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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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Tony Iommi looks back on Black Sabbath’s stormy history and forward to his latest solo adventure

  • Tony Iommi revisits Black Sabbath’s stormy past.
  • He discusses his latest solo project, *From The Dark*.
  • The interview links his new work with Sabbath’s legacy.

Tony Iommi reflects on Black Sabbath’s turbulent history and discusses his latest solo project, *From The Dark*. The interview looks back at the tensions and disagreements that shaped the band, as well as the experiences behind its lasting place in heavy metal. Iommi also talks about turning his…

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Entertainment Hits $332.B To Become World’s Second Most Valuable Sector As Netflix, YouTube & Spotify Fly – Interbrand Report

  • Entertainment brands reached $332.5 billion in value.
  • The sector rose 12.4% to overtake automotive.
  • Netflix’s brand value grew 22%.

Interbrand’s latest Best Global Brands report values the entertainment sector at $332.5 billion, up 12.4% year on year, making it the world’s second-largest business sector after overtaking automotive. The rise comes amid layoffs and budget cuts in Hollywood, and suggests that entertainment brands are gaining value as they…

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‘Anthology 3’: George Martin tells the story of The Beatles falling apart and their music coming together

  • The Beatles’ final years were marked by growing internal strain.
  • *Anthology 3* reveals rough versions of later songs.
  • The article credits George Martin with shaping their final recordings.

By 1968, The Beatles were increasingly strained, with members writing and recording more independently and George Harrison frustrated that his songs were often overlooked. Despite those divisions, the band released acclaimed final albums, and the article argues that producer George Martin helped turn unfinished ideas into enduring recordings.…

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Maynard James Keenan thinks people have misunderstood Joni Mitchell for decades. He has a very different view of her

  • Keenan says Mitchell’s artistry is often underestimated.
  • Her songwriting and engineering impressed him.
  • Mitchell’s creative freedom inspired the Tool singer.

Maynard James Keenan says Joni Mitchell has been misunderstood as a flower-wearing hippie, arguing that her songwriting, musicianship and artistic range make her one of her era’s most significant creative forces. His admiration matters because Mitchell’s work inspired the Tool vocalist, whose own music is far removed from…

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Neil Young sues Trump campaign again for playing Rockin’ in the Free World at rally

  • Neil Young is seeking $10m over alleged unauthorised use of his song.
  • The song played at a Trump rally in Ohio on 12 October.
  • Young previously sued over campaign use of the same track.

Neil Young has filed a $10m copyright lawsuit against the Trump 47 Committee, alleging it played his 1989 song “Rockin’ in the Free World” without permission at a rally in Ohio. The case matters because campaign events may need a public performance licence to play music, and Young…

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The post-punk poster boys Joey Ramone couldn’t stand

  • Joey Ramone said he hated The Cure in a 1991 phone-in.
  • The Cure had moved far beyond their early punk sound.
  • Joey never explained his dislike before his death in 2001.

Joey Ramone said he hated The Cure during a 1991 television phone-in, despite the band’s early punk roots and the Ramones’ role in inspiring punk musicians. His blunt response highlights how The Cure’s later musical direction diverged from the direct, fast punk sound associated with the Ramones. The…

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Ella Langley & Sienna Spiro, But No ADÉLA: A Closer Look at the 2027 Best New Artist Grammy Race

  • Eight Best New Artist Grammy nominations are up for grabs.
  • Ella Langley and Sienna Spiro are among the possible contenders.
  • ADÉLA will not be on this year’s Grammy ballots.

The article previews the 2027 Grammy Best New Artist race, with eight nomination places to be filled. It highlights Ella Langley and British singer Sienna Spiro as possible contenders, while explaining why rising pop star ADÉLA will not appear on this year’s Grammy ballots. It says first-round voting…

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Cheap Trick have reportedly cancelled all of next year’s tour dates

  • Cheap Trick reportedly cancelled all 2027 tour dates.
  • No reason has been publicly given.
  • The article offers no details on refunds or rescheduling.

Reports say Cheap Trick have cancelled all of their scheduled 2027 tour dates. The band have not publicly explained the reported cancellations, leaving fans without a confirmed reason or information about future performances. The article provides no details about which dates or venues are affected, and does not…

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Catherine Zeta-Jones spent years trying to escape her past. In 2002, it won her an Oscar

  • Zeta-Jones won an Oscar for playing Velma in *Chicago*.
  • She had once set musical theatre aside to pursue dramatic acting.
  • Her performance also earned a Bafta and a SAG Award.

Catherine Zeta-Jones spent years distancing herself from musical theatre to be taken seriously as a dramatic actor, before returning to song and dance as Velma Kelly in the film adaptation of *Chicago*. Her performance brought her an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress and showed how the skills…

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Tokyo Opener ‘Sukiyaki’ Director Zeze Takahisa on the Protest Roots of a Global Japanese Pop Hit: ‘The Culture Used to Be Wide Open – Now It’s Become Narrower’

  • “Sukiyaki” became a worldwide hit in 1963.
  • Its lyrics were inspired by failed protests against a security treaty.
  • Zeze sees the film as a reflection on Japan’s narrowing cultural openness.

Director Zeze Takahisa’s film “Sukiyaki”, opening the 39th Tokyo International Film Festival, traces how the Japanese song became a global hit in 1963 and explores the lives and tensions of its creators. Zeze says the story also speaks to Japan today, arguing that its popular culture has become…

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