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Pop superstar Ariana Grande has officially concluded her Eternal Sunshine Tour, closing the 41-date trek with an emotional final performance at London’s O2 Arena on September 1. The tour finale marks the beginning of an extended break from public-facing work for the Grammy-winning singer, who previously announced that she would step away from the spotlight…
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Dolly Parton’s legacy will be celebrated on an international scale in 2027, as her estate has announced two editions of DOLLYFEST: The Celebration of a Lifetime, with events planned for Nashville, Tennessee, and London, England. The two-day celebrations will take place across two consecutive weekends, transforming what was originally envisioned as a birthday celebration for…
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Beyoncé is once again using her platform to support communities facing disaster, with her BeyGOOD Foundation donating $200,000 toward flood relief efforts in Indiana. The foundation announced the contribution on August 31, saying the money will be distributed to City