Ariana Grande's 'Eternal Sunshine' tour stop in Los Angeles explored the theme of memory erasure, with Grande ultimately choosing to embrace her painful experiences rather than forget them. The show featured hits from her new album and past work, highlighting her resilience.
Musiker sagen Auftritte bei Trumps 250-Jahr-Feier ab, da er das Event politisiert. Trump bezeichnet sie als "drittklassig" und erwägt stattdessen eine Rede. Für seinen 80. Geburtstag plant er MMA-Kämpfe im Weißen Haus.
Ariana Grande condemns the White House for using her song 'Bye' in a video showcasing ICE detentions, prompting its removal. She joins a list of artists, including Sabrina Carpenter, Jess Glynne, and Kenny Loggins, who have similarly objected to their music being used in pro-Trump or ICE-related content, highlighting a perceived White House tactic to provoke left-leaning musicians.
A stage production fusing Shakespeare's Hamlet with Radiohead's 2003 album 'Hail to the Thief' will open at London's Barbican theatre on October 31. Co-created by Thom Yorke, the show features a live performance of the album.
First Lady Kim Hye-kyung met with young K-classical musicians in Brussels, expressing pride and encouragement. She praised their performances, including cellist Kim Tae-yeon, and thanked host families for supporting the students.
Post-Brexit, 25% of British musicians lost all EU work, 45% saw tour earnings drop by 45%, and 59% find EU touring no longer viable due to new restrictions and costs.
The 'Yeonghui Festival,' a new cultural arts festival centered around women, will be held in Seoul from May 12-14. Organized by singer-songwriter Oh Ji-eun, the event aims to empower and celebrate female musicians and artists, addressing the underrepresentation of women in festival headliner roles.
President Trump plans to replace musicians who pulled out of the Freedom 250 concert series with an "America Is Back" rally, citing the artists' political concerns and his own draw as the "Number One Attraction". At least five artists, including Bret Michaels and Martina McBride, withdrew, feeling misled about the event's nonpartisan nature.
A mural project in Rio de Janeiro, called NegroMuro or BlackWall, aims to commemorate Afro-Brazilian history and figures, with over 80 murals across the city.
Fans are using AI to create viral songs for the World Cup, raising questions about ownership and artist compensation. These AI-generated anthems are gaining millions of plays, with some fans preferring them over official FIFA tracks.
Colombian music icon Totó la Momposina, born Sonia Bazanta Vides, has died at 85 from a heart attack. Known for popularizing Colombian folk music like cumbia and porro internationally, she was celebrated by President Gustavo Petro and received a Latin Grammy lifetime achievement award.
Dalian's 'Vibrant New Homeland' initiative unites over 5,000 freelance musicians, fostering community, artistic creation, and social responsibility through the Dalian Urban Music Hall. This program serves as a model for engaging new social strata.
Hungary's new parliament, led by Péter Magyar, features a record number of Roma MPs and prominent Roma artists, symbolizing hope for the marginalized community. Roma rights campaigners urge real change beyond symbolism, citing past discrimination under Viktor Orbán's government.
The UK’s 350 wealthiest individuals and families now have a combined wealth of £784bn, Sunday Times reportsOasis musicians Noel and Liam Gallagher have strode onto the rich list stage, with a combined fortune of….definitely, maybe…£375m.This follows their successful reunion tour last year, which pulled in almost £400m. The Sunday Times says this has “provided the perfect warm-up act for a sale of the group’s song rights”.The 131-acre Freedom Park development encompasses shops, offices, restaurants, and parkland and residential homes. The Beckhams’ investment here should be worth another £370 million. Continue reading...
Led by artist Rirkrit Tiravanija, the project brings together artists, musicians and chefs from across the Arab world.
The Go-Betweens frontman spent years developing the story, which follows a pair of musicians on the run from the law as they try to clear their names.
The Go-Betweens frontman spent years developing the story, which follows a pair of musicians on the run from the law as they try to clear their names.
Spotify launched a 'Verified by Spotify' badge system to help listeners distinguish human musicians from AI-generated content. The green checkmark will appear on artist profiles meeting authenticity standards, while profiles primarily representing AI-generated music will be ineligible. The initiative comes as Deezer reported synthetic tracks now comprise 44% of daily uploads, and Sony Music has sought takedown of over 135,000 AI-produced songs mimicking its artists.
In this exclusive interview, Vincent Keymer reflected on his rise from winning the Grenke Open at 13 to claiming the Grenke Freestyle 2026 title in Karlsruhe. Germany’s No. 1 spoke about freestyle chess relying more on intuition, handling the “intimidation factor” of Magnus Carlsen, and balancing school with chess while growing up in a family of musicians. Keymer also praised coach Péter Lékó and discussed the challenges young chess players face in Germany compared to countries like India.
Vincent Keymer, Germany's top chess player, reflects on his recent Grenke Freestyle 2026 victory, his approach to the Chess960 format, and the influence of his coach, Péter Lékó, on his professional development.
A triple j hack investigation uncovers allegations that a booking agency has failed to pay more than 20 Australian bands and artists.
Adele Oliver admits being a country music artist has "never been a great career choice", but she says things are worse than ever, with her last gig costing her money due to the escalating price of fuel.
