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Kanye West suspected of attacking man who allegedly sexually assaulted his wife
Following reports of battery investigation into West against unnamed man, rapper’s team allege wife Bianca Censori...
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UK music investor Hipgnosis agrees £1.1bn takeover by Concord Chorus
Shares in Beyoncé and Neil Young song fund rise amid hopes uncertainty over its future could...
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Rico Wade, key figure in Atlanta hip-hop scene, dies aged 52
Tributes paid to music producer who helped write TLC’s Waterfalls and worked on albums by OutKast...
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European cities hope jet-setting Taylor Swift fans will splash the cash for Eras tour
The superstar arrives in Europe next month – and Swifties, tourist boards and venues are already...
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‘We searched for ladies over 70’: on the trail of Jordan’s forgotten folk music
An arts organisation has been seeking out and recording the region’s traditional music and is teaching...
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Chechnya bans dance music that is either too fast or too slow
Ruling means music in Russian republic must ‘conform to Chechen mentality and sense of rhythm’The Russian...
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Collection of unreleased Marvin Gaye songs found in Belgium
Questions surround ownership of demo tapes reportedly left by soul artist as a thank-you to his...
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Queer artists call on Olly Alexander to boycott Eurovision over Israel participation
Maxine Peake and Sarah Schulman among signatories of open letter asking singer to withdraw from contest...
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More than half of UK female musicians have experienced discrimination – report
Insight report based on data from UK Musicians’ Census also found 33% said they had been...
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Splendour in the Grass music festival cancelled for 2024 due to ‘unexpected events’
The festival, due to be headlined this year by Kylie Minogue, Arcade Fire and G-Flip, will...
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Raids turn up legal heat on Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs in sex-trafficking investigation
Federal investigation comes amid multiple lawsuits including singer Cassie accusing him of rape and physical abuseThe...
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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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‘It’s terrifying’: songwriter behind Robbie Williams hits out at AI in the music industry
Guy Chambers says future albums may need disclaimers about how they were made amid rise of...
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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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Taylor Swift: Singapore prime minister defends deal to secure exclusive access to Eras tour
Prime minister Lee Hsien Loong confirmed an ‘arrangement’ for Singapore to be the only stop on...
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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...