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William Lipton gives inside look at new series "The Runarounds"

Actor William Lipton, who plays high school graduate Charlie Cooper on the new teen drama "The Runarounds," gives "CBS Mornings Plus" a preview of the show that follows a group of friends who form a rock band.

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'KPop Demon Hunters’ becomes Netflix’s most-watched film

The animated musical has turned into a global phenomenon, not only dominating streaming records but also producing chart-topping songs, with several tracks trending on Spotify and its hit single Golden reaching number one on the Billboar...

France 24

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Unseen Beatles photos taken by Paul McCartney show band before fame

A new photo exhibit at the Gagosian Gallery in London shows the Beatles on the brink of superstardom, thanks to Paul McCartney looking through his attic.

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Paul McCartney's personal photographs on display in London

It’s been more than six decades since the rise of Beatlemania. Now, the discovery of some long-lost photos offers a behind-the-scenes look at the group’s early journey to superstardom. Photographs taken by Paul McCartney are on display a...

France 24

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Ariana Grande announces first tour in seven years for summer 2026

Ariana Grande is to go on tour for the first time since 2019, with a string of dates, mainly for the United States, announced for summer 2026.

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Sabrina Carpenter talks new album in exclusive interview

"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King exclusively spoke with pop star Sabrina Carpenter about her highly-anticipated new album, "Man's Best Friend." Carpenters spoke about her lyrics and what fans can expect, saying, "it is not for the pearl...

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Taylor Swift’s new era: Engaged to Travis Kelce

Pop superstar Taylor Swift and Kansas City tight end Travis Kelce announced their engagement on Instagram on Tuesday, garnering excitement from fans and questions about whether it could change her music.

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Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce announce engagement

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have announced the next chapter in their "love story" on Tuesday via Instagram. In a joint post, they shared pictures of the proposal surrounded by flowers.

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Brian Kelley talks new album and life after Florida Georgia Line

Brian Kelley, one half of the Grammy-nominated duo Florida Georgia Line, has launched a solo career. He joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about his new album, "Sunshine State of Mind Season Two, Chapter One."

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Romania begins historic music tribute to composer George Enescu

The 27th edition of the George Enescu International Festival is underway with classical music, opera, interactive events and much more taking place throughout Romania as the country marks the 70th anniversary of the death of its most fam...

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Romania begins historic classical music tribute to George Enescu

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Morgan Wallen joins artists pushing back on Grammys

Despite dominating the Billboard charts, country music star Morgan Wallen is opting out of the Grammys. His team says none of his new songs will be submitted, echoing similar moves by major artists critical of the awards.

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Controversial Irish rap group Kneecap to play Paris concert

Irish rap group Kneecap, who have sparked controversy in the UK over their vocal support for the Palestinian cause, are set to perform at the annual Rock en Seine music festival outside Paris Sunday.

France 24

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Annual military music festival gets underway on Moscow's Red Square

Twenty-seven teams from 10 countries are taking part this year, including from Ethiopia, Burkina Faso, and Zimbabwe.

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Grammy winning singer Ciara releases first studio album in five years

It's the U.S. singer-songwriter’s 8th album and her second via her independent label, Beauty Marks Entertainment.

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French music festival Rock en Seine kicks off in Paris

Rock en Seine 2025 kicked off at the Domaine national de Saint-Cloud with an all-female opening night, headlined by Chappell Roan in her only French concert of the year, alongside London Grammar, Suki Waterhouse and Luvcat.

France 24

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Boots on the Ground: From TikTok to trail ride tradition

Now, with “Boots on the Ground” topping Billboard’s R&B charts and trail ride culture trending nationwide, a Southern tradition once rooted in tight-knit Black communities is stepping into the mainstream—one line dance at a time.

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Edinburgh Fringe returns to roots as protest art dominates stage

The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the world's largest arts event, is taking on a new dimension this year as performers use their platforms for activism and protest. From punk rock to comedy, artists tackling issues of power, injustice, and ...

Al Jazeera

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A look at Taylor Swift's marketing strategy

The rollout of Taylor Swift's newest album is making headlines with more surprises for her fans, but it's also a lesson in marketing for other performers.

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At Pukkelpop, people with reduced mobility are also part of the crowd

The Flemish agency Inter works with roughly sixty festivals to make music and festivals accessible to all.

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Eurovision Song Contest gets brand new look to celebrate 70 years

The contest has revamped its look to celebrate 70 years of being 'United by Music,' with new logos, fonts, and a colorful new brand identity.

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AI-generated music sparks industry concern

Music generated by artificial intelligence, which can take only two minutes to produce, has sparked ethical concerns in the industry.

CBS America

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Taylor Swift talks about her relationship and new album on podcast

Taylor Swift opened up on the "New Heights" podcast, hosted by her boyfriend Travis Kelce and his brother Jason Kelce, about her relationship with Travis and revealed her new album "The Life of a Showgirl" will be released on Oct. 3.

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South Korean top court rejects 'Baby Shark' song plagiarism claim

A U.S. composer had alleged that South Korean entertainment company, Pinkfong, had plagiarised his tune. The court upheld two lower court verdicts in favor of Pinkfong, the South Korean company behind the song.

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Teaching music amid bombs and bullets in Gaza

A boy's lilting song filled the tent in Gaza City, above an instrumental melody and backing singers' quiet harmonies, soft music that floated into streets these days more attuned to the deadly beat of bombs and bullets.

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Gloria Gaynor on "I Will Survive" and the life story that inspired it

President Trump announced the five newest Kennedy Center honorees, which include Grammy-winning singer Gloria Gaynor. We went back in to the CBS News crate and pulled out a good one -- when Jim Axelrod got serenaded by Gaynor.

CBS America

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Taylor Swift reveals new album cover

Taylor Swift has revealed the cover for her upcoming album, "The Life of a Showgirl." The artwork debut comes at the same time she's appearing on her boyfriend Travis Kelce's "New Heights" podcast.

CBS America

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Travis Kelce opens up about love story with Taylor Swift

NFL star Travis Kelce, who was on the cover of GQ Magazine, offered a peek into his relationship with Taylor Swift. The global superstar will appear on Kelce's podcast, "New Heights" on Wednesday.

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Taylor Swift announces new album, 'The Life of a Showgirl'

Taylor Swift confirmed her 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," in a teaser for her upcoming appearance on her boyfriend Travis Kelce's podcast. Swift did not disclose the release date of the album.

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Safeguarding Gullah Geechee culture through music and tradition

On St. Helena Island, South Carolina, a group of singers in their 70s and 80s—guided by musicologist Dr. Eric Crawford—breathes life into centuries-old Gullah spirituals, safeguarding a cultural treasure born from the struggles and faith...

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