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Queen has released a previously unreleased Christmas song titled ‘Not For Sale (Polar Bear)’, recorded in 1974 during the ‘Queen II’ sessions. The track, featuring Freddie Mercury and Brian May, will be included in the 2026 reissue of ‘Queen II’ and was played for the first time on Planet Rock radio, delighting fans with a rare glimpse into the band's history.
The article reports the death of singer Chris Rea at age 74, known for 'Driving Home For Christmas,' and highlights various news stories including King Charles III's busy year, police plans to change hate incident reporting, economic hopes for London's West End, protests by Palestine Action, and other political, social, and economic updates. It also features tributes to Rea from multiple newspapers.
Diane Keaton, shortly before her death at 79, recorded her first and only solo song, 'First Christmas,' as a heartfelt gift for her children, reflecting themes of love and loss, and serving as her emotional farewell.
Cher praises Kelly Clarkson's cover of her Christmas song, expressing admiration for Clarkson's vocal talent and suggesting a duet between the two.
Kelly Clarkson performed Cher's new Christmas song "DJ Play a Christmas Song" on her talk show, falling to her knees in awe after the performance. Cher recently released a Christmas album featuring various artists, and Clarkson expressed her love for the song during her rendition.
Kelly Clarkson wowed her audience on The Kelly Clarkson Show with a spirited performance of Cher's new Christmas song, "DJ Play a Christmas Song." Clarkson belted out the neo-disco tune with enthusiasm, even falling to her knees in awe after the band finished playing. Cher, who recently released her Christmas album titled "Christmas," expressed her surprise at making a holiday album but was pleased with the positive reception.
Brenda Lee's 1958 recording of "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" has become the No. 1 song in America, 65 years after its release. This makes it the slowest-climbing chart-topper ever and makes Lee, at 78 years old, the oldest living person to score a No. 1 song in America. The rise of streaming, video, and playlisting contributed to Lee's chart feat, and her success highlights the growing dominance of holiday songs on the charts during the holiday season. Lee's versatile and catchy holiday hit has proven to be a favorite among listeners, surpassing even Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" in popularity.
Jenna Bush Hager reveals that her husband, Henry Hager, mistakenly thought she was going to perform her new Christmas song live on television with her bra on full display. The Today show host, along with her co-star Hoda Kotb, sang their holiday single, "Carefree Christmas," at Rockefeller Plaza in black sequined playsuits. Jenna and Hoda had a blast performing and expressed their desire to get a Christmas number one. They even hinted at the possibility of releasing a whole album in the future.
NFL players Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce, known for their football careers, have reached No. 1 on Billboard's Rock Digital Song Sales chart with their Christmas song "Fairytale of Philadelphia." The song, featured on the upcoming Christmas album "A Philly Special: Christmas Special," also topped the Holiday Digital Song Sales chart. All proceeds from the album, which includes contributions from other Philadelphia Eagles teammates, will go to local charities in Philadelphia.
Jimmy Fallon and Meghan Trainor performed their new Christmas duet, "Wrap Me Up," live on Jimmy Kimmel Live. The catchy tune features Fallon trying to guess what Trainor got him for Christmas, with Trainor revealing that she is the gift. The song has been climbing up the charts since its debut and Fallon shared the story behind it on his own show. Trainor spoke about her comeback and returning to basics in a recent interview.
Mariah Carey revealed on "The Jennifer Hudson Show" that she has not had a driver's license for seven years, explaining that she let it expire and doesn't enjoy driving in Manhattan. She also discussed her favorite Christmas song, which is Nat King Cole's version of "The Christmas Song." Additionally, Carey is facing a $20 million lawsuit for alleged copyright infringement of her hit holiday song, "All I Want for Christmas Is You," with musician Andy Stone claiming that she copied his song's "compositional structure" and lyrics.
Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce is singing on a Philadelphia Eagles Christmas song, titled "Fairytale of Philadelphia," for their upcoming holiday album. Despite being on rival NFL teams, Travis and his brother Jason Kelce, who plays for the Eagles, have a close relationship and even host a podcast together. Some are questioning the boundaries of their relationship, but Travis's appearance on the album is likely due to his relationship with singer Taylor Swift. The song features playful banter between the brothers and their teammates, with the Chiefs and Eagles set to face each other in a rematch on Monday Night Football.
Mariah Carey is facing a $20 million lawsuit from Andy Stone and Troy Powers, who claim that her hit song "All I Want For Christmas Is You" infringes on their 1989 holiday song of the same name. The plaintiffs allege substantial similarities in the lyrical hook, melody, and overall feel, accusing Mariah of passing off their works as her own. Stone and Powers are seeking damages and asking the judge to halt Mariah's use of the song.