Galway artist Dove Ellis misses out on Mercury Prize as Raye crowned winner

Raye has won the 2026 Mercury prize for her album, 'This Music May Contain Hope,' beating out Olivia Dean, Paul McCartney and others for the prize.

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Raye wins Mercury Prize for 'This Music May Contain Hope'; singer praised for 'scale, structure, ambition and sheer charm'

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The pop star beat artists like Paul McCartney, Suede and Jade Thirlwall to lift the £25,000 prize.

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Judi Dench says worsening eyesight means she can no longer act

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The 91-year-old British actress says her eyesight has deteriorated to the point that she can no longer act on stage or in films.

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Prince William makes history as he takes a seat on the sofa for The Graham Norton Show - talking about everything from his love of films to his beloved Earthshot Prize

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As Graham was chatting with his celebrity guests Cate Blanchett, Robert Irwin and Hannah Waddingham in a pre-recorded episode tonight, William revealed himself as a surprise guest.

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John Mayer Sets Up Sob Rock Records Label in Partnership With Mercury

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John Mayer is releasing new studio solo music for the first time in five years as he sets up his own imprint, Sob Rock Records, with Mercury.

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