16

Mar

Wash your hands with Mariah Carey and her twins . . .

Every parent can relate – washing hands properly has become synonymous with keeping healthy. And what could be more fun than washing your hands while singing along with Mariah Carey!…

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14

Mar

From insomnia to victory – Tenor performs Nessun Dorma hoping that Italy ‘all’alba Vincerà’

The streets, concert hall and opera houses are deserted, but in Italy, you can still hear the music. After earlier, this week the country's government imposed unprecedented restrictions on its…

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05

Mar

Rock band Genesis to reunite for first tour in 13 years

British rock band Genesis have confirmed they are reforming for a 2020 tour -- their first in 13 years. Phil Collins, Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford made the announcement during…

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08

Feb

Concerts for hard-of-hearing audiences to mark 250th birth anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven

A series of exhibition concerts of classical music were organized by the Obuda Danubia Orchestra at the Budapest Music Center in Budapest Hungary. The concerts are performed for hard-of-hearing audiences…

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08

Feb

Australia choses Eurovision Song Contest participant

Singer-songwriter Montaigne will represent Australia at Eurovision with Don't Break Me after she won the Australia Decides national final. She topped the jury vote with 54 points, and added 53…

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26

Jan

Madonna cancels first London show of Madame X tour

Madonna has pulled out of the first London show of her Madame X tour, sparking calls for the pop star to cancel the entire run. The 61-year-old was due to…

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21

Jan

Ozzy Osbourne opens up about his struggle with Parkinson’s

Ozzy Osbourne revealed on Tuesday morning that he has Parkinson's in an emotional interview with his wife Sharon. The 71-year-old sat down with Good Morning America to reveal he could…

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21

Jan

Queen becomes first British band to join Queen Elizabeth on commemorative coin

Queen has become the first British band to join Queen Elizabeth II on a commemorative coin. The Independent reports that the Royal Mint released a commemorative coin collection to celebrate the band…

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16

Jan

Photo Story: Queen in South Korea

Brian May of Queen, vocalist Adam Lambert and Roger Taylor of Queen attend a press conference ahead of the Rhapsody Tour at the Conrad Hotel in Seoul, South Korea, 16…

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09

Jan

Two new David Bowie records to be released in 2020

Two new David Bowie records will be released this year, with a digital EP featuring unheard versions of songs being released weekly and a live session, which will be out…

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07

Jan

Bono’s son, Elijah Hewson, speaks about the blessing and challenges of being child of a rock superstar

U2 singer Bono’s son has said being the child of a rock superstar is both a blessing and a curse as he launches his own band. Elijah Hewson, 20, who…

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02

Jan

Meat Loaf to go vegan as part of campaign, but he won’t change name

US rock star Meat Loaf has gone vegan for Veganuary but he won’t be changing his name to a plant-based alternative, fans may be relieved to know. The ‘Bat out of…

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29

Dec

Nirvana ‘Smell Like Teen Spirit’ reaches one billion You Tube views

Nirvana's 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' has reached one billion views on YouTube. The iconic track - which was released in 1991 - was first uploaded onto the video-sharing platform in…

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25

Dec

Allee Willis, Friends’ theme song “I’ll be there for you” song writer dies at 72

 Allee Willis, the song writer known for writing the theme song of 'Friends' has died at age 72, according to her partner Prudence Fenton. "Rest In Boogie Wonderland Nov 10,1947-December…

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24

Dec

Do They Know It’s Christmas widely criticised for perpetuating damaging stereotypes about Africa

Spotify’s song trivia feature has called out the controversial Band Aid track “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” for worsening the famine in Ethiopia. The 1984 charity single, written by Bob…

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24

Dec

Mariah Carey Sued by Former Nanny

Mariah Carey has been sued by a former nanny who is seeking compensation for “emotional distress” after working for the singer. The Independent reports that Maria Burgues filed the lawsuit on Monday (23 December),…

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17

Dec

AI deployed to complete Beethoven’s unfinished tenth symphony

In the run-up to Ludwig van Beethoven's 250th birthday, a team of musicologists and programmers is using artificial intelligence to complete the composer's unfinished tenth symphony. The piece was started…

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15

Dec

Wham’s Last Christmas turns 35

George Michael fans are in for a treat this Christmas season as Wham's iconic song 'Last Christmas' is being re-released on vinyl to commemorate its 35th anniversary, reported Smooth radio.…

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14

Dec

Classical music improves surgeons’ performance, study shows

Surgeons’ performance can be significantly improved by listening to classical music in the operating theatre, new research from Dundee University reveals. ClassicFM reports that the study, published in the International…

