Music Minute: Ed Sheeran smashes Spotify records, Brit Awards 2017 nominations revealed
IBTimes UK senior entertainment reporter Alicia Adejobi rounds up this week's music stories.
Pharrell Williams' priceless reaction after Golden Globes reporter flubs movie title Hidden Fences
Williams produced soundtrack for Hidden Figures while Denzel Washington stars in drama Fences.
Iman remembers late husband David Bowie on his 70th birthday with sentimental Instagram post
Bowie's posthumous EP, No Plan, released on 8 January to commemorate singer's milestone birthday.
All the secret messages David Bowie left in his final album Blackstar before his death
Bowie released his 25th and final album on his 69th birthday on 8 January 2016.
From Katy Perry album to Glastonbury: Records, tours and festivals that will rock 2017
IBTimes UK looks forward to the biggest (expected) musical moments of the forthcoming year.
Truth behind David Bowie's Lazarus video, one-year on from anniversary of death
Tribute documentary, David Bowie: The Last Five Years, to air on 7 December on BBC Two at 9pm.
George Michael death still being treated as 'unexplained' confirm Thames Valley police
Michael died at the age of 53 at his home in Goring-On-Thames on Christmas Day.
Listen to Ed Sheeran's two 'beautiful' new songs Castle On The Hill and Shape Of You
Sheeran, 25, also promises a tour later in 2017 and release of his anticipated third album Divide.
Who is Omarosa Manigault? Apprentice villain joins Donald Trump administration
Manigault, 42, will serve as director of communications for the Office of Public Liaison.
Mariah Carey's ex-husband defends NYE performance fail: 'Leave her the hell alone'
Singer's management Stella Bulochnikov has responded to Mottola's criticism of Carey's team.
Obama's last White House party line-up outclasses Trump's inauguration plan
Beyonce, Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder and Paul McCartney among performers on 6 January.
Kesha's secret text message to Lady Gaga and Katy Perry revealed in Dr Luke lawsuit
Kesha filed sexual assault lawsuit against Tik Tok producer Dr Luke in October 2016.
David Beckham confronts 'rude' ex Formula 1 boss in heated NYE party row
Dennis said to have taken seats reserved for Beckham and Gordon Ramsay's families.
Trey Songz arrested after police officer injured in Detroit onstage outburst
Can't Help But Wait singer damaged equipment after being asked to end show at Joe Louis Arena.
Gwyneth Paltrow on life after divorce: 'Chris Martin would take a bullet for me'
Paltrow, 44, and Martin, 39, announced their 'conscious uncoupling' in 2014 before filing for divorce.
Amir Khan's wife Faryal Makhdoom accuses boxer's sister of attacking her while pregnant
In a new interview, Makhdoom admits Khan is 'not happy' with her public row with his parents.
No end in sight: The Walking Dead to run for at least another five seasons
Season seven's ratings drop is unlikely to affect The Walking Dead's future.
What should happen to George Michael's music after Careless Whisper singer's death?
Michael's former Wham! bandmate Andrew Ridgeley says re-release of Careless Whisper is not appropriate.
Best albums of 2016: From Beyonce's Lemonade to Radiohead's A Moon Shaped Pool
IBTimes UK takes a look back at the albums that made the biggest impact in music this year.
Atlanta rapper Yung Mazi survives 11th shooting: 'God made me bulletproof'
Police have not released details of suspects and do not have anyone in custody over the Buckhead shooting.
Drake and Jennifer Lopez: Does cuddling Instagram photo confirm rumours?
Sources previously insisted Drake and J-Lo were just working on new music together.
Carrie Fisher did complete scenes for Stars Wars: Episode VIII before her death
Eighth instalment of sci-fi franchise expected to hit cinemas on 15 December 2017.
George Michael's family slam 'unpleasant and false' heroin addiction claims after singer's death
Michael died on Christmas Day at the age of 53 due to reported heart failure.
Biggest music moments of 2016 – from Taylor Swift's takedown to Beyonce's Lemonade
IBTimes UK's Alicia Adejobi takes a look back at music's rollercoaster year.
Sarah Jessica Parker teases Sex And The City 3 news with cryptic Instagram post
Source claims SJP, Cynthia Nixon, Kim Cattrall and Kristin Davis have signed-up for third movie.
Ex Fifth Harmony star Camila Cabello to ink solo deal with Simon Cowell's Syco?
Cabello, 19, is currently promoting new single Bad Things, featuring rapper Machine Gun Kelly.
Diva-off: Beyonce and Adele to perform at the Grammys 2017
Beyonce leading this year's nominations list with total of nine, while Adele has five.
Avril Lavigne slams Mark Zuckerberg for 'bullying' ex-husband's band Nickelback
Zuckerberg joked Nickelback do not have any good songs in a video demonstration for a new product.
Bjork slams sexism in music: 'Women have to cut open their chest and bleed about men'
Icelandic singer has now turned her hand to DJ'ing but claims to have received criticism from the media.
Will Beyonce, Katy Perry and Madonna perform anti-Trump concert on Inauguration Day?
Former America's Got Talent contestant Jackie Evancho confirmed to sing US national anthem.