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Kazakh superstar Dimash on music, heritage, and World Nomad Games

In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Dimash discusses his unique fusion of classical, Kazakh and contemporary music, and his mission to spread his "country’s culture, songs, and traditional music to the world."

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Andrea Bocelli celebrates 30 years of fame with concerts in Tuscany

The three concerts were recorded for an upcoming documentary film on the Italian tenor, directed by Grammy nominee and Emmy Award winner Sam Wrench.

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Cyndi Lauper makes her mark outside Hollywood's famed Chinese Theatre

The ceremony took place a day after the 70-year-old singer announced a 23-stop 'Girls Just Want To Have Fun' farewell tour.

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Aya Nakamura’s rumoured Olympics show prompts far-right outrage

Choosing Aya Nakamura to perform Edith Piaf songs for the 2024 Olympics amounts to “humiliating the French”, according to the far right National Rally leader, Marine Le Pen.

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Sanremo winning song celebrates life's rollercoaster of emotions

Angelina Mango won the 74th edition of the Sanremo Festival with her song 'Noia (Boredom)', while Geolier finished runner-up and Annalisa third. Euronews Culture takes a look at the fifth and final night of the contest.

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Universal Music threatens to pull millions of songs from TikTok

Millions of songs could disappear from TikTok after the world's biggest music company, Universal Music Group (UMG), accused the social media platform of bullying it into an unfair deal.

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X restores Taylor Swift searches

Elon Musk's social media platform restores Taylor Swift searches, as explicit deepfake images spread, caused a temporarily stop in certain searches related to the singer.

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Julio Iglesias detained at Punta Cana with 42kg of food in luggage

The Spanish singer had his enormous haul of food taken away by authorities in the Dominican Republic after a check on his arrival at Punta Cana airport.

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Take a first look at the upcoming Amy Winehouse biopic 'Back to Black'

'Back to Black', directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson, looks at the life and career of Amy Winehouse, from her early days as a jazz singer in north London to international fame as a Grammy-winner.

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Irish singer Sinead O'Connor died from natural causes, coroner says

The singer died in July at age 56, after being found unresponsive at a home in southeast London.

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Female pop stars dominate UK music charts: Does more need to be done?

Despite female pop stars celebrating a record-breaking year on the UK singles chart, 2023 was still a mixed year for recognising the talent and achievements of women in the industry.

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Alicia Keys gives impromptu performance at London's St Pancras station

Keys was "on fire" as she performed a string of her hits on Sir Elton John's piano at St. Pancras International Station.

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'Fairytale of New York' singer Shane MacGowan dies aged 65

The charismatic folk hero and frontman of The Pogues will always be remembered for his bittersweet Christmas classic "Fairytale Of New York", featuring the late Kirsty MacColl.

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Jean Knight, R&B icon known for hit "Mr Big Stuff", dies aged 80

'Jean Knight's legacy is not just a musical one; it is a testament to the enduring love between an artist, her hometown, and the fans who adored her,' her family said in a statement.

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Country superstar Lainey Wilson wins big at the CMA Awards 2023

Superstar singer Lainey Wilson stole the show at the 2023 CMAs, winning five awards, including Entertainer of the Year and Album of the Year, while Tracy Chapman became the first Black composer to win an honour for writing 'Fast Car', a song remade by Luke Combs 35-years after its original release.

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Russian Orthodox Church demands apology from pop icon Alla Pugacheva

Alla Pugacheva's return to Russia has reignited controversy surrounding her critical comments against the ongoing war in Ukraine, as well as a demand for an apology from the Russian Orthodox Church.

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MTV Awards 2023: Here are all the winners from this year

For the first time, there was an all-female artist of the year category.

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MTV awards: All-female artist of the year category for the first time

Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Doja Cat, Nicki Minaj, Karol G and Shakira are contending for the night's top prize.

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Italy mourns “L’italiano” singer Toto Cutugno

Tuto Cutugno, one of Italy's most loved entertainers, died on Tuesday, uniting the nation in mourning. Savin Mattozi believes the wave of nostalgia for his songs has also swept far beyond Italy and leaves a lasting legacy.

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Irish singer Sinéad O’Connor dies aged 56

Known for her shaved head and outspoken nature, O’Connor began her career singing on the streets of Dublin and soon rose to international fame, becoming a sensation in 1990 with her take on Prince’s ballad “Nothing Compares 2 U".