Philip Logan

Before the music, before the reinvention, there’s the shadow. For artists who first found fame as part of a chart-topping pop group, stepping out alone can be one of the music industry’s most unforgiving challenges. The public already knows your face, your voice, your history – but not necessarily who you are beyond the band. Expectations are impossibly high, comparisons are inevitable, and every release is measured against a past that can feel both like a blessing and a burden. While some never escape the identity that made them famous, others slowly carve out a space entirely their own.

Omar Rudberg continues to usher in a new chapter with the release of his latest single, ‘Careless’ – a dreamy pop-R&B anthem that explores the exhilaration of letting go, living in the moment, and embracing the freedom that comes with youth.

Fast-rising British pop-rock band AFTERDRIVE have released their latest single ‘Neon View’, while unveiling plans for their biggest hometown headline show to date.

The search for summer's defining pop anthem is over thanks to Pixie Lott, who returns with her new single "Dance Like No One's Watching".

Do not consent

Not every band gets the chance to begin their story in front of a global audience. For Midnight Til Morning, the spotlight arrived before they had even played their first show together. Formed on Netflix’s Building the Band, where they were mentored and championed by the late Liam Payne, the quartet could easily have been dismissed as another TV success story. Instead, they’ve spent the past year proving they’re something far more substantial.

Native James has ushered in a new chapter of his career with the release of his latest single, 'Never Been Scared'.

Some pop collaborations feel inevitable. Others become so deeply woven into music folklore that fans begin to wonder if they’ll ever happen at all. For more than five decades, Madonna and Kylie Minogue have occupied the upper echelon of pop royalty, shaping dance floors, defining eras of fashion and reinvention, and influencing generations of artists without ever releasing a song together. That finally changes this week.

Love has always been at the heart of Love Island, but for Molly Smith and Tom Clare, their story has become one of the show’s greatest success stories. After capturing the hearts of viewers and being crowned winners of Love Island: All Stars, the couple have gone from villa favourites to real-life soulmates, with their wedding now just around the corner.

For two decades, The One Show has been a staple of British television, bringing together celebrity interviews, inspiring human-interest stories and live moments that have become part of the nation’s daily viewing routine. Now, the beloved BBC programme is preparing to celebrate its landmark 20th anniversary with a week of special episodes packed with familiar faces, surprise reunions and unforgettable moments.