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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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After a Turbulent Year, BNXN Is ‘Back Outside’ & Taking Charge of His Career: Find His Track-by-Track Guide to New EP

  • BNXN is seeking a fresh start after a turbulent year.
  • His new EP *Still in Charge* has six tracks.
  • The project includes collaborations with Asake and producers Telz and Steph.

After a turbulent year that included a public split with his management team and time away from music, Nigerian singer BNXN says he is ready to regain momentum and take charge of his career. His six-track EP, *Still in Charge*, pairs collaborations and upbeat Afrobeats with songs that…

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The Notebook musical will open at London’s Judi Dench Theatre in 2027

  • The Notebook musical arrives in London in March 2027.
  • It will be the first musical at the Judi Dench Theatre.
  • No West End cast has been announced.

The Notebook musical will make its West End debut in spring 2027 at the newly renamed Judi Dench Theatre, formerly the Shaftesbury Theatre. It will be the first musical at the venue and brings the stage adaptation of Nicholas Sparks’s novel to London after its Broadway run. Performances…

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John Mayer launches Sob Rock Records in partnership with Universal’s Mercury

  • John Mayer has launched Sob Rock Records with Mercury Records.
  • His new single, “Tom And Jerry”, is his first solo release since 2021.
  • He will play 21 Sphere shows in Las Vegas in 2027.

John Mayer has launched Sob Rock Records in partnership with Universal Music Group’s Mercury Records, marking his return to solo releases after leaving Columbia Records. The deal brings Mayer’s new label to Mercury’s roster and coincides with the release of his first new solo single since 2021, “Tom…

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In 1971, Glenn Frey joined a backing band. Decades later, he called it a masterpiece album “for all time”

  • Ronstadt helped bring the future Eagles together.
  • Frey praised her early solo albums.
  • *Heart Like a Wheel* became her breakthrough hit.

In 1971, Glenn Frey and Don Henley joined Linda Ronstadt’s touring band, where they began to see country rock as the direction they wanted to pursue. Ronstadt supported their plan to form a group, helped connect them with Bernie Leadon and Randy Meisner, and gave the new band…

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Jazzy unveils personal stories and themes on debut dance-pop album

  • Jazzy’s 13-track debut album is built around personal stories.
  • She says she wanted to open up through the music.
  • Its release coincides with her biggest headline show in Dublin.

Jazzy has released her debut album, *Peace & Patience*, a 13-track dance-pop record built around personal stories and themes that mattered to her. She says she can seem like a “closed book” and wanted the songs to reveal more about her experiences. The uplifting title track reflects her…

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4 Acts Who Carried the Torch for Melodic Pop After The Beatles’ Breakup

  • Four acts carried melodic pop forward after The Beatles split.
  • Badfinger and the Bee Gees built on strong hooks and harmonies.
  • O’Sullivan and Rhodes also won fans with distinctive melodies.

After The Beatles split up, Badfinger, the Bee Gees, Gilbert O’Sullivan and Emitt Rhodes helped keep melodic pop in the spotlight. Their memorable tunes and harmonies extended a style that The Beatles had helped popularise, though each act developed its own sound and career. Badfinger’s three principal songwriters…

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Kalandra: “I wasn’t a fan of the Beatles, but going into that audition, I said, ‘This has been my dream forever!’”

  • Stenbekk auditioned for a Beatles-related project despite not being a fan.
  • She described the opportunity as a long-held dream.
  • The experience expanded her connection to the Beatles’ music.

Kalandra frontwoman Katrine Stenbekk says she was initially unfamiliar with the Beatles, yet auditioned for a role in a project centred on their music by declaring it had long been her dream. The experience became a turning point, leading her to explore the band’s catalogue and take part…

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Skepta Shares ‘Pandora’s Box’, Confirms The Cause Takeover

  • Skepta has released ‘Pandora’s Box’.
  • ‘The Fork And Knife’ is due on 6 November.
  • A four-city show run begins at The Cause in London.

Skepta has released his new single, ‘Pandora’s Box’, as a preview of his forthcoming album, ‘The Fork And Knife’. The release marks a return to rap after a period focused on club music with Mas Tiempo. He has also announced a short run of shows, starting at The…

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Look What Happened Share Rousing Pop-Punk Anthem ‘Make It Real’

  • Look What Happened have released the single “Make It Real”.
  • Their five-track EP arrives on 30 October.
  • The band recorded it with Ian Sadler over five days.

Look What Happened have released “Make It Real”, a new single ahead of their forthcoming EP, *Across Weak Minds For The Weekend*. The song draws on early pop-punk’s buoyant sound and combines it with the earnestness and intensity of the modern genre, marking a confident step for the…

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Pitbull Reveals the Hilarious Thing Dolly Parton Told Him About His Famous Nickname

  • Dolly Parton called herself “Miss Worldwide”.
  • Pitbull said she had earned the nickname.
  • He remembered her support before his fame.

Pitbull recalled Dolly Parton joking that she should be called “Miss Worldwide” when they discussed his famous “Mr. Worldwide” nickname. He agreed she deserved the title, and shared the story while paying tribute to the singer and the support she gave him early in his career. Pitbull told…

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