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Paris Olympics: Snoop Dogg to lead celebrity charge for torch relay

The US rapper will carry the flame on Friday through the streets of Paris. The Torch Relay aims to unite people around the values of sport and togetherness. Who is joining Snoop on Friday, and which celebs have already carried the flame?

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Will Lady Gaga perform at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony?

Lady Gaga has been spotted in Paris, fuelling speculation that she will be performing at Olympics opening ceremony on Friday 26 July.

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Last member of the Four Tops, Abdul 'Duke' Fakir, dies aged 88

The Four Tops were among Motown's most popular acts - hitting their peak between 1964 and 1967 when they scored 11 top 20 hits, including ‘I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch) ’ and ‘Reach Out I'll Be There’.

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Soundtrack to victory: The ultimate Olympics playlist for Paris 2024

Need the perfect soundtrack for your Olympic-themed party or just some tunes to get you pumped for the Games? We've got you covered!

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Damon Albarn vs Bob Dylan: Should phones be banned at gigs?

A phone ban will be implemented on all dates for Bob Dylan's upcoming European leg of his tour. Blur frontman Damon Albarn thinks this prohibition is an overstep. Should concerts be phone-free and who's right? (Spoiler: It's neither Bob nor Damon.)

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Born To Bank: Bruce Springsteen is officially a billionaire

Baby, we were born to run...to the bank and celebrate, as Bruce Springsteen is now officially a billionaire.

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Artists need indie record labels more than ever, report claims

Newly formed music label think tank ORCA wants to educate the world on how important the music industry is.

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The best things to do and see (or watch) in Europe this week

Forecast: cloudy with a chance of 'Twisters', bulging bronze, French Touch, the best TV shows of 2024 (so far) and a farewell project from Childish Gambino.

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Why did a famous Greek pop star refuse to play on stage in Türkiye?

Greek pop star Despina Vandi was asked to leave a town in Türkiye after she refused to perform on a stage with the country’s flag and a portrait of Atatürk.

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Fuad Ibrahimov: A maestro's ode to Shusha

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Fuad Ibrahimov, General Music Director and Chief Conductor of the Azerbaijan State Symphony Orchestra, shares his profound connection with Shusha, a city rich in cultural heritage and influential in his musical journey.

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Missy Elliott song sent to space: A brief history of ET music

After NASA broadcast the song 'The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)' into space, we look back at what other songs have entered the cosmos.

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Who is Chappell Roan? The new(ish) pop star taking over the internet

Bored with the dominance of Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa and Beyoncé? Well, there's a new pop star titan about to enter the fray. Welcome the Lady Gaga of the 2020s... Chappell Roan

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Adele confirms she’s taking a ‘big break’ from music

“I don’t have any plans for new music at all.” Adele has revealed that she has no intention of making new material anytime soon, and plans to take a break after her upcoming shows in Germany and Las Vegas.

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Jack Black cancels tour over Tenacious D bandmate's Trump comment

Actor-musician Jack Black said he was "blindsided" by Kyle Gass' Trump quip, with the latter acknowledging that he made a "dangerous and terrible mistake." Their tour is now cancelled and “all future creative plans are on hold.”

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Sales of physical music rise for first time in 20 years in UK

Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish and Dua Lipa are among the artists with the most physical sales, as vinyl copies continue to remain popular. Data suggests that the CD could be set for its very own revival...

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Calls for Australian deportation of Tenacious D after Trump joke

An Australian senator has called for the comedy rock band Tenacious D to be deported after remarks on Trump’s assassination attempt during a concert in Sydney. A poorly timed bad taste quip, or an assault on free speech?

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Conservatives move to block Switzerland from hosting Eurovision

Referendums are a key feature of Swiss political life. Could this quirk of the country’s democratic system be used to stop it hosting Eurovision?

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Katy Perry’s ‘Woman’s World’: Anatomy of a faux-feminist failure

Katy Perry’s long-awaited return to music is here, four years after her last album 'Smile'. And some of us wish she’d not quit her day job on American Idol. Here's why.

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The best things to do and see (or watch) in Europe this week

Fantastic female art, a 90s-style serial killer thriller and Eminem's return - here's what to do, see and hear this week in Europe.

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How is Massive Attack setting the bar for low emission concerts?

British trip hop collective Massive Attack are about to play their first performance in the UK in five years and to mark the occasion, they’re making the event as sustainable as possible.