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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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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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‘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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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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‘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...
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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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Cher denied temporary conservatorship over 47-year-old son Elijah Blue Allman
The singer argued that receiving payments from the trust of his late father, Gregg Allman, put...
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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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Johnny Marr blasts Donald Trump for playing the Smiths song at rally
The Smiths guitarist and co-songwriter says ‘consider this shit shut right down right now’ after seeing...
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Shangri-Las lead singer, Mary Weiss, dies aged 75
Weiss led US girl band with run of hit songs about teenage love and tragedy, including...
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Simone Young to be first Australian conductor to perform at Bayreuth festival in 147-year history
The Australian conductor will also be the first woman to perform the Ring cycle at the...
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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...