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Coldplay has announced a new UK tour in 2025, with dates in London and Hull. The tour will be the band's only European performance next year and features several sustainability initiatives. It will be powered by renewable energy and include a dedicated stage powered by audience participation. In a gesture of support for grassroots music, Coldplay will donate 10% of its tour profits to the Music Venue Trust, a charity that supports smaller music venues across the UK.

This article from Sky News reports that British radio presenter Jamie Theakston has been diagnosed with stage 1 laryngeal cancer. Theakston initially noticed a change in his voice and sought medical attention after being contacted by concerned listeners. He has had an operation to remove the lesion and is expected to make a full recovery. Theakston is known for his work on Heart Radio, Top of the Pops, and Live & Kicking.

Music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs has been arrested in New York on unspecified charges. The arrest comes after a string of sexual assault allegations filed against him. Combs' lawyer maintains his innocence and has stated that he has fully cooperated with the investigation. The arrest is the culmination of a federal investigation that began earlier this year when agents searched Combs' properties in Los Angeles and Miami. These searches were conducted in connection with accusations of sex trafficking, sexual assault, and the distribution of illegal narcotics and firearms.