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Brit Awards set to review gender-neutral prizes amid controversy

Music industry body BPI (British Phonographic Industry) is "already carrying out a major study to identify barriers that may inhibit more women becoming successful in music, so that there can be solutions that result in meaningful change".

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Beyoncé’s first concert in four years causes controversy

Beyoncé performed her first live show in more than four years in an exclusive, invite-only concert in Dubai.

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People gather in Memphis for Lisa Marie Presley's memorial

Hundreds of people gathered at Graceland in Memphis to remember Lisa Marie Presley's life.

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What music helps you sleep? For many, it’s Billie Eilish and BTS

Researchers pored over Spotify sleep-related playlists to determine which songs users turn to for a good night's sleep.

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Let it Stream: The Rolling Stones are now on TikTok

Start them up and they'll never stop. Now the original rock band has jumped onto the social media platform.

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Rocker David Crosby of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young dies aged 81

The rock musician who evolved from a harmony singer with the Byrds to a hippie superstar and an ongoing troubadour in Crosby, Stills, Nash & (sometimes) Young, has died at 81.

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Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history

After 444 days as hostages in Iran, US civil servants return to the US. A year later, a bat's head is bitten off on this day.

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Michael Jackson’s estate is producing biopic directed by Antoine Fuqua

It was only a matter of time before studios got their hands on Michael Jackson’s life...

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The 360° sound system changing the concert experience in London

From looping 17th century instrumentals to ambient immersive soundscapes. Kings Place's 2023 programming wants to change the way people think about and experience live music.

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Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history

We look back at an absolute rock legend. The release of Pink Floyd's 'The Wall'.

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Nick Cave: ChatGPT and AI songwriting is 'bullshit'

"With all the love and respect in the world”, the track is “bullshit” and “a grotesque mockery of what it is to be human”.

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Brixton concert crush blamed on security taking bribes

Two people died after a crush at the venue. A security guard has spoken to the press about taking bribes and letting people into the venue without tickets.

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Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history

On this day in 1984, a landmark judgement would change US law to define how people watch TV at home forever.

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Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history

Johnny Cash recorded the legendary album 'At Folsom Prison' in 1968. But that's not the only gig, nor only prison that has historic relevance on 13 January.

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Lisa Marie Presley, singer and only child of Elvis, dies aged 54

Lisa Marie Presley was rushed to a LA hospital after complaining of chest pains.

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Shakira's new song takes shot at ex-footballer boyfriend Gerard Piqué

The Colombian singer has set a new Latin YouTube record for most viewed video with her latest track which doesn't pull her punches laying into ex-partner Gerard Piqué.

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One man’s trash: meet the band making sweet music from rubbish

The Barcelona-based group defines their sound as “world jazz.” But then you realise than the 'guitarist' is playing a surfboard fitted with strings and the percussionist is playing on a plastic jug filled with water.

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'Genius guitar player' Jeff Beck dies aged 78

Variously described as legendary and the best ever - the English musician was hugely influential across several genres.

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Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history

It was founding day for two companies which would go on to become synonymous with their entire mediums a century later.

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Why is home entertainment booming in Europe?

From streaming services to video games or music - a growing number of people in Britain are choosing to spend their time and money on entertainment at home and the trend is expected to almost double in some parts of Europe.