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Football’s biggest stage is getting a Super Bowl-style spectacle. Shakira, Madonna and BTS have officially been announced as headliners for the first-ever halftime show at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. A Historic First for FIFA This marks the first time FIFA will stage a…
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Spotify is expanding its hugely successful Wrapped concept with a brand-new feature that lets users revisit their entire listening history not just one year. The new experience, titled “Spotify 20: Your Party of the Year(s)”, was launched as part of Spotify’s 20th anniversary celebration. What the Feature Shows Unlike the traditional annual Wrapped recap,…
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NBC is making a major move for the 30th season of The Voice. Queen Latifah has officially been announced as a first-time coach for the milestone season, joining returning coaches Kelly Clarkson and Adam Levine alongside newcomer Riley Green. A Major Addition to the Coaching Panel While many viewers know Queen Latifah from her…
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American Idol has officially crowned Hannah Harper as the winner of Season 24 following a star-studded live finale that aired Monday night. A Finale Packed With Big Performances The finale featured appearances from: Alicia Keys Nelly Jason Mraz Mötley Crüe Fans praised the episode for blending nostalgia, live collaborations, and emotional performances from the finalists.…
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Sony Music Group is reportedly close to a massive deal worth nearly $4 billion to acquire a major music rights portfolio backed by investment giant Blackstone. The acquisition would further strengthen Sony’s position in the rapidly expanding market for music catalogs and intellectual property rights. What’s Included in the Deal The portfolio is said to…
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Two of Afrobeats’ biggest global stars are reportedly heading to the same stage again. Wizkid and Davido are set to headline AfroPlus Fest this September at Northwest Stadium in Maryland, USA, in what’s already shaping up to be one of the biggest Afrobeats festival lineups of the year. A Massive Afrobeats Lineup Reports and…
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Adekunle Gold continues proving the growing global demand for African live music experiences. The singer’s upcoming “Adekunle Gold Live Orchestra” show in Toronto has reportedly sold out ahead of its July 2 date at Meridian Hall, extending the momentum from his acclaimed orchestral performances in Lagos and London. The “Fuji” Orchestra Experience Goes Global…
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Rema is officially headed to one of Africa’s biggest music festivals. The Afrobeats star has been announced as part of the lineup for the 2026 edition of the Mawazine Festival, set to take place in Rabat, Morocco from June 19–27. Rema to Headline OLM Souissi Stage According to festival organizers, Rema will perform on…
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Afrobeats and African pop are heading to football’s biggest stage. Rema and Tyla have reportedly been confirmed as performers for the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking another huge global moment for African music. African Music Meets the World Cup Stage The World Cup opening ceremony has historically featured some of the…
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Two of the biggest R&B hitmakers of the 2000s are proving nostalgia still sells at arena level. Akon and Ne-Yo are currently in the middle of a major UK arena run, performing sold-out shows across cities including: London Manchester Birmingham Glasgow The tour has become one of the season’s strongest examples of early-2000s nostalgia dominating…