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Bruce Springsteen slams Trump on Stephen Colbert’s penultimate show

On the eve of Stephen Colbert’s final The Late Show, Bruce Springsteen performed his anti-ICE protest song ‘Streets of Minneapolis’. The Boss used the opportunity to thank Colbert, and hit out at Donald Trump - as well as Paramount head David Ellison.

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Zurita de Oliveira, mother of Portuguese rock, gets a documentary film

Francisca Marvão directs a documentary full of music and energy with a mostly female cast, in which artists and bands of today bring back the music of the first person to record a rock song in Portugal.

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Aqua, dance-pop band behind hit song ‘Barbie Girl’, announces breakup

The band announced that they were breaking up on Instagram after having been together for more than three decades. Their single ‘Barbie Girl’ sold more than 8 million copies worldwide and became a huge hit on several continents when it was released in 1997.

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French star Patrick Bruel faces fresh sex abuse allegations

The singer still maintains his innocence, saying he "never sought to coerce anyone into a sexual act", while declaring that he "does not question the feelings of women."

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Shakira wins lengthy legal battle over Spanish tax authorities

Pop star Shakira is celebrating victory after a Spanish court annulled a hefty tax penalty imposed in 2011 claiming she failed to declare her residence in Spain. The singer has published a statement in which she says "there was never any fraud".

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Bulgaria wins Eurovision 2026 as public push Israel into second place

Bulgaria is celebrating victory at the Eurovision 2026 grand final following a nail-biting final which saw Israel relegated to second place after a huge public vote decided the winner.

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Rare traditional sounds are being digitised for a new generation

Mountain melodies, centuries-old instruments and traditional rhythms are being digitally preserved through a new open-access music platform. The archive aims to reconnect contemporary creators with sounds that had remained outside global audio libraries for decades.

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FIFA unveils star-studded squad for historic World Cup half-time show

FIFA has announced the line up for its first-ever World Cup half-time show with Madonna, Shakira and BTS all set to feature as world football's governing body seeks to emulate the success of the NFL's Superbowl show.

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Eurovision 2026: Which ten countries complete the card for the final?

The Eurovision Song Contest's final lineup has been decided, with five more countries on their way home after failing to make it out of second semifinal on Thursday.

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How hospitality shapes Qatar’s Venice Biennale exhibition

From sculptural water vessels to spice-filled kitchens, Qatar’s Venice Biennale exhibition explores identity, hospitality and cultural exchange across the Arab world and its diasporas through sound, movement and shared meals.

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Favourite Finland and Israel make it to Eurovision final

Acts from 15 countries performed their 3-minute songs onstage – often with eye-catching choreography and pyrotechnics – in a bid for votes from juries in participating nations and viewers around the world.

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How music and craftsmanship keep traditions alive today

In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan

From workshops to oral traditions, music continues to connect generations through instruments, performance and cultural heritage.

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Eurovision Song Contest: Who are the most popular artists of all time?

Spotify’s new research reveals the most streamed entries in the history of the Eurovision Song Contest and key factors shared by winning entries.

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EMIN reveals why his love for Elvis knows no bounds

There are some interviews where you sit down, ask the questions, and leave with the quotes you need. And then there are the conversations that feel more like moments. Meeting EMIN at Sea Breeze felt like the latter.

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Beatles to open immersive experience at iconic London headquarters

The Beatles are returning to one of their most iconic locations with a new seven-floor fan experience set inside their former Savile Row headquarters in central London.

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Eurovision 2026 semi-finals: All you need to know

Discord over Israel's participation and its war in Gaza has dominated the build-up to this year's Eurovision Song Contest. Now, on the eve of the start of the semi-finals, here’s a breakdown of who's set to perform when and what to expect.