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Zayn Malik quits One Direction, says he wants a normal life

25/03/2015

Culture news

"Chic" comeback for Nile Rodgers

In 1976 Nile Rodgers founded the soul band Chic with bass player Bernard Edwards. The group went on to become one of the most successful of the

24/03/2015

Culture news

Sweet revenge for UK country singer who makes chart history

You may not have heard of them yet, but The Shires have just made British music history by becoming the first ever homegrown country music band to

12/03/2015

Culture news

20 years of Björk at MoMA

‘Björk’ is a new exhibition at New York City’s Museum of Modern Art which chronicles the career of the iconic Icelandic artist. Her experiments with

12/03/2015

World News

Drawing the line: Four famous copyright feuds

Thicke and Williams are the latest in a line of musicians to be accused of plagiarism. But who preceded them? And were they any more successful in their legal battles?

11/03/2015

USA

Blurred Lines, but a clear-cut verdict: Marvin Gaye's estate awarded 7.4 million dollars

Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams lose plagiarism case as LA judge rules parts of 'Blurred Lines' were lifted from Marvin Gaye hit 'Got To Give It Up.'

11/03/2015

Culture news

The Veronicas look for twin success from comeback LP

After eight years away Australian duo The Venonicas are back breaking their long silence with a self-titled album that looks like a fresh start for

09/03/2015

Culture news

British R&B singer Estelle is back with 'True Romance'

British soul singer Estelle’s fourth album ‘True Romance’ is a melting pot of genres ranging from house to soul and pop. While it is anchored by

03/03/2015

Culture news

Irish singer Hozier takes on the Catholic Church and goes viral

Irish singer-songwriter Hozier expresses frustration at Catholic Church's stance against homosexuality in viral hit 'Take Me To Church'.

12/02/2015

World News

Australia to compete Eurovision song contest

Australia is to enter this year’s Eurovision song contest in Austria, Vienna. The annual event has a huge following down under and Australia has been

11/02/2015

Culture news

Sam Smith, Pharrell, Beyoncé shine at 57th Grammys

Pharrell Williams certainly had reason to be happy after winning three Grammy Awards, including Best Solo Performance and Best Music Video at the

09/02/2015

USA

'Don't steal apples', and other messages to take away from the Grammys

A five-point list of serious and lighthearted messages from the 2015 Grammy Awards.

09/02/2015

USA

Grammys: Sam Smith triumphs, Beck surprises and Madonna does what Madonna does best

British soul singer Sam Smith wins big at the 57th Grammy Awards, while the red carpet provided some fine examples of thought-provoking wardrobe choices.

09/02/2015

Culture news

Family Affair: Kitty, Daisy & Lewis mix genres with third album

Three years after their critically acclaimed sophomore album, family musical act Kitty, Daisy & Lewis are back with their unmistakable retro style

03/02/2015

USA

Rap music producer Suge Knight to spend weekend in jail

Rap music producer Suge Knight is likely to spend the weekend in police custody following a fatal hit and run in Los Angeles. Police said he ran over

31/01/2015

USA

The "Holy Grail" of guitars to go under the hammer in New York

On February 19 Guernsey's in New York City will sell the priceless instrument known as "Black Beauty"

31/01/2015

Greece

Funeral of singer Demis Roussos held in Athens

The funeral of Egyptian born Greek singer Demis Roussos has been held in Athens. The 68-year-old died last weekend and has been mourned by fans

30/01/2015

Culture news

Rap with a conscience: meet George the Poet

He has described his poetry as a reaction to the materialism and clichés of modern rap. And it looks like his brand of inspirational music could

29/01/2015

Greece

Greek singing legend Demis Roussos dies aged 68

Greek singer Demis Roussos, one of music’s most unlikely international superstars, had died aged 68. Early hits like ‘Rain and Tears’ brought fame

26/01/2015

Culture news

Aqualung comeback puts a spell on you

British singer songwriter Matt Hales, aka ‘Aqualung’ is back with a new album. ’10 Futures’ features collaborations with fellow Brits Joel Compass

23/01/2015