This week's funniest and weirdest music news stories

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Robert Plant's personal archive of unreleased music to be made available for free after his death

Robert Plant says his archive of unreleased music and personal items will be made public free of charge after his death, having been catalogued during lockdown.…

Andy Malt • 26 May 2021

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James Newman tries to "focus on the positives" after Eurovision loss, Måneskin singer cleared of drug use

James Newman has commented on his no points Eurovision result, while Måneskin's Damiano David denied claims he was seen taking drugs during the show.…

Andy Malt • 25 May 2021

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Italy wins Eurovision, UK comes last

Italian rock band Måneskin won Eurovision 2021 in Rotterdam on the public vote, while the UK's James Newman received no points from either the jury or public vote.…

Andy Malt • 24 May 2021

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Duncan Laurence will not reprise winning Eurovision performance following positive COVID test

Duncan Laurence will not perform live at the Eurovision final after testing positive for COVID-19, though he will still feature in the show in a different form.…

Andy Malt • 21 May 2021

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Iceland withdraw from live Eurovision shows, PRS announces 2020's most played UK entries

Iceland's Daði og Gagnamagnið have withdrawn from performing live at Eurovision after a band member tested positive for COVID-19, and their rehearsal performance will be broadcast instead.…

Andy Malt • 20 May 2021

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Flo Rida arrives in Rotterdam to join San Marino's Eurovision performance

Flo Rida has arrived in Rotterdam to perform with Senhit at Thursday's Eurovision semi-final, with the pair performing 'Adrenalina' live.…

Andy Malt • 19 May 2021

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Abba's Waterloo named UK's favourite Eurovision song

Radio 2 listeners have voted Abba's 'Waterloo' the UK's favourite Eurovision song, ahead of Bucks Fizz and Katrina And The Waves in a list to be revealed by Ken Bruce.…

Andy Malt • 18 May 2021

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Arsenal rejects Daniel Ek's takeover bid

Spotify CEO Daniel Ek says Arsenal's owners have rejected his offer to buy the club, including proposals for fan ownership and a golden share for supporters.…

Andy Malt • 17 May 2021

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Roc Nation now has an official greetings card partner

Roc Nation has signed a multi-year partnership with American Greetings to create personalised shareable videos and physical greetings products featuring its artists.…

Andy Malt • 14 May 2021

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Tina Turner, Jay-Z and Foo Fighters among this year's Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame inductees

Tina Turner, Carole King, The Go-Go's, Jay-Z, Foo Fighters and Todd Rundgren will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame at a ceremony in Cleveland on 30 October.…

Andy Malt • 13 May 2021

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J Cole joins Rwandan basketball team

J Cole has signed with Rwandan basketball team Patriots BBC and may play his first game this Sunday, with reports he is expected to feature in three to six games.…

Andy Malt • 12 May 2021

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Iron Maiden to launch carbon negative beer with BrewDog

Iron Maiden and BrewDog are launching Hellcat, a carbon negative lager brewed in the US and launching there later this year.…

Andy Malt • 11 May 2021