Music
UK music subscriptions in decline as households seek savings
LONDON, (Reuters) - Britons cancelled over 1 million music subscriptions in the first quarter as a worsening cost of living crisis forced…
Shakira loses appeal to avoid trial in Spanish tax fraud case
A Spanish court has dismissed an appeal from Colombian singer Shakira and ratified a prior decision, which saw "sufficient evidence" to send…
Vangelis, composer of ‘Chariots of Fire’ score, dies at 79
Vangelis, the Greek composer whose rousing electronic theme music for the Oscar-winning "Chariots of Fire" was one of the best-known filmscores of…
EU regulators to send extra antitrust charge to Apple in music streaming probe
EU antitrust regulators are preparing an additional charge against Apple in an investigation triggered by a complaint from Spotify , as EU…
Bob Dylan sells master recordings to Sony Music
Sony Music Entertainment said on Monday it has acquired Bob Dylan's catalog of recorded music, including his performances of such popular songs…
Nicki Minaj pulls out of Saudi Arabia concert after critics say it event clashed with her LGBT+ support
U.S rapper Nicki Minaj this week pulled out of a planned concert in Saudi Arabia, where same-sex acts attract the death penalty,…
Free at last, Britney Spears calls end of conservatorship ‘best day ever’
LOS ANGELES, Nov 12 (Reuters) - Pop star Britney Spears on Friday regained control of her personal life and her money when…
UB 40 founding member Astro dies after short illness
UB40 founding member Astro has died at the age of 64. The musician, whose real name is Terence Wilson, passed away after…
Spotify to hire hundreds to drive ad sales in Europe, Australia, Canada
Spotify is planning to hire hundreds of staff to boost its advertising sales in Europe and elsewhere, as the music streaming service…
Dance music events awakening in Netherlands
Techno fans dance during the performance of DJ Reinier Zonneveld during the techno event Awakenings, at the Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), in…
Nevermind 30 years on – how Nirvana’s second album tilted the world on its axis
Dean Biron PhD in Cultural Studies; teaches in School of Justice, Queensland University of Technology For many of us back in 1991,…
Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts dies at 80
LONDON (Reuters) - Charlie Watts, widely regarded as one of the coolest men in rock during his nearly 60 years as a…