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Tennessee declares 'Dolly Parton Day' to mark music icon's 80th
This Monday, January 19th, marks Dolly Parton’s 80th birthday and to celebrate the Queen of Country has welcomed her rise into octogenarian ranks with probably the only way she knows, by trying to make the world a better place, with music or otherwise.
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'They make me very sad': Julio Iglesias rejects sex abuse allegations
After days of controversy, the legendary Spanish singer has broken his silence on social media to categorically deny claims by two former female employees. The case is now being investigated by Spain’s National Court.
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Eurovision winner Conchita Wurst cuts ties with contest
Conchita Wurst was expected to play a key role at the forthcoming Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna in May. While the decision is rooted in personal and creative evolution, the withdrawl comes amid growing boycott for the 2026 event.
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Billie Eilish: ICE is a ‘terrorist group’ - Homeland Security responds
The pop star is one of several musicians speaking out against ICE after an agent fatally shot a 37-year-old woman last week. Eilish shared posts condemning the organization – and now, the Department of Homeland Security has responded.
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David Bowie’s widow and daughter pay tributes on music icon's birthday
Today marks David Bowie's would-be 79th birthday, as well as the 10-year anniversary of the release of his final studio album 'Blackstar'. The music icon's widow Iman and daughter Lexi have posted their tributes online.
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New Berlin jazz radio station aims to revive jazz in Germany
A new Berlin-based radio station named after jazz legend Ella Fitzgerald is aiming to revive the genres fortunes. As the music used to be an expression of rebellion, emancipation and social protest, the launch says more about our times than you might imagine, writes Diana Resnik.