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For readers, music offers both discovery and connection: a chance to find new voices, revisit familiar favourites and understand how artists build their work and careers. Disputes over samples, reunions and the changing business of entertainment show how creativity, money and cultural influence intersect.

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Eric Bauza’s two-character Simpsons debut to air after his death

  • Eric Bauza’s “Simpsons” debut will air after his death.
  • He voices two characters in the 15 November episode.
  • The voice actor had more than 400 acting credits.

Eric Bauza’s “The Simpsons” debut will air posthumously on 15 November, following his death at 46 from hypertensive cardiovascular disease. The news has shocked colleagues in animation, who had recently worked with him and remembered his humour, kindness and talent. In “Dream Scenari-Moe”, Bauza voices restaurateur Mr Fong…

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Melania Trump Halloween effigy divides opinion on New York street

  • A Melania Trump effigy hangs beneath a spider on an Upper East Side street.
  • Creator Kevin Hyman says he made it for fun in about 20 minutes.
  • The display has drawn both laughter and criticism.

A five-foot Halloween effigy of Melania Trump, wrapped in a web beneath a large spider, has divided opinion on a residential street in New York’s Upper East Side. Its creator, Kevin Hyman, says he made it for fun and without a specific political message, though the display has…

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MAZZEL Scores First Japan Hot 100 No. 1 With ‘Touch,’ Naniwa Danshi’s ‘Moonlit’ Follows

  • MAZZEL earns its first Japan Hot 100 No. 1 with “Touch”.
  • “Touch” sold 120,498 copies and had 9,264 downloads.
  • Naniwa Danshi and Lienel take the next two places.

MAZZEL’s “Touch” debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100, giving the group its first chart-topper. The result reflects strong performance across several measures, despite the song ranking third in physical sales. Released on 21 October, “Touch” sold 120,498 copies and ranked second in both radio…

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Executive Turntable: Mel Curey Joins Believe, ACM Names New Board of Directors

  • Mel Curley joins Believe to lead editorial and marketing partnerships.
  • The ACM elected 19 directors and appointed 12 for its new board.
  • The article also covers other music industry hires and launches.

Believe has appointed Mel Curley as its global head of editorial and marketing partnerships, placing her in a role focused on music discovery and promotion for the company’s artists and labels. The appointment brings experience from Amazon Music to a position intended to strengthen Believe’s work with digital…

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SONA Awards celebrate songwriters amid debate over AI’s impact

  • Annie Lennox, Tom Morello and Desmond Child were honoured.
  • The ceremony also spotlighted AI’s impact on music.
  • Songwriters behind *KPop Demon Hunters* received a Global Impact Award.

The 2026 SONA Awards honoured songwriters and music industry figures including Annie Lennox, Tom Morello and Desmond Child at a Los Angeles ceremony. Speakers also discussed artificial intelligence, which was described as “the elephant in the room”, as the event celebrated songwriters’ contributions and advocacy. Held on 29…

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Was Meddle the last Pink Floyd album that combined all their powers?

  • *Meddle* marked a turning point in Pink Floyd’s sound.
  • “Echoes” is the album’s centrepiece.
  • The band set out to make a collaborative group album.

Pink Floyd’s 1971 album *Meddle* is presented as the moment the band found the sound and collaborative approach that would define their best-known work. Its blend of experimentation, structure and live energy helped move them beyond their earlier psychedelic period and towards albums such as *The Dark Side…

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In 1975, George Harrison met his new best friends. Four years later, he still put The Beatles first

  • Harrison quickly bonded with Monty Python after meeting them in 1975.
  • He saw their humour as a link to The Beatles’ old camaraderie.
  • By 1979, he still ranked The Beatles above the comedy troupe.

George Harrison found a close creative bond with Monty Python after meeting the comedy group in 1975, seeing their irreverent humour as a welcome new kind of companionship after The Beatles. Their friendship mattered to him because it echoed the camaraderie of his former band and helped fill…

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Jamie Miller’s ‘Babydoll’ Bags Second Consecutive Week as U.K. No. 1

  • Jamie Miller’s “Babydoll” holds the U.K. No. 1 for a second week.
  • He is the first Welsh chart-topper in 15 years.
  • Jade Thirlwall’s streams rose 328.8% after a runway feature.

Jamie Miller’s “Babydoll” has spent a second consecutive week at No. 1 on the U.K. Official Singles Chart. Its success marks a rare achievement for Welsh artists: Miller is the first Welsh act to top the chart in 15 years and the first Welsh male solo artist to…

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My Chemical Romance Score First U.K. No. 1 With 20th Anniversary Edition of ‘The Black Parade’

  • My Chemical Romance earn their first UK No. 1 album.
  • The 20th-anniversary edition helped *The Black Parade* reach a new peak.
  • Amy Winehouse’s *Back to Black* rose 112 places to No. 4.

My Chemical Romance have earned their first UK No. 1 album with *The Black Parade*, nearly 20 years after its original release. The chart-topping return follows a 20th-anniversary reissue, showing how the expanded edition brought the 2006 album to a new peak. The reissue includes previously unreleased tracks…

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Raye joins Benny Safdie’s Lizard Music as voice actor and composer

  • Raye will voice a character and compose music for *Lizard Music*.
  • The film is due in cinemas on 25 December 2027.
  • It stars Dwayne Johnson and Theo Leber.

Raye has joined Benny Safdie’s film *Lizard Music*, voicing a character and composing original music. Her dual role adds a performer and composer to the live-action and CGI adaptation, which is scheduled for UK cinemas on 25 December 2027. Based on Daniel Pinkwater’s novel, the film follows a…

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