Bobby Hatfield, who with partner Bill Medley pioneered “blue-eyed soul” as the Righteous Brothers with hits like Unchained Melody and You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’, has died of undetermined causes at a hotel, his manager said. He was 63.

Gareth Gates is hoping to knock Pop Idol rival Will Young off the top spot when his debut single is released tomorrow.

Pop Idol finalist Gareth Gates was praised for his choice of tune today by the man who first took the record-breaking song to the top of the charts, Jimmy Young.