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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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George Michael at His Eighties Pop Peak: See Photos From ‘The Faith Tour’

  • Restored footage from George Michael’s 1988 Faith tour is heading to cinemas.
  • The film draws on two Paris performances shot on 35mm.
  • A short film and live album are also planned.

In 1988, George Michael launched his first solo tour after the success of his debut album, *Faith*, and its hit singles. A newly restored concert film, assembled from footage shot at two Paris performances, will bring that stage show to cinemas later this year, offering audiences a view…

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3 Disco Songs From 1977 That Even Disco Haters Secretly Loved

  • Three 1977 disco hits crossed genre lines.
  • Gaye topped the US chart with “Got to Give It Up”.
  • Summer’s electronic sound hinted at music to come.

Three disco hits from 1977 showed how the genre could win over listeners who were not usually fans. Marvin Gaye’s “Got to Give It Up”, Stevie Wonder’s “Another Star” and Donna Summer’s “I Feel Love” each offered a distinctive sound and became notable successes. Gaye’s live “Got to…

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12 handwritten reasons for love: How did Sid Vicious and Nancy Spungen meet?

  • Vicious and Spungen met in London’s punk scene.
  • Their relationship was marked by drugs and volatility.
  • Notes list 12 qualities Vicious admired in Spungen.

Sex Pistols bassist Sid Vicious and American Nancy Spungen met in London’s King’s Road punk scene, where Spungen was known for supplying drugs to musicians. Their relationship drew press attention and became associated with drug use and volatile behaviour, but handwritten notes later attributed to Vicious suggest he…

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How Dalvin La Melodía Went From Having ‘Nothing’ to Dominating the Billboard Charts as a Bachata Star

  • Dalvin rose from a day job to a fast-growing bachata career.
  • His “La Diabla” cover passed one million TikTok views in 15 days.
  • *La Bachata Volvió* reached No. 35 on Top Latin Albums.

Dalvin La Melodía has risen from working a nine-to-five job in the Dominican Republic to becoming a bachata artist with regular Billboard chart entries. His debut at the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards and first nomination as a finalist for Top Tropical Album of the Year mark how…

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Jay Wheeler & Zhamira Headline Billboard En Vivo at Billboard Latin Music Week 2026 | Billboard News

  • Jay Wheeler and Zhamira headlined Billboard En Vivo in Miami.
  • Conep opened the show at Wynwood Marketplace.
  • Sonesta Travel Pass members had access to a dedicated lounge.

Jay Wheeler and Zhamira headlined Billboard En Vivo, a live music event held during Billboard Latin Music Week 2026 in Miami. The night brought performers and fans together at Wynwood Marketplace, with Conep opening the show. Sonesta International Hotels presented the event as the week’s official hotel sponsor.…

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LAMC Announces 2027 Conference Dates: ‘Where Indies & Majors Come to Meet’

  • LAMC returns to New York from 6 to 10 July 2027.
  • The five-day conference marks its 28th anniversary.
  • Registration prices start at $99 until 7 December.

The Latin Alternative Music Conference (LAMC) will return to New York City from 6 to 10 July 2027, marking its 28th anniversary. The five-day gathering brings together independent and major music companies, artists and industry professionals, with panels, workshops, showcases, networking and live performances. The conference will take…

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Noah Kahan Will Be Playing Even Bigger Stadiums Next Year

  • Kahan announced a 31-date stadium tour for 2027.
  • The tour ends with three nights at Wembley.
  • Tickets go on sale on 12 November.

Noah Kahan has announced a 31-date stadium tour for 2027, called The Last of the Bugs World Tour. It begins on 24 April in Athens, Georgia, the anniversary of his No. 1 album The Great Divide, and ends with three nights at London’s Wembley Stadium in July. The…

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Cannibals, Dostoevsky in Nepal and a Dark Fairy Tale: Rotterdam Fest Sets First 10 World Premieres

  • Rotterdam festival reveals 10 world premieres for its 2027 edition.
  • Bright Future showcases four debut films, including a Nepal-set Dostoevsky adaptation.
  • Harbour selections include a comedic cannibal horror film.

The International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) has announced the first 10 world premieres for its 56th edition, running from 28 January to 7 February 2027. The selections in its Bright Future and Harbour programmes span debut features and films by returning directors, highlighting the festival’s range of emerging…

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‘Hamilton’ Celebrates 10th Anniversary With Deluxe Vinyl Box Set Featuring Original Broadway Cast Reunion and Unreleased Tracks

  • A new anthology marks “Hamilton”’s 10th Broadway anniversary.
  • It includes a recording of the original cast’s 2025 reunion.
  • The limited edition comes as seven LPs or five CDs.

Ten years after “Hamilton” made its Broadway debut, a deluxe anthology brings together its original cast recording, related releases and previously unreleased material. A highlight is a recording of the original Broadway cast reuniting for a medley at the 2025 Tony Awards, their first onstage reunion since 2016.…

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Fontaines D.C.’s ‘Dopamine Chamber’ Debuts at No. 1 on 3 Billboard Album Charts

  • “Dopamine Chamber” led three Billboard album charts.
  • It opened at No. 14 on the Billboard 200.
  • The album sold 13,000 vinyl copies in its first US week.

Fontaines D.C.’s “Dopamine Chamber” debuted at No. 1 on three Billboard album charts and reached the top 10 on seven, marking the Irish band’s highest positions on each. Its strong sales and streaming also helped it enter the overall Billboard 200 at No. 14. The album earned 27,000…

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