MUSIC

Sheeran took a year off in 2016, after a mammoth tour which included three sold-out nights at Wembley Stadium.

Madonna confirmed she will attend the Washington March on 21 January.

The singer said her comment 'was just a joke' adding that she wishes the incoming President the best.

Trump's momentous day has been overshadowed by the ever-changing list of performers.

Braz's vocals are forever associated with the Lambada craze of the late 80s.

West reportedly attended birthday party of Jay Z and Beyonce's daughter Blue Ivy earlier in January.

Springsteen, 67, has been vocal about his disdain for incoming President Donald Trump.

Sony obtained the Beatles' extensive back catalogue in 2016 for $750m.

Beyonce and Adele are also expected to perform, a Grammys producer previously revealed.

All Eyez On Me will star Demetrius Shipp Jr, Danai Gurira and Lauren Cohan.

Boy band is second X Factor act to join roster from latest series after rapper Honey G.

Gaga, 30, will headline NFL's halftime show on 5 February in Houston, Texas.

Festival will officially use new moniker when leaving its Worthy Farm home in 2019.

Matt Healy and co join Tinie Tempah, Craig David and Paul Weller for Brits Week gigs.

Sheeran will release his third studio album Divide on 3 March.

Graceland hosted annual birthday tribute to king of rock 'n' roll on 8 January.

Troubled Times appear on band's Revolution Radio album and was released on Martin Luther King Jr. day.

The music group decided against performing in Washington after receiving numerous emails from the public.

Skepta and Little Mix lead the way for the event to be held at London's O2 on 22 February.

Gaga, 30, also working on new music after releasing her fifth album Joanne in October.

IBTimes UK senior entertainment reporter Alicia Adejobi rounds up this week's music stories.

Jackie Evancho, the Rockettes and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir also confirmed to perform.

PSA tells story of Japanese-American Haru Kuromiya who spent four years in an internment camp.

Noel Gallagher And The High Flying Birds will support U2 on each European date.

David Bowie and Leonard Cohen have received posthumous nominations.

Drake, 30, will now launch Boy Meets World tour at London's O2 Arena on 30 January.

Iconic Beatles producer George Martin, who died in March last year, will also be remembered.

Coachella promoter Phil Anschutz found to allegedly financially support anti-LGBTQ and climate change denial groups.

Other celebs, including Scarlett Johansson and Katy Perry, expected to attend Women's March on Washington on 21 January.