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Self Esteem 'worried' privilege gap getting wider within music industry
Alternative singer Self Esteem has said she is “worried” that the privilege gap is getting wider within the music industry. Despite having launched her solo career nearly a decade ago, the singer, born Rebecca Lucy Taylor, 39, only…
Labrinth Makes Shock Exit From Euphoria and Music Industry
Something has transpired on the set of HBO's hit high school drama “Euphoria” that has caused Labrinth, the show's primary composer from seasons one and two, to cut ties with the show ahead of its season three premiere on April 12…
Fuming fans demand refunds as Legally Blonde: The Musical hit by new setback
Legally Blonde: The Musical has been slammed by fans in Milton Keynes who were left furious over the decision to produce a 'concert' version of the show due to cast illness. Taking to social media, fans called for their £70 tickets to be…
Ella Bruccoleri's life from Call the Midwife exit to unexpected music career
BBC viewers are in for a treat as a new 10-part period-drama titled The Other Bennet Sister prepares to launch. It'll focus on the less conspicuous Mary Bennet from Jane Austen's famous novel Pride and Prejudice. Taking on the leading role is…
All-Ireland Fleadh: Belfast eyes financial boost from Irish music event
The world's largest festival of Irish music and dance has not even been to Belfast yet and it has already signed up to return. Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to attend Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann - the All-Ireland Fleadh - in…
Edgar Barrera & Jonas Cuaron On 'Campeón Gabacho:' Immigration, Music & Resilience | SXSW 2026
Edgar Barrera & Jonas Cuaron sit down with Billboard Espanol's Associate Editor, Isabela Raygoza, at SXSW 2026 to discuss their groundbreaking film ‘Campeón Gabacho,' which tells a timely and powerful story about Mexican immigration…
BigXthaPlug Closes Rolling Stone's Future of Music Showcase With Pure Texas Pride -- and Bangers
The third and final night of Rolling Stone 's Future of Music event at this year's SXSW doubled as a showcase for Texas itself: Just about everyone who appeared onstage had roots in the Lone Star State, regional pride was everywhere, and “…
MAU P on Creating Timeless Dance Music, His Debut Album & Walking the Underground-Mainstream Line | SXSW 2026
MAU P sits down with Billboard's Katie Bain for the Superstar Q&A at SXSW 2026 to chat about his unique sound in dance music, making his debut album, and how he navigates being both underground and mainstream. A daily briefing on what matters in…
'Power Ballad' Review: Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas Rule in John Carney's Most Winning Pop-Music Drama Since 'Once'
John Carney, the director of “Once” and other beguiling romantic musical fairy tales, is not afraid to make a movie — or celebrate a song — that's as sincere as the soft-rock albums you might be embarrassed to admit you…
A Comprehensive Evaluation Of European Craftsmanship And Musical Excellence
When considering the purchase of a high-end luxury acoustic instrument, such as a grand piano crafted by renowned European artisans, potential buyers often face a blend of excitement and uncertainty. Is this acquisition merely a passion-driven…
Cowboy Boots and Line Dancing: Country Music Fever Grips UK Young
London (AFP) – Trinity Smith has been wearing her cowboy boots all week to break them in ahead of a weekend of non-stop dancing. The 24-year-old teacher is one of tens of thousands of British fans flocking to a London country music festival…
BAFTA-winning game music composers don't see AI as a threat - rather, it could ‘revolutionize the art'
Views on AI use in content creation are often divisive, with some seeing generative AI tools as fantastic ways of doing more in a faster fashion, and others railing against it with extreme vigour. This is somewhat boosted in the world of gaming…
Heading for a mosh pit any time soon? The history of a unique musical tribal ritual
Any sufficiently high-energy rock show will see the formation of a mosh pit, a roiling Brownian motion of bodies in front of the stage. Yes, it can be dangerous, but mosh pits have become a tradition. How did we get here? The most direct ancestor…
Music Academy Madras announces annual music and dance awards for 2026
The Music Academy Madras, a premier institution for carnatic music and classical dance, has announced its annual Sangita Kalanidhi, Nritya Kalanidhi and other awards for 2026. Veena Artist Jayanthi Kumaresh was awarded the Sangitha Kalanidhi award.
Cowboy boots and line dancing: country music fever grips UK young
The 24-year-old teacher is one of tens of thousands of British fans flocking to a London country music festival, as the genre enjoys a surge in popularity among young adults. At the O2 Arena in east London, the sheer number of cowboy hats, fringed…
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