Last night at Glastonbury a star was born.

… But without sounding arrogant, it’s been clear to us for years that Janelle was born a star. We’ve spent a long time championing this young woman and we’re hoping that last night was one of those ‘Jay-Z moments’ where the mainstream listener and the masses finally caught on.

We’re extremely proud of this Android.

You know we’re massive supporters of Drake (no point going into his influence over the past few years and the fact that without him, they’d probably be no Weeknd) – but it’s no secret, he isn’t the greatest singer. The Weeknd on the other hand? His voice is, the texture of it, is absurdly good. So, as you would imagine his version of Drizzy’s latest is a little bit of a smash.

Gully, dark, emo R&B. Listen and download.

Download: The Weeknd – ‘Trust Issues’

No sad words, no retrospective rhetoric – today we just remember him.

Rest in Peace Michael Jackson. We miss you.

Super star Beyonce will be performing a special one-off intimate gig at Shepherds Bush Empire on June 27th. The money-can’t-buy tickets can only be attained by entering Belverdere’s exclusive competition via facebook.com/BelvedereVodkaUK. The winner will also win one night in a hotel, a luxury dinner and travel from home to London – all courtesy of Belverdere.

The competition ends on June 25th, winners will be contacted on June 26th and the concert is on June 27th – also the day of Beyonce’s new album 4 is released.

Don’t wait. Just enter.

Update: The event will begin with a screening of a new documentary about the making of 4, followed soon after by Beyonce and her band

Previously unreleased Little Brother. This Hi-Tek produced beat appeared on Reflection Eternal’s Revolutions Per Minute in the shape of ‘Got Work’ last year. Now we can hear the Phonte & Big Pooh version. Schweet.

Download: Little Brother – ‘I Got Work For Ya’

Two words: Marry me.

In actual fact there are very few words for Jill Scott’s latest Billboard cover – she looks absolutely incredible. Better than she ever has (and she’s always looked pretty fly). The cover photographed by Steven Gomillion & Dennis Leupold’ (who also did her Ebony and album/single covers) is in celebration of Jill’s new album The Light of the Sun which is, as we reported, predicted to debut at #1 in the States this week – this will mark Scott’s first ever #1 one album. Great times! Reas the full cover story here.

The Light of the Sun is released on June 27th in the UK – pre-order it here.

This years Glastonbury line-up is as impressive as any other: U2, Coldplay, Radiohead, Wu-Tang, Morrissey, Janelle Monae, The Chemical Brothers and of course, the Queen, Beyonce. And unlike me, many people from around the world would have loved to be in attendance – well, we can offer a little consolation prize.

The BBC is streaming a live cast of the entire show via their website/iPlayer which is normally restricted to UK residents only but today (and presumably for the rest of the weekend) it’s open to all our international friends too. There are about a million different stages so naturally you won’t be able to watch all the performances, it’s a bit of a lottery – but they always play the headliners. Head over the BBC’s website to check out the ‘other channels’ too.

So… Enjoy the festival from the comfort of your own home. No mud.

Oh, and for extra measure you can view the line-up schedule here (UK times only). But just know Beyonce is on on Sunday at 21:45-23:15 (GMT).

Update: If the player up top doesn’t work – click the ‘read more’ button and watch it there.

P..s If the stream doesn’t work, blame the Beeb!

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