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Three people charged in connection with the death of Liam Payne

Three people have been charged in connection with the death of One Direction star Liam Payne in Argentina, the public prosecutor's office in the country has said.

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Meet the Swedish composer behind this robotic cellist

Swedish composer Jacob Mühlrad explains what his new robotic cellist can add to the classical music world, and what it can't.

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Will Glastonbury's new queue system end the ticket-buying chaos?

After years of a chaotic system where people furiously refresh the landing page, Glastonbury have moved to a queuing system ahead of the 2025 ticket sale.

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The Strokes frontman on refusing to vote: ‘The two parties are a joke'

The Strokes frontman Julian Casablancas has revealed that he’s refused to vote in the US Presidential elections. "I see little point in choosing between these puppets," he wrote on social media. His comments were met with widespread criticism.

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Tito Jackson's funeral held at cemetery where brother Michael buried

The news comes as the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic has been pushed back from April to October 2025, in order to position the film for awards season.

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Musician Tyka Nelson, Prince's sister, dies at 64

The sister of the late music superstar Prince has died. Nelson was a singer-songwriter, who produced several hit songs in the late 80s.

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Kamala Harris pays tribute to Quincy Jones

“Quincy Jones was a trailblazer,” Harris wrote on social media, as a viral interview resurfaces - an interview in which Jones described Donald Trump as "limited mentally" and a "megalomaniac."

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Trump dismissive of Beyoncé and Harris’ celebrity turnout

"We don’t need a star because we have policy," said Donald Trump, who has struggled to gain support from A-listers during his campaign.

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Ticketmaster and Oasis go up in smoke at UK Bonfire Night celebrations

What do Liam and Noel Gallagher have to do with a failed royal murder? The Gunpowder Plot may have failed, but the Oasis brothers certainly got “fired up” (in a way, at least) this past weekend.

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Lady Gaga and Katy Perry to perform at Kamala Harris' final rallies

The presidential campaign comes to a close and several stars are showing up to support Kamala Harris before the vote on Tuesday.

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Music legend Quincy Jones dies aged 91

Quincy Jones, the music producer and composer who worked with Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra and Ray Charles, has died at the age of 91.

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

Salon du Chocolat, a Ray Harryhausen exhibition, Sean Baker's 'Anora', Netflix's 'The Diplomat' and a new album from The Cure - here's what to devour in Europe this week.

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‘Brat’ chosen as Collins Dictionary Word of the Year

Just as we were getting over ‘brat summer’, the word ‘brat’ has been crowned 2024’s Collins Word of the Year...

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Creators demand EU 'meaningfully implement' AI Act

Artists and rights holders organisations have sent an open letter to the EU Commission following the adoption of this year's AI Act.

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Radiohead's Thom Yorke walks off stage over Gaza heckler

Radiohead singer Thom Yorke stormed off stage at a concert in Melbourne after a fan shouted criticism of the musician’s position on Gaza.

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Meet DJ AG: The TikTok DJ turning London’s streets into a viral stage

DJ AG, aka Ashley Gordon, has captured millions on TikTok with his outdoor DJ sets, inviting passers-by and grassroots artists to perform live. From Skepta to kids with their grandmas, everyone’s welcome to join the livestream party.

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Buena Vista Social Club legend Manuel “Guajiro” Mirabal dies aged 91

Mirabal was one of the last survivors of this legendary Cuban band, which was immortalized on film by Wim Wenders in 1999.

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Release of posthumous Liam Payne song postponed

Liam Payne producer Sam Pounds has postponed the posthumous Liam Payne single ‘Do No Wrong’ until he gets the family’s blessing.

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The 'Last Night Out' looms as UK clubs shut at alarming rate

Findings from the Night Time Industries Association shows that if UK venues continue to close at the current rate, there will be no more nightclubs in the country by the end of the decade.

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New artist-curated festival coming to London's Victoria Park in 2025

Jamie xx is the first announced headliner and curator of the new LIDO festival to debut in June 2025.