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Nevada officials set to launch murder probe into death of BB King

Officials in Navada are to launch a murder investigation into the death of legendary musician BB King. Two of his daughters claim the guitarist was

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The Maccabees launch single ahead of new album

After a three year break, The Maccabees are back with the first single from their upcoming album. Explaining the gap since their last record, the

Sweden

Sweden's winning Eurovision singer gets 'heroes' welcome

Swedish singer Mans Zelmerlow was given his own ‘heroes’ welcome when he returned to his home town of Lund as winner of Saturday’s Eurovision Song

Austria

Sweden wins Eurovision Song Contest with 'Heroes'

Sweden have won Eurovision for the sixth time thanks to Måns Zelmerlöw’s performance of Heroes. His passionate rendition, combined with the most

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Sweden win Eurovision 2015 with 'Heroes'

Sweden have won Eurovision for the sixth time thanks to Måns Zelmerlöw’s performance of Heroes. His passionate rendition, combined with the most

Austria

Eurovision Song Contest set to celebrate its diamond jubilee in Vienna

Tuning up for a musical jamboree in Vienna. The city that gave the world the elegance of the Blue Danube waltz was reverberating to the sound of

USA

The Rolling Stones perform surprise show in Los Angeles

British veteran rockers The Rolling Stones have treated their fans to a surprise show in the US. The last minute performance was announced via

World News

Why is Australia in the Eurovision Song Contest?

Australia’s participation in the Eurovision Song Contest is a one-off event as part of celebrations for the competition’s 60th anniversary. The

Austria

Eurovision Song Contest kicks off in Vienna with first semi-final

The Eurovision Song Contest has officially kicked-off in Vienna with the first semi-final. Sixteen acts pulled out all the stops to avoid

Culture news

Nuits Sonores music festival gets Lyon nights buzzing

“Voices from the Lake” an Italian duo made up of DJ/producers, Donato Dozzy and Neel, warmed up the dance floor with their hypnotic vibes at the

USA

B.B. King: The Thrill is Gone

The 89-year-old, who inspired generations of musicians, has died at his home in Las Vegas

Germany

Berlin Philharmonic in deadlock over Simon Rattle successor

Members of the Berlin Philharmonic have still not chosen a new chief conductor despite more than 11 hours of discussions. The prestigious orchestra

Culture news

Finnish punk rockers with Down's, Autism and Attitude enter Eurovision

Kari, Pertti, Sami and Toni will be representing Finland at the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna. The quartet, whose members suffer from

USA

Blues legend B.B. King in hospice

Legendary blues guitarist B.B. King is in hospice care in Las Vegas less than a month after being taken to hospital with diabetes related issues. The

USA

Tributes paid to 'Stand By Me' singer Ben E. King

Friends, fans and the music industry have been paying tribute to Ben E. King, whose song 'Stand By Me' was voted one of the songs of the century in the US, who has died aged 76.

USA

Ben E. King, famous for song 'Stand By Me,' dies at 76

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Paris exhibition marks centenary of Edith Piaf's birth

An exhibition dedicated to French singer Edith Piaf, whose ballads about love and sorrow turned her into an international icon, has opened in Paris

Sport

Box office Blooper, Karim who?

As usual we like a good laugh and this week’s box office Blooper is PSV’S Karim Rekik celebrating. If you find it repetative then you are

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Favourites and hidden gems at Baku's Contemporary Music Festival

From famous modern music to rarely-performed treasures: The 6th Qara Qarayev International Contemporary Music Festival in Baku presents its wide

Armenia

US band rocks for peace

Rock band System of a Down might look like unlikely ambassadors for a peace mission to reconcile an international dispute that has festered for 100