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Palestinian charity single ‘Lullaby’ tops UK Christmas charts

'Lullaby' produced by the Together for Palestine collective, reimagines a traditional song which carries a quiet resistance to occupation.

Al Jazeera

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Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson on 'Song Sung Blue' and the value of karaoke

Jackman shares the John Travolta duet that "Grease" fans dream of!

Mashable

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'Carol of the Bells,' also known as the Ukrainian Christmas anthem

Bryan Quinn tells us more about 'Carol of the Bells', the famous Ukrainian Christmas carol.

France 24

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Abuja celebrates the sound of peace and unity with “Reggae”

As the rest of the world prepares for the end of the year festive period, Reggae fans and artists gathered in Abuja, Nigeria to celebrate Reggae festival 2025.

Africanews

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Narcocorridos: Mexican songs glorifying cartels create controversy

A popular genre of Mexican music that authorities say glorifies cartel life is being banned in some states. Narcocorridos, or drug ballads, have become a cultural flashpoint, amassing millions of listeners while drawing fierce criticism ...

Al Jazeera

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Looking back at biggest pop culture moments of 2025

From Beyoncé finally winning the Album of the Year Grammy and Taylor Swift's engagement to NFL star Travis Kelce, to major blockbusters like "Zootopia 2" and the final season of "Stranger Things," 2025 has been a fun and jam-packed year ...

CBS News

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Meet Trev: One of the last pub piano man in England

Trev Woodison is one of England’s last pub pianists. He can play more than 4,000 songs by heart – from Coldplay to Queen.

DW News

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Thousands pay tribute to reggae star Jimmy Cliff at memorial service

Beloved Jamaican reggae star Jimmy Cliff was celebrated at a memorial service in Kingston on Wednesday and thousands turned out to pay their respects.

Africanews

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Musicians raise alarm over AI scammers

If a recent song by your favorite artist sounded slightly unusual, there may be a reason: musicians are warning that AI-generated tracks are appearing on streaming platforms while being falsely credited to their names.

France 24

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Taylor Swift talks life after Eras Tour, reveals her favorite songs

Taylor Swift appeared on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" on Wednesday while promoting her upcoming docuseries. She spoke about her life after the Eras Tour, her favorite songs from her catalogue and who she turns to for advice.

CBS News

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Iceland to boycott 2026 Eurovision over Israel's participation

The announcement from RÚV comes a week after four other countries announced they were pulling out of next year's Eurovision in protest against Israel’s participation.

Euronews

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Trinidad and Tobago's new generation embraces the sound of the steelpan

The steelpan - a percussion instrument created in Trinidad and Tobago in 1939 - is making a comeback as a new generation embraces its vibrant sound. Fans of the pan say new technology has made the instrument more accessible and affordabl...

Africanews

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Israel’s Eurovision participation triggers boycotts

Israel has been cleared for the 2026 Eurovision song contest after the European Broadcasting Union said most members did not want a vote on participation, prompting four countries — the Netherlands, Ireland, Spain and Slovenia — to boyco...

CBC News

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Four countries to boycott 2026 Eurovision after Israel can take part

The contest, whose 70th edition is scheduled for Vienna in May, pits acts from dozens of nations against one another for the continent's musical crown.

Euronews

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Countries boycott 2026 Eurovision after EBU says Israel can take part

The contest, whose 70th edition is scheduled for Vienna in May, pits acts from dozens of nations against one another for the continent's musical crown.

Euronews

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Bad Bunny, Taylor Swift and The Weeknd top 2025 Spotify Wrapped

Spotify on Wednesday released its lists of the most-streamed songs, albums and podcasts of 2025. Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny was named the Global Top Artist for the fourth time with nearly 20 billion streams.

CBS News

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Samba Train celebrates National Day of Samba at Christ the Redeemer

High above Rio de Janeiro, the rhythms of samba echoed through the city as artists boarded the iconic Corcovado Train for a special thanksgiving mass at the Christ the Redeemer statue.

Africanews

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Eurovision body may vote on excluding Israel in watershed moment

Israel's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest comes under scrutiny again on Thursday, when members of Europe's broadcasting body may vote on whether it should be excluded from the contest over its conduct in Gaza.

Reuters

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China halts Japanese concerts as diplomatic row over Taiwan escalates

Japan–China tensions have led to multiple Japanese cultural events in China being abruptly cancelled. Singer Maki Otsuki was escorted offstage in Shanghai, with organizers blaming “unavoidable circumstances.”

Al Jazeera

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Olivia Dean gets fans refunds after calling out Ticketmaster

Live Nation and Ticketmaster will cap resale prices and partially refund some fans after U.K. singer Olivia Dean called out high-priced ticket resales for her tour. This comes as proposed legislation in the U.K. would band reselling tick...

CBC News

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Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff dead at 81

Jamaica's Jimmy Cliff, the iconic reggae star who helped transform the island's music into a global cultural phenomenon, has died, his wife said Monday in a social media post. He was 81.

France 24

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Former Led Zepplin frontman Robert Plant reinterprets traditional folk

Rock and roll legend Robert Plant, the former frontman for Led Zepplin, is reinterpreting traditional folk music in his latest album, "Saving Grace." Plant is touring the U.S. with his band to support the album and caught up with "CBS Sa...

CBS America

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The Beatles Anthology - Official Trailer

Take a look at the Official Trailer for The Beatles Anthology, a documentary on one of the most influential bands in American history, distributed by Disney+. The Beatles Anthology streams on November 26 on Disney+ over the course of thr...

IGN

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How AI is changing the music world

Tens of thousands of AI tracks hit streaming platforms every day. What does that mean for artists – and for us users?

DW News

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U.K. government says it will ban ticket resales above face value

The U.K. will move to ban the resale of entertainment and sports tickets for more than original face value. It says bulk buyers and bots often snap up tickets for popular events to resell at exorbitant amounts, unfairly pricing out real ...

CBC News

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Miguel on releasing first studio album in nearly a decade

Miguel, Grammy Award winner and NYU Steinhardt scholar-in-residence, says social media is the biggest blessing for artists and creators across all mediums.

Bloomberg

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Bad Bunny dominates Latin Grammy Awards

Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny had a huge night at the Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas.

CBS News

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Nigeria's Loud Urban Choir

From studio covers to global stages, Nigeria’s Loud Urban Choir is redefining choral music with bold, iconic remakes.

DW News

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Viral TikTok songs are changing the music industry

From obscure music, to forgotten hits, and new artists, is the music industry more diverse than ever?

Mashable

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Taylor Swift: 'The End of an Era' - Official Trailer

The End of an Era is an illuminating docuseries on Disney+ that gives an intimate look at Taylor’s life as her tour made headlines and thrilled fans around the world.

IGN