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'Lyndon Laney shaped the sound of a generation of musicians'
The innovator is described as "one of the true pioneers of British musical equipment".
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South Korea jails American YouTuber for public nuisance
Johnny Somali sparked outrage after kissing a statue representing World War Two sex slaves.
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‘This craving to go viral is tiresome’: the artists sick of the pressure to promote on social media
From Stewart Lee in his wolf costume to Werner Herzog’s big steak sizzle-up, artists are now under huge duress to ‘chase the algorithm’ and reach audiences. Many of them are hitting burnout – and hitt...
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Kanye West postpones Marseille concert as France considers blocking him from performing
Interior minister is ‘highly determined’ to block US rapper from performing in the southern city in June due to his past antisemitic remarks, sources sayKanye West has announced he will postpone an up...
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Stormzy's stab vest goes on display in landmark exhibition of black British music
The Banksy-designed vest features alongside artefacts from Shirley Bassey, Sade and Craig David.
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Man wins €1m Picasso painting in €100 charity raffle
"How do I know this isn't a prank?" the winner asked when he answered a video call from Christie's auction house in Paris.
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Eddie Redmayne fined for speeding in 20mph zone
The actor admitted the offence but submitted a form too late to avoid court.
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Bloodborne video game film adaptation announced with YouTuber Jacksepticeye
YouTuber Jacksepticeye will co-produce the film adapation of the popular Playstation game.
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V&A censored catalogues after demands by Chinese printer
Exclusive: Victoria and Albert Museum has deleted maps and images deemed sensitive by Beijing censors from exhibition publicationsOne of the UK’s leading museums has accepted demands by a Chinese firm...
The Guardian - UK News6 months ago
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Wolverhampton gig will complete my life, jokes Goldblum
Celebrated Hollywood actor Jeff Goldblum embarks on his first UK tour with his jazz orchestra.
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Coachella 2026 highlights: big stars, boisterous energy and millennial nostalgia power windy year
The festival might feel more corporate than ever but enthusiasm remained sky high with Bieber fever, a Demon Hunters surprise and a pop takeoverEven in the best of times, Coachella can be a heavy lift...
The Guardian Music6 months ago
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Sky to pay £1.6bn for ITV's broadcast and streaming division
ITV has agreed a £1.6bn deal with Sky, the owner of Sky News, for its media and entertainment arm following months of talks.
Sky News - UK6 months ago
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‘R&B today is like Brazilian football – the creativity, the skill’: Odeal, the genre’s hottest UK star
After being dropped by his label, the British-Nigerian singer became huge as an independent artist. So why did the Brit awards snub him? Ahead of arena dates, he reflects on his journey so far“I’m not...
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Oasis among record number of Brits entering Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Sade, Phil Collins, Billy Idol and Joy Division/New Order are also among the recipients.
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Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa to receive honorary doctorate
Other recipients include Belle and Sebastian singer Stuart Murdoch and BBC journalist Sarah Smith.
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Chalamet thanked by Royal Ballet and Opera boss for boosting ticket sales
Alex Beard says the public response to Chalamet saying "no-one cares about ballet or opera" was "fantastic."
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Clannad singer and harpist Moya Brennan dies aged 73
The Grammy and Emmy-winning ‘first lady of Celtic music’ was credited with popularising Irish music and lyricsMoya Brennan, the lead singer of Irish folk group Clannad, has died aged 73.In her later y...
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Irish musician Moya Brennan dies aged 73
The singer came to prominence when she began performing with her family in the group Clannad, which was formed in 1970.
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Shrooms, alligators and the swamp: how the ‘satanic e-girls of TikTok’ revived psychedelic sludge metallers Acid Bath
The Louisiana band came to a tragically early end in the 90s, but after going viral they’ll soon play stadiums with System of a Down. They look back on the claggy riffs and circle pits‘It’s a mind-blo...
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Phil Collins, Oasis, Sade and Wu-Tang Clan among 2026 inductees
Iron Maiden, Billy Idol, Queen Latifah and Joy Division/New Order will also be inducted, along with the late Luther VandrossPhil Collins, Iron Maiden, Billy Idol, Queen Latifah, Oasis, Sade and Joy Di...
The Guardian Music6 months ago