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Dua Lipa denies sacking agent over opposition to pro-Palestine rappers

Dua Lipa's alleged split with her agent David Levy comes after it was claimed in media reports that Levy was involved in a campaign to remove Kneecap from this year's Glastonbury line-up, due to the band's pro-Palestine beliefs.

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Taylor Swift returns to cinemas and gets her own 24/7 radio station

11 days to go until the new Taylor Swift album is out, and the pop star's grip on the cultural world tightens once more, with a release party hitting cinemas and Swift getting her very own radio station - which plays her songs 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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Intervision 2025: Russia's answer to Eurovision names inaugural winner

Created by presidential decree in February after Russia’s exclusion from the Eurovision contest three years ago, Intervision has named its inaugural winner. And despite what high-level Russian politicians say, the show saw politics merge with music.

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The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

A new Paul Thomas Anderson movie, healing from heartbreak with Welsh musician Cate Le Bon, and a meeting of medieval aesthetics and contemporary gothic. Here's what's happening this week.

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Massive Attack pull their music from Spotify and platforms in Israel

The band has asked their label, UMG, to remove their music not just from Spotify but all streaming platforms in Israel.

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Star-studded Palestinian benefit concert at Wembley raises €1.7m

The UK’s largest cultural fundraising event for Palestinians last night at Wembley raised approx. €1.7m for humanitarian relief efforts in Gaza. Here are some of the highlights of the evening.

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Five members of Pussy Riot sentenced to jail in Russia

Five members of the feminist punk group Pussy Riot have been sentenced in absentia to prison in Russia. One member, Diana Burkot, said: “Ukraine must win, and Putin must face trial in The Hague.”

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French streaming platform Deezer reveals alarming AI figures

The French music streaming service said 30,000 tracks created with AI are added to the platform every day – a 10 per cent increase compared to April.

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Controversial Brit punk-rappers' gig axed over Charlie Kirk statements

Punk rap duo Bob Vylan have had their next gig cancelled after frontman Bobby Vylan made controversial comments about Charlie Kirk's death on stage. The frontman has denied claims he celebrated the shooting of the ring-wing activist.

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'Fix You'? Backlash against Coldplay over band's Charlie Kirk tribute

“They just lost a lifelong Coldplay fan.” Fans are questioning whether the band's comments regarding Charlie Kirk were appropriate, with some calling out the band for mentioning someone who held hard-right views on immigration, gun control and the transgender community.

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Israel in Eurovision 2026: Resign or fly neutral flag for contest

The crisis deepens for Europe’s most watched entertainment show, with outrage spreading over Israel’s participation in Eurovision Song Contest. Faced with several EU broadcasters’ threats to pull out of the 2026 edition, the European Broadcasting Union seems to have found an unofficial solution...

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The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

Cardi B's highly-anticipated sophomore album 'Am I the Drama?', frosty ambience and female obsession in 'The Ice Tower', and a London flea market where famous artists sell in person. Here are this week's cultural highlights.

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Thousands at the Vatican concert with Bocelli and Pharrell Williams

Thousands gathered in St. Peter's Square Saturday night for the Grace for the World concert, co-directed by Andrea Bocelli and Pharrell Williams. The show was followed by a spectacular drone show.

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Netherlands join boycott of Eurovision 2026 over Israeli participation

The Dutch public broadcaster, AVROTROS, has confirmed the Netherlands will join Slovenia, Iceland, Spain and Ireland in boycotting next year's Eurovision Song Contest if Israel is involved.

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The Rolling Stones working on new album – is an EU tour coming?

Following the chart-topping and Grammy-winning success of the band's 'Hackney Diamonds' album, The Rolling Stones are reportedly finishing off their 25th studio album - and could be heading to Europe next year...

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Film of the Week: 'Sirāt' - A bleak and invigorating trip to oblivion

A family’s quest to find a loved one morphs into a strange and spiritual odyssey that will leave you enraptured and rattled.

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Eurovision 2026 in crisis: Ireland to withdraw if Israel participates

“Unconscionable given the loss of lives in Gaza”: Ireland will not take part in Eurovision 2026 if Israel participates, Irish broadcaster RTE announces.

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System Of A Down to return to Europe in 2026 after nine year absence

Heavy metal fans rejoice! System Of A Down are coming back to Europe after nearly a decade away - and they're not hitting the stadiums on their lonesome...

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Mercury Prize 2025 shortlist: Key takeaways and who should win

Who's nominated? Who's broken records? Who should win this year's coveted Mercury Prize? Here's the lowdown on this year's Mercury Prize contenders.

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Is Spain planning Eurovision 2026 boycott over Israeli participation?

Spanish Culture Minister Ernest Urtasun has joined Slovenia’s national broadcaster in threatening to withdraw their country’s participation in Eurovision 2026 if Israel is not banned.