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TUNIS — Tunisia’s treatment of refugees and migrants has come under intense international scrutiny following the release of a new Amnesty International report accusing the country of “widespread human rights violations.” The findings also raise serious questions about the European Union’s (EU) role in enabling the abuses through continued cooperation with Tunisian authorities to curb…
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Ed Sheeran has never forgotten where he came from a small-town kid with a guitar, chasing melodies long before the charts or the Grammys came calling. So, when the UK government recently unveiled a set of new measures to support and expand music education in schools, it’s no surprise that Sheeran was one of the…
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On November 16, 2025, at Madrid’s iconic Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, the Washington Commanders will face the Miami Dolphins in what is set to be the first regular-season NFL game ever played in Spain. But this is more than just a sporting milestone: the halftime show will be headlined by Daddy Yankee and Bizarrap a powerful…
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The live-music empire just got louder. Live Nation Entertainment, the world’s biggest concert promoter and parent company of Ticketmaster, has reported a record-breaking Q3 2025 with revenue soaring roughly 11 percent year-on-year to $8.5 billion. It’s not just a strong quarter; it’s proof that after years of digital saturation, fans still crave one thing algorithms…
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SoundCloud’s latest announcement might be the most radical move yet in the evolving power struggle between artists and platforms. Starting November 2025, artists who distribute their music through SoundCloud will keep 100% of their royalties no commission, no hidden cut, no middleman. It’s a bold statement in a streaming economy where the “creator-first” promise often comes…
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The announcement last week that Universal Music Group had struck a partnership and settlement with AI-platform Udio is being hailed by some as the next frontier of music creation. But for many artists, it raises more alarms than applause. The Music Artists Coalition, an advocacy group founded by industry veterans including Irving Azoff, was quick…
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Since April 2011, Olivier Rousteing served as creative director of Balmain, first appointed at the age of 25. On November 5, 2025, the Paris-based fashion house officially announced that Rousteing would be leaving the role after 14 years. Under Rousteing’s leadership, Balmain underwent a dramatic transformation. The brand evolved from a heritage label into a…
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Spotify has quietly begun rolling out a much-anticipated feature: in-app listening statistics that allow users to track their top songs, artists and listening trends throughout the year. According to reports, the feature is framed as a “live Wrapped” experience giving fans insight into their music habits in real time, instead of waiting until the end…
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Lagos / Washington D.C. — Nigerian financial markets tumbled on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened potential military action and the suspension of aid, citing what he described as the Nigerian government’s failure to curb attacks on Christians by Islamist militants. Nigeria’s dollar-denominated bonds suffered sharp losses across the board, with long-dated notes hardest…
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London — Kenya is setting its sights on becoming Africa’s dominant tourism destination as it moves aggressively to capture a larger share of the $100 billion UK and European travel market. The country’s renewed push comes as it leads a strong delegation to the World Travel Market (WTM) London 2025, one of the world’s premier…