3 h. ago I met Kylie and Dannii Minogue working in the music industry

Under the title of a forum post titled 'nice and not very nice celebrities who you have met', one fan opened up on her experience of meeting Kylie, 57, and Dannii, 54.

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19 h. ago Pregnant Paloma Faith recalls the horrendous things she saw while working in a fetish club to her mother Pam as she attempted to break into the music industry

The pregnant singer, 44, opened up on her experiences during her latest Mad, Sad and Bad podcast episode as she spoke to her mother Pam.

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4 d. ago Extremists are using AI voice cloning to supercharge propaganda. Experts say it’s helping them grow

Researchers warn generative tools are helping militant groups from neo-Nazis to the Islamic State spread ideologyWhile the artificial intelligence boom is upending sections of the music industry, voice generating bots are also becoming a boon to another unlikely corner of the internet: extremist movements that are using them to recreate the voices and speeches of major figures in their milieu, and experts say it is helping them grow.“The adoption of AI-enabled translation by terrorists and extremists marks a significant evolution in digital propaganda strategies,” said Lucas Webber, a senior threat intelligence analyst at Tech Against Terrorism and a research fellow at the Soufan Center. Webber specializes in monitoring the online tools of terrorist groups and extremists around the world. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago How pop icon JoJo shot to stardom age 13 with 'inappropriate' songs written by men before she disappeared from the limelight to battle sex, drug and alcohol addiction

Her catchy debut single Leave (Get Out) became an instant hit and she appeared perfectly set up for a long career in the music industry.

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6 d. ago Add to playlist: the bullish confidence and versatility of JayaHadADream and the week’s best new tracks

A breakout star of the underground rap scene shows vulnerability and wit in her genre-bending tracksFrom CambridgeshireRecommended if you like Manga Saint Hilare, Kojey Radical, Little SimzUp next Happiness from Agony out now“One of the coldest writers but man don’t say it ’cause I’ve got vagina,” JayaHadADream raps on her recent track Bug, calling out those who underestimate her talent – and laying bare her lyrical confidence. In a fertile underground rap scene, the Jamaican-Irish, Cambridge-via-Nottingham artist has cut through thanks to her command and vulnerability, as well as a sharp eye for bullshit. The track Main Characters (featuring Big Zuu), also from her recent mixtape Happiness from Agony, is a critique of the fake love and hollow posturing that saturates the music industry. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Kirsty MacColl's brutal death, wealth and who gets Fairytale of New York royalties

Kirsty MacColl continues to dominate the music industry around Christmas, with her smash hit Fairytale of New York alongside the late Shane MacGowan – but who receives her royalties?

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8 d. ago Trump’s tariffs are choking small US manufacturers – even those making music magic

EarthQuaker Devices has served Smashing Pumpkins, PJ Harvey and Radiohead but says tariffs add costs up to 30%Julie Robbins and her team at EarthQuaker Devices have made guitar pedals for some of the biggest names in the world of music. The Smashing Pumpkins, Radiohead, PJ Harvey and others have sought out the company’s bespoke, handmade pedals for their unique sounds and designs. Its most popular model, Plumes, has sold over 67,000 devices.Their made-from-scratch effects petals use more than 1,000 components, many which are imported directly from countries such as China and Vietnam or are bought from companies that bring them in from overseas. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Timothee Chalamet breaks silence on skipping Met Gala with Kylie Jenner

Timothee Chalamet has explained why he decided not to attend this year’s Met Gala with girlfriend Kylie Jenner.

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9 d. ago Where was The Imposter filmed? Inside the stunning locations for Channel 5 drama

The brand new Channel 5 thriller stars Kym Marsh, Jackie Woodburn and Dannii Minogue and was filmed across stunning locations in Victoria, Australia

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9 d. ago Where was The Imposter filmed? Locations for new Channel 5 drama

There is some stunning scenery in Channel 5's The Imposter starring Kym Marsh, Jackie Woodburn and Dannii Minogue but where was The Imposter filmed?

