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High School Musical star charged with possession of indecent child content
High School Musical 3 star Matt Prokop has been arrested on a charge of possession of child pornography and four misdemeanour charges, according to reports. The former child star, 35, was reportedly taken into custody in Texas just before…
The Killers' Brandon Flowers shares major new music update but with a twist
Brandon Flowers has shared that new music from The Killers is in the works. However, fans will have to wait even longer than they had expected for the new record. The Las Vegas-based rock band last released a record in 2021, with their seventh…
Mischa Barton admits music A-lister was 'the best' person she's worked with
Mischa Barton has revealed 'the best' A-list star she's worked with. The 39-year-old actress, who rose to fame portraying Marissa Cooper in the popular American teen drama, The OC, featured in several music videos during the 2000s. This includes…
1986 in music: The big albums turning 40 this year
In 1986, the world of popular music was in an incredible state of flux. The industry was looking back in a serious way for the first time — in the US, the newly established Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted its first musicians (all men)…
Samsung Music Studio Wi-Fi speakers will support voice assistants
Samsung has dabbled in the smart speaker space before, but the company's all-new Music Studio 5 and Music Studio 7 Wi-Fi speakers pose serious competition for the likes of Amazon, Apple, Bose, and Sonos—at least at the higher-end of the…
One of Hull's oldest musical societies looking for new performers
A musical performing group with a history stretching back more than 90 years in Hull is looking for new people to swell its numbers. Hull Savoyards will start rehearsals later this month for its early summer production of Gilbert and Sullivan's…
Cain Culto & Xiuhtezcatl's '¡BASTA YA!' Revived as Anti-ICE Rallying Cry, Plus More Uplifting Moments in Latin Music
From career milestones to new music 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. See latest videos, charts…
Salt-N-Pepa's lawsuit against Universal Music Group over master recordings dismissed
Salt-N-Pepa ‘s lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG) over the ownership of their master recordings has been dismissed. Last May, the legendary rap duo, made up of Cheryl ‘Salt' James and Sandra ‘Pepa' Denton, filed the…
High School Musical Debuted 20 Years Ago: From BTS Secrets to Sequel Plans
It's hard to believe that nearly 20 years ago, High School Musical premiered and made Disney Channel history. High School Musical, which ran from 2006 to 2008, followed Troy (Zac Efron) and Gabriella (Vanessa Hudgens), two teenagers from completely…
Ariana Grande jokes she 'would need an extra brain' to release new music
Ariana Grande has joked that she would “need an extra brain” to release new music. READ MORE: Ariana Grande – ‘Eternal Sunshine' review: a compelling mood piece The musician's last musical output was her March 2024 album…
Inclusive Society / Cultural Barriers Between Japanese, Non-Japanese Made Lower through Musical Activities, Sports
The number of foreign residents living in Japan is at a record high and continuing to rise. While foreign residents are seen as valuable for the labor force, xenophobic sentiments are spreading on social media. This is the second installment in a…
The Culture Guide: Our experts recommend music, films, books and more for 2026
Country royalty plays her largest ever show in Ireland. Across five decades, Harris has written her name into the country hall of fame with songs as tender as heartbreak and as tough as leather boots. An Evening with Imelda May, Cork Opera House…
Maine's Coastal Chorale reinvents classical music for modern audiences
SACO, Maine — Maine's Coastal Chorale wants to modernize its classical music to be seen as 'less stuffy' and more approachable for modern audiences. “The choir is an instrument, and that instrument does require some amount of tuning…
High School Musical' Actor Matt Prokop Locked Up Without Bail on Child Pornography Charges in Texas After History of Abuse
Former teen actor Matt Prokop has reportedly been arrested and is currently being held without bail following multiple charges, including alleged possession of child pornography, RadarOnline.com can report. Prokop, best known for his role in High…
EXCLUSIVE: Car-Crash Katy Perry 'Plotting to Cash in On Justin Trudeau Romance With Tell-All Documentary' - As Her Music Career Dies
Hot N Cold singer Katy Perry sees dollar signs when it comes to new beau Justin Trudeau, RadarOnline.com can reveal. 'The public is fascinated by them, so it's a no-brainer for them to cash in on that interest – whether…
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