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OK! Collector's Edition: Celebrating Taylor Swift's Twenty Years in Music
Over the last two decades, Taylor Swift has not only become the biggest artist of the century, she is credited with fundamentally changing the music industry for the better and rewriting the definition of stardom. As she celebrates 20 years since…
How lipstick became music's most versatile symbol
“I nail my mouth to the evil taste of lipstick, inhale the scent of someone else's lipstick…” Wadded up Kleenex smudged red. A can of aerosol deodorant. A tube of lipstick tossed onto a scatter of counter clutter. After a…
Kim Kardashian's daughter North, 12, signs music deal
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West 's daughter North West has officially inked a deal with Gamma. They are an independent entertainment company run by former Apple executive Larry Jackson. This signals the 12‑year‑old rising talent's most…
Megan Moroney Says Women in Music Shouldn't Feel 'Competition for Oxygen
Country hitmaker Megan Moroney was honored Wednesday at the second annual Sharing the Spotlight awards hosted by She Is The Music, the nonprofit advocacy group for women in the music industry co-founded by Alicia Keys. “I'm not even gonna…
SeatGeek and Spotify team up to offer concert ticket sales inside the music platform
SeatGeek announced on Wednesday a new integration with Spotify, bringing a seamless ticket-buying experience for Spotify users. Now, when Spotify users browse an artist's page or upcoming tour dates, they will see ticket links powered by SeatGeek…
Wrexham dancer, 71, gobsmacked to feature in Taylor Swift's Opalite music video
A 71-year-old ballroom dancer said she had no idea she had been cast in a Taylor Swift music video until ten minutes before filming. Denise Sides, from Wrexham, was selected by the global megastar to appear in Opalite - a 90s-inspired rom-com that…
Google Launches Music Generation Model to Make Songs 30-Seconds at a Time
Need an AI-generated soundtrack to go with your AI-generated video that you're planning to send to your AI-generated friends? Google has you covered. The company announced today that Lyria 3, its music generation model, will be available to use in…
Apple Music's 5 new features will include a revamped UI that puts Spotify to shame - so why is it still dividing music fans?
Apple Music is rolling out five new features in iOS 24.6, including the new Playlist Playground and Concerts Near You functions It's also getting a new UI design for albums and playlists Despite its new look, it's divided users who have called out…
Lil Poppa dead: Music star dies aged 25 just days after dropping new music
Rapper Lil Poppa has died at the age of 25 Rapper Lil Poppa has sadly died at the age of 25, just days after he released new music with his loyal legion of fans. The Fulton County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed to TMZ that the musician was…
Google Gemini, Apple add music-focused generative AI features
Alphabet Inc.'s Google and Apple Inc. are adding music-focused generative artificial intelligence features to their core consumer apps, underscoring how advanced AI tools are moving into mainstream use. Google's Gemini AI assistant can now create…
One of London's best music festivals has been cancelled for 2026
News Following local backlash against festivals in Brockwell Park, organisers of Wide Awake have said the event is ‘taking a break' Written by Amy Houghton Contributing writer Bad news for lovers of live music in the capital –…
Travel: Winter in Vienna is the season for music and fancy balls
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... It started like most of my trips do, by coming across a cheap airfare. I'd only been to Vienna once, decades ago, loved it and always meant to go back. But did I really want to go in winter, when it's…
Winter Garden prepares for musical festival on Plant Street
Updated: 8:58 AM EST Feb 19, 2026 Winter Garden prepares for musical festival on Plant Street Updated: 8:58 AM EST Feb 19, 2026 Downtown Winter Garden is preparing for its musical festival this weekend.The event will feature a free, multi-stage…
Alphabet's new AI music model could lure content creators from rivals
Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch — an actionable afternoon update, just in time for the last hour of trading on Wall Street. Markets are solidly higher, with the S & P 500 trying to have its…
Weekender: 30 things to do in Charlotte this weekend including live music and a street market
This weekend is filled with family-friendly activities from Jurassic Quest to a South End street market. 🧠 Test your knowledge of 'Heated Rivalry' at Suffolk Punch Brewing for a chance to win a cash prize.| Free | 7-9pm | Details…
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