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9 d. ago The Imposter start time, cast, filming locations and episode count for new Channel 5 drama

Channel 5's new drama The Imposter stars Kym Marsh, Jackie Woodburn and Dannii Minogue - here's what you need to know

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9 d. ago Channel 5 The Imposter cast as Kym Marsh and Dannii Minogue star

Channel 5's new thriller The Imposter sees a bitter family feud spiral into betrayal and ultimately murder when a decades-old secret is brought to light

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1 week ago Kylie Minogue reunites with sister Dannii for exciting new project

Superstar Kylie Minogue on her new festive album, spending a sunny Christmas down under and reflecting on her iconic Glastonbury set

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1 week ago Kylie Minogue reunites with sister Dannii for epic new Christmas song

Superstar Kylie Minogue on her new festive album, spending a sunny Christmas down under and reflecting on her iconic Glastonbury set

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1 week ago ‘Men explicitly loving men is so threatening to the status quo’: why are gay male pop stars being shut out of the music industry?

Not long ago, artists such as Lil Nas X and Olly Alexander were ruling pop. But success has stalled as acts face industry obstacles and rising homophobia. What now?At the turn of the decade, gay male and non-binary pop stars seemed poised to take pop music by storm. Lil Nas X broke out with Old Town Road – which blew up on TikTok, sold about 18.5m copies and remains tied with Shaboozey’s A Bar Song (Tipsy) and Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas Is You as the longest-running No 1 single in US history – and artists such as Sam Smith, Troye Sivan and Olly Alexander from Years & Years were all singing about gay love and sex.But the initial promise has stalled. Lil Nas X’s attempts to build on his smash debut album have fizzled, and he is publicly dealing with mental health issues. In October, Khalid released his first album since being outed by his ex last year but only sold 10,000 copies in the first week in the US. A previous album, 2019’s Free Spirit, sold some 200,000 copie...

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1 week ago Football and concert prices to 'soar' thanks to proposed hikes in policing costs

Industry chiefs are warning that football and music fans will be the ones who end up losing out if plans to make organisers pay more go ahead

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2 w. ago Meet the new One Direction! Simon Cowell's Netflix boyband REVEALED and the unusual name they hope will help them break into the music industry

Simon Cowell has revealed his brand-new boyband, which he hopes will follow in the footsteps of One Direction.

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2 w. ago Bros star Matt Goss' advice to Simon Cowell as music mogul forms new band

Bros icon Matt Goss, whose successful music career has spanned more than 38 years in the music industry, has shared advice to Simon Cowell as he forms a new boyband

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3 w. ago Diddy would bite you & cut your neck during fights, says childhood pal as shamed mogul’s horrific upbringing revealed

FOR decades, he was the heart and soul of the rap world, a God-like figure in the music industry whose name alone opened doors. But since last year, P Diddy – the man who once bragged he could make anyone a star – has been behind bars. In October 2024, he was found guilty of...

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last month Jimmy Cliff’s charisma and fearless creativity expanded the horizons of reggae | Lloyd Bradley

Cliff, who has died aged 81, took every opportunity that he was presented with, and created plenty more himself. It resulted in a career path like no other• Jimmy Cliff: A life in picturesWhen Jimmy Cliff died, reggae and the music world in general lost one of its most accomplished opportunists. The less sympathetic might have called him a chancer, but from the very beginnings there was little he wouldn’t try if he thought it would advance either himself or the music. Over the years I got to know him, both from interviews and sometimes just hanging out, so many of his anecdotes ended with the words: “Well I wasn’t going to say no, was I?” I wasn’t fully joking when I told him it should be his catchphrase.But that was Jimmy Cliff, a charismatic combination of charm, bravery, humour and an ability to see beyond what was put in front of him. Throughout his career he frequently shifted away from standard reggae industry practice, often expanding the music’s horizons and options. Continu...

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