Arts and Entertainment

Ringo Starr has a new album out.

Why ex-Beatle Ringo Starr has gone country for his new album

Jim Hyndman, Rab Noakes and Michael Marra - just three of the great musicians who have appeared at Kirkcaldy Acoustic Music Club (Pics: Submitted)

Kirkcaldy Acoustic Music Club: 20 years of supporting live music at Polish Club

Culture and tickets writer Benjamin Jackson makes some bold predictions for the year ahead in music, including why guitar-music still to pull it's socks up.

I’m a music expert - here are my biggest predictions for 2025 Benjamin Jackson

After her record-breaking tour on the United Kingdom in 2024, which area in the country has the most Taylor Swift fans per-person?

The UK areas with the biggest 'Swifties' named

Holly Willoughby, Superman and more are previewed in Screen Babble's first episode of 2025.

Screen Babble 2025 preview: What are we looking forward to this year?

The UK Government has revealed plans to combat both price gouging for resale tickets to events across the country and a look into the practice of "dynamic pricing."

Price of resale tickets will soon be capped - what you need to know

Chappell Roan has won the annual BBC Sound of... for 2025.

Chappell Roan crowned the winner of BBC Sound of 2025

The Beatles 'White Album' is one of two records considered incredibly valuable in the United Kingdom, according to a study by A2D2.

What are the 10 most valuable records to own in the UK in 2025?

Katie Tonkinson (Raven) and Glenn Adamson (Strat) in Bat Out Of Hell (Pic: Chris Davis Studio)

Bat Out Of Hell, Edinburgh Playhouse***: Jim Steinman songs still pack a punch

The cast in rehearsals for All Shook Up (Pics: Submitted)

All Shook Up: Fife theatre company’s show celebrates the music of Elvis Presley

Paul Young is touring to mark 40 years in the business (Pic: Submitted)

10 shows you must see at the Adam Smith Theatre in 2025

Who was the best-selling musician who toured in the UK in 2024, and by how much did they beat second place by?

Who were the top 10 best selling touring artists in the UK in 2024?

Glenn Adamson in Bat Out of Hell (Pic: Matt Crockett)

Bat Out of Hell: classic rock musical returns to stage at Edinburgh Playhouse

Music and Tickets writer Benjamin Jackson dusts off the New Years cobwebs to talk about what his favourite show of 2024 was - and what he's looking forward to in 2025.

The best gig I went to in 2024 and what I’m looking forward to in 2025

Who’s set to appear with Jools Holland during his annual Hootenanny this year?

Who’s set to feature on Jools’ Annual Hootenanny this New Years Eve?

Before the Battle of Britpop between Oasis and Blur, another distinctively British music feud occured years earlier between The Cure's Robert Smith and Morrissey.

The original 1980s music feud before Oasis and Blur
Before Liam Gallagher was calling out Damon Albarn, Robert Smith was ridiculing Morrissey during their “beef” 🥊
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There's almost something of everyone in terms of films screening on free TV over New Years Eve and New Years Day - here's a look what's on the box.

Your ultimate guide to films screening on TV over the New Year

Jason Donovan in the Rocky Horror Picture Sow (Pic: Submitted)

Jason Donovan’s return to Rocky Horror: ‘I love the show...'

Vue Cinemas reveal the 10 most popular films that have screened in theatres in 2024 - as chosen by the cinemagoing public.

What were the most beloved cinema releases in 2024 according to fans?

Tired of the same old Christmas dross? Why not try one of our 13 alternative Christmas film selections instead?

Christmas with a dark side: 13 alternative holiday films this season

Nothing taking your interest on streaming services? Why not check out one of the many films on offer on free TV this Christmas?

The festive film highlights set to feature on live TV this Christmas

Shambolics play The Duchess in Kirkcaldy on Boxing Day to raise funds for Kirkcaldy Foodbank.

Hometown fundraising gig for Fife band Shambolics in aid of Kirkcaldy Foodbank

Christmas party night at Viewforth High School (Pic: John Murray)

Memories of Fife school Christmas discos – from the Time Warp to Cha Cha Slide

Nothing on the TV this year, or not got a TV license? Why not browse the plethora of Christmas films available on streaming services while digesting the annual Christmas meal?

Nothing on the box? Why not stream one of these Christmas classics?

Lochgelly Band on stage for The Snowman (Pic: Cath Ruane)

Lochgelly Band and The Snowman: perfect combination for a feel good festive show

Andrew Ridgeley celebrates Wham! earning the 2024 Christmas Number 1 single for a second year in a row after the announcement on BBC Radio 1 moments ago.

UK chart history made as 2024's Christmas Number 1 is announced

Is there a certain number of combined sales needed to guarantee a good shot at becoming a UK Christmas Number 1 single?

Explainer UK Christmas Number 1: How many sales are needed to top the chart?
There seems to be a certain number of combined sales a musician needs to top the Christmas charts 🎄🎶🎅
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Reporter Benjamin Jackson tries his hand at writing a "relatable" Christmas song - with the help of ChatGPT.

