39 m. ago Rosalía’s ‘Lux’ enraptures Vatican cardinal and bishops with its songs of faith

Rosalía has won over millions of music lovers for her fusions of flamenco and urban Latin beats

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5 h. ago 'Being vulnerable is a result of so many years hiding who I am' Fife singer

The BBC Introducing Artist of the Year winner talks prizes, a hit debut album and how they found their voice

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7 h. ago Forget something, Usha? Whispers about Vance marriage grow louder as Second Lady ditches her wedding band

Usha Vance has appeared at an official engagement without her wedding ring, sparking renewed speculation about her marriage to the Vice President.

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8 h. ago Kate Hudson reveals film she would love to do with mom Goldie Hawn

Hudson has yet to co-star in a movie with her mom, who turned 80 November 21

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8 h. ago Kate Hudson Favors Subtle Lace Floral Embroidery at the ‘Song Sung Blue’ London Premiere With Hugh Jackman

Kate Hudson Favors Subtle Lace Floral Embroidery at the ‘Song Sung Blue’ London Premiere With Hugh Jackman  WWD

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8 h. ago Paloma Faith posts cheeky pregnancy thirst trap as she shows off her blossoming bump in racy lace catsuit

Paloma Faith showed off her blossoming bump in a black lace catsuit as she shared a racy pregnancy thirst trap video on Friday.

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8 h. ago Kristen Bell and Brian Cox among actors shocked they’re attached to Fox News podcast

The 52-episode Christian podcast was announced with a number of actors involved yet many claim they had no idea about itThe Fox News announcement of a new podcast series on Jesus Christ has turned into a bizarre holiday tale in Hollywood, as several actors attached to massive, 52-episode project claim their recordings date back 15 years and are being released without their prior knowledge.The new audiobook titled The Life of Jesus Christ Podcast, announced on Wednesday as part of a splashy rollout for the network’s new Christian vertical called Fox Faith, purports to guide listeners “through the life, teachings, and miracles of Jesus Christ”, with each episode introduced by Fox & Friends co-host Ainsley Earhardt. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Fight songs still ring true as college football tradition in face of ever

College football fight songs have stood the test of time, remaining a nostalgic part of the game

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16 h. ago ‘God bless you Mani mate’: Britpop band Cast pay tribute to The Stone Roses star

Frontman John Power dedicated the song Walkaway to The Stone Roses and Primal Scream bassist Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield at a gig in Bournemouth

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16 h. ago Pope Leo rectifies technical glitch in Vatican law after woman given top job

This change follows Pope Francis's February appointment of Sister Raffaella Petrini

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16 h. ago ‘Justin Bieber is an insanely courageous artist’: Tobias Jesso Jr on how he became the songwriter to the stars

He has penned hits for Adele, Dua Lipa and Bieber, but the sought-after Canadian pop songwriter has only ever released one album himself. Now, 10 years on, comes a second –and it’s a scorching account of a breakupGoon, the 2015 debut album by Canada-born LA musician Tobias Jesso Jr, was one of the revelations of the 2010s. An album of heartfelt, earnest ballads in the vein of 70s singer-songwriters such as Randy Newman and Harry Nilsson, it instantly established Jesso as a rising indie star and was one of the year’s most acclaimed records. The problem was that Jesso didn’t care much for the attention: he struggled to feel like a genuine performer, leading him to drink heavily before shows, and felt he was playing a version of himself in interviews. “I was forced to do all these things I wasn’t really confident in,” he says. “I was just like I don’t know what I’m doing, anywhere.” So, toward the end of his breakout year, he cancelled all future shows and, in essence, put his career o...

Culture

16 h. ago Eurovision plans changes to voting, security after allegations of Israeli government 'interference'

Organizers of the Eurovision Song Contest say they’re changing the voting system of the popular musical extravaganza to ensure fairness

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17 h. ago Bullied girl, 14, took her own life after she stopped going to secondary school she 'absolutely hated', coroner rules

Leah Bishop, from Lydd-on-Sea in Kent, was found dead in her bedroom last year after battling mental health issues at her school.

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18 h. ago Tech should help us be creative. AI rips our creativity away | Dave Schilling

AI-generated songs are topping Spotify charts. This isn’t about the ‘democratization’ of art – it’s about scaleMaking music is hard. Well, at least it used to be. I remember the old days, when you had to spend hours and hours honing skills, coming up with something clever or personal to say, then actually recording sounds that people would want to listen to. But that’s the past. In our sparkling future, a pre-teen can dump a bunch of words into a machine and out comes a catchy tune. In 2025, a robot can be a pop star. (Although Data from Star Trek did drop an album back in the 90s. How soon we all forget.)Three AI-generated songs recently topped Spotify’s “Viral 50” charts. One of the “creators” responsible for these songs, Broken Veteran, who squirted out a track about immigration policies, told the Guardian that AI is “just another tool for expression, particularly valuable for people like me who have something to say but lack traditional musical training”. It used to be that if y...

Science

20 h. ago Perth songwriter follows Saints song with album on ups and downs of lockdown

Ollie Wale was one of The Shrugs who wrote and performed the St Johnstone Scottish Cup final track in 2014 - and is now making his way in the music scene in London.

Culture

21 h. ago Hugh Jackman says he performed Les Miserables song with Neil Diamond at karaoke

Jackman stars in a new biographical movie, titled Song Sung Blue, about a Neil Diamond tribute act.

Politics

21 h. ago Starmer calls Farage ‘spineless’ over tackling racism in Reform party

Prime minister says Reform UK leader has ‘questions to answer’ about alleged comments at school which included songs about HolocaustKeir Starmer has accused Nigel Farage of being “spineless” when it comes to tackling racism in his party after the Guardian revealed allegations he made xenophobic and antisemitic comments while he was at school.The prime minister said the Reform UK leader had “questions to answer” about the comments and chants alleged, which included songs about the Holocaust and accusations of bullying towards ethnic minority schoolboys. Continue reading...

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21 h. ago Starmer calls Farage ‘spineless’ over failure to tackle racism in Reform party

PM says Reform UK leader also has ‘questions to answer’ about alleged racist comments and chants when at school UK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has accused Nigel Farage of being “spineless” when it comes to tackling racism in his party after the Guardian revealed allegations he made xenophobic and antisemitic comments while he was at school.The prime minister said the Reform UK leader had “questions to answer” about the alleged comments and chants, which include songs about the Holocaust and accusations of bullying towards minority ethnic schoolboys. Continue reading...

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33 h. ago Veteran found dead was 'special' an 'spirited' person says best pal in heartbreaking tribute

'Who am I going to sing songs with now? I love you forever'

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34 h. ago Country music legend Walt Aldridge dies aged 70 following battle with mystery illness

One of country music's most successful and revered songwriters has died. Walt Aldridge passed away following a long battle with an unspecified illness on Wednesday at age 70.

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