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90s boyband Damage detail shocking racism in the music industry
Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com Legendary R&B boyband Damage have revealed the shocking racism they faced in the Nineties and how a lack of support with their mental health led them to forge new careers beyond the spotlight. In an…

Ozzy Osbourne's pals say he won't stop making music
Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com Ozzy Osbourne 's pals have lifted the lid on his future plans, saying he won't stop making music as it's 'in his DNA'. The rocker has been on the music scene for decades, and it doesn't look like he…

Sunday Conversation: Linkin Park Open Up On Friendship, Music And More
Back in 2004 I went on the road with Linkin Park to do a coffee table book, From The Inside: Linkin Park's Meteora. I became friends with all the band members, but over time I became closest with Chester Bennington as he spent time in Long Beach…

Sabrina Carpenter in incredible duet with music legends at London show
Music star Sabrina Carpenter performed an amazing duet with Duran Duran during her second sold-out BST Hyde Park show. The band were brought on for their hit Hungry Like the Wolf. Their performance had been a closely-guarded secret all weekend.

Music star cancels string of European gigs due to health issue
A POPULAR music star has cancelled a string of European gigs due to a health issue. The singer-songwriter took to social media and shared this unfortunate update with fans. Geordie-born superstar Sam Fender, 31, is a three-time Brit Award winner.

7 more great live music venues in Seoul
When I listed the top 10 live music venues in Seoul last year, I warned that the fast turnover rate would likely make the list outdated very quickly. Amazingly, only one of those venues has since closed down. Over the past year, we've seen more…

Christian, 'tradpop' music making 'a comeback' as conservative ideals become more popular, report says
Faith-based and 'traditional' pop hits are surging on the music charts this year, as noted in a recent report. Alex Warren's 'Ordinary,' 'a folksy melodramatic ballad about faith and love,' according to Semafor, was the No. 1 song in the country…

Sue Barker broke golden rule at Wimbledon and was caught out by music icon
SUE BARKER broke a golden rule at Wimbledon. And she was caught out by a music icon. Barker, 69, is a legend at the All England Club, competing in 12 Wimbledon Championships as a player. The former French Open winner then spent three decades…
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Paula Abdul Paid 'Gratitude' to Hollywood 'Idol' in Her 'Opposites Attract' Music Video
Paula Abdul wanted to 'pay gratitude' to her idol, Gene Kelly, with the 'Opposites Attract' music video She took inspiration from his performance in 1945's Anchors Away The single ended up bolstering her album sales, which totaled more than 17…

Music investor Merck Mercuriadis plots comeback with Hipgnosis remix
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The best musical of all time is 1952 classic and fans say it's a 'masterpiece'
A recent production of Singin' In the Rain An American musical comedy that has been labelled as a 'masterpiece' is now streaming on a popular streaming platform. This 1952 classic has also topped Rotten Tomatoes' list of The Best Musicals of All…

Music cafe set to open in Leicestershire town
A new Leicestershire music cafe is set to play host to live bands, DJ sets, pool and darts. Don Fenticas will operate as a cafe by day before transforming into an entertainment venue by night when it launches later this month. The venue is taking…

If one music app did everything right, it would look like this
No music streaming service excels in every area. Each has strengths and weaknesses. However, what if we could combine their strengths into the ultimate music app? In this article, I'll closely examine what each major music app does best and…

New music festival with world-famous DJs coming to Liverpool
World-famous DJs who have played in some of the biggest clubs in Ibiza are heading to south Liverpool this summer. Following a sold-out show in 2023, No Art is returning to the city for a one-day event at Otterspool Park. The new festival…

A Chat With Crunchyroll's President on Library Expansion, Growth In Games, Music and Manga
Enter the buzzing showfloor at this year's Anime Expo, and you'll be met with the towering exhibitor presences of MAPPA, SEGA, Netflix, TOHO Animation, HULU, Viz Media, Aniplex, and more major players in a rapidly popularizing (and globalizing)…
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