live together for the first time in eight years at the National Television Awards on Tuesday.

In spotlight: Evan Ross and Ashlee Simpson’s TV series records the making of their new EP

Ashlee Simpson and Evan Ross on making music together and their new reality show

Ashlee Simpson and Evan Ross are thrilled to be spending time in London. The married couple, both members of some of the most famous families in the world but also stars in their own right, are relaxing on a sofa in a luxuriously modern hotel in the capital.

Goldie and James Davidson (Subjective) - Act One: Music for Inanimate Objects

Album reviews - from Maggie Rogers to Fun Lovin' Criminals

It's a strong week for music releases, with new albums from Goldie and Maggie Rogers among the top picks

Ariana Grande releases new song and music video

Ariana Grande has released a new song and an accompanying music video.

Cardi B has hit back at critics who said she should not be discussing politics (PA)

Cardi B hits back at critics who say she should stay out of politics

Cardi B has hit back at critics who said she should stay out of politics after a video of her berating Donald Trump went viral.

Huey Morgan has said the rise of trap music is due to drugs (Jane Barlow/PA)

Fun Lovin’ Criminals singer: Hopeless loop of drugs making people listen to trap

The lead singer of rap-rock group Fun Lovin’ Criminals has blamed the rise of trap music on people taking drugs like cannabis and Xanax.

Simon Fuller on ‘breaking the model’ with his latest pop group

Music supremo Simon Fuller said he wants to “break the model” with his latest pop group.

‘Time is not something I acknowledge’: Fans adopt Mariah Carey’s Twitter wisdom

Numerous celebrities have been getting involved with the 10 Year Challenge recently, posting pictures of themselves from 2009 and 2019 side by side to show how the years have changed them.

Journalist Neil Johnston. Pic: Bobbie Hanvey

Neil Johnston helped launch careers of traditional musicians in his Tele column - now the cream of the folk world are staging a concert in his memory

A veritable galaxy of stars will pay homage next month to a late and lamented Belfast journalist, who helped to forge a golden era for folk music in Northern Ireland. Yet friends say the emotional concert is one that Neil Johnston would have liked and disliked in equal measure.

The widow of late Soundgarden singer Chris Cornell led the tributes during a star-studded concert in his memory (Lewis Whyld/PA)

Chris Cornell’s widow leads tributes at concert in memory of Soundgarden singer

The widow of Soundgarden singer Chris Cornell led the tributes during a star-studded concert in his memory.

Paris Jackson has assured fans she is ‘happy and healthy’ (Aurore Marechal/PA Wire)

Paris Jackson assures fans she is ‘happy and healthy’

Paris Jackson has assured fans she is “happy and healthy” amid reports she sought treatment for her mental health.

5 Seconds Of Summer stars Michael Clifford proposes to his girlfriend

5 Seconds Of Summer star Michael Clifford is engaged after proposing to his girlfriend.

Fourth from left, Des Lee, with The Miami Showband line-up in early 1975. The men who died were Tony Geraghty, Fran O’Toole and Brian McCoy. Ray Millar (third from left) and Stephen Travers (far right) also survived

Miami Showband massacre to be explored in Netflix docuseries

A Netflix docuseries will explore the circumstances surrounding the Miami Showband massacre.

Watch: Andy Serkis’ Theresa May Gollum sings Brexit Bohemian Rhapsody

Lord Of The Rings actor Andy Serkis has reprised his Theresa May Gollum character in a bizarre video that shows the Prime Minister singing a Brexit-themed version of Bohemian Rhapsody.

Brit Awards: Little Mix among first performers to be announced

Little Mix, George Ezra and Jorja Smith have signed up to perform at the Brits.

Kesha vows to ‘love myself’ after posting make-up-free selfie

Kesha vowed to “love myself” after posting a make-up-free selfie showing off her freckles.

Victoria Beckham showed her fun side and danced with the cast of the Tina Turner musical (Ian West/PA)

Victoria Beckham shows fun side as she dances with Tina Turner musical star

Victoria Beckham showed her fun side and danced with the star of the Tina Turner musical.

Northern Ireland music and film to be celebrated in mini festival series

A new mini festival series will celebrate Northern Ireland music, literature and film when it launches later this month.

Lead singer Dolores O’Riordan onstage during a benefit show (Yui Mok/PA)

The Cranberries bid farewell with tribute to late singer Dolores O’Riordan

The Cranberries are bidding a powerful farewell to their fans with one final album in honour of late singer Dolores O’Riordan.

Alicia Keys has welcomed the “sister vibes” of the upcoming Grammys. (PA)

Alicia Keys excited to host Grammys for ‘all the young women nominated’

Alicia Keys has been confirmed as the host of the 2019 Grammy Awards and wants to give back to “all the young women nominated”.

Selena Gomez breaks four-month social media silence

Selena Gomez has broken her four-month social media silence “to wish everyone a happy new year”.

Sara Cox ‘bloody loved’ her first Radio 2 show

Sara Cox has thanked listeners for their support after starting her new Radio 2 show, saying she “bloody loved” it.