I tried to write the next Christmas anthem for the 2025 season

A Reddit user has admitted that they were responsible for some of the biggest album leaks to occur in the year 2000 - but what are the current laws on music piracy?

The rules around music piracy that could land you in prison

A song for Yosof Ewing's company has become a charity single (Pic: Submitted)

Song for Kirkcaldy business becomes Christmas charity single for men’s group

Beyoncé has now become the most certified female artist in the history of the Recording Industry Association of America.

Beyoncé crowned the most successful female artist in RIAA history

Grace McGill has stepped in to play the role of the Fairy Godmother in Ya Wee Dickie McWhittington

Grace steps into Kirkcaldy panto role as the new Wee Fairy Godmother

The UK singles midweek chart has been revealed, but who this close to Christmas is set to become the 2024 Christmas Number 1 winner?

Who in the midweek chart could be crowned the 2024 Christmas Number 1?

As the first teasers for the new "Superman" film have dropped, what has been the storied production timeline for the upcoming DCEU film?

What were all the dramas as the new "Superman" teaser trailer drops?

Who is currently top of our Fantasy Festival League in December? Here's our look at the top streaming artists on Spotify who are confirmed to be performing on the 2025 UK festival circuit.

The most streamed artists performing on the 2025 UK festival circuit

Despite being a holiday favourite, just how bad were the injuries The Wet Bandits suffered at the hands of Kevin McAllister - and could they sue the family for their injuries?

Explainer What were the injuries The Wet Bandits suffered in “Home Alone?”

Keanu Reeves joins Jim Carrey and Idris Elba in the third instalment in the "Sonic The Hedgehog" film franchise - opening in the UK on December 21 2024.

Sonic The Hedgehog 3: Keanu Reeves joins Jim Carrey in film sequel

Save the date! Here are the key dates for 2025's music award season, including the BRIT Awards and the Grammys.

The major award ceremonies taking place in 2025

Adele has found herself the subject of a plagiarism claim in a Brazilian court over her song, “Million Years Ago.”

Court orders Adele to remove song from streaming services

Billy J.Kramer - a true music idol now a sprightly 81 years old (Pic: Submitted)

Billy J Kramer - the Michael Bublé of his day with hit after hit

Danny Osmond and Adam Filipe star in Joseph & The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat (Pic: Tristram Kenton)

Joseph & The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat review: a joyful five-star show

MOBO founder Kanya King CBE has revealed on social media she is battling stage 4 bowel cancer.

Kanya King CBE: MOBO Awards founder battling stage 4 cancer

Is it Rage Against The Machine, Ed Sheeran, Leona Lewis or Shayne Ward who has had the most successful UK Christmas number 1 of all time?

What is the most successful UK Christmas Number 1 song of all time?

Who will be crowned the UK Christmas Chart's number 1 selling single this year - and how do songs qualify to enter the race?

The exact date that the 2024 Christmas Number 1 will be crowned

Who were the most searched for musicians on Google in 2024?

The 10 most searched for musicians on Google in 2024

Ian 'Sheepie' Smith and Gayle Telfer Stevens return to the Alhambra stage for this year's pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk.

Dunfermline Alhambra's Jack and the Beanstalk is a big hit with audiences

Selena Gomez, Zoe Saldana and more have been nominated at the 2025 Golden Globes for their work on the musical-crime-comedy, 'Emilia Pérez.'

What is the Golden Globe nominated film ‘Emilia Pérez’ about?

Donny on stage as the Pharoah (Pic: Tristram Kenton) and with superfan Susan Broadfoot from Methil

My five-hour freezing wait to see Donny Osmond – Fife super fan’s magic moment

The cast of Sleeping Beauty at the Adam Smith Theatre (Pic: OnFife/Alastair More Photography)

Adam Smith Theatre panto: Sleeping Beauty – a great night out for all ages

Glenn Macnamara is back at the Old Kirk in Kirkcaldy

Christmas in Kirkcaldy: these Old Kirk shows and events will bring festive cheer

With the 2025 Golden Globe nominees to be announced today, what does the Road to the Oscars look like - and what are the major award ceremonies before the big one?

Explainer Our guide to the major award ceremonies in 2025

The set of this year's Kings panto - Ya Wee Dickie McWhittington (Pic: Fife Free Press)

Kirkcaldy panto: Kings’ Dickie McWhittington a triumph as it overcomes adversity

In rehearsal for Ya Wee Dickie McWhittington (Pics; Submitted)

How Scotland's smallest panto has created a great new tradition in Kirkcaldy

Lavish costumes are just one of the show's many highlights

In Pictures: Beauty & The Beast's stunning panto at the Byre Theatre

Deacon Blue have a busy diary for the next 12 months (Pic: Cameron Brisbane)

New album and 2025 tour dates announced by Scottish legends, Deacon Blue