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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.

Euronews

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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 ...

Euronews

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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.

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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.

DW News

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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.

CBS News

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Mariah the Scientist talks 'Burning Blue' and new album

Mariah the Scientist discusses her new album, "Hearts Sold Separately," which debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's R&B chart. The singer-songwriter, whose hit "Burning Blue" is Rihanna's go-to karaoke song, is set to launch a sold-out world t...

CBS America

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Spotify founder Ek steps down as CEO to focus on strategy

Spotify founder-CEO Daniel Ek will step down to become executive chairman in January, the Swedish streaming company said on Tuesday, as it adopts a new co-CEO structure in its strategy to fend off rivals and shore up its profit margin.

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Bad Bunny to headline Super Bowl 2026 halftime show

Some have expressed excitement after Bad Bunny was announced as the Super Bowl halftime performer, while others have criticized the pick. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.

CBS News

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The Zombies and their bumpy road to rock 'n' roll immortality

Part of the 1960s British pop invasion that began with The Beatles, The Zombies took a lot longer for success to catch up with them. Mark Phillips talks with four of the original band members about their group's blazing hot debut with "S...

CBS News

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Star cellist Kian Soltani and his unmistakable sound

Kian Soltani is an Austrian cellist with Persian roots. DW caught up with him at Bonn’s Beethovenfest (the birthplace of Beethoven), where his virtuosity is causing quite the stir.

DW News

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Mariah Carey returns with new album Here for It All

Seven years after her last release, Mariah Carey is back with her 16th studio album, Here for It All. The pop icon admits she was hesitant at first, unsure if the project would come to life, but ultimately decided to embrace the moment.

Africanews

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Young Cuban musicians breathe new life into the island's music scene

The phenomenon has led to the rise of new genres, including the highly commercial “reparto," a genre that originated in Havana’s working-class neighborhoods and is known for its explicit lyrics.

Africanews

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Journey through six decades: Pattie LaBelle's enduring legacy

Pattie LaBelle didn’t envision a six-decade career when she entered the music business during the 60s at just 14 years old. But 67 years later, she doesn’t take it for granted.

Africanews

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Moscow hosts Eurovision rival music contest after ban

Europe's Eurovision Song Contest is infamous for its over-the-top musical performances and the controversy surrounding participants and winners. Banned from the event since its invasion of Ukraine, Russia is now hosting its own, globally...

DW News

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The rise of country music in Glasgow

While country music fandom has surged across Europe, Glasgow, Scotland has loved the genre for years. "CBS Saturday Morning" explores the rise of country music in the city as it prepares for a popular country-themed music festival.

CBS News

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Bad Bunny's Puerto Rico residency sparks pride and economic boom

Bad Bunny, the superstar rapper, is wrapping up his residency in Puerto Rico with a grand finale. The king of Latin rap drew 600,000 fans to his concerts and brought an estimated $200 million to Puerto Rico's economy.

CBS America