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Vatican condemns 'profane' faux baptism performance at Italy's Sanremo

A bishop spoke out after a performance at San Remo music festival featured a mock baptism. The performer insists it was a tribute to his mother.

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Eurovision Song Contest 2022: Mika announced as a co-presenter

Eurovision 2022 will be hosted in Turin, Italy this spring with the singer confirmed to be one of three hosts.

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Dolly Parton, Eminem, Lionel Richie among Rock Hall nominees for 2022

The American institution has been honouring performers that shaped our musical landscape for almost 40 years. Here's who is in contention for an induction at this year's ceremony.

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Spotify adds COVID warnings after Joe Rogan controversy

Spotify CEO Daniel Ek said he didn't want the company to be a "content censor" after controversy over alleged COVID misinformation in its biggest podcast.

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Spanish town welcomes back pagan monster 'Carantoñas' from COVID break

The tradition is a meeting of old and new as the pagan fertility figure takes part in a parade for local patron St Sebastien.

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Bob Dylan sells entire back catalogue of recorded music to Sony

The 80-year-old folk legend is said to have struck a deal for the rights to all of his songs in a major expansion of the company's six-decade relationship with the performer.

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Evan Rachel Wood accuses ex Marilyn Manson of rape in new documentary

The 'Westworld' actress alleges her ex-boyfriend non-consensually raped her on the set of his music video 'Heart-Shaped Glasses'.

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Taylor Swift rejects Damon Albarn's 'clueless' songwriting criticisms

The 32-year-old made a monumental statement on her seldom-used Twitter account against the Blur frontman. But what did he say, and why?

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Kaunas marks the start of its programme as Capital of Culture 2022

Around 40,000 spectators attended the event, despite freezing temperatures.

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Tina Turner and husband snap up multi-million estate on Lake Zurich

Swiss news reports say they will be nearby neighbors to Swiss tennis superstar Roger Federer, who reportedly also looked at the property before settling on a different one further east along the lake.

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Bono admits he is 'embarrassed' by singing voice on early U2 releases

While the Irish rocker backs the quality of the tunes on the band's debut album, 'Boy', he concedes that his voice wasn't very 'macho'.

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Dutch concert halls reopen as hair salons in COVID-19 lockdown protest

The move saw people getting their nails done in front of Van Gogh paintings and haircuts given as the Concertgebouw orchestra performed.

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Daniel Radcliffe confirmed to play Weird Al Yankovic in new biopic

"And I am absolutely thrilled that Daniel Radcliffe will be portraying me in the film. I have no doubt whatsoever that this is the role future generations will remember him for," said Yankovic.

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Groundbreaking concert will showcase symphony recorded in isolation

Mahler's eighth symphony is renowned for requiring large amounts of musicians. This will be the first performance of the piece since the pandemic started.

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Turkish pop star targeted by Islamist group for 'offensive' lyrics

Sezen Aksu is a popular singer but has attracted the ire of religious groups and the Turkish government because of her provocative lyrics.

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Fans ecstatic at Lana Del Rey's upcoming track on hit-show 'Euphoria'

The show has a cult following and a recent trailer revealed the "Mariners Apartment Complex" singer will be debuting her new single on episode three.

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Out of the shadows: The Rasmus share their entry bid for Eurovision

The 'In The Shadows' anthem-makers will compete against six other artists to represent Finland at the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest.

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You caught me: Pope congratulates reporter who saw him at record shop

Pope Francis recently paid a private visit to Rome's Stereosound record store, but was rumbled by a journalist who happened to be in the area.

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A perfect day? Keanu Reeves once asked Lou Reed for his autograph

Hollywood's sweetheart discussed his encounter with the legendary singer as part of an interview promoting `'The Matrix Resurrections'.

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Nirvana 'Nevermind' baby files another lawsuit for over €1 million

Spencer Elden – who features on the iconic cover as a naked baby – has doubled down on his case against the band after accusing them of exploitation.