Britney Spears is continuing her reign atop the global pop charts - her song 'Womanizer' is number one in Europe.

AN IRISH composer who penned one of the bestselling tracks around the globe has been honoured in an exclusive list of international lyricists.

Irish composer Brendan Graham who penned one of the best selling tracks around the globe has been honoured on an exclusive list of international lyricists, it emerged today.

Shirley Bassey and Charlotte Church will top the bill at this year's Royal Variety Performance in Cardiff.

Music mogul Simon Cowell launched his new band tonight – a four piece operatic vocal group.