Music
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BTS win Artist of the Year AMA in Asian first
Nov 23, 2021BTS, the Korean boy band, won Artist of the Year at the American Music Awards on Sunday, making them the first Asian group to do so. At the glamorous Los Angeles presentation hosted by Cardi B,... -
ABBA to pause promotion of an upcoming show for 24 hours
Nov 5, 2021Swedish pop sensation ABBA announced Wednesday that they were pausing promotion of an upcoming show for 24 hours, after two died in a dramatic fall at a tribute concert. The world-famous quartet is preparing to release... -
Ed Sheeran, Lizzo and Billie Eilish feature in 24-hour concert to raise awareness of climate change, vaccine inequality and famine
Sep 26, 2021Ed Sheeran, Lizzo and Billie Eilish are among stars taking part in a 24-hour gig to raise awareness of climate change, vaccine inequality and famine. Over 60 artists are taking part in The Global Citizen festival... -
Billie Eilish, BTS, Elton John in concert for climate action, vaccines
Sep 24, 2021Billie Eilish, BTS, and Elton John, among others, will donate their star power to Global Citizen Live on Saturday for a global event to raise awareness about climate change, vaccine equity, and famine. Concerts in New... -
BTS issued diplomatic passports for UN session
Sep 17, 2021K-pop sensation BTS have been granted diplomatic passports ahead of the United Nations General Assembly as they embark on their new roles as presidential special envoys, South Korea’s presidential office said. The trailblazing septet has reached... -
Singer of disco anthem Yes Sir, I Can Boogie, María Mendiola dies at 69
Sep 12, 2021María Mendiola, who sang the disco anthem Yes Sir, I Can Boogie, has died at the age of 69. The singer, who was one half of the Spanish duo Baccara, died in Madrid surrounded by her... -
Shawn Mendes releases new single ‘Summer of Love’
Aug 24, 2021Shawn Mendes, an American singer and songwriter, released his highly awaited track “Summer of Love” on Friday, along with a music video. The music video, directed by Matty Peacock and shot in Majorca, Spain, follows the... -
Grammy-winning folk and country music singer-songwriter Nanci Griffith dies
Aug 14, 2021Nanci Griffith, a Grammy-winning folk and country music singer-songwriter, has died aged 68. Her death was confirmed by management and her record label on Friday, without a cause of death being given. The genre-straddling artist’s best... -
Topu, Rafa & hundreds of students virtually sing on friendship day
Aug 2, 2021Grameenphone, along with celebrity musicians Topu and Rafa, hundreds of students of 12 reputed universities, rejoiced the friendship day, connecting the youths virtually over social media and together lauded for staying connected with dear friends amid... -
Musician Mirari More receives career boost through OnlyFans creative fund
Jul 30, 2021Funding and professional support have helped a “eclectic” artist from Barking and Dagenham advance in his music career. Mirari More will receive a £20,000 reward, a photoshoot, and a consultation session with a top music business...
