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Music covers the people, performances and recordings that shape what we hear, from classic rock and pop to newer artists and regional industries. It also includes the stories behind songs, albums, tours and the creative choices that give them lasting appeal.

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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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Nelly Recalls Taylor Swift Flying Him Out to Perform at Her Houston Show for $50,000: ‘I Would’ve Did It for Free’

  • Swift flew Nelly and his family to Houston for a 2011 guest spot.
  • He received $50,000 in a McDonald’s bag after the performance.
  • Footage suggests they performed “Just a Dream”, despite his recollection.

Nelly recalled that Taylor Swift flew him and his family from St Louis to Houston for a guest performance during her 2011 tour. The story highlights a friendship between the two musicians that began more than 15 years ago and has continued through later performances and contact. Nelly…

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Billy Joel reveals the one Paul McCartney song he wishes he’d written: “He can’t do anything wrong”

  • Billy Joel praised Paul McCartney’s songwriting.
  • He singled out “Yesterday” as especially affecting.
  • The song’s change in tone shaped his view of The Beatles.

Billy Joel said he would have liked to write any of Paul McCartney’s songs, praising his gift for melody, but singled out “Yesterday” as the one that affected him most. His account shows how McCartney’s songwriting shaped Joel’s view of The Beatles and their emotional range. Joel recalled…

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Huge queues of fans visit a very special Pulp pop-up pub in band’s home city of Sheffield

  • Pulp took over Sheffield’s Hallamshire Hotel for a pop-up event.
  • The pub hosted fan queues, archive artwork and limited-edition merchandise.
  • The takeover marked the band’s civic honour in their home city.

Fans queued for the midday opening of a Pulp-themed pop-up pub in Sheffield, as the band temporarily took over the Hallamshire Hotel. The event marked Pulp receiving a civic honour at Sheffield Town Hall and brought the group’s history back to a venue where they first played in…

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From Sobremesa to Something New, Walmart Celebrates Latino Flavor at Billboard Latin Music Week 

  • Walmart spotlighted Latino food culture at Billboard Latin Music Week.
  • Zhamira shared a family meal in a campaign about sobremesa.
  • A new Cubano paired Great Value spices with guava hot sauce.

Walmart used Billboard Latin Music Week to highlight the changing nature of Latino food culture, bringing family traditions, Latino-founded businesses and new takes on familiar dishes into the event. The activities connected food with music and community, while showing how recipes and cultural practices can evolve as people…

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Doom’s John Romero confirms his new FPS is saved after Xbox abandoned it

  • Romero Games has secured a new publisher for its FPS.
  • The project is being redesigned for a smaller team.
  • Ten former staff members have returned.

John Romero says Romero Games has found a new publisher for its first-person shooter after Xbox abandoned the project and the studio faced major redundancies. The game is being redesigned for a much smaller team, allowing development to continue while preserving some of the original work. The studio’s…

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Sheffield honours Pulp’s legacy with walk of fame plaque

  • Pulp received a Sheffield walk of fame plaque.
  • The band began in the city in 1978.
  • Fans joined the unveiling and pub events.

Sheffield has honoured Pulp with a star plaque on its walk of fame outside the town hall, recognising the band’s place in the city’s cultural life. Past and present members attended the unveiling with the Lord Mayor, and the celebration included events for fans at a nearby pub.…

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The case against Steven Tyler: The Aerosmith singer is headed to trial for a relationship with a teenage girl in the 1970s

  • Julia Misley alleges Tyler exploited her when she was 16.
  • Her lawsuit was filed in 2022 over a relationship said to last three years.
  • The planned 2026 trial was delayed after the judge recused themself.

Steven Tyler is facing a civil lawsuit from Julia Misley over a relationship that she says began when she was 16 and he was in his mid-20s in the early 1970s. Her claim, filed in 2022, alleges that he used his status as a famous musician to exploit…

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My Chemical Romance’s ‘The Black Parade’ Tops UK Albums Chart

  • *The Black Parade* reaches No. 1 in the UK, 20 years after release.
  • Its 2006 debut peaked at No. 2 behind Robbie Williams.
  • The anniversary collection helped deliver My Chemical Romance’s first UK chart-topper.

My Chemical Romance’s *The Black Parade* has reached No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart, 20 years after its release, according to the Official Charts Company. The achievement follows a comprehensive anniversary reissue and marks the first time one of the band’s albums has topped the UK chart.…

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Gracie Abrams, Dominic Fike, Daddy Yankee, and All the Songs You Need to Know This Week

  • Gracie Abrams leads the week’s new music picks.
  • Daddy Yankee and Cardi B collaborate on bachata track “Cosita”.
  • The 22-track selection ranges across genres.

The weekly music round-up highlights new singles and album tracks from artists across pop, hip-hop, Latin music and rock. Its lead selections include Gracie Abrams’ furious new song, a bachata collaboration between Daddy Yankee and Cardi B, and a soulful track by Dominic Fike with Grace Ives. The…

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Why has Caf abandoned plans to hold Afcon every four years?

  • Afcon will remain a biennial tournament.
  • Caf reversed its plan for a four-year cycle from 2028.
  • Afcon 2025 was forecast to make $114m in profit.

Caf has reversed its plan to move the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) to a four-year cycle from 2028, deciding to retain its traditional biennial schedule. The change matters because Afcon is a major source of income for African football and its timing affects both national teams and…

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