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Music, dancing and fireworks as Glasgow brings Commonwealth Games to a close
The 2026 Commonwealth Games have been brought to an end in spectacular fashion with music, dancing and a fireworks display over the River Clyde. Thousands of spectators packed into the Glasgow Hydro on Sunday evening for the closing ceremony, which…
A final farewell: Jacksonville and music industry celebrate the life and Legacy of Bigga Rankin
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Family, friends and members of the music industry gathered Saturday to celebrate the life of Jacksonville music executive and mentor Billy ‘Bigga Rankin' Plummer during a homegoing…
Ariana Grande pulls out of musical for break from 'endless' scrutiny
Ariana Grande is to withdraw from public appearances and will no longer star in an upcoming musical production in London when she ends her Eternal Sunshine tour. A representative for the US singer, 33, told People magazine that she 'will be taking…
President Connolly opens Belfast Fleadh celebrating 'universality' of music
Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026 is a celebration of the “universality” of music, Irish President Catherine Connolly has said at its opening ceremony. Northern Ireland's First Minister Michelle O'Neill told the hundreds gathered…
Exclusive | Silicon Valley couple schemes Grammy winner out of millions over AI music: suit
A Grammy-winning artist and his mogul music manager claim they were swindled out of millions by a wealthy Silicon Valley power couple who stole their AI software idea in an elaborate scheme, an explosive lawsuit claims. Songwriter and music…
Darwin live music scene keen for change as touring acts snub the Top End
Posted Sun 2 Aug 2026 at 10:25am Industry stakeholders say a decreasing number of touring artists visiting Darwin is hampering the live music industry. Bands and venue managers say rising travel and accommodation costs have made it unprofitable for…
Fights with Bob Dylan, Magic with U2: Daniel Lanois on His Life in Music
It's easy to associate Daniel Lanois with a distinct sonic approach shared by many of the classic albums he helped birth, from Emmylou Harris ‘ Wrecking Ball to Bob Dylan ‘s Time Out of Mind. The Canadian producer/musician creates…
'Hadestown: The Musical' Is Now Top Grossing Live Theater Capture - Specialty Box Office
Independents from Hadestown to The Invite did their part to fuel one of the biggest weekends in box office history led by Spider-Man: Brand New Day, The Odyssey and other studio heavyweights. Hadestown: The Musical from Bleecker Street grossed $2…
Bristol music legends speak out over 'surreal experience' in Singapore
Bristol music legends Massive Attack have spoken out following controversy over showing support for Palenstine - which has seen them banned from Singapore. The South West trip-hop collective – whose current line-up includes Robert…
EXCLUSIVE: Carey Mulligan's 'Marriage is One of Huge Compromise' as She Bans Music at Home
Carey Mulligan has embraced an unusual house rule with her husband, Marcus Mumford, by banning music from their home because his passion for listening means conversations quickly grind to a halt. And friends have told RadarOnline.com the…
Gary Lightbody praises Belfast's thriving music scene as Fleadh gets underway
Snow Patrol frontman Gary Lightbody has spoken about the growth of the music culture in Belfast as thousands of people are set to visit the city this week for the Fleadh. Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann – the world's biggest celebration of…
Why Noah Kahan Will 'Never Really Get Tired' of Writing Music About New England
Watch: Noah Kahan Reveals He Goes Full “Hannah Montana Mode” to Stay Grounded Noah Kahan never has to worry about feeling homesick. Should a yearning for his New England roots arise, all he has to do is turn to his own setlist.
Stellar Blade: Blood Rain's AI slop music video is terrible for us all
ShiftUP CEO Kim Hyung Tae hasn't exactly been lowkey with his pro-AI stance over the years, but he and his company have now made it clearer than ever with one of the most god-awful videos I've ever had the displeasure of witnessing from a company…
Trueno & Milo J Close LAMC 2026 at New York's SummerStage & More Uplifting Moments in Latin Music
From career milestones to new 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 — LAMC (Latin Alternative…
DCU graduates launch game-changing, new booking system for booking live music
A new Irish booking system is aiming to overhaul how pubs, venues and hotels book live music acts. CeolConnect was born out of frustration, as one of its founders, Eoghan Matthews, is a musician who struggled with the booking process as a working…
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