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Indie and punk music made me feel I was betraying my race
Growing up in Wolverhampton, Stephanie Phillips says she was initially pretty much into the same chart music as her friends. But alongside TLC, Aaliyah and Destiny's Child, she developed a passion for rock, indie and punk. 'It was music that meant…
The Piano finalist says classical music 'not just for white middle classes'
The Piano finalist Michael Howell has said classical music is “not just for white middle class people” as he takes part in a festival which aims to encourage black talent into the genre. Classically Black, organised by Black Lives In…
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Todd Rundgren: Taylor Swift Ruined Music
Few major artists are willing (dumb?) enough to criticize recent Cleveland devotee Taylor Swift in public, lest they incur the cursed wrath of her loyal fan base (or the pop star herself). However, Todd Rundgren, secure in his status as one of the…
Laila! Is About to Deliver SZA's Favorite Music of 2026
The album SZA recently called “the most beautiful shit I've heard all year” is on the way. Laila! is ready to engulf listeners inside her world with a new album, We'll Never Be This Young Again',out Oct. 23. Two years after her…
Latin Music Revenue Is Booming -- And Outpacing the Overall U.S. Market (Again)
Latin music is constantly written about in boom cycles, but it's clear its growth is no blip. According to the Recording Industry Association of America's mid-year report, revenue in the Latin sector saw yet another boost, this time surpassing…
Patti LaBelle, Common, Public Enemy Honored at Black Music Action Coalition Gala 2026
Patti LaBelle, Common and Public Enemy were among the artists and executives who were celebrated on Thursday night at the sixth annual Black Music Action Coalition Gala, held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles. Throughout the evening, BMAC…
From The Beatles to psychedelia, discover how 1966 changed music forever
When you think about the biggest albums of 1966, two records stand head and shoulders above the rest. The Beatles' Revolver and The Beach Boys' Pet Sounds have tended to overshadow everything else released that year. But the mythology surrounding…
A.L.T music
Bisexual singer/musician Aaron Lee Tasjan believes that being open about his sexual orientation has allowed him to connect with “incredible fans and musicians, proving that visibility matters so none of us feel alone.” (Photo by…
Interscope's Nicole Wyskoarko & Common Among Black Music Action Coalition Gala Honorees
Patti LaBelle, Common, Public Enemy and label executives Nicole Wyskoarko and Tina Davis were among the esteemed honorees feted at the Black Music Action Coalition's sixth annual BMAC Gala. Rooted in themes of pride, perseverance and purpose, the…
Fashion's Musical Chairs: Is Pierpaolo Piccioli Already Out at Balenciaga?
In luxury fashion, creative directors used to get years to put their stamp on a house. Lately, they're lucky to get a few seasons. The latest possible casualty is Pierpaolo Piccioli, the acclaimed designer who took over Balenciaga only last year.
Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival goes on hiatus again citing rising costs, difficult industry conditions
OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, Fla. — The Okeechobee Musical & Arts Festival is once again going on hiatus, organizers announced via social media. The announcement comes after the festival returned in March from a two-year hiatus. In a Facebook post…
EXCLUSIVE: Ed Sheeran 'Broken' After Fresh Attack From Music Hero Over Gaza Row
Ed Sheeran has been left 'broken' by the escalating backlash over his Gaza tour row after Madness frontman Suggs became the latest music veteran to publicly challenge the superstar singer, RadarOnline.com can exclusively reveal. The criticism came…
Carrie Underwood Sings Bon Jovi's 'Livin' On A Prayer' As She Pivots To Rock Music
Carrie Underwood is more than halfway there in her move from country to rock... the singer treated fans to a legendary rendition of Bon Jovi's 'Livin' on a Prayer!' Joining Luke Bryan on stage last night for his show in Nashville, Carrie crushed…
My seven favourite musicals coming to Scotland this autumn
After a successful run in Edinburgh, Six is coming to Glasgow. It is a musical bordering on a concert. What better way to tell the story of Henry VIII's wives than by putting them into a singing competition? This sell-out show is filled with catchy…
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