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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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In 1998, Bryan Cranston kept falling asleep researching his next role. It won an Emmy for ‘Outstanding Miniseries’

  • Cranston nodded off while researching Buzz Aldrin.
  • The role was part of a 12-part Apollo series.
  • The series won three Emmys, including Outstanding Miniseries.

Bryan Cranston said he fell asleep more than once while researching astronaut Buzz Aldrin for the 1998 HBO miniseries *From the Earth to the Moon*. Preparing to portray a real person, he felt the responsibility of getting the character right, and the experience highlighted how much actors rely…

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In 1989, Brian May heard “the most beautiful guitar music”. He still calls the guitarist “one of the greatest geniuses”

  • Brian May singled out Jeff Beck’s “Where Were You” as exceptionally beautiful.
  • The track appeared on Beck’s 1989 album *Jeff Beck’s Guitar Shop*.
  • May later called Beck one of the greatest guitar geniuses.

Brian May praised Jeff Beck’s guitar playing, saying that hearing Beck’s “Where Were You” from 1989’s *Jeff Beck’s Guitar Shop* revealed music of extraordinary beauty. His admiration matters because May is himself a celebrated guitarist, and he described Beck as a rare musician whose sound could reach listeners…

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Bella Kay’s Breakout Year: Taking ‘iloveitiloveiloveit’ From TikTok to the Hot 100 | Billboard Up & Coming

  • Bella Kay’s TikTok-teased single reached No. 17 on the Hot 100.
  • It has more than 240 million US on-demand streams.
  • Kay co-wrote her debut album with Ida Rose.

Bella Kay has emerged as a breakout artist after her song “iloveitiloveitiloveit” took off on TikTok and reached No. 17 on the Billboard Hot 100. In an interview, she discusses the song’s rise, her debut album and the influences behind her music. The track has amassed more than…

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CMA Awards add country and rock stars to 60th ceremony line-up

  • The CMA Awards added a broad mix of performers.
  • Brooks & Dunn will receive a lifetime achievement award.
  • Ella Langley leads this year’s nominees with nine nods.

The 60th annual CMA Awards has added Brothers Osborne, Luke Bryan, Vince Gill, Halestorm and several other performers to its line-up. The event, scheduled for 18 November in Nashville, will celebrate Brooks & Dunn, recipients of the CMA Willie Nelson lifetime achievement award. Mumford & Sons will make…

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THE•TEAM Forms New Board Following Sale Finalization

  • THE•TEAM has established its first public-facing board.
  • Providence Equity Partners finalised its purchase in October.
  • Company leaders will remain in their current roles.

Talent agency THE•TEAM has formed its first public-facing board of directors after the sale of the company to Providence Equity Partners was finalised in October. The board brings company leadership and Providence representatives together to guide the business following its change in ownership. The board includes CEO Michael…

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Spotify adds selectable AI DJ voices and a reduced-commentary option

  • Spotify is adding nine selectable AI DJ voices.
  • Premium listeners can turn off most DJ commentary.
  • The options are rolling out wherever Spotify DJ is available.

Spotify is giving Premium subscribers more control over its AI DJ with selectable voices and an option to reduce spoken commentary. The changes let listeners adapt the radio-style experience to their tastes and occasions, including listening sessions where they prefer uninterrupted music. Spotify is rolling out seven English-language…

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Elvis Presley rightsholders sue Suno, alleging its AI imitates the King’s voice. Eight Mile Style has filed a separate suit over 269 Eminem songs.

  • Presley’s rightsholders are seeking more than $202 million from Suno.
  • Eight Mile Style’s separate case covers 269 Eminem compositions.
  • The lawsuits dispute whether Suno imitates artists and uses protected works.

Elvis Presley’s rightsholders and Eight Mile Style, a co-publisher of Eminem songs, have filed separate lawsuits accusing AI music generator Suno of copyright infringement and unauthorised use of artists’ voices and likenesses. The cases raise questions about how AI music tools use recordings and imitate performers, and what…

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Beach Bunny Sign To Atlantic, Share New Single “Vinegar”

  • Beach Bunny have signed to Atlantic Records.
  • Their first Atlantic single, “Vinegar”, targets corporate-life frustrations.
  • The band announced North American dates and a European arena tour.

Beach Bunny have signed to Atlantic Records and released “Vinegar”, their first single for the major label. The Chicago indie-pop trio’s song turns the frustrations of corporate life into an anthemic, fuzzy pop track, reflecting on feeling reduced to a number in someone else’s spreadsheet. The band built…

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In 1992, grunge was everywhere, but Neil Young believed a band outside that scene epitomised “modern rock”

  • Neil Young praised Sonic Youth as the sound of modern rock.
  • He singled out their 1986 song “Expressway to Your Skull”.
  • Their experimental style helped shape later rock, including grunge.

Neil Young said in 1992 that Sonic Youth were making “modern rock”, praising their inventive sound and calling their 1986 song “Expressway to Your Skull” a classic. His view stood out at a time when grunge, led by Nirvana, was dominating attention, and highlights the influence of a…

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In 1983, Morgan Freeman needed to pay the rent. He took a role he later called “one of the worst things I’ve ever done”

  • Freeman regretted his 1983 performance as Othello.
  • He accepted the role while struggling to pay rent.
  • His major film breakthrough came four years later.

Morgan Freeman later described his 1983 performance as Othello in Texas as one of the worst things he had done. He took the role while struggling to find work and needing to pay rent, showing how financial pressure can lead actors to accept work they are unhappy with.…

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