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Glastonbury 2023 is just around the corner, with over 200,000 people heading down to Somerset’s Worthy Farm for the UK’s biggest festival. However, many will already be eager to find out how to get into next year’s event.The Somerset-based festival is renowned not just for being one of the biggest festivals in the world but also one of the hardest to get tickets for.

Glastonbury is fast approaching — with a combination of sunny and wet weather on the horizon. Check out the early weather forecast for the festival here.This year’s edition sees the iconic event make its return to Worthy Farm, and will feature headline performances from the likes of Guns N’ Roses, Elton John, and Arctic Monkeys, alongside the likes of Lizzo, Lana Del Rey, Måneskin, Fred Again..

David and Victoria Beckham recently traveled with their son Cruz, 18, and Harper Seven,11, to Japan for a family trip. On Sunday, the famous soccer player shared a gallery of photos showing their adventures, like delicious meals, riding public transportation, and admiring Japanese temples.

A new dive bar along Stockport’s Old Town cobbled backstreet will boast liquor, draught beer, cocktails and live music.

Glastonbury have asked festival goers coming to this year’s event not to bring disposable vapes.The organisers have added the items to its official “do not bring” list.

Kate Garraway shared a sweet and touching Derek Draper update on Thursday's Loose Women. The Good Morning Britain star, 56, appeared on the ITV chat show to reveal she has got a new documentary and book following the success of her past award-winning documentaries Finding Derek and Caring For Derek.

For Mary McCartney directing the enthralling documentary, If These Walls Could Sing on the history of London’s Abbey Road studio wasn’t just as a tip of the hat to her father Paul McCartney’s celebrated career, but to her own life viturally growing up there, watching musical history being made. And although Dad participates as one of the interviewees this is not just a story of The Beatles, but rather an eye and ear popping tale of a place where musical magic, on just about every level, was made, and continues to be made. The title tells it all as McCartney’s splendid documentary, which premiered at Telluride last September and is now available on Disney+, covers the waterfront of Abbey Road’s 90 years.

Elton John has admitted that he’s “a little intimidated” by the prospect of headlining Glastonbury Festival 2023 this month.The legendary singer and pianist will top the bill on the Pyramid Stage at Worthy Farm in Pilton, Somerset on Sunday, June 25.In an interview with BBC London, John admitted that he was feeling trepidation ahead of the performance, saying: “I’m a little, not frightened, but I’m a little intimidated by it because I haven’t played there, I haven’t been there.”However, he told Scott Mills on BBC Radio 2 that the opportunity to headline Glastonbury has “come at the right time. I’m a great believer in serendipity and fate – this is the most wonderful way to sign off in England.

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The BBC has announced full details of its Glastonbury 2023 coverage, including 40 hours of TV broadcasts and 85 hours of live radio.

Pep Guardiola was snapped beaming from ear-to-ear at last night’s Elton John show at the AO Arena. The City manager had his phone up filming the British pop icon’s hit-filled set just like one of us.

Brooklyn Beckham and his wife, Nicola Peltz. But the family is stronger than ever! On Wednesday night, the family enjoyed the musical blessing of Elton John at The O2 in London for his Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour.Una publicación compartida por Victoria Beckham (@victoriabeckham)Victoria Beckham shared a family photo at the show, and the only family member missing was Romeo Beckham, 20.

Victoria Beckham has shared a sweet video of her husband, David, and their youngest child, Harper Seven, having the time of their lives at Sir Elton John's last London gig. In the video, David, 48, and their daughter Harper, 11, can be seen belting out Sir Elton's 1978 hit Crocodile Rock as Harper hugs her dad in a loving embrace. Victoria captioned the clip, which she posted to her 30 million followers on Instagram: "Wait for it…… [embarrassed and laughing emojis] I love you so much @davidbeckham.

The full line-up for Glastonbury 2023 has been revealed, with the full schedule of artists headed for Worthy Farm, Pilton, Somerset from 21-25 June confirmed.

The line-up for Glastonbury Festival 2023 has been revealed and Wigan band The Lathums have been confirmed alongside a host of other artists. The festival, which takes place at Worthy Farm in three weeks time, released its full itinerary for the Somerset event yesterday (May 30) including a detailed breakdown of stages and set times.

