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Wu-Tang Clan to perform its final concert ever in Philadelphia

Wu-Tang Clan is set to perform its last concert ever in Philadelphia on Friday night. Hip hop author and journalist Kevin Powell joins CBS News 24/7 to discuss the group's influence in music.

CBS News

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Tomorrowland festival begins days after fire destroyed main stage

The world's largest electronic music festival, Tomorrowland, opened in Belgium on Thursday, days after a fire destroyed its main stage. Organizers worked to avoid cancelling the event, which is expected to draw 400,000 people through the...

France 24

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Billie Eilish cleaning up music industry’s environmental practices

When Billie Eilish is on tour, she imposes special rules on music venues to reduce the carbon footprint of her shows. She hopes that leading by example will help transform the entire concert touring industry.

CNN

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Meet the K-pop stars from North Korea

Hyuk and Seok fled North Korea separately as teenagers. Now, after intense K-pop training, they are making their debut as members of the boy band 1VERSE. Speaking to CNN at a cafe in Seoul, they share their excitement and their dreams.

CNN

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'Pretty Little Baby' singer Connie Francis dies at 87

Connie Francis, the chart-topping pop singer of the 1950s and '60s, has died at 87. Her death comes just weeks after she was hospitalized for extreme pain, and as her 1962 track Pretty Little Baby found new life as a TikTok hit.

CBC News

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Connie Francis, singer behind viral 'Pretty Little Baby', dies at 87

Connie Francis, the 1950s and '60s pop star whose hits include "Pretty Little Baby," has died, according to her publicist. She was 87. CBS News' Vlad Duthiers reports.

CBS America

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Unreleased Beyoncé music stolen from choreographer’s rental car

Two laptops and hard drives containing watermarked and unreleased music by Beyoncé were stolen from her choreographer’s rental car in Atlanta, according to police.

CNN

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Neil Diamond’s surprise appearance at a musical about him

Diamond sings at a performance of ‘A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical,’ Andrew Garfield joins Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Artificial,’ and Games Done Quick raises $2.4 million for charity. David Daniel reports.

CNN

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Hollywood Minute: First look at music doc ‘Billy Joel: And So It Goes’

The official trailer for the streaming Billy Joel documentary, ‘Murderbot’ gets renewed for a second season, and David ‘Superman’ Corenswet on playing Clark Kent. Rochelle Beighton contributed to this story by David Daniel.

CNN

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Why Bono made Condoleezza Rice promise to help HIV/AIDS pandemic

U2 rock star Bono has been a prominent activist in the global fight against HIV/AIDS, including working with the George W. Bush administration supporting programs like President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). Watch CNN Origin...

CNN

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Cars recreate Beethoven's "Ode to Joy" near Dubai

The Fujairah Fine Arts Academy in the United Arab Emirates has recreated Beethoven's famous composition "Ode to Joy" using cars and strips on a half-mile stretch of highway just outside of Dubai.

CBS News

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Hollywood Minute: A new ‘Superman’ movie, new Tom Morello music

‘Superman’ writer-director James Gunn on the Man of Steel’s goodness, and Tom Morello on his new song, a reaction to the recent ICE raids. Rochelle Beighton and Rick Damigella contributed to this story by David Daniel.

CNN

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'No Sign of Weakness': Burna Boy to release new album

Fresh off becoming the first African artist to sell out Paris’ iconic Stade de France in April, Nigerian singer Burna Boy has been on an incredible run, and hopes it continues with his new album out Friday.

Africanews

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Thriving, not just surviving: Gloria Gaynor releases new EP

The 81-year-old singer is far from retiring. With the fresh collection of five tracks, led by debut single “Fida Known", Gaynor is continuing her decades-long musical journey.

Africanews

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‘Kpop Demon Hunters’ soars up the streaming and music charts

The music from the Netflix hit is climbing the Billboard charts, ‘Slow Horses’ gets a seventh season, and a title update for the next ‘Dune’ movie. David Daniel reports.

CNN

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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