Glastonbury Festival 2025: Prodigy always ‘start the dance’ and put on a show
The line-up for Glastonbury 2025 is now out for everyone to get excited about, and there are some epic dance bands like Leftfield taking the stage at Worthy Farm this summer.
Fatboy Slim will be spinning the crowd into a frenzy on Friday, while the legendary Leftfield are set for a sizzling Saturday performance.
But Music News Blitz’s Charlie Gardner is most excited about the dance act who will be part of the line-up closing the Festival on Sunday - The Prodigy.
Glastonbury news: Why I won’t be watching The 1975’s Headline act at Worthy Farm
Ah March. The sun starts shining, the evenings are longer - and you find out who is headlining Glastonbury.
All is good with the world (apart from the whole Trump-Putin-Zelensky stuff), and then you find out The 1975 are headlining Friday night.
Matty Healy and his gang will headline for the first time at Worthy Farm - but I’m afraid I won’t be tuning in, as this band are firmly in my ‘just don’t get it’ camp.
Glastonbury Festival 2025: The headliners, the heritage, the myth and the music
Glastonbury 2025 will take place at Worthy Farm in Somerset from June 25-29 this summer, with The 1975, Neil Young and Olivia Rodrigo taking the headline slots.
Matty Healy's 1975 will be headline for the first time on Friday night, while US star Rodrigo will close the Festival on the Pyramid Stage on Sunday night.
Neil Young will take to the stage on Saturday evening, with Charli XCX, Raye, Biffy Clyro, Alanis Morrissette and The Prodigy also set to entertain Glastonbury’s masses.
Music News Blitz album review and rating: People Watching - Sam Fender
Geordie sensation Sam Fender has graced us once again with his third studio LP titled ‘People Watching’, writes Music News Blitz’s Elliot Cox.
Fans have been absolutely ‘clammin’ for more material from Sam Fender since the critically-acclaimed ‘Seventeen Going Under’ record three years prior.
Meet the Music News Blitz team part three: Karaoke choices, fave albums and guilty pleasures
Thanks to parts one and two of our Meet the Music News Blitz content team series, we feel like we know them quite well now - but who do they turn to with a microphone in hand?
In the third and final part, we discover their karaoke choices, favourite albums, get under the covers, and find out their guilty pleasures, as well as assembling some random party guests…
Meet the Music News Blitz team part two: Fave songs, memories and ‘don’t-get’ artists
In part one of our Meet the Music News Blitz content team, we grilled them on their best and worst gigs, and asked which Festivals are on their bucket lists.
Here, part two delves into their favourite song in recent times, songs that evoke cherished memories - and revered artists they ‘just don’t get’.
Meet the Music News Blitz team part one: Best gigs, worst gigs and Festival bucket lists
The Music News Blitz content team is a heady mix of Bob Dylan, Prodigy and Beatles fans - but you don’t know them from Adam, so it’s time to introduce them.
Content Editor Harvey Cotterill is taking on the role of front man, but he has a brilliant backing band, so let’s find out what floats their musical boats in part one of our editor intros…
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NFL news: Super Bowl LIX – Three talking points as Philadelphia Eagles crush Kansas City Chiefs
The Philadelphia Eagles utterly dismantled the Kansas City Chiefs from start to finish as they claimed Super Bowl LIX with a crushing 40-22 victory.
Sports News Blitz writer Sam Condy takes a look at three key talking points from Sunday night.
NFL news: Super Bowl LIX – Philadelphia Eagles destroy Kansas City Chiefs in New Orleans
The Philadelphia Eagles completely destroyed the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 to win Super Bowl LIX, with Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts named MVP.
Sports News Blitz writer Michael Davey reports on the showpiece game.
Six Nations news: A complete beginner's guide to the Six Nations Championship
As the premier international rugby tournament outside of the World Cup, the annual Six Nations Championship attracts a large number of viewers new to the game of rugby.
Sports News Blitz writer Charlie Elliot takes readers through the basics of the game and the structure of the Six Nations.
Man Utd news: A look at how the Red Devils have fared under Ruben Amorim
While Manchester United have improved slightly under the tutelage of Ruben Amorim, many still wonder if the Portuguese is the right man for the job.
Sports News Blitz writer George Russell takes a look at how the Red Devils have fared under their new manager.
NBA betting tips: LA Clippers to silence the Utah Jazz in blowout fashion
NBA action continues this weekend with some favourable betting situations on deck.
Super Bowl Sunday may be upon us but there’s still one more night of thrills, spills and dunks on the hardcourt.
Sports News Blitz tipster George Dempsey offers his best tips ahead of the action.
FA Cups news: Late Harry Maguire header sees Red Devils past Leicester City
Harry Maguire scored a stoppage-time header to send Manchester United into the FA Cup fifth round at the expense of Leicester City.
Sports News Blitz writer Robert Bore takes a look at another topsy-turvy performance from Ruben Amorim’s side.
Chelsea news: Chelsea Women set for four consecutive clashes against Man City in March
Six months into the 2024/25 season, Chelsea remain unbeaten across all competitions.
March will be a defining month for the reigning Women’s Super League (WSL) champions, as they compete in the UEFA Women’s Champions League (UWCL) quarter-finals and the League Cup final.
Six Nations Fantasy Rugby news: Luke Ebden’s fantasy team for Round 2
The Six Nations is well underway - with France, Ireland and Scotland all victorious last weekend.
This weekend sees three mouthwatering ties across Saturday and Sunday - Italy host Wales, England host France and Ireland travel to Scotland.
Didn’t manage to get a team in for Round 1? No worries, get one in for Round 2 and join our mini-league (see links below).
In this article, Sports News Blitz writer Luke Ebden reveals his fantasy team for Round 2, and recaps on Round 1 including an update on the mini-league.
MMA betting tips: Dricus Du Plessis to stop Sean Strickland late and end their rivalry emphatically
On Sunday, February 9, at 3 am, MMA fans will witness a heated rivalry between Dricus Du Plessis and Sean Strickland reach its climax in a highly anticipated rematch.
Sports News Blitz writer Niall Togher breaks down what to expect from this explosive showdown.
MMA news: Former UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz announces retirement
Former WEC and UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz has announced his immediate retirement from mixed martial arts.
Sports News Blitz writer Niall Togher reports on the story.
FA Cup news: Five potential fourth-round upsets
This weekend sees the return of the world’s oldest national football competition as the fourth round of the FA Cup kicks off.
Sports News Blitz writer Jon Shea takes a look at five potential upsets ahead of the action.
FA Cup news: Leeds Utd vs Millwall – Five key battles and score prediction
Saturday marks the much-anticipated return of the FA Cup and one fixture likely to produce fireworks is the showdown between Leeds United and Millwall at Elland Road.
Sports News Blitz writer Samuel Leasley considers five key battles to anticipate and offers a score prediction.