Elton John has spoken about what fans can expect from his headline set at Glastonbury Festival 2023.The legendary artist is due to top the bill on the Pyramid Stage at Worthy Farm in Pilton, Somerset on Sunday, June 25.Upon announcing the performance last December, organisers said: “This will be the final UK show of Elton’s last ever tour, so we will be closing the Festival and marking this huge moment in both of our histories with the mother of all send-offs.”Speaking on BBC Radio 2 this afternoon (May 30) – shortly after Glasto revealed its full line-up and stage times for this year – John gave Scott Mills some details about the forthcoming historic set.“I have played festivals, and have really enjoyed them,” he explained. “But of course Glastonbury is the crème de la crème.“To be honest with you, it’s the first time I’ve been asked to play it.”John continued: “It’s just come at the right time.

Glastonbury Festival has announced the full line-up and stage times for its 2023 event – check out the details below.This year’s festival will be held at Worthy Farm in Somerset from June 21 to June 25, with the likes of Arctic Monkeys, Guns N’ Roses and Elton John headlining the Pyramid Stage.The full schedule for Glastonbury 2023 is now available on the festival’s website here, with details of stage times and which stage each act will be performing on also announced.Check out the line-up for Glastonbury 2023 below.FRIDAY ARCTIC MONKEYS 22:15 – 23:45ROYAL BLOOD 20:15 – 21:15THE CHURNUPS 18:15 – 19:30TEXAS 16:15 – 17:15STEFFLON DON 14:45 – 15:45MAISIE PETERS 13:15 – 14:15THE MASTER MUSICIANS OF JOUJOUKA 12:00 – 12:45SATURDAY GUNS N’ ROSES 21:30 – 23:45LIZZO 19:30 – 20:30LEWIS CAPALDI 17:35 – 18:35AITCH 16:00 – 17:00AMADOU & MARIAM 14:30 – 15:30RAYE 13:15 – 14:00RICK ASTLEY 12:00 – 12:45SUNDAY ELTON JOHN 21:00 – 23:05LIL NAS X 19:00 – 20:00BLONDIE 17:00 – 18:15YUSUF / CAT STEVENS 15:15 – 16:30THE CHICKS 13:30 – 14:30SOPHIE ELLIS-BEXTOR 12:15 – 13:00THE BRISTOL REGGAE ORCHESTRA AND WINDRUSH CHOIR 11:00 – 11:45FRIDAY WIZKID 22:30 – 23:45FRED AGAIN.. 20:30 – 21:30CHVRCHES 18:45 – 19:45KREPT & KONAN 17:15 – 18:15CARLY RAE JEPSEN 15:45 – 16:45LIGHTNING SEEDS 14:15 – 15:15THE HIVES 13:00 – 13:45BEN HOWARD 11:30 – 12:30SATURDAY LANA DEL REY 22:30 – 23:45CENTRAL CEE 20:45 – 21:45MANIC STREET PREACHERS 18:45 – 19:45MAGGIE ROGERS 17:15 – 18:15GENERATION SEX 15:45 – 16:45TOM GRENNAN 14:15 – 15:15THE LATHUMS 13:00 – 13:45THE UNTHANKS 11:45 – 12:30SUNDAY QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE 21:45 – 23:15THE WAR ON DRUGS 19:45 – 20:45BECKY HILL 18:00 – 19:00DERMOT KENNEDY 16:30 – 17:30THE TESKEY BROTHERS 15:00 – 16:00NOVA TWINS 13:45 – 14:30JAPANES

Beyoncé paid tribute to her musical idol Tina Turner during a concert in Paris this weekend.The singer performed at the Stade de France on Friday (May 26) as part of her ‘Renaissance’ tour, where she took a moment to remember Turner, who died on Wednesday (May 24) aged 83 following a long illness.“I just want to take a second and honour Tina Turner,” Beyoncé told the crowd. “If you’re a fan of mine, you’re a fan of Tina Turner. I wouldn’t be on this stage without Tina Turner, so I want you guys to just scream, so she can feel your love.

Elton John wishing him well ahead of his last show. The legendary broadcaster ended his 30-year association with the programme on the final day of the Premier League season, as the anchor of Sky's score update show.  Stelling helped make the Saturday afternoon show a television staple for English football supporters to watch as the goals rolled in, using humour, sporting intelligence, and comradery to great effect.

Tina Turner by sharing the last words the pop icon said to her.Turner died yesterday at the age of 83 following a long illness, her spokesperson said.“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tina Turner. With her music and her boundless passion for life, she enchanted millions of fans around the world and inspired the stars of tomorrow,” a statement on her social media pages read.“Today we say goodbye to a dear friend who leaves us all her greatest work: her music.