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Yorkshire celebrates grassroots music for Independent Venue Week - BBC News
Monday marks the start of Independent Venue Week, a nationwide celebration of grassroots music spaces at a time when many are grappling with the cost of staying open. Across Yorkshire, a series of live music events will be held at venues joining…
Chad Hugo Claims He Did The Music & Pharrell Marketed It
As you probably know, the dynamic duo are not seeing eye to eye right now, and there are plenty of accusations flying back and forth. If you want the full breakdown, you can read the news story elsewhere. Me? I'm locked in on one very specific…
Song Kang returns from military service to star in music K-drama 'Four Hands'
Song Kang is set to return to television following his military discharge, headlining tvN's upcoming drama “Four Hands” alongside Lee Jun-young and Jang Gyu-ri — a youth series that blends elite classical music, rivalry and…
Odia Music Composer Abhijit Majumdar Passes Away At 54
Bhubaneswar: Renowned Odia music composer and vocalist Abhijit Majumdar passed away at AIIMS Bhubaneswar on Sunday. He was 54. His death cast a pall of gloom over the Odia film and music industry, with artistes, political leaders, and fans across…
Tribal Musician Bhiklya Ladakya Dhinda Conferred Padma Shri 2026 For Tarpa Music
Palghar: In a significant recognition of his contributions to the field of art, Bhiklya Ladakya Dhinda, a tribal musician from Palghar, Maharashtra, is set to receive the prestigious Padma Shri award in 2026. Dhinda is known for his expertise in…
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SNL' recap: Teyana Taylor makes hosting debut, with musical guests Geese
Hey, everybody, a hearty welcome back to SNL in Review. Tonight's Saturday Night Live host has had a big week: On Thursday, Teyana Taylor received an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress. As former SNL cast member Jeff Richards puts it to…
Best audio apps for Android Auto that aren't Spotify or YouTube Music
While Spotify and YouTube Music are the default soundtracks for most commutes, they often feel like walled gardens — cluttered with unwanted recommendations and rising subscription costs. For those of us who prefer total control over our…
Popular Odia Music Composer Abhijit Majumdar Dies At 54 After Battling Prolonged Illness
Popular Odia music composer Abhijit Majumdar died at the age of 54 on Sunday, January 25, after battling a prolonged illness. He had been undergoing treatment for multiple health complications since September 2025 at AIIMS Bhubaneshwar. He was…
I am a videogame music purist who cannot mute even the most diabolical tracks, help me
Welcome to Soundtrack Sunday, where a member of the PC Gamer team takes a look at a soundtrack from one of their favourite games—or a broader look at videogame music as a whole—offering their thoughts or asking for yours! It doesn't…
Charli xcx has her movie star moment, and says goodbye to Brat
PARK CITY, Utah -- PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — Charli xcx plays herself in “The Moment,” a meta mockumentary about the end of Brat summer and grappling with otherworldly success. “I was just really interested in telling this…
Geese Gives 'Saturday Night Live' Viewers Something to Talk About
|Geese Gives ‘Saturday Night Live' Viewers Something to Talk About https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/25/arts/music/geese-cameron-winter-saturday-night-live-snl.html Who is Geese? To a certain type of music fan, that question would be absurd.
Is it a new era for Grammy Awards as Spanish-language music and K-Pop surge?
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... You don't need to speak a word of Spanish or Korean to appreciate the significance of this year's Grammy Awards nominations, which sees Puerto Rican-born superstar Bad Bunny's “DtMF” and the…
Foodies Festival returns this summer with celebrity chefs and live music
The event will take place in South Parks, Oxford, from August 29 to 31, and promises three days of entertainment, including celebrity chef demonstrations, live music, and hands-on activities for all ages, including a ‘Ready Steady Cook Off'…
Fretless quartet brings JUNO award-winning music to stage at The Bailey
The Fretless and Madeleine Roger will appear on stage at The Bailey on Jan. 27. The Trail and District Arts Council rings in the New Year with Juno award-winning string quartet The Fretless on Jan. 27 at 7:30 p.m. in The Bailey Theatre. The folk…
MIT Technology Review Details Big Tech Trends For 2026
There's so much going on, it's sometimes hard to keep track of it all. You can get some guidance, though, from surveys of the biggest emerging projects, presented by people close to the industry. I was pleased to see MIT's list of notable tech…
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