Kendrick Lamar

French media giant wants to break into Chinese music market

Announcement by Versatile of November gig comes after Irish duo’s performance at Longitude

Pre-tax profits increase by 57 per cent to £7.78 million

Video of Me! gets over 20m views in six hours

Rising west London musician grew up under the influence of Back to Black ringing in his speakers

Childish Gambino’s ‘This Is America’ won four awards and Lady Gaga’s ‘Shallow’ from the movie ‘A Star Is Born’ won two

The Grammys have been plagued by a slew of issues such as race and gender – and, oh yes, the music

Donald Clarke: The academy has been tying itself in knots trying to reverse a decline in ratings

Who the hell is this Azealia Banks – and what exactly is her gripe with Ireland?

Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah tackles race in America in this vibrant, inventive book

Rap artists Drake, Eminem and Post Malone among the artists Irish Spotify users listen to the most

Clare musician Daithí on the soundtrack to the first time he felt comfortable with himself

Frank Lopes jnr’s conversational stories of life as a youngster in LA are one of a kind

Also on Friday: Chvrches, Paddy Hanna, Ash and The Murder Capital, reviewed

The greatest rapper, a speaker of truths in the age of Trump, stands a class apart

From the weather to driving directions and camping spots, here’s your go-to guide

50,000 people will descend on Stradbally this weekend for the end-of-summer festival

Set times for the Main, Body & Soul, Other Voices and Rankin’s Wood stages

From new acts to old favourites, here are the most exciting shows at this year’s festival

This year’s festival will include the work of more than 70 artists and art groups

They’re now a meeting point for all sections of society, trying to give all things to all people

More than 40 new acts in final announcement for festival

As one of this generation’s finest songwriters, SZA’s emotional intelligence is her weapon

Twelve ways to spend 90 minutes this evening if you have no interest in watching the World Cup

A star on the rise, Jorja Smith is one of the UK’s most sought-after names in R&B

Rapper XXXTentacion will be remembered mostly for the violence he inflicted on vulnerable people

Subset collective calls for new public art framework to allow licensing of murals

Plus, songs you have to hear from James Blake and Mutual Benefit

In this new age of activism the actor, singer and rapper has turned his fears into action

At its best, Love is Dead has an odd golden pop nugget, at it’s worst it’s plodding and formulaic

Kelly Clarkson calls for action on gun control after refusing to lead minute’s silence

The Texan soul singer on Pinky and the Brain, walking the red carpet with Will Smith and that Blade Runner vibe

Hip-hop artist’s win is first time award has not gone to a classical or jazz musician

‘New York Times’ and ‘New Yorker’ share award while Kendrick Lamar takes gong for music

From It Takes a Village in April, to Electric Picnic in September, via The Rolling Stones

With 35m mentions, the Marvel adventure has overtaken ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’

Kendrick Lamar, St Vincent, N.E.R.D, Dua Lipa and Massive Attack among acts announced

Grime artist Stormzy and singer Dua Lipa led the charge at the Brit Awards, winning two prizes each

Artists carry white roses in protest against sexual harassment as Stormzy asks ‘Theresa May, where’s the money for Grenfell?’

The two actors discuss criminology, crumpets and the importance of shamanic healing