Celine Dion remembers husband on three-year anniversary of his death

Celine Dion has paid a poignant tribute to her late husband Rene Angelil on the three-year anniversary of his death, saying he is “always with me”.

Ellie Goulding and Octavian on bill for BBC Music’s Sound Of 2019 Live

Ellie Goulding has joined the line-up for the BBC Music’s Sound Of 2019 Live event.

Katy Perry was once suspended from school for inappropriate activity with tree

Katy Perry has shared a hilarious note showing she was once suspended from school for making “pelvic thrusts” against a tree she was pretending was Tom Cruise.

Sara Cox started her new Drivetime show on Monday (PA)

Sara Cox plays first song on Radio 2 show for ‘my sister’ Zoe Ball

Sara Cox dedicated her first song to her “sister” Zoe Ball as she kicked off her new Radio 2 job.

Sam Smith and Fifth Harmony’s Normani make early charts impact with new duet

Sam Smith could topple reigning chart-topper Ava Max from the number one spot this week with his new single Dancing With A Stranger.

27 March 2008 - General view of the Crown Bar in Belfast. Picture by Kelvin Boyes / PressEye.com

10 things happening in Northern Ireland: January 14-20 - from whiskey tasting to Foster and Allen

Here's our pick of exciting things taking place across Northern Ireland this week.

Dua Lipa celebrated her four Brit Award nods (Matt Crossick/PA)

Dua Lipa hails memorable day after securing four Brit nominations

Dua Lipa said the day is “one for the books” after receiving four Brit Award nominations across two categories.

Jorja Smith earned three nods in this year’s Brit shortlist (Matt Crossick/PA)

Full list of Brit nominations as Dua Lipa, Jorja Smith and Anne-Marie earn nods

Dua Lipa, Jorja Smith and Anne-Marie are among the nominees for this year’s Brit awards.

Dua Lipa leads this year’s Brit nominations (Ian West/PA)

Dua Lipa leads Brit nominations for second year as women dominate shortlist

Women dominate this year’s Brit Awards shortlist, with female solo artists Dua Lipa and Anne-Marie both earning four nominations.

For use in UK, Ireland or Benelux countries only BBC handout photo of radio presenter Zoe Ball who has been announced as the next host of the Radio 2 Breakfast Show, replacing current host Chris Evans when he leaves later this year.

Zoe Ball having anxiety dreams in lead up to first BBC 2 Breakfast Show

Zoe Ball has been having anxiety dreams in the lead up to her first morning hosting the BBC 2 Breakfast Show.

Louise Redknapp has injured herself in a fall (David Jensen/PA)

Louise Redknapp has broken wrist and gash on chin after fall – Bonnie Langford

Louise Redknapp has broken her wrist and has a “horrible gash” on her chin, according to her 9 to 5 co-star Bonnie Langford.

Sheku Kanneh-Mason is one of the UK’s young talents (Isabel Infantes/PA)

Classical listens surge as genre outperforms rest of music industry

The number of plays of classical music increased by more than 10% in 2018, with the genre growing faster than the UK music industry at large.

Christina Aguilera spoke out in support of Lady Gaga (Tim Ireland/PA)

Christina Aguilera offers support to Lady Gaga over duet

Christina Aguilera has offered support to Lady Gaga, and spoken out in defiance of male domination over women.

Dave Grohl falls off stage after drinking a beer at Foo Fighters’ first 2019 gig

The Foo Fighters have had a bumpy beginning to 2019 as frontman Dave Grohl fell off the stage after chugging a can of beer at a show in Las Vegas.

The Greatest Showman is still leading the charts (20th Century Fox)

The Greatest Showman soundtrack continues number one streak

The Greatest Showman soundtrack has extended its record as the longest-running number one album of the decade as it topped the charts again.

Behati Prinsloo and her husband Adam Levine fell in love over email (Ian West/PA)

Behati Prinsloo and Maroon 5 star husband Adam Levine ‘fell in love over email’

Behati Prinsloo and her husband Adam Levine “fell in love over email”, according to the Victoria’s Secret model.

Bright future: Declan Nerney’s annual ‘Hooley In The Sun’ has been a resounding success

Hugo Duncan: If the suit fits... then I always make sure it's in my suitcase

How things have changed! In the not-too-distant past, getting all dressed up to attend a country dance at a local venue was regarded as a gala evening out by many people, whether married or single.

Musical comebacks to watch out for in 2019 - from Westlife to Rihanna

Lucy Mapstone looks ahead at some of the most hotly anticipated musical comebacks over the next 12 months — those that are already confirmed and some that our fingers are firmly crossed for.

Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez and Cazzie David celebrate ’20wineteen’

Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez and Cazzie David celebrated “20wineteen” together.

South London rapper Octavian named BBC Music’s Sound Of 2019 winner

South London rapper Octavian has been crowned the winner of BBC Music’s Sound Of 2019.

Lady Gaga has apologised for working with R Kelly amid allegations of sexual assault against the singer (Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

Lady Gaga apologises for working with R Kelly

Lady Gaga has apologised for working with R Kelly and promised to remove the song they made together from streaming services amid fresh allegations of sexual assault against the R&B singer.