Music
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Bowie wins as Brit Awards pay tribute to George Michael
Feb 23, 2017News Hour: David Bowie posthumously won two Brit awards on Wednesday in an emotional London ceremony which also saw tributes paid to the late George Michael. Superstar Bowie won both the categories he was nominated for,... -
Katy Perry skeletons resemble Trump, May at Brit Awards
Feb 23, 2017News Hour: A performance by Katy Perry at the Brit Awards on Wednesday saw skeletons wearing outfits matching those of US President Donald Trump and his British counterpart Theresa May. Pop superstar Perry took to the... -
Late pop stars Prince, George Michael saluted at Grammys
Feb 13, 2017News Hour: Prince and George Michael, two Grammy-winning pop veterans who died unexpectedly months apart last year, were honored with special musical tributes from younger stars on Sunday during the recording industry’s top awards show. The... -
Adele sweeps Grammy awards in upset victory over Beyonce
Feb 13, 2017News Hour: Adele swept the Grammy Awards on Sunday, taking home statuettes for the top prizes – album, record and song of the year – in a shock, history-making victory over Beyonce on a night marked... -
Adele vs Beyonce at music’s biggest night
Feb 13, 2017News Hour: Beyonce and Adele both won early awards Sunday as they vied for dominance at the Grammys, with late rock icon David Bowie sweeping the side categories for his final album “Blackstar.” Adele opened the... -
Diva battle, and perhaps politics, in store at Grammys
Feb 11, 2017News Hour: Which diva will the music industry select for its top honors? Adele, who conquered the charts with time-tested ballads of heartache, or Beyonce, who has crafted an edgier, confident sound? The two singers face... -
Aretha Franklin to retire from full time touring
Feb 9, 2017News Hour: Soul music legend Aretha Franklin says she plans to retire from full-time touring after she releases a new album in September. “I am retiring this year,” the 74-year-old singer told a Detroit TV station... -
George Michael and Prince to get Grammy tributes
Feb 9, 2017News Hour: George Michael and Prince will be honored at the Grammy Awards on Sunday with separate tributes, but organizers did not say on Wednesday which musicians will perform them, reports Reuters. Recording Academy President Neil... -
Lady Gaga tells bodyshamers ‘I’m proud of my body’
Feb 8, 2017News Hour: Lady Gaga hit back at cyber bullies who made fun of her body during her spectacular halftime show at Sunday’s Super Bowl. “I heard my body is a topic of conversation so I wanted... -
New York Times to offer subscribers free Spotify access
Feb 8, 2017News Hour: The New York Times Co said on Wednesday that readers taking a one-year digital subscription would also get free access to music streaming service Spotify, as the newspaper company looks for new ways to...
