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Festival fans arrive as Tomorrowland seeks solutions after stage fire

Tomorrowland festival organisers in Belgium say cancelling the event is "the last thing they want to do" and they expect to announce a solution on Thursday.

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Belgian music festival under pressure over Franco-Israeli billing

Belgium’s music festival Les Francofolies de Spa kicks off this week and is under pressure to cancel the performance of Franco-Israeli singer Amir. Three acts have already walked away from their festival slots - with one citing Amir’s presence in events “organised in support of the Israeli army.”

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Convicted fraudster Billy McFarland (under)sells Fyre Festival on eBay

“Entrepreneur” and Fyre Fest fraudster Billy McFarland has sold the brand IP on eBay for less than $250,000 - while still owing $26 million.

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London show retells the story of Elvis through immersive theatre

Using live actors, music, and cutting-edge tech, a new immersive show in East London retelling the story of Elvis Presley’s legendary career.

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The Oasis Effect: Which bands should reunite next?

Call it a comeback. If Oasis can heed their own advice and not look back in anger, then anything’s possible... Here are the musical acts we’d love to see reunited. And the odds we'll see them together again.

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Marina Abramović wins sculpture prize in Praemium Imperiale awards

The Serbian performance artist Marina Abramović and the painter Peter Doig are among the laureates for this year's Praemium Imperiale, the prestigious Japanese award also known as the 'Nobel of the Arts'.

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Sámi artists perform at midnight sun rap festival in Finland

A music festival in Utsjoki, Finland, is bringing together rap artists from across the region, including performers using the Indigenous Sámi language.

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Beyoncé’s unreleased music stolen during 'Cowboy Carter' tour

Police have issued an arrest warrant for an unidentified suspect after five thumb drives containing unreleased music were stolen from a rental car.

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Rap superstar Kendrick Lamar to get his very own university course

The course, titled "Kendrick Lamar and the Morale of M.A.A.D City", will be available to students at a Philadelphia university this Fall. Do any European universities offer students courses on their favourite musicians?

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Exit light, enter gripe: Metallica forces US government to drop video

The US Department of Defense posted a social media video with one of Metallica’s best-known songs – without the band’s authorisation.

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

A murder mystery miniseries starring Eric Bana and Sam Neill, Ari Aster's 'Eddington', and rare behind the scenes images of one of pop arts greatest figures - here's what to look out for this week.

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Turkey investigates Spotify over 'insensitive' playlist names

Turkey has launched an investigation into Spotify following a social media backlash over playlist names deemed politically or religiously 'insensitive'.

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Justin Bieber surprises fans with release of new album 'Swag'

The two-time Grammy Award winning singer dropped his new album ‘Swag’ today – his first since 2021.

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Kneecap controversy hits French music festival as funding withdrawn

The French town of Saint-Cloud withdraws its subsidy to Rock en Seine festival due to controversial rappers Kneecap maintained on this year’s line-up.

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UK vs Oasis: What's the story (morning glory) against the band's fans?

A new study shows that not everyone is happy with Oasis' return and their fans. Why do they have such a bad reputation and is the backlash warranted?

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Slovakian music festival featuring Kanye ‘Ye’ West cancelled

Following a petition calling for controversial rapper Kanye 'Ye' West to be dropped from the line-up of the upcoming edition of Rubicon in Bratislava, the festival has been cancelled entirely. Here's everything you need to know.

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Ex-Pink Floyd member could face trial over Palestine Action support

Former Pink Floyd member Roger Waters faces possible prosecution after declaring that Palestine Action “is not a terrorist organisation". As of 5 July 2025 in the UK, the organisation is considered a terrorist group under the Terrorism Act 2000.

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Ed Sheeran exhibits original paintings to raise money for foundation

A new exhibition in London will feature original artworks created by the British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran.

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Fake AI band scandal: The Velvet Sundown controversy explained

Explaining the controversy surrounding The Velvet Sundown - the rock band that lied about being generated by artificial intelligence. How has this empty 'provocation' highlighted Spotify’s alleged dubious practices – chiefly, avoiding paying royalties - and confirmed fears about generative AI?

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What are Apple Music's top streamed songs of the past decade?

Here's the lowdown of listening habits for the past decade, according to Apple Music.