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Tems launches Leading Vibe Initiative to support women in music

The Leading Vibe initiative, launched by Nigerian singer Tems, will provide mentorship and training to emerging female artists.

Africanews

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Hollywood Minute: Dakota Johnson eyes the director’s chair

Dakota Johnson talks about her directorial debut, Ed Sheeran tops Apple Music’s 10-year chart, and home-run-happy Roy Wood Jr. is ‘Going, Going, Gone.’ David Daniel reports.

CNN

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Hollywood Minute: Ava Max’s new single

Ava Max’s new single and video, ZZ Top gets a limited edition vinyl release, and ‘Ballerina’ is now streaming. Rick Damigella reports.

CNN

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LL Cool J backs out of Philadelphia concert in support of workers

LL Cool J won't perform in the Wawa Welcome America Fourth of July Concert in Philadelphia, saying he won't "cross a picket line" amid the ongoing strike involving the city's largest municipal workers' union.

CBS America

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British rock band Oasis kick off comeback tour in Cardiff

Oasis, the biggest British rock band of the 1990s, kicked off their reunion tour in Cardiff on Friday, bringing the warring Gallagher brothers back together on stage for the first time in nearly 16 years.

France 24

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Dropkick Murphys new album, ‘For the People’

The band’s new album features the song ‘Who’ll Stand With Us?’ Rick Damigella reports.

CNN

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Hollywood Minute: ‘Shari & Lamb Chop’ heads to the big screen

A documentary looks at Shari Lewis, Netflix cancels ‘The Residence,’ and Ozzy Osbourne’s final show with Black Sabbath. David Daniel reports.

CNN

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Hear what The Fray love about July 4th

CNN’s Victor Blackwell interviewed The Fray and the Summerfest President to promote The Fray’s upcoming performance on CNN’s Fourth in America and their “How to Save a Life: 20th Anniversary Tour."

CNN

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Hollywood Minute: Hollywood Walk of Fame Class of 2026

The 2026 Hollywood Walk of Fame honorees are revealed, a new Foo Fighters single, and a first look at Glen Powell in ‘The Running Man.’ Douglas Hyde reports.

CNN

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House beats and hidden venues: A new sound emerging in Abu Dhabi

What began as a shared passion between two friends has grown into the “Abu Dhabi House Movement” — a fast-growing community redefining the city’s music scene. Co-founder Tom Worton takes us inside this grassroots world, where music lover...

CNN

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Bob Vylan's 'death to' Israeli military chant draws backlash

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Glastonbury organizers said on Sunday they were appalled by on-stage chanting against the Israeli military during a performance at the festival by punk-rap duo Bob Vylan.

Reuters

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Irish rap group Kneecap perform controversial Glastonbury set

Irish rap trio Kneecap took aim at UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer during a defiant performance at Britain's Glastonbury festival. Kneecap has made headlines in recent months with their pro-Palestinian and anti-Israel stance.

France 24

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How Swada is reinventing traditional Slavic music

At the crossroads traditional music, electronic beats and a language that is still only spoken in villages, Swada x Niczos is bringing Slavic folk traditions into the present day.

Euronews

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Defense rests in Sean "Diddy" Combs trial, jury deliberations to begin

The defense in Sean "Diddy" Combs' case finished closing arguments on Friday, setting the stage for the jury to begin deliberations next week in the music mogul's sex trafficking and racketeering trial.

CBS News

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'Diddy' used violence to traffic women, prosecutor says as trial closes

Sean "Diddy" Combs used "violence and fear" to lead a criminal enterprise that helped him subject two of his former girlfriends to sex trafficking, a U.S. prosecutor said in her closing argument at the music mogul's trial.

Reuters

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UK's Glastonbury Festival opens gates amid Kneecap controversy

The UK's iconic Glastonbury Festival opened its gates on June 25 amid controversy over the inclusion of Irish rap trio Kneecap on the bill.

France 24

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This ‘hidden gem’ of a city is where the blues genre was born

Clarksdale, Mississippi is known as the birthplace of the blues. Follow CNN anchor Laura Coates as she explores the city’s deep music roots. We visit important blues landmarks, sit down for lunch at Abe’s Bar-B-Q, and see first hand why ...

CNN

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Hollywood Minute: Billy Joel documentary

A two-part HBO Billy Joel documentary is set for July, Brandy and Monica to launch a co-headlining tour, and Judge Judy’s new series. Douglas Hyde reports.

CNN

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Hollywood Minute: New Maroon 5

Maroon 5 announces new album and tour, ‘Quarterback’s’ second season, and Dolly Parton’s upcoming Las Vegas concert run. Douglas Hyde reports.

CNN

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Austria's JJ opens up on Eurovision 2025 win

Euronews Culture sat down with JJ, Austria’s Eurovision 2025 winner to talk about life since his triumphant performance, his genre-blending high pitched singing voice and what he’s planning to do next.

Euronews

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Protest music sees a resurgence

From anti-Trump activism to outrage over inequality and the Middle East crisis, protest music is experiencing a boom, but it’s not all coming from the left. Pro-Trump conservatives are also expressing their politics through song.

CBC News

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United Nations harnesses power of music for peace in South Sudan

Peacekeeping mission, UNMISS, partnered with UNESCO to host a concert in Upper Nile state, which has been the epicentre of conflict in recent months.

Africanews

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Animated movie ‘KPop Demon Hunters’

The Netflix animated flick pits a KPop trio against a force of malevolent demons. Rick Damigella reports.

CNN

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Why some fans are ditching music festivals

From Coachella to Pitchfork, Summerfest to Austin City Limits, there’s a music festival for just about every genre. But some fans are ditching music festivals.

Scripps News

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Hollywood Minute: Bruce Springsteen biopic first look

Jeremy Allen White steps behind the mic as Springsteen, ‘The Waterfront’ debuts, and Kathryn Bigelow’s new political thriller. Douglas Hyde reports.

CNN

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Slick Rick returns after 26 years with 'Victory' album

It marks Slick Rick's first album since 1999's “The Art of Storytelling.”

Africanews

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Hollywood Minute: Liam Neeson in new ‘Naked Gun’

A sneak peek at Neeson in the new ‘The Naked Gun’ trailer, “The Naked Gun” reboot trailer, Sabrina Carpenter, and Mariah Carey’s new chart hits, and ‘Hunger Games’ prequel casting news. Douglas Hyde reports.

CNN

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Bonnaroo canceled after rain and lightning

After a day of rain, the organizers of Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival 2025 in Manchester, Tennessee have called the whole thing off.

The Weather Channel

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Pope Leo is distantly related to Justin Bieber

Genealogists researching Pope Leo's family tree cast a wide net and found he has some very distant, but very famous cousins.

CBS News

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Hollywood Minute: Sabrina Carpenter’s new album

Carpenter announces her new album, and ‘Fubar’ co-stars Carrie-Anne Moss and Arnold Schwarzenegger feel ‘animal attraction.’ Douglas Hyde reports.

CNN