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Why Do Humans Sing? Traditional Music in 55 Languages Reveals Patterns and Telling Similarities

In a global study, scientists recorded themselves singing and playing music from their own cultures to examine the evolution of song. The human voice is perhaps the oldest and most diverse musical

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Peter Obi congratulates Tems on her second Grammy win

As various congratulatory notes pour in for Nigerian superstar artist, Temilade Openiyi, better known as Tems, on her recent Grammy win, one that has stood out is the message from Peter Obi. The

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Paul McCartney: Don’t let AI rip off artists

Sir Paul McCartney has told the BBC proposed changes to copyright law could allow “rip off” technology that might make it impossible for musicians and artists to make a living.The government is

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Mobo Awards hosts will ‘bring the vibes’ to 2025 show

Love Islander Indiyah Polack will return as host for this year’s Mobo Awards, which she’ll present alongside comedian Eddie Kadi.For the first time, the annual awards will take place in Newcastle with

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Chris Brown sues Warner Bros over documentary’s sex assault claims

Musician Chris Brown says he’s suing a film studio over a documentary released last year which included accusations of sexual assault.Chris Brown: A History of Violence was released by Warner Bros in

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Drake sues for defamation over Kendrick Lamar song

Rap superstar Drake is suing Universal Music Group (UMG) for defamation and harassment, over its release of the Kendrick Lamar diss track Not Like Us last year. The song, which formed part

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Rust premieres at low-key film festival three years after shooting

The western Rust has premiered in Poland, three years after cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was accidentally shot and killed on set in New Mexico.Organisers of Poland’s Camerimage International Film Festival said the screening

7 months ago

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Are K-pop stars workers? South Korea says no

They have sold more albums than any other K-pop girl band last year, gained tens of millions of fans worldwide and are arguably one of South Korea’s hottest acts.What the members of

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Wicked review: This ‘drawn-out’ and ‘self-important’ film proves the musical didn’t need to be split into two parts

There are decent performances from Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande – but this flat opening instalment of The Wizard of Oz prequel may not convert those who aren’t already super-fans. One of

7 months ago

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Wicked review: This ‘drawn-out’ and ‘self-important’ film proves the musical didn’t need to be split into two parts

There are decent performances from Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande – but this flat opening instalment of The Wizard of Oz prequel may not convert those who aren’t already super-fans. One of

7 months ago

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Megan Fox expecting first child with Machine Gun Kelly

Megan Fox has announced she and US rapper Machine Gun Kelly are expecting their first child together.The Transformers actress tagged the musician in a photo which showed her kneeling, covered in a

7 months ago

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‘Why I’m selling my 50-year collection of NMEs’

A former mayor is selling his 3,000-strong haul of NME magazines to free up loft space and turn it into cash for concert tickets.Tony Howard started his New Musical Express collection in

7 months ago

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Grammy nominations 2025: Who’s up for the biggest prizes?

Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Charli XCX, Kendrick Lamar and Chappell Roan will all be up for major honours at the 2025 Grammy Awards.The trophies will be handed out in a star-studded

7 months ago

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Snow Patrol and James to headline summer festival

Snow Patrol, James and Pendulum have been announced as the first headline acts for a summer festival in Plymouth.Plymouth Summer Sessions 2025, run by the firm Live Nation, will take place on

7 months ago

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Three charged in connection with Liam Payne’s death

The singer died on 16 October after falling from the third-floor balcony of a hotel in Buenos Aires.Argentina’s National Criminal and Correctional Prosecutor’s Office said one person, who had been accompanying Payne,

7 months ago

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Luke Combs tribute act lands US tour

A Country and Western tribute band from Wolverhampton have become such a big hit that they have been invited to tour the US.Luke Combs UK, made up of teachers from Wolverhampton and

7 months ago

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Liam Payne’s body to be flown back to the UK

The body of pop star Liam Payne was released to his family on Wednesday to be flown back to the UK, the public prosecutor in charge of his case has confirmed.The singer

7 months ago

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Call of Duty director says Game Pass debut gives players new way in

The director of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 believes returning players might have contributed to what’s been called the series’ biggest-ever launch.Microsoft, which now owns publisher Activision-Blizzard, recently said the latest

7 months ago

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Nursery move for music venue which hosted The Cure

A derelict music venue which once hosted gigs by rock legends The Cure and Joe Strummer will be turned into a nursery and community centre.The Palm Cove Club in Manningham, Bradford, was

7 months ago

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The Cure’s Robert Smith: ‘Singing new album live helps me grieve’

The Cure frontman Robert Smith says performing songs from the band’s newly-released album, Songs Of A Lost World, helped him deal with the grief of losing close family members in recent years.

7 months ago

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Disease: Why Lady Gaga’s comeback hits the spot

The pop star has returned with a bombastic new song, the first single from her upcoming sixth album, harking back to her origins. But it also chimes with the current musical landscape.

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