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Rapper Young Thug's lyrics used against him on opening day of trial

Prosecutors portrayed the YSL crew as a "pack" with Young Thug as its "wolf" in their opening statement.

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‘This Is Spinal Tap’ sequel to feature Paul McCartney and Elton John

Director Rob Reiner revealed that production of the mockumentary sequel begins in February, and features some well-known guests...

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Have The Prodigy changed lyrics to their controversial hit song?

26 years since its release, The Prodigy appear to have changed the lyrics of one of their most controversial songs. WARNING: This article contains language some might deem offensive.

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R.E.M. frontman Michael Stipe to stage museum exhibition in Italy

Michael Stipe finds strength in vulnerability in a new exhibition debuting in Italy next month.

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David Bowie's handwritten lyric sheet to go under the hammer

A handwritten lyric sheet from Bowie should break the estimated price tag of £50,000 to £100,000 tomorrow - especially considering the late artist's handwritten lyrics for 'Starman' sold for £165,000 (€190,000) last year.

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France's Zoe Clauzure triumphs at Junior Eurovision Song Contest

France has won the junior version of the Eurovision song contest with Zoe Clauzure and her song 'Coeur'.

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Cultural digest: Don’t miss these events in Europe this week

Urban greenery, tantalising truffles and Todd Haynes' 'May December' are just some of the cultural treats to be enjoyed across the continent this week.

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The Beatles now on official sportswear?

Whether it's their new song 'Now And Then' and the re-release of the iconic Red and Blue compilation albums, The Beatles are everywhere. And now, you could soon be sporting official football merch...

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of rape in new 'revenge porn' lawsuit

Rap mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs is being sued by a woman who says he drugged and sexually assaulted her in 1991.

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Eminem is coming to online video game Fortnite

Eminem - Meet Rap Boy, Slim Shady, and Marshall Never More.

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Culture Re-View: How Freddie Mercury's death changed AIDS perceptions

24 November 1991: Freddie Mercury dies.

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Listen: Stephen Fry reads Nick Cave’s words about ChatGPT

"We should fight it tooth and nail, for we are fighting for the very soul of the world."

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Hall files for restraining order against bandmate Oates

Divisions have been sown in the 80s pop duo Hall & Oates as a confidential lawsuit continues between the founding pair.

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Guns N' Roses’ Axl Rose accused of raping former model

The lawsuit was filed under New York's Adult Survivors Act, which lets adult victims sue over attacks that occurred decades ago. The law expires after today in the US.

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Thousands of musicians sign letter for Gaza ceasefire

"We speak out together in solidarity with the Palestinian people’s struggle for freedom, justice and equal rights," reads the letter signed by thousands of musicians under the collective Musicians for Palestine.

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Björk and Rosalía release song ‘Oral’ to fight industrial fish farming

The profits of Björk and Rosalía's new song, ‘Oral’, will help pay the legal fees of the people of Fjord Seyðisfjörður, who are protesting foreign-owned salmon farming operations.

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Here's how Spotify's new measures aim to boost revenue for artists

The measures include combating artificial streaming by imposing charges on labels and distributors, setting a 1,000-stream threshold for track monetisation, and introducing new policies for noise recordings.

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The Rolling Stones announce 2024 tour - But what's behind that tongue?

The octogenarians of rock'n'roll are heading to the States next year. Ever wondered what that tongue logo is all about?

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King Charles III praises K-pop band BLɅϽKPIИK during state banquet

King Charles III praises K-pop band BLɅϽKPIИK for "their role in bringing the message of environmental sustainability to a global audience" during formal state visit of South Korea's president Yoon Suk Yeol.

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Culture Re-View: The 60-year anniversary of JFK’s assassination

22 November 1963: The assassination of JFK.