MUSIC

Lake's manager Stewart Young shared the news on Facebook, confirming singer's death on 7 December.

Lennon was shot and killed on 8 December 1980 at the age of 40.

Singers Anne-Marie and Dua Lipa were runners-up and congratulated Rag'N'Bone Man on his win.

Simpson, 38, nabbed a surprise nomination in top category for his album A Sailor's Guide To Earth.

Singer got her start in girl group Girls Tyme when she was eight.

Sweet Child O' Mine hitmakers bringing Not In This Lifetime tour to Europe in 2017.

Cruz Beckham is releasing a charity Christmas single - so who exactly is this harming?

Plane lost contact with ground control and went missing on 7 December.

J Cole's fourth album, set for release on 9 December, does not feature any collaborations.

Finals set to take place at London's Wembley Arena on 10 and 11 December.

Drake's hit single One Dance named the best-selling song of the last 12 months in the UK.

Beyonce has received nine nominations followed by Adele, Drake and Justin Bieber.

James Corden will host 59th recording academy awards in Los Angeles in February.

All 18 songs on The Weeknd's new album Starboy have entered the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Speech to be read at the Nobel banquet in Stockholm in his absence.

Serial's executive producer Julie Snyder revealed details of upcoming seasons at talk in November.

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

Axl Rose, Slash and co have grossed over $100m from North American shows so far.

Gaga performed new single Million Reasons on Sunday night's (4 December) results show.

The music stars of the moment converged on London's 02 arena for the annual festive pop party.

The 58-year-old singer honed in on her ex at a celebrity benefit to raise funds for her charity Raising Malawi.

Judge ruled against members Simon Le Bon, Nick Rhodes and John and Roger Taylor.

Festive pop concert returns to London's O2 Arena this weekend (3 and 4 December) for another year.

With a new album and successful Vegas residency, Spears' career has never looked stronger.

Perry was a prominent supporter of Clinton during the US presidential election race.

J Cole announced surprise release of new album 4 Your Eyez Only, set for 9 December.

Song appears on Rolling Stones' new album Blue & Lonesome, released on 2 December.

Elton John slammed claims from Trump's camp that he would sing on Inauguration Day.

Sheeran's facial scar was visible at charity performance at London's Natural History Museum.