I would like to associate myself with that Mitchell and Webb-related opinion

Finally got around to making my year-end lists. Would love to hear everyone else’s!

It’s done: The four MTV UK/Europe music channels have shut down. But they went out cheekily. Final song on MTV Music was “Video Killed the Radio Star,” natch. youtu.be/9hqJ9Fe-FeQ?...

PS - this is my favourite chart of the year.

An 11th consecutive year of growth for the UK Music Industry, with encouraging signs that a new generation of talent is breaking through. Only dark cloud is the slow-down in streaming subscriptions - partly due to a wave of price hikes in 2025. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

This is true and I was the only one on set excited about it (and playing the song on my phone to blank stares)

I profiled Teyana Taylor !!! We spoke about landing her first Grammy and Golden Globe nominations, how her own experiences with postpartum depression fueled her role as Perfidia in One Battle After Another and her decision to come out of music retirement people.com/teyana-taylo...

Another fave ones of these is the entrance to Arkham Asylum in Batman Begins being the Wannabe stairs

Just watched the new Knives Out and I think it's really important you know that the scene in the Seminary's Gym is filmed in the same place Rick Astley filmed the music video for Never Gonna Give You Up. I saw the window tracery and immediately made my friends pause the film so I could tell them.

“It is time to keep your appointment with the Gingerbread Man.”

The advantages of cooking and eating Christmas dinner on Christmas Eve: 1) Actually having time with the kids opening presents on Christmas Day. (Not pictured. They’re still grumpy teenagers.) 2) Bubble and Squeak a day early. 3) Getting time to myself to start this amazing Lego project!

Here‘s my annual number-crunching extravaganza. More than 30 “best of 2025” lists compiled for an ultimate ranking of the year’s best albums and songs. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

She did it! Kylie is Christmas number one. And she'll celebrate with a jigsaw. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

I think I found the original source of the 67 meme

For the first time in nearly a decade, there's a proper battle for Christmas number one: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

It’s going to be a productive afternoon.

Haim discuss their historic Grammy nomination, why drums are the most inportant instrument and whether my sister can join their band… www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

The soundtrack for the latest Avatar film required seven years, 1907 pages of score, and the invention of several brand new instruments. I spoke to composer Simon Franglen (who started out on albums by Frankie Goes to Hollywood and Yes) about his epic undertaking. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Taylor Swift broke down in tears after meeting those affected by the Southport knife attack, new footage from her Eras Tour documentary shows: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Fatboy Slim's Satisfaction Skank finally gets an official release today. I spoke to him about the 25-year trek to get the Rolling Stones' sample cleared - and why he'll never retire. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Maisie Peters covered Coldplay’s Christmas Lights in the Live Lounge and it’s so beautiful.

Will Arnett was on Conan and told a story about how Conan dealt with the death of his parents by accusing Jason Bateman of killing them. It’s so funny.

15-year-old bemoaning the influx of Spotify Wrapped, Apple Music Replay, YouTube Recap, Steam Replay, etc. “It’s not helpful. It’s just like, ‘Here’s a guide to your fucking addictions’.”

A deep dive into the Eurovision divisions, written with incision, but not for television. (I am very tired). www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

BBC Radio 1 is counting down its Top 100 songs of the year. Tune in, and follow all the action on our all-singing, mostly-dancing live page. www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c9...

Wolf Alice strike a pose at the O2. Stunning show. Expertly paced and full of heart. Couldn’t love this band more.

I only use Spotify to screen new releases from PR emails. This apparently makes me too young to buy fireworks or watch The Exorcist.

if you were lying about liking big butts Baby Got Back is the exact song you'd write

Always fascinated by Spotify Wrapped. Bad Bunny is the world's most-streamed artist, but doesn't even scrape into the UK's Top 10. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

It’s that time of year again… here are the nominees for the BBC’s Sound of 2026. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Highly recommend setting Siri to one of its Irish voice options. The phrase, "Sorry, I can't help you with that", stops being infuriating and becomes mildly reassuring. Who can help anyone with anything, really, in this crazy mixed up world? Might as well have a pint of Guinness.

I was on holiday last week, so I didn't realise my interview with Brandi Carlile had gone out on the BBC World Service. Here's a link! www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

A light that shines this brightly never truly goes out. RIP Jimmy Cliff. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

How can you tell whether music is generated by AI? It’s increasingly easy to be fooled, but there are some tell-tale signs. Worked on this piece with my excellent colleague Jemma Crew. Interested if anyone has other tips. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

A very Radiohead Friday…

Big night for Bad Bunny at the Latin Grammys - but also for the excellent Ca7riel and Paco Amoroso, who should be on everyone's end-of-year playlist www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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New music from Robyn! New music from Robyn! Robyn, new music from! From new music, Robyn! New Robyn music from! Music. Robyn. New. 💥 youtu.be/vitil9qMN6A?...

I spoke to Grammy-nominated girl band Katseye about the scrutiny and criticism they receive on social media. Full interview on BBC iPlayer and BBC News today. #katseye

The BBC's Girlbands Forever documentary is an eye-opening must-watch piece of television. I had a chat to some of the participants - and dug out some easter eggs from my recent interviews with Girls Aloud & Sugababes. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

If you read my review of the Rosalia album and thought “what would that look like in Spanish”, here’s the link you were looking for. (Niche post) www.bbc.com/mundo/articl...

Some interesting factoids from this year's Grammys: First ever K-pop artist nominated for song of the year First animated band cited in any of the main categories Dalai Lama vs Milli Vanilli for best audio book Wet Leg are up for best album cover www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Grammy nominees for album of the year: Bad Bunny - Debí Tirar Más Fotos Justin Bieber - Swag Sabrina Carpenter - Man’s Best Friend Clipse – Let God Sort Em Out Lady Gaga - Mayhem Kendrick Lamar - GNX Leon Thomas – Mutt Tyler, the Creator – Chromakopia

Grammy nominees for Record of the Year: Bad Bunny - DtMF Sabrina Carpenter - Manchild Doechii - Anxiety Billie Eilish - Wildflower Lady Gaga – Abracadabra Kendrick Lamar feat. SZA - Luther Chappell Roan - The Subway Rosé & Bruno Mars - APT

Grammy nominees for song of the year: Lady Gaga – Abracadabra Doechii - Anxiety Rosé & Bruno Mars - APT Bad Bunny - DtMF Hunter/x - Golden Kendrick Lamar feat. SZA - Luther Sabrina Carpenter - Manchild Billie Eilish - Wildflower

Grammy nominees for best new artist: Olivia Dean Katseye The Marias Addison Rae Sombr Leon Thomas Alex Warren Lola Young

Grammy nominees for best pop album: Justin Bieber – Swag Sabrina Carpenter – Man’s Best Friend Miley Cyrus – Something Beautiful Lady Gaga – Mayhem Teddy Swims – I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy Pt 2

Grammy nominations incoming in 1 minute... And it's a no Taylor Swift year.