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Young Russian musicians defy Kremlin through song

In Russia, a growing number of young musicians show their opposition to the war in Ukraine. Some street performances have gone viral — but artists such as Diana Loginova, also known as Naoko, are risking fines and jail time for defying R...

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Filipino singers and musicians launch music video in Doha

From red carpets to concert halls, artists around the world have been calling for an end to Israel's war on Gaza.

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Inside the studio where Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" was recorded

Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody was released a half century ago. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer shows the converted farmhouse where the band wrote and recorded the song.

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Russian musicians who played anti-Kremlin songs get more jail time

Stoptime, a group of young Russian street musicians who went viral on social media for playing banned anti-Kremlin songs received more jail time on Wednesday (October 29), as authorities crack down on buskers who have staged performances...

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Why Kopala is Zambia's very own take on Afrobeats

Zambian duo, Chanda Na Kay, mixed music and poetry to share social messages. With their smooth dance moves, they created Zambia’s own Afrobeats style, “Kopala”.

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Young Russian musicians defy Kremlin through song

In Russia, a growing number of young musicians show their opposition to the war in Ukraine. Some street performances have gone viral — but artists like Diana Loginova, also known as Naoko, are risking fines and jail time for defying Russ...

DW News

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Iconic memorabilia from Lennon, Elvis, Jackson up for grabs in London

Fans of music legends can bid on iconic memorabilia this week, including John Lennon’s glasses, Liam Gallagher’s damaged Oasis guitar and Michael Jackson’s “Smooth Criminal” fedora.

Euronews

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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell defends Bad Bunny

In his first comments since the NFL announced Bad Bunny as the Super Bowl halftime performer, commissioner Roger Goodell expressed confidence in the highly-anticipated show and defended the league's decision amid some political blowback.

CBS News

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Cubans honor centenary of icon Celia Cruz

Born in Havana on Oct. 21, 1925, Celia Cruz, nicknamed the “Guarachera of Cuba” and the “Queen of Salsa,” built a solid career as a vocalist on the island before going into exile in 1960 and settling in the United States.

Africanews

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Oasis, Lennon and Hendrix memorabilia on offer at London auction

Music history goes under the hammer this week in London. Among those are more than 150 Oasis items, John Lennon's tinted prescription glasses, a white fedora Michael Jackson wore for his "Smooth Criminal" music video and Jimi Hendrix's h...

France 24

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Music brings Taiwan's wartime tunnel back to life

Built during the height of the Cold War to shelter supply boats from Chinese artillery shells, one of Taiwan's most well-known wartime attractions echoed on October 19 with a different sound: cellos and violins for the annual Kinmen Tunn...

Reuters

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Founding KISS guitarist Ace Frehley dies aged 74

Known to fans as Spaceman, Ace Frehley was one of KISS' founding members alongside Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, and Peter Criss. The iconic rocker was reportedly struggling with medical issues after a fall this year.

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'Electric Jubilee' turns up volume on Rome's hidden sounds

'Electrical Jubilee', a sensorial exhibition at Rome's Goethe-Institut seeks to reveal the hidden soundscape of the Italian capital as the Catholic Church celebrates its special year by examining the links between art, science and urban ...

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R&B singer D'Angelo dies of cancer at 51

Grammy-winning singer D'Angelo, who was born Michael Archer, died at the age of 51 from pancreatic cancer, his family said in a statement. CBS News' Vlad Duthiers takes a look back at the R&B artist's legacy.

CBS News

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Landmark Lagos exhibition celebrates 'King of Afrobeat' Fela Kuti

The "King of Afrobeat", "Black President", activist and legendary musician Fela Kuti has returned to his hometown and Nigeria's cultural capital Lagos through a landmark exhibition that celebrates his life and legacy and opened on Octobe...

France 24

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Madagascar wins third edition of 'Our Generation' junior song contest

The final of the contest's third edition took place in Moscow on Saturday.

Africanews

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Taylor Swift six-part docuseries coming to Disney+ service

Disney+ is giving Swifties one more encore. A six-part docuseries called Taylor Swift/The Eras Tour/The End of an Era will drop on December 12, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the world's highest-grossing tour.

Bloomberg

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Creative musicians turn trash to instruments and a landfill to theater

North of San Francisco, a few dozen families flocked to a performance with instruments made from trash located at a dump. Anne Makovec has the story.

CBS America

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Rolling Stone's 'Greatest Songs of the 21st Century' list

Rolling Stone unveiled its 250 greatest songs of the 21st century this week, and it sparked a lot of conversation. Rolling Stone's Executive Music Editor Christian Hoard joins "CBS Mornings Plus" breaks down how the list came together.

CBS News

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Queen rules UK airwaves as most played rock act of the 21st century

British group Queen is back at number one – this time topping the list of the most played rock acts in the UK this century.

Africanews

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Zach Bryan responds to controversy over song lyrics

Country music star Zach Bryan is responding to backlash against lyrics in an unreleased song, which appear to criticize ICE. Last week, Bryan released a snippet of the song "Bad News," which he had teased in July. CBS News' Meg Oliver ha...

CBS News

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German PM Merz threatens to boycott Eurovision if Israel is excluded

Chancellor Friedrich Merz says that if Israel is excluded from Eurovision 2026, Germany will not take part.

Euronews

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R&B star Coco Jones on new tracks on album, working with Alicia Keys

Singer-songwriter Coco Jones, who recently released the deluxe edition of her debut album, joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the newly-released music, working with Alicia Keys and more.

CBS America

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Fans praise Taylor Swift's new album as critics give it mixed reviews

Taylor Swift's new album, "The Life of a Showgirl" broke the 2025 single-day streaming record – hitting nearly 250 million first-day streams on Spotify. While fans have praised the new music, it's received some mixed reviews from critics.

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How Beethoven compositions influence modern music

Traces of Ludwig van Beethoven’s compositions can still be heard in today’s music, from pop all the way to Afrobeats. This explainer walks you through how deep the classical musician’s influence continues to go.

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The booming business of Taylor Swift and her brand

Taylor Swift's new album "The Life of a Showgirl" is big business. It's also breaking her own records, including several on Spotify. Ali Bauman shows how Swift is also queen of the box office this weekend.

CBS News

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Why plummeting piano sales might be a good thing

For a long time, the piano was one of the first instruments U.S. children learned to play, but in 2025, less people are buying pianos for their homes. "CBS Saturday Morning" discovers why decreased sales might not be a bad thing.

CBS America

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Taylor Swift brings 'The Life of a Showgirl' to theaters

Swifties are ready for Taylor Swift's return to the big screen as event screenings branded as a 'release party' for her latest album have marketing experts continuing to marvel at the scope of the pop singer's influence.

CBC News

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The business acumen behind Taylor Swift's new album

The world's most recognizable showgirl may be entering a new era, but there's no sign that Taylor Swift's gold rush is slowing down.

CBS News

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A look at Taylor Swift's new album, "The Life of a Showgirl"

At midnight, Taylor Swift officially released her 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," which features 12 songs, including a collaboration with Sabrina Carpenter. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent gives a look at Swift's new music.

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