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Ryan Gosling tells the spooky story of his gothic noughties folk duo Dead Man’s Bones

His love of scary stories originates from a childhood spent living in a real-life haunted house

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Comparison of Joni Mitchell and Princess Peach by Anya Taylor-Joy

The star was promoting 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie'

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Neil Sedaka's Cause of Death Revealed

The "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do" singer died at age 86 on Feb. 27.

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AI regulation: US draft AI act emerges as UK government u-turns

Tennessee senator Marsha Blackburn has been one of the most engaged US politicians when it comes to music – and reforms to regulate or protect it. She’s also a loyal Republican, and both facets are reflected in the latest piece of legislation that she’s working on. It’s called The Republic Unifying

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Neil Sedaka Cause of Death Revealed

The "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do" singer died at age 86 on Feb. 27.

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Anya Taylor-Joy asked to compare Joni Mitchell with Princess Peach in bizarre viral clip

The star was promoting 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie'

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AFEM Addresses Sexual Harassment in Electronic Music

We call for clear accountability, active support, and safer structures so that our culture lives up to the values our music represents.

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George Michael's Accidental Hit Symphony

After releasing three different versions, Michael would later say that he didn't like the one that reached the Top 5 in the US and the UK

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NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Lists Top Five Rappers

Three iconic rappers from New York made the top of the list

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Doja Cat: Social Media Criticism is a Waste of Time

"It doesn’t do anything for you other than entertain a part of you that is stuck in the past”

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First Wave of Artists Announced for SXSW London 2026

Tiwa Savage, Earl Sweatshirt, Rachel Chinouriri & Sega Bodega are among the first 10 acts announced.

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Doja Cat on responding to negative criticism on social media: “It’s a useless way to spend your time”

"It doesn’t do anything for you other than entertain a part of you that is stuck in the past”

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“The drums were triggering random sounds on the Juno and DX7, making what you now hear as the intro: a squelching, pulsing bass sound”: How a happy accident helped George Michael have a huge hit with the banned song he thought sounded too much like Prince

After releasing three different versions, Michael would later say that he didn't like the one that reached the Top 5 in the US and the UK

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NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani names his top five favourite rappers

Three iconic rappers from New York made the top of the list

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Tina Turner music interests acquired by Pophouse in ‘strategic transaction’ with BMG

Deal with BMG also covers the late superstar's Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) rights. Source

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Sean Hughes' £4 Million Estate Donated to Charity Following Will Dispute

The 'Never Mind The Buzzcocks' star died in 2017, aged 51

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Comedian Sean Hughes’ £4million estate given to charity after decade-long will battle

The 'Never Mind The Buzzcocks' star died in 2017, aged 51

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AFEM Statement on Sexual Harassment

We call for clear accountability, active support, and safer structures so that our culture lives up to the values our music represents.

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Women in Electronic Music Spotlight

The first of a two part installment by Connie Chow from Fuga.

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Dave Grohl says Taylor Hawkins’ death “made me question everything about life”

"I still have a hard time making sense of it"