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Glastonbury 2017 line-up: Who are the confirmed and rumoured headliners for this year's festival?

Take a look at the biggest contenders – and the confirmed acts.

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CONFIRMED: Radiohead

<p>Hotly-tipped to be the secret set earlier this year, Radiohead's absence may have been because they are prepping for a full headline set in 2017.</p>
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Hotly tipped to be the secret set in 2016 after the release of A Moon Shaped Pool, Radiohead's absence might have been because they were prepping for a full Pyramid Stage headline set in 2017.

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CONFIRMED: Ed Sheeran

Ed Sheeran performs on Day 3 of the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm on June 29, 2014
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He's already conquered Wembley Stadium (and the charts, *comprehensively*), so all that's left for Ed is to be the king of Glastonbury. 2017 looks like his time – he's going to close the show in his only festival appearance of the year.

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CONFIRMED: Run the Jewels

Run The Jewels

Killer Mike and El-P previously performed at Glastonbury in 2015 and have been confirmed to return to this year's festival.

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RULED OUT: The Stone Roses

John Squire, Ian Brown during Stone Roses' V Festival gig
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They've already announced a handful of huge shows for next summer, but it doesn't seem like The Stone Roses could finally be making their long-awaited return to Worthy Farm in 2017 – Emily Eavis has denied they've been booked.

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Diana Ross

Diana Ross
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The Motown diva may not headline, but she's a solid favourite to take on the ever-popular Sunday afternoon legends slot.

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Lady Gaga

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Gaga has entered the crowd-surfing game with her latest single 'Perfect Illusion' and Super Bowl headline set. That amped-up sound would be perfect for a festival outing – and Mother Monster herself is keen to do it.

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Green Day

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Billie Joe and co are already down for a big show in Hyde Park next summer, but that's no reason to suggest they won't do Glasto too.

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Kings of Leon

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With new album WALLS, the American rockers are bound to be touring festivals in 2017. A stop at Glastonbury could well be on the cards.

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Robbie Williams

Robbie Williams at Apple Music Festival 2016
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He may be a bit of a left-field choice, but considering next year marks the 20th anniversary of Robbie's debut solo album, we wouldn't rule out a turn at Glastonbury. He may even surprise some people.

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Red Hot Chili Peppers

Red Hot Chili Peppers
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Latest album The Getaway has sold a million copies, proving there's still a healthy appetite for the Chilis. A Glastonbury debut is a possibility after they pulled out of playing waaay back in 1993.

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Rihanna

<p>With so many chart-topping anthems to her name, a Rihanna headline set at Glastonbury is what we're all waiting for.</p>
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With so many chart-topping anthems to her name, a Rihanna headline set at Glastonbury is what we're all waiting for.

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Taylor Swift

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 22: Taylor Swift performs onstage during the 'Speak Now World Tour' at Madison Square Garden on November 22, 2011 in New York City. Taylor Swift wrapped up the North American leg of her SPEAK NOW WORLD TOUR with two sold-out shows at Madison Square Garden this week. In 2011, the tour played to capacity crowds in stadiums and arenas over 98 shows in 17 countries spanning three continents, and will continue in 2012 with shows Australia and New Zealand.
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Ed Sheeran may have claimed that Taylor would never perform at Glasto, but with potential new music on the horizon, maybe the temptation will prove too much for her in 2017. After all, she is a bit of an Anglophile...

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