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10

Dec

Roxette’s singer Marie Fredriksson dies after battling long illness

Pop duo, Roxette singer Marie Fredriksson has sadly died aged 61.   Swedish singer Marie Fredriksson, whose most iconic hit was It Must Have Been Love, had reportedly been battling a…

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06

Dec

Italian rapper Fedez reveals he risks getting MS

Italian rapper Fedez revealed he is risking getting multiple sclerosis. He said a recent scan had turned up an anomaly that put him at risk of developing MS. Fedez said…

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24

Nov

Bohemian Rhapsody producer to produce BeeGees biopic

The producer of Bohemian Rhapsody, the hit movie about the life of Freddie Mercury and Queen, is set to take on another set of musical icons: the Bee Gees. According…

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21

Nov

Coldplay will not be touring due to concerns over their concerts’ environmental impact

Coldplay will not be touring to promote their latest album due to concerns over their concerts' environmental impact, BBC reports. "We're taking time to see how our tour can be actively beneficial,"…

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05

Oct

The Beatles’ Abbey Road, takes number one spot in the UK charts, 50 years after it did for the first time

  The Beatles' Abbey Road has returned to number one in the UK, 50 years after it first topped the album charts. The Fab Four reclaimed the top spot with…

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29

Sep

Emma Marrone tells fans she can’t wait to be back after recovering her energy following the latest cancer therapy cycle

Italian singer Emma Marrone told her fans, through Instagram, that she can't wait to be back and sing once she recovers from the latest therapy cycle. Marrone, in September, shocked…

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07

Sep

Sinnead O’Connor makes comeback

Sinead O'Connor generated huge positive reaction on social media among viewers of RTE's Late Late Show on Friday night. In the first show of the season, the legendary Irish singer…

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31

Aug

Ed Sheeran hits back at rumours he’s retiring from music

Ed Sheeran has hit back at rumours he's retiring from music after reports circulated that the singer-songwriter had made the announcement at the final show of his Divide Tour. It…

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27

Aug

Taylor Swift’s anti-hate anthem ‘You Need to Calm Down’ wins MTV video of the year award – Ariana Grande wins Artist of the Year

Taylor Swift took two trophies home for the video for "You Need to Calm Down," for video of the year and video for good. Ariana Grande won the Artist of the Year…

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13

Aug

The Spice Girls are reportedly working on new music

The iconic girl group - which features Mel B, Mel C, Emma Bunton and Geri Horner - recently reunited for a series of comeback concerts, and they've now apparently turned…

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06

Aug

Singer Pink’s manager, musicians and crew involved in airplane crash

A plane carrying pop star Pink's crew and manager burst into flames after landing in Denmark Monday night, according to local media reports. Pink was reportedly not on board the…

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02

Aug

Amadeus will be the conductor and artistic director of the 70th edition of Sanremo in 2020

After so many rumors, the official announcement has been made. TV presenter: Amadeus will be the conductor and artistic director of Sanremo 2020. This year's edition will celebrate the 70th…

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24

Jul

On this day…

1534 Jacques Cartier lands in Canada, claims it for France 1783 Georgia becomes a protectorate of tsarist Russia 1793 France passes 1st copyright law 1935 1st greetings telegram sent in…

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19

Jul

On this day…

1848 The two-day Women's Rights Convention, the first women's rights and feminist convention held in the United States, opened in Seneca Falls, New York. 1870 Franco-Prussian War starts 1903 1st…

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18

Jul

Watch: Gianni Morandi & Jovanotti in unplanned duet…

  View this post on Instagram   Lorenzo è veramente geniale. Lui è davanti a tutti, inventa sempre nuove avventure, incredibili come questa, dove una spiaggia diventa festa per 40mila…

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17

Jul

Snow Patrol’s Chasing Cars declared the most-played song of the 21st Century in the UK

Snow Patrol's ballad Chasing Cars has been named the most-played song of the 21st Century so far. The Northern Irish band released the track in June 2006 and it reached…

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10

Jul

Concern as Sting calls off second gig due to health reasons

British singer Sting cancelled a concert for the second time in three days, telling fans due to see him in Munich, Germany on Wednesday evening that he was "still under…

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07

Jul

Pioneer of Bossa Nova music João Gilberto dies

Influential Brazilian musician João Gilberto has died aged 88. The singer and composer was known best as a pioneer of the bossa nova genre, which found international popularity in the…

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29

Jun

Sign language interpreter who signed along to Stormzy at Glastonbury, to make music accessible to deaf members of the audience, goes viral

A video of a sign language interpreter signing along to Stormzy during his headline set at Glastonbury on Friday night has gone viral. Tara Asher is one of the volunteer…

