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    Olivia Rodrigo stops distribution of morning-after pill at her concerts

    Singer was praised for earlier allowing distribution of Plan B at her shows, but is now...

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    Aya Nakamura, the pop superstar at the centre of a Paris Olympic racism storm

    Outrage from the far right over rumours of a performance at the opening ceremony has exposed...

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    Jamaican musician Vybz Kartel has murder conviction quashed

    Dancehall star was sentenced to life in prison in 2014 for the murder of an associateThe...

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    Dua Lipa, Coldplay and SZA to headline 2024 Glastonbury festival

    Coldplay become act to headline most times with their fifth top slot, while Shania Twain is...

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    Israel to compete at Eurovision song contest after changing lyrics to its entry

    Song amended after organisers banned entry for seeming references to 7 October attacks, which broke rules...

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    Israel asks Eurovision candidate to change controversial lyrics

    National broadcaster says it agreed to make changes after request from country’s presidentIsrael has agreed to...

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    ‘Joyful madness’: ANU scientist wins global prize for ‘dancing his PhD’ about kangaroos

    Four-minute video features drag queens, twerking, ballerinas, a classical Indian dancer and a bunch of friends...

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    Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs accused of sexual assault by male music producer

    Allegations, which rapper and mogul denies, is the latest in a series of lawsuits accusing him...

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    Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs files defence against rape allegation

    Rapper and mogul disputes ‘genuineness’ of alleged photo of him with plaintiff, and complains over timing...

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    Singapore sought exclusivity deal over Taylor Swift concerts in south-east Asia, Thai PM alleges

    Srettha Thavisin claims promoter told him Singaporean government offered ‘subsidies’ of $2m-$3m a showThailand’s prime minister...

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    Taylor Swift Melbourne concert live updates: pop star takes the stage for biggest Eras tour show yet

    The once-in-a-lifetime show has finally come to Australia. For the millions who couldn’t get tickets, might...

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    Beach Boys star Brian Wilson has dementia

    New conservatorship is being proposed for the musician, following the death of his wife Melinda in...

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    New Beyoncé song Texas Hold ’Em gets country music radio airplay after online campaign

    Oklahoma’s KYKC initially refused to play the song, but later added it to its rotation after...

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    Feminists attack Spain’s ‘sexist’ Eurovision entry as PM defends singers

    Public opinion divided over lyrics to Zorra, usually used to mean ‘bitch’, by electropop duo Nebulossa...

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    ‘Diabolical actions’: Snoop Dogg and Master P sue Walmart in breakfast cereal spat

    Rappers entered breakfast market with Snoop Cereal in 2023, and allege conspiracy between manufacturer Post Consumer...

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    Aston ‘Family Man’ Barrett, bassist with Bob Marley and the Wailers, dies aged 77

    Influential musician also co-produced group’s albums and mentored many Jamaican artistsAston “Family Man” Barrett, bassist for...

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    Wayne Kramer, co-founder of rock band MC5, dies aged 75

    Guitarist helped to give Detroit band their powerful, politically charged sound and continued their legacy into...

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    You need to calm down: Taylor Swift can fly from Tokyo to Super Bowl in time, says Japan embassy

    Singer should be able to see boyfriend Travis Kelce in person despite 17-hour time change and...

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    Universal Music Group threatens to pull song catalog from TikTok in furious open letter

    UMG said it will remove all songs from TikTok after it accused the social media platform...

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    Morrissey treated for ‘physical exhaustion’ after cancelling tour dates

    Singer told to rest for two weeks, forcing him to cancel gigs in California and Los...

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    Philippines president sparks outcry for using presidential helicopter to see Coldplay concert

    Ferdinand Marcos Jr was flown in because concert-goers created ‘unforeseen traffic complications’, bodyguards sayPhilippine president Ferdinand...

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    ‘Double standards’: FKA twigs defends banned semi-nude Calvin Klein advert

    British singer says ‘I am proud of my physicality’ after advert is banned by Advertising Standards...

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    Money, money, money: Abba’s Benny and Björn share in £900,000 payout

    Swedish music stars profit from blockbuster year for Mamma Mia! production company Littlestar ServicesAbba stars Benny...

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    Ocean Alley musician apologises for shoplifting after New Zealand shop shares CCTV footage

    Lachlan Galbraith says he feels ‘deep regret’ for stealing a drink bottle lid, but the Hunting...