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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…
Amanda Bynes rocks PURPLE eyebrows as she teases new music career
Have YOU got a story? Email Amanda Bynes revealed bold purple eyebrows in a new video posted on Instagram on Friday. The 39-year-old former child star, who unveiled a new body modification this week, also sported bleached hair as she recorded…
11pm Thaipusam music cut-off set by police, says Penang MIC chairman
GEORGE TOWN: Music at thaneer panthal (refreshment) stalls along Thaipusam procession routes in Penang must stop at 11pm following instructions from the police, not the Penang Hindu Endowments Board (PHEB), said Penang MIC chairman Datuk…
The Magical Staying Power of 'High School Musical
Inside the walls of East High School, there are only two things that really matter: basketball and the dulcet tones of musical theater. This was the world the Disney Channel Original Movie High School Musical dropped waiting preteens into when it…
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…
How Britney Spears Is Helping Son Jayden Launch His Music Career!
Britney Spears is doing everything she can to help her son, Jayden James Federline, launch a music career! As you may know, the 19-year-old has played the piano since he was a child. But in recent years, he has been more focused on production and…
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…
Trump confirms he will not attend Super Bowl because of music acts: 'I'm anti-them'
President Donald Trump said he will skip this year's Super Bowl, using the decision to sharply criticize the NFL's choice of entertainers, opening act Green Day and halftime performer Bad Bunny, both of whom have publicly opposed the president's…
Chris Jericho Addresses Ageism In Pro Wrestling And Music
Despite being 55, Chris Jericho still seems to have a lot he wants to accomplish. And he's got a message for all those who may use his age to doubt him. In a recent interview with Soundsphere Magazine, Jericho was asked about the ability to achieve…
Spotify takes on YouTube and Apple Music's playlist curation with new Prompted Playlist feature
Spotify is giving Premium users a new way to control their music by simply typing out what they want to hear. The feature is expanding to the U.S. and Canada, making playlist creation much easier. Spotify says that they believe technology works…
Gospel musician Richard Smallwood remembered with music-filled funeral
UPPER MARLBORO, Maryland (RNS) — Thousands of fans of gospel music giant Richard Smallwood bid him farewell in a music-filled funeral on Saturday (Jan. 24), as family and friends of the composer remembered him for his creativity, his…
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'…
Becky G Celebrates Selena and Isabel Allende in 'Celebrity Substitute' & 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…
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…
Music Stocks To Research - January 24th
Tencent Music Stock Outshines Spotify as China's Music Giant Tencent Music Entertainment Group, Dolby Laboratories, NetEase, Warner Music Group, and Madison Square Garden Entertainment are the five Music stocks to watch today, according to…
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