Andrew Ridgeley accepted a posthumous Academy Fellowship for George Michael at the 2026 Ivor Novellos on May 21. The award, the highest honour from The Ivors Academy, was presented at London’s Grosvenor Hotel.
Ridgeley, Michael’s former Wham! bandmate, told NME backstage that the honour would have meant a great deal to the late singer. He said Michael would have been proud to be counted among songwriters whose work had shaped him.
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Several artists used their acceptance speeches at the Ivor Novello Awards to call for greater inclusion in the music industry. The ceremony took place last night in London.
Linda Perry, frontwoman of 4 Non Blondes, will be honored with the special international songwriter prize at the 2026 Ivor Novello Awards in London. The ceremony is scheduled for May 21 at the Grosvenor Hotel. Perry's award recognizes her extensive songwriting credits with major artists.
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Guy Garvey spoke about his friendship with Robert Smith and shared details on Elbow's upcoming album during the Ivor Novello Awards on May 21.
Bruce Springsteen, Alicia Keys and other music figures delivered eulogies Monday at the funeral of record executive Clive Davis in New York City. The service honored Davis, who died June 22 at age 94.
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The Tragically Hip, Feist, Loverboy songwriters Mike Reno and Paul Dean, and Roch Voisine have been selected as 2026 inductees to the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame. The group will be honored at a ceremony on September 26 at Massey Hall in Toronto. The event, presented by Amazon Music, will feature performances and tributes.
Richard Goodall, the "singing janitor" who won America's Got Talent and its $1 million prize, has signed a deal to turn his life story into a feature film.