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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...
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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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Ozzy Osbourne criticises Kanye West for using sample: ‘He is an antisemite’
Rock star said he wants ‘no association’ with artist after he claims a sample of a...
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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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Killer Mike releases statement following Grammys arrest: ‘I have confidence I will be cleared of wrongdoing’
Rapper alleges ‘overzealous’ security guard was involved in incident that saw him arrested by Los Angeles...
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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...