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Daddy Yankee, Milo J, and Bad Gyal Lead Coachella 2027’s Latin Contingent

  • Daddy Yankee will make his Coachella debut in 2027.
  • Latin artists span reggaeton, cumbia, rap and electronic music.
  • The festival runs over two April weekends; GA passes cost $779.

Daddy Yankee, Milo J and Bad Gyal are among the Latin artists booked for Coachella 2027, giving the festival a broad mix of Latin music styles. Daddy Yankee will make his Coachella debut with special “In the Desert” billing, following the release of his album *La Postal*. The…

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Come on Andy… stop gaslighting us and fund music education

  • More than 2,000 young people performed at the Music for Youth Proms.
  • Julian Lloyd Webber says UK music education has declined.
  • The number of music education hubs has fallen from over 100 to 43.

More than 2,000 young musicians performed at the Music for Youth Proms at the Royal Albert Hall, showcasing choirs, bands and orchestras, including a group bringing together disabled and non-disabled players. The event also highlighted concerns about the decline of music education and the gap between political promises…

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4 Legendary Musicians Whose Guitars Became Iconic in Their Own Right

  • Trigger helped shape Willie Nelson’s sound.
  • B.B. King named his guitars Lucille after a near-loss in a fire.
  • Van Halen and Brian May built instruments to match their musical visions.

Four guitars closely linked to Willie Nelson, B.B. King, Eddie Van Halen and Queen’s Brian May became famous in their own right. Their stories show how an instrument’s sound, history and personal meaning can become part of a musician’s identity. Nelson’s battered Martin N-20, Trigger, was named after…

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Janet Jackson ‘So Excited’ in Surprise ‘DWTS’ Cameo Honoring Former ‘All For You’ Video Dancer: ‘I Feel So Honored’

  • Janet Jackson sent Jenna Dewan a surprise message after her tribute performance.
  • Dewan and Val Chmerkovskiy scored 28 out of 30.
  • They were eliminated despite earning the night’s second-highest score.

Janet Jackson surprised Jenna Dewan with a supportive video message on Dancing With the Stars after Dewan performed to Jackson’s “All For You”. Jackson said she felt honoured by the tribute and recalled their time together on the song’s tour, making the performance a full-circle moment for Dewan,…

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King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizzard announce 29th album, ‘Entropy’ and two new tours for 2027

  • Entropy is due on 4 December.
  • The album grew from sessions for Alien Metal.
  • The band has announced three 2027 tour legs.

King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard have announced Entropy, their 29th album, due on 4 December. It follows August’s Alien Metal and grew from the same sessions, but the band says it developed into a distinct project with a different sound. Frontman Stu Mackenzie described Entropy as faster…

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Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward nearly finished with next solo album, which has “at least 15 to 20” guest stars

  • Bill Ward is close to completing an 18-track solo album.
  • The record blends jazz, rock, orchestration and choirs.
  • It will feature at least 15 to 20 guest performers.

Bill Ward is nearly finished with his first solo album in 11 years, an 18-track follow-up to 2015’s *Accountable Beasts*. The former Black Sabbath drummer plans to master it soon and shop it to record labels later this year; its broad mix of styles marks a new direction…

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Remember When Tammy Wynette Covered One of Loretta Lynn’s Biggest Hits?

  • Lynn’s song was her first No. 1 single.
  • Tammy Wynette covered it on her 1967 debut album.
  • The song brought Lynn her first Grammy nomination.

Loretta Lynn’s “Don’t Come Home A Drinkin’ (With Lovin’ On Your Mind)” became her first No. 1 single and one of her best-known songs. Written with her sister Peggy Sue Wright and inspired by Lynn’s marriage, it later received a cover by Tammy Wynette, linking two major country…

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The Edge explains U2’s nine-year gap following last studio album in 2017: “We needed a bit of a break”

  • The Edge says U2 needed time to pause and reassess.
  • Mullen’s recovery from neck surgery contributed to the album gap.
  • U2 added four dates to its 2027 European tour.

U2 guitarist The Edge says the band’s long gap between studio albums gave them time to pause and reassess, while drummer Larry Mullen Jr recovered from major surgery. The explanation adds personal and practical context to the nine years since 2017’s *Songs of Experience*. U2 also faced delays…

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How Arctic Monkeys went from their lowest point to their best-selling album in the space of two years

  • *Suck It and See* was followed by *AM* just two years later.
  • *AM* reached a wider audience, including in the United States.
  • ‘R U Mine?’ helped set the album’s success in motion.

Arctic Monkeys released their lowest-selling album, *Suck It and See*, in 2011, then followed it with their best-selling record, *AM*, in 2013. The article argues that the contrast reflects the band’s willingness to change direction and that *AM*’s broader appeal, especially in the United States, helped expand their…

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Angela Rayner refuses to water down Labour’s pledge to build 1.5m new homes despite ‘challenges’ – as she jokes she’s on ‘album two’ of Cabinet career after tax row resignation

  • Rayner stands by Labour’s 1.5 million homes pledge.
  • 437,900 homes have been built since Labour took office.
  • She cites rising costs and £48 billion in housing investment.

Angela Rayner has kept Labour’s pledge to build 1.5 million homes in England by 2029, despite acknowledging that construction is behind the pace needed. She told MPs she would not lower the target or “admit defeat”, while accepting that higher building costs and pressure on household finances make…

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