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28

Jun

Former Guns N’ Roses drummer hospitalised after stabbing himself in stomach

Former Guns N' Roses drummer Steven Adler has been taken to hospital after stabbing himself in the stomach, TMZ has said. The 54-year-old was reportedly treated for non-life threatening injuries…

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25

Jun

Ten years ago, Michael Jackson died

One of the most successful and popular entertainers in music history, Jackson began his musical career as a child, performing with his brothers in Jackson 5 before going solo in…

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21

Jun

Photo Story: David Gilmour’s personal guitar collection sells for $21.5 million at auction

  Guitars, including a 1954 Fender Stratocaster with the serial number 0001 (2-R) and a 1955 Gibson Les Paul Gold Top (R), are displayed during a preview of an auction…

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20

Jun

Previously unheard song by Freddie Mercury premiered on Thursday (Video)

A previously unheard Freddie Mercury track has premiered on BBC Radio 2, after a decade-long search for a lost vocal performance. For the first time ever, after four decades buried…

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17

Jun

Woody Allen in Concert

Filmmaker Woody Allen plays the clarinet while accompanied by the Eddy Davis New Orleans Jazz Band, during a concert at the Euskalduna Palace in Bilbao, Spain, 16 June 2019. EPA-EFE/MIGUEL…

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17

Jun

Megadeth’s vocalist and guitarist Dave Mustaine announces he’s diagnosed with throat cancer

Vocalist and guitarist of the band Megadeth, Dave Mustaine, said in a Facebook post that he has been diagnosed with throat cancer. "It's clearly something to be respected and faced…

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16

Jun

On Father’s Day, Liam Gallagher’s daughter Molly opens up on their relationship

Molly Moorish-Gallagher, 21, Liam Gallagher’s daughter has opened up in her first interview about her father with the  Sunday Times Magazine. A family interview alongside Lennon and Gene, and Liam…

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01

Jun

Apple will shut down iTunes service as it prepares for the future

After 18 years, tech giant Apple has announced it will officially shut down iTunes. This may come as sad news to the nostalgic among us, but Apple’s CEO Tim Cook…

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01

Jun

U2 might follow Queen and Elton John and have their film

U2 could follow in the footsteps of Queen and Elton John as the latest pop icons to get the big screen treatment, according to bassist Adam Clayton. The recent box…

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12

May

On this day, 24 years ago, Italian singer Mia Martini died

There are characters who have remained etched in the memory of the people for their qualities and for a troubled existence that did not give them the satisfactions they deserved.…

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12

May

Brian May wants a Live Aid Concert on Climate Change

Queen's Brian May indicated the issue of climate change is "so enormous" that a benefit concert akin to 1985's Live Aid is perhaps needed to adequately confront the ongoing environmental concern. But…

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09

May

Ira Losco’s “Hey Now” is Spotify’s Malta’s entry for Europe Day playlist

Ira Losco's Hey Now is Spotify's selected track in a special EU election playlist, created to coincide with Europe Day (May 9). As users opened the app on Thursday morning,…

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07

May

On this day in 1824, Ludvig Van Beethoven’s Ninth symphony was premiered

May 7th 1824 was the date of the first playing of the ninth symphony of Ludwig Van Beethoven and despite the musical difficulties, and problems in the sung parts, it was…

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02

May

Photostory: Drake breaks record at Billboard Awards

Singer Drake poses with the awards for Top Artist, Top Male Artist and Top Billboard 200 Album for 'Scorpion' in the press room at the 2019 Billboard Music Awards at…

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20

Apr

Singer Adele separates from her husband

Music superstar Adele has separated from her husband Simon Konecki. The split comes after years of rumours the pair’s marriage was on the rocks and talk that the pair were…

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12

Apr

50 years ago “My Way” made it to the UK Top 40

"My Way" is a song popularized in 1969 by Frank Sinatra. Its lyrics were written by Paul Anka and set to the music of the French song "Comme d'habitude" co-composed…

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05

Apr

On this day 25 years ago Kurt Cobain died

One of rock's brightest young talents was extinguished on April 5, 1994, when Kurt Cobain's life ended with an act of horrific violence that investigators later deemed a suicide.  The…

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31

Mar

With 280.5 million listens, Frozen “Let it Go” is Disney’s most streamed song

If you were neither the parent of young children nor a connoisseur of animated musicals in 2013, it’s hard to explain the cultural force that was Frozen’s signature ballad. MSN…

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17

Mar

You have to hear this version of Bohemian Rhapsody performed by a six-year-old blind self-taught piano player

That a six-year-old child who plays the piano as an adult and engages in the masterpiece of Queen, Bohemian Rapsody should already be enough to amaze viewers. Avett Ray Maness…

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