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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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Neil Young demands exit from Spotify due to COVID 'conspiracy'

In an open letter Young criticised Joe Rogan's podcast which is exclusively hosted on Spotify for spreading misinformation.

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Billie Eilish helped Rutherford through record breaking solo flight

The teenager says the hardest part of her trip was flying over Siberia but a 40-hour playlist kept her going through the frozen arctic.

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Grammy's moves from Los Angeles to Las Vegas due to Omicron

The show postponed its original date on Jan. 31 at the newly renamed Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles after organisers determined there were "too many risks" because of the virus's latest surge.

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Female DJs step up and break taboos in Tunisia

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"Usually, when I'm at a party, I stand so close to the DJ box and I keep wondering what is that guy doing? What are all those buttons made for?"

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David Bowie's entire music catalogue sold for €220 million

`The late singer's estate have waged a deal with music publishing giants Warner Chappell to oversee Bowie's bulky catalogue of 29 albums.

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Bruce Springsteen cashes in on music catalogue in $500 million deal

The New Jersey rocker confirmed news of the record-breaking deal on December 16, explaining he felt his music was safe in the hands of label.

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BTS give emotional interview on breaking cultural barriers

The band is playing in California for the first time since the pandemic. "Seeing the stadium filled with all the fans yesterday got me really emotional beyond words,” said band member, RM.

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U2's Edge to sell rock memorabilia to help struggling live music scene

The guitarist is raising money for his charity Music Rising, set up in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

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Young and old amongst nominations in diverse Grammys announcement

Returnees, breakthroughs, and a few surprises: the 2022 Grammy nominations are out.

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K-pop fans are everywhere, but what got Europeans tuning in?

The popular Korean music genre is topping the charts and scooping prizes, we look at the secret of its unstoppable rise.

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R Kelly trial: Man sentenced for witness intimidation by fire

An associate of R Kelly's former publicist stood accused of setting fire to a car to intimidate the witness.

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Adele set to beat Oscars ceremony in ratings battle

The singer, whose album is out this week, attracted 10 million viewers to her special on Sunday.

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Tina Turner sells rights to back catalogue for reported €43 million

The Queen of Rock 'n' Roll has struck a deal with German music publisher BMG for an estimated €43 million. She joins a growing list of stars looking to cash in on their catalogues.

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Universal Music Group flotation: Five things you need to know

After the group's shares leapt up more than a third from their reference price, here are some facts to help you understand the group and the flotation.

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'Every organisation is evolving': How the corporate world is changing

We speak with Sony's Tiffany Warren about what it was like climbing to the top of corporate American as a woman of colour.

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Singapore Airlines' new sonic signature is inspired by flowers

This summer, Singapore Airlines is jetting off passengers to a new tune. Find out more.

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Billie Eilish to The 1975: The music world tackles the climate crisis

How the world’s music makers are using their influence to spread climate awareness.

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British bands stung by post-Brexit touring costs

The UK music industry is facing a harsh reality, with Brexit making touring in the EU a difficult prospect with the added expenses of Visas, work-permits and VAT.

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Smaller artists 'make a city's music scene,' says singer John Legend

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John Legend, a musician and songwriter who shot to fame with the release of his debut album "Get lifted", spoke to Euronews on a visit to Dubai.