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'Wicked: For Good' Shows Audiences Want Musicals, Not Just More Oz
Wicked: For Good has once again shown that musical films are a reliable formula for Hollywood's box office success when studios fully embrace the musical hype. With the previous film Wicked earning nearly $759 million worldwide, Wicked: For Good…
Lincoln rescue horses soothed by classical music - BBC News
In a large stable at an equine rescue centre on the outskirts of Lincoln, a herd of horses are being played Beethoven's Für Elise. Charity staff say classical music has been key to soothing their animals here. 'They enjoy listening,' says Emma…
Wild internet rumours claim Timothée Chalamet is actually a music star
Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com Rumours have been circulating on social media this week that Hollywood actor Timothée Chalamet is actually secretly a rapper. The star, 29, is known for his roles in huge films like Dune and…
Dumfries Music Collective offers mentorship course - BBC News
Image source, Dumfries Music Collective An organisation that helps young musicians in southern Scotland has reopened a scheme aimed at encouraging the stars of the future. Dumfries Music Collective is an arts charity and its Futures programme gives…
Music venues and industry hit out at 'hammer blow' of UK autumn budget: 'Yet another episode in the long running saga of failures'
The music industry has reacted to the news of the UK autumn budget, calling it a “hammer blow” to the future of grassroots music venues. READ MORE: 2025 could be a game-changer for funding UK grassroots music – but when will we…
Streets of their town: Australian music legends get new laneway honour
, register or subscribe to save articles for later. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. The Seekers have become the latest band to have a street named after them in Melbourne, with the City of Port Phillip christening a…
Those found guilty of corruption must face the music, says PM
Sabah & Sarawak KOTA KINABALU: If you are found to be guilty of corruption, you must accept the consequences of your actions, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said this message is always stressed to his staff. “I told my…
Serf Music and Its Alternatives
PARIS – For a glimpse of what our AI-driven future could be, consider what is happening in the music business. It was through music that the market for non-rare products and services began, where remuneration for the works of the mind was…
What to do in Chicago: Holiday concerts and shopping and a 'Sound of Music' sing-a-long
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Our picks for events in and around Chicago this weekend. Look up! You just might see Santa Claus speeding by on the “L” tracks, on trains decked out for the season. The Chicago Transit…
Warner Music's AI Revolution: Suno & Udio Deals May Bring Back Golden Era Sound For Hip-Hop
Warner Music Group turned legal foes into collaborators by securing licensing agreements with AI music startups Suno and Udio, signaling a dramatic shift in how Hip-Hop and the broader music industry may evolve in the digital age. The label, which…
Chinese culture night in Kuwait showcases food, music, Mandarin language
People attend the Chinese culture night event at the Chinese Embassy in Kuwait in Hawalli Governorate, Kuwait, Nov. 26, 2025. A Chinese culture night featuring food, music and Mandarin activities was held on Wednesday at the Chinese Embassy in…
Google to launch YouTube Premium without music service in Korea following antitrust probe
Google will launch a cheaper version of its YouTube Premium subscription without its music streaming component in Korea, the country's antitrust watchdog said Thursday, following months of investigation into alleged anti-competitive practices. The…
Zakes Bantwini on pain, praise and the power of Dance Music - The Mail & Guardian
If, like myself, you have long reached unc status, you might remember that the visuals for Zakes Bantwini's Wasting My Time | Clap Your Hands (2013) were utterly goated back then. Sonically, vernacular rhythms, buoyant synths, and percussive claps…
Wasserman Music Continues to Expand U.K. Operation With Trio of New Hires
Global talent agency Wasserman Music has expanded its flourishing U.K. operation with a trio of new leadership hires across tour marketing, artist services, and artist representation. The company has enlisted Paul Ryan as senior vice president and…
National Classical Dance festival begins at Music varsity
A two-day Performing Arts National Conference and Classical Dance Festival began at the Karnataka State Dr. Gangubai Hanagal Music and Performing Arts University here on Thursday. Renowned danseuse Dr. Vasundhara Doraswamy inaugurated the event in…
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