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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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Euroviews. Profile: Brazil's new Culture Minister Margareth Menezes

After what some Brazilians called ‘a nightmare’ period, Margareth Menezes appointment as Culture Minister is for many a welcome breath of fresh air into a sector that's been neglected during Jair Bolsonaro's presidency.

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The Pointer Sisters singer, Anita Pointer, dies aged 74

The group won three Grammy Awards and had 13 US top 20 hit songs in the 1970's and 1980's.

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Stiff person syndrome: What we know about Celine Dion's rare disorder

The singer has been diagnosed with stiff person syndrome, a rare neurological condition with debilitating symptoms.

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Dance workshop gives escape to inmates at Portuguese prison

Inmates at a Portuguese prison find a temporary release from their problems during a dance workshop.

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'Fame' and 'Flashdance' singer-actress Irene Cara dies aged 63

American singer and actress Irene Cara, who became an icon in the 1980s as a singer of pop anthems and as the star of the movie “Fame", has died aged 63.

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Singer-rapper Aaron Carter dies in California at age 34

The singer who first found fame as a boy was reportedly found dead in his bath at his home in California.

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Goodness Gracious: Rock legend Jerry Lee Lewis dies, aged 87

The "wild man" of rock 'n' roll died at his home in Tennessee. Controversial on-stage and off it.

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A cinematic love letter to "barefoot diva" Cesária Évora

A faithful portrait of the most famous voice in Cape Verde: on stage and off.

Russia

Russian music icon asks to be 'foreign agent' to support husband

Russian singer Alla Pugacheva, largely considered to be one of the country's most successful performers, has asked Moscow to list her as a foreign agent.

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German artist creates sea of rainbow coloured foam in London

German artist Stephanie Lüning creates a sea of rainbow foam at a London festival at her first show in the United Kingdom, transforming an outdoor public space with the multi-coloured installation, which is made up largely of water and food colouring.

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Turkish pop star Gülşen arrested over joke about religious schools

The singer-songwriter has apologised for causing offence but says her comments were seized on by people who want to polarise Turkey.

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Eurovision legend Svika Pick dies at 72

Svika Pick, a pillar of Israel's music industry who penned several tunes for the Eurovision Song Contest and was known as "the Maestro" in Israeli pop circles, has died.

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American Idol: Noah Thompson wins season 20

Country-singer Noah Thompson has clinched victory over Hunter Girl in season 20 of American Idol.

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Meet the Russian musicians taking a stand against the war in Ukraine

Noise MC and his touring partner - electronic music star Monetochka - have so far raised more than €200,000 for a Polish charity helping refugees with their "Voices of Peace" concert series.

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Taiwanese musicians show solidarity with Ukraine in protest concert

Similar musical performances have been taking place all across the globe.

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Tina Turner and husband snap up multi-million estate on Lake Zurich

Swiss news reports say they will be nearby neighbors to Swiss tennis superstar Roger Federer, who reportedly also looked at the property before settling on a different one further east along the lake.

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Meat Loaf: 'Bat Out of Hell' singer dies at 74

His amazing career spanned 6 decades that saw him sell over 100 Million albums worldwide and feature in over 65 movies.

Czech Republic

Czech singer dies after intentionally catching COVID for a health pass

Hana Horka's son said that anti-vax campaigners had 'blood on their hands'.

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Euroviews. Culture 2021 Year in Review - Julia Bullock: Performance and progress

Soprano, speaker and curator Julia Bullock discusses her thoughts and feelings about 2021, and its impact on performers and progressiveness.