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Why has Malta’s Eurovision entry sparked a 'C-Word' scandal?

Malta’s Eurovision entry has been ruled inappropriate by the EBU due to its phonetic link to the C-word. But how did the four-letter word go from a medieval medical term to the most taboo word in English?

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Coldplay to curate the first ever FIFA World Cup half-time show

FIFA is taking a page out of the NFL’s book by adding a half-time show to the upcoming World Cup final.

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Jazz-funk legend Roy Ayers dies aged 84

While best known for his classic 'Everybody Loves the Sunshine', Ayers had a remarkable career - touring with Fela Kuti, collaborating with Tyler, the Creator, and even hosting his own radio station in the Grand Theft Auto video game series.

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Glastonbury Festival 2025 line-up announced

After months of speculation, the headliners have been announced for this year's Glastonbury festival, with Olivia Rodrigo, The 1975 and Charli XCX headlining. They will be joined by Rod Stewart, Neil Young and a pretty impressive line-up. Here's the lowdown.

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Modern Nomads

Kazakh artists blend ancient nomadic sounds with contemporary styles

In partnership with MDQ

In this episode of Modern Nomads, we meet Kazakh musicians who are fusing ancient traditions with modern genres, captivating global audiences and breathing new life into the country's rich cultural heritage.

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Jay-Z sues woman who accused him of rape

The US rapper claims the anonymous woman and her lawyers knowingly proceeded with false claim that he and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs raped her when she was 13.

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Dolly Parton's husband Carl Dean dies aged 82

Country star Dolly Parton's husband - who she married in a secret ceremony aged just 20 - has died.

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Culture Agenda: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe

A frozen festival, Lady Gaga's 'Mayhem', Marvel's Daredevil returns from Hell's Kitchen and double Robert Pattinsons in goofy space satire 'Mickey 17' - here's what's on your cultural agenda this week.

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Beyond Hawkins: DJO's Joe Keery on his most personal album yet

Joe Keery swaps synths for vintage guitars on The Crux. Can DJO's new era escape the shadow of Stranger Things – or his own viral success?

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Katy Perry joins all-female crew for space mission on Bezos rocket

Blue Origin says its next spaceflight is set to make history with the first all-woman flight since the Soviet Union's Valentina Tereshkova’s solo spaceflight in 1963.

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Chappell Roan and Dave Grohl memorabilia sold at LA wildfire auction

Outfits, instruments and memorabilia were auctioned off as part of the Give A Frock campaign to raise money for those affected by the Los Angeles wildfires.

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Charli XCX named Brits songwriter of the year

Charli XCX has been named songwriter of the year by the Brit Awards ahead of this weekend's ceremony, hinting that the star – who’s a front-runner with five nominations – may dominate the awards.

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Musicians release silent album to protest UK AI copyright proposals

Over 1,000 artists, including Annie Lennox, Damon Albarn, and Kate Bush, have launched a silent album, 'Is This What We Want?', in protest against UK government plans that could allow AI companies to use copyrighted content without consent.

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London exhibition explores enduring impact of The Face magazine

A new exhibition at London's National Portrait Gallery explores the cultural impact of The Face magazine; a monthly publication which used to be one of the most influential barometers for style, fashion and the arts.

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UK pop stars fail to make global bestseller charts, a first since 2003

For the first time since 2003, no UK artists made it into the global Top 10 albums or singles charts, with the 2024 lists dominated by US and K-pop acts.

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Grammy-winning singer Roberta Flack dies at 88

The iconic singer, known for hits like “Killing Me Softly” and “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face,” has died at 88 after battling ALS.

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British Library acquires long-lost draft for Elgar masterpiece

The British Library has secured previously unknown drafts of Edward Elgar’s 'Introduction and Allegro for Strings', shedding new light on the composer's creative process.

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Spotify celebrates Singles programme hitting 10bn streams

As the long-running recording sessions chalks up a major milestone, the Swedish music platform opens up its Stockholm studio to European artists.

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Rick Buckler, drummer of The Jam, dies aged 69

Rick Buckler, drummer of the legendary British mod band, The Jam, has died at the age of 69.

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Placebo's Brian Molko charged with defamation against Italian PM

After branding the Italian prime minister a 'fascist and a racist' during a concert in 2023, Placebo's lead singer Brian Molko has been charged with defamation.