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Rap singer Mac Miller dies of suspected overdose

The star dated fellow singer Ariana Grande for two years but the couple separated earlier this year.

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Summer festivals 2018

Three European festivals to visit this year are the Globaltica World Cultures Festival in Poland, the Salzburg Festival in Austria and the Boom festival in Portugal highlighting diverse music and drama from around the world

Green News

The music born in the streets

Once living in the streets, Portuguese singer Susana Silva was saved by music.

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Pulitzer prize for US rapper Lamar

The album, launched last year, has been a huge critical and commercial success and has received many international awards including a Grammy for Best Rap album

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Lamar becomes first rapper to win Pulitzer

Prestigious prize is traditionally awarded for classical or jazz recordings.

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40 years of Joy Division

It's 40 years since Joy Division made their live debut at Pips Disco in Manchester. Out of the industrial gloom of Northern England came one of Britain's most influential bands

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Cranberries singer Dolores O'Riordan's death is not suspicious

The 45 year old Irish musician was found dead at the Hilton hotel in London on Monday.

Ireland

Tributes are paid to lead Cranberries singer Dolores O'Riordan

Music world is shocked by Irish musician's sudden death

USA

Spotify hit with $1.6 billion copyright lawsuit

Wixen Music Publishing Inc last week sued music streaming giant Spotify for allegedly using thousands of songs without a license and compensation to the music publisher.

Czech Republic

Robot DJ receives mixed reviews

A club in Prague might be the first in the world to have a Robot picking the tunes

Cult

"Hamilton" transfers from Broadway to London

"Hamilton" received a rapturous reception from a star-studded, 1,500-strong audience at the show's official opening night in London on Thursday

Cult

Chill out to the cool tunes of Terje Isungset

Norway's foremost ice percussionist and musician makes music with ice instruments, an approach that sees him and singing partner Maria Skranes play dozens of concerts every year.

Cult

Bruno Mars dominates the 2017 American Music Awards

Fans also vote to honour Keith Urban, Diana Ross, and Lady Gaga at the 43rd American Music Awards.

United Kingdom

Elton John and Ed Sheeran launch charity campaign to share musical memories

Elton John and Ed Sheeran have launched a star-studded charity campaign to share musical memories, and raise funds for orphanage children suffering in silence.

United Kingdom

David Cameron pictured with Corbyn supporter at music festival

A festivalgoer with a 'Corbyn' jacket snapped a photograph with former UK prime minister David Cameron at Wilderness Festival.

USA

Alleged R. Kelly cult member: 'I'm totally fine.'

Joycelyn Savage's parents accused the R&B star of holding their daughter against her will in a "cult", but she has denied the claims.

Spain

Sonar Festival's endless electrical energy

The Sonar Festival provided peaks of electronic and digital delight for aficionados of dance, techno, house and all the electronic sub-genres above, below and between.

Sweden

Sweden's largest music festival cancelled over sex attacks

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Going to Glasto

Tens of thousands of people have gathered on farmland in south-west England for the Glastonbury music festival.

USA

Ed Sheeran settles $20m lawsuit over hit record Photograph

Ed Sheeran has agreed to settle a $20 million (18,9 million euros) lawsuit after he was accused of copying a song released by reality TV show winner Matt Cardle.