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A quarter of musician revenue to be lost to AI by 2028, study finds

A new global economic study has underlined the threat AI poses to human musicians and artists over the next five years.

5 December 2024

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Spotify Wrapped 2024: Who tops the Global, US and UK lists?

TayTay, Sabrina, Billie... How many of your favourites made the lists?

4 December 2024

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What links Kamala Harris, Chappell Roan and mascot Phryge this year?

A list of mispronounced names and words provides a retrospective of 2024, from Kamala Harris to Chappell Roan, via French Olympic mascot Phryge, Barry Keoghan and weight-loss drug Semaglutide. Which ones have you been struggling with?

4 December 2024

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MOBO Awards 2025 nominations announced

The likes of Central Cee, Bashy and Ghetts will battle it out for Best Male Act, while RAYE, Nia Archives, Little Simz and Jorja Smith are all up for Best Female Act. The 2025 MOBO Awards will take place next February in Newcastle, UK.

4 December 2024

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Apple Music Replay: What is the most played song of 2024?

It's been a banner year for women, the biggest in global songs chart history. Taylor Swift did very well, as did a certain Mr. Kendrick Lamar with his hit diss track 'Not Like Us'.

4 December 2024

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Eminem's mother Debbie Nelson dies aged 69

Eminem disparaged his mother in many of his hit songs, with Debbie Nelson even suing her son for defamation in 1999. Over the years, their relationship seemed less tense, with the rapper apologizing for some of his lyrics.

4 December 2024

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Kneecap share '10 Rules To Live By’- reaffirm solidarity for Palestine

“Be outspoken, leave your mark and stand up for your people. Stand up for Palestine, and stand up for oppressed people around the world.”

3 December 2024

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Village People singer thanks Trump for using 'Y.M.C.A.'

Trump is notorious for using music at his campaign rallies without the artists’ permission. However, one musician is happy that Trump used his song - and has denied that it is a "gay anthem"...

3 December 2024

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Roger Waters insults Thom Yorke over stance on Israel-Palestine

Former Pink Floyd member Roger Waters has called Radiohead’s Thom Yorke a "prick" over Palestine stance, adding that he is "very damaged and deeply insecure."

2 December 2024

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Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi released from prison

Salehi’s release comes after he was sentenced to death in April on the capital offence of “corruption on earth”.

2 December 2024

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

Nostalgic digital dreams at London's Tate Modern, a festive light show in Amsterdam and one of the most absurd movies you'll see this year - here's what's cool in Europe this week.

30 November 2024

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Belfast rappers Kneecap win discrimination case against UK government

After being denied music funding by the then-Business and Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch, Northern Irish group Kneecap has won a case against the UK government.

29 November 2024

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Drake alleges defamation and makes second legal move against UMG

Hip-hop artists usually drop bangers, not lawsuits... But Drake has now filed a second legal dispute against Universal Music Group, this time for defamation surrounding Kendrick Lamar’s hit song ‘Not Like Us’.

27 November 2024

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Marilyn Manson drops lawsuit against Evan Rachel Wood

The settlement comes nearly four years into a criminal investigation of the 55-year-old Manson involving multiple women that remains unresolved.

27 November 2024

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Kendrick Lamar's 'GNX': Euronews Culture's verdict

Argued to be the greatest rapper of a generation, can Kendrick Lamar maintain that position with his new surprise release?

26 November 2024

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Mexico’s president unveils a plan to promote non-violent music

President Claudia Sheinbaum plans to launch a campaign to promote other, less violent musical styles that aren’t as linked to drug trafficking.

26 November 2024

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Drake accuses Universal of manipulating popularity of Kendrick Lamar

The feud between Canadian rapper Drake and five-time Grammy and Pulitzer Prize winner Kendrick Lamar has taken a new turn, with Drake alleging that Universal schemed with Spotify to inflate the popularity of his rival’s beef-ending diss track ‘Not Like Us’.

26 November 2024

Culture news

Eurovision 2025: Basel referendum validates funding amidst opposition

Voters in the Swiss city of Basel on Sunday approved putting €37.5 million into hosting the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest. With funding approved, the annual event will proceed, despite strong opposition from conservatives.

25 November 2024

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Kanye West accused of sexually assaulting and strangling model

Rapper Ye - formerly known as Kanye West - has been accused of sexual assault in a civil lawsuit that alleges he strangled a model on the set of a music video in 2010. WARNING: Article contains strong language and details of abuse that some may find distressing.

25 November 2024

Art

First exhibition of Radiohead artwork announced

Thom Yorke and Stanley Donwood's collaborative artwork for Radiohead will be featured in a public exhibition for the first time.

24 November 2024