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Sunderland to celebrate year of music with global summit
Federica BedendoNorth East and Cumbria Sunderland will get a chance to showcase its music credentials as it is set to host a global summit. It became the second UK city, after Manchester, to join the Music Cities Network (MCN) last year - a scheme…
The hidden secrets behind airline music - and how songs are chosen
READ MORE: Brits warned as flights crack down on 'barebeaters' - are YOU guilty? In those moments when you're boarding a plane, you might hear a calming, inspirational, soothing soundtrack – or the catchy (if slightly annoying) Jess Glynne…
Music legend dies as Ghostbusters icon pays touching tribute
Tributes have poured in for iconic R&B drummer James Gadson following his passing at the age of 86. The news was confirmed by Ghostbusters star Ray Parker Jr in an Instagram post, where he shared a photo of the two together, writing: 'RIP James…
Katie Price's husband Lee Andrews dances on yacht as he launches music career
Katie Price's fourth husband, Lee Andrews, is at it again. After stunning fans with a now deleted fake gym selfie, in which an 'original' and 'real' version of the businessman from Nottingham, 42, can be seen after an apparent AI gaffe, it looks…
Duffy fuels speculation of music return amid 'new manager deal
It troubles me that this story contains sorrow, when so many need the opposite of that at this time. I can only hope that my words serve as a momentary distraction or maybe even some comfort that one can come out of darkness. We are in troubling…
Zara Larsson Says 'No One Cares' About Music Charts But 'Industry People & Maybe Taylor Swift Fans': 'She's Literally The Best At It'
Zara Larsson is clarifying a comment she made about music charts being “dead” to her and the only people who cared about them were industry people and “ Taylor Swift fans.” The “Lush Life” singer initially…
Police swarm park as huge music event halted and two men rushed to hospital
Two men have been rushed to hospital with head injuries after attending an event at Newsham Park tonight. Photos taken at the scene show people on the street leaving the event as they walk past a number of police cars and ambulances attending the…
Naomi Scott reveals 'encouraging' aspect of making debut in music
Naomi Scott has revealed that the Lemonade Mouth fans are supporting her new music career and talked about how fans of her 2021 Disney film have continued to support her. The British actress had a conversation with singer-songwriter Jessie Ware for…
Music legend James Gadson receives numerous tributes after death
James Gadson, legendary musician and R&B drummer has received many tributes, particulary led by his pal, Ray Parker Jr, after new got out that the legend had passed away. The announcement was made by Ghostbusters star in an Instagram post, where he…
J Balvin Surprises Fan in Colombia, Plans to Renovate Her Family Home & More Uplifting Moments in Latin Music
From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music. Here's what happened in the Latin music world this week. See latest videos, charts…
Ron Faucheux: The changing sounds of era-defining music
Whatever happened to songs that benchmark history and cultural change? For years, songwriters and musicians gave us refrains that defined eras, from stirring hymns to evocative folk ballads and pop songs. But recently, the soundtrack of public life…
Gucci Mane was held at gunpoint by Pooh Shiesty over a music recording contract. What happens to it now?
Early this year, rapper and recording executive Gucci Mane was reportedly held at gunpoint and robbed at a music studio in Dallas, Texas. Now, a motive for the crime (and the alleged culprits) have been revealed: A rapper signed to Gucci Mane's…
Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt's daughter, Shiloh makes surprise music video debut
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's daughter Shiloh made her debut in a music video. The 19-year-old daughter of the Oscar-winning actress briefly appeared in a teaser clip of K-pop star Dayoung's upcoming 'What's a Girl to Do' music video. And viewers…
High Sierra Music Festival Unveils Full 2026 Lineup
High Sierra Music Festival, photo by Michael Pegram High Sierra Music Festival has unveiled the full artist lineup for its 34th annual presentation. From July 2-5, the beloved Northern California institution will migrate to its new venue of the…
Lao Jiu: A Singapore musical with evergreen appeal
Lao Jiu is a play with a storied history. Not a lot of Singapore works have endured more than 30 years as well as a dramatic transformation from serious script to musical theatre, and come out not only relatively unscathed, but appealing to new…
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