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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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Near, Far, Wherever You May Roam: Céline Dion Can’t Stop Seeing Metallica at the Sphere

  • Céline Dion saw Metallica at the Sphere twice in one week.
  • She air-played bass and drums, and danced with Jack Black nearby.
  • Dion attended with her sons and met the band backstage.

Céline Dion attended Metallica’s “Life Burns Faster” residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas twice in one week, joining the crowd in air-playing and dancing. Her visits drew attention because the singer is a prominent Metallica fan, and she shared her enthusiasm alongside actor Jack Black. Dion was…

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Deep Purple Frontman Ian Gillan Shares Encouraging Health Update After Medical Emergency Forced Tour Postponement

  • Ian Gillan says his procedure was successful.
  • He is resting before returning to work.
  • Deep Purple’s December tour dates remain uncertain.

Deep Purple singer Ian Gillan says a medical procedure was successful and that he is resting to make a full recovery. His update offers reassurance after a medical emergency led the band to postpone its remaining European and UK shows for 2026. Gillan said his medical team had…

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Black Belt Eagle Scout – “Fantasy”

  • KP Paul releases her first song since her MS diagnosis.
  • “Fantasy” was written after an MS relapse.
  • The track pushes back against outside expectations.

Black Belt Eagle Scout, the project of Swinomish musician Katherine “KP” Paul, has released “Fantasy”, her first new song since being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2024. Written after an MS relapse, the track reflects on outside expectations and changing self-perception, and matters as a return to music…

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3 Classic Rock Songs From the 1970s Most People Learn Before They Turn 10

  • Queen’s anthem is associated with children’s sports.
  • “American Pie” was released in 1971.
  • “ABC” pairs pop music with learning themes.

The article names three 1970s rock songs it says many people learn before turning 10: Queen’s “We Are the Champions”, Don McLean’s “American Pie” and The Jackson 5’s “ABC”. It argues that the songs appeal to children through sports, familiar imagery and learning themes, as well as memorable…

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Jimi Hendrix is often cited as the greatest musician of all time, but he never agreed

  • Hendrix was celebrated as a groundbreaking guitarist.
  • He wanted to move beyond the songs audiences expected.
  • He also hoped to be recognised for his writing and poetry.

Jimi Hendrix is widely regarded as one of rock’s greatest guitarists, and musicians including Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page have credited him as an influence. Yet Hendrix did not share the certainty of his admirers and grew frustrated when audiences and promoters expected him to keep…

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Ariana Grande Appears on ‘Tonight Show’ After Months Away From Public Eye

  • Grande made her first public appearance in months.
  • She joined co-stars Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller on Fallon’s show.
  • She had announced a break after her tour amid ongoing public scrutiny.

Ariana Grande appeared on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” with her “Focker In-Law” co-stars Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller. It was her first public appearance in months, after she said she would step back from public-facing work because of ongoing scrutiny. The trio joined Fallon for…

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GTA VI Is Putting on a Music Festival

  • Rockstar announced a one-day GTA VI music festival in Miami.
  • Travis Scott’s Cactus Jack group and Cardi B headline.
  • The event is scheduled for 21 November at Mana Wynwood.

Rockstar Games has announced Grand Theft Auto VI: The Festival, a one-day music event in Miami on 21 November. The line-up draws on artists linked to the game’s soundtrack and radio stations, extending the game’s music presence into a live event. The festival will take place at Mana…

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Knifeplay – “Toil (Reprise)”

  • Knifeplay have released “Toil (Reprise)” from their next album.
  • The track builds from drone into blackgaze over six minutes.
  • *What Is Truth?* is due on 22 January and runs nearly 80 minutes.

Philadelphia band Knifeplay have shared “Toil (Reprise)”, a new track from their forthcoming album *What Is Truth?*. The song revisits the album’s opening track, building from hazy drone riffs into a heavier blackgaze sound over more than six minutes. The album is due out on 22 January through…

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Tyler Kolek’s girlfriend jumps into Taylor Swift ‘fakest’ Knicks fan drama

  • Kolek called Swift’s Knicks support potentially performative.
  • His girlfriend Sousa showed her Swift fandom online.
  • Kolek apologised and the Knicks defended Swift.

Tyler Kolek’s girlfriend, Lexi Sousa, joined the discussion after the Knicks guard called Taylor Swift a potentially “performative” supporter of the team. Sousa’s posts signalled that she is a Swift fan, while Kolek later said he had spoken without knowing Swift’s history of attending Knicks games. Kolek made…

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Anuel AA Reveals Plans for Real Hasta la Muerte Festival in 2027: ‘Every Year It’ll Be In a Different Country’

  • Anuel AA plans to start his festival in summer 2027.
  • Spain or Chile could host the first edition.
  • The event is intended to move countries each year.

Anuel AA plans to launch the Real Hasta la Muerte Festival in summer 2027, expanding his music brand into international live events. He says it will feature many artists and move to a different country each year, though no date or full programme has been announced. Spain and…

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