Guess who's back? Eminem to headline Reading and Leeds festivals
The rapper will return to the event for the third time this summer as organisers unveil dozens more confirmed acts.
Friday 24 February 2017 19:59, UK
Hip-hop veteran Eminem has been confirmed to headline the UK's twin festivals Reading and Leeds this summer.
It will be the rapper's third appearance at the festivals after being away from British stages for nearly two years.
"His 2013 headline performance was incredible and we can't wait to have him back," Reading and Leeds organisers said, calling the singer's return "beyond exciting".
The last time Eminem appeared at the twin festivals he performed some of his best-known songs, including Toy Soldiers and Stan.
British singer Dido joined him on stage to perform the latter.
The festivals take place between 25-27 August.
Other acts confirmed include headliners Muse and Kasabian, as well as Bastille, electronic dance group Major Lazer and US hip hop artist Danny Brown.
Organisers said the line-up, which also features south London rapper Giggs and pop-rock group Haim, was "looking stronger than ever".
Other performers include Atlanta hip-hip group Migos, indie rockers Blossoms and Everything Everything, Charli XCX, Lethal Bizzle and You Me At Six.
Muse will top the bill for the third time, having previously headlined in 2006 and 2011.
Matt Bellamy's band say they are "very excited" to be playing the two festivals.
Earlier this year Reading and Leeds were criticised by music fans after just one female performer was included in the initial line-up alongside 57 men.
American band Against The Current have now been joined by another 16 acts that feature at least one woman, although 80 of the remaining 97 performers are still all-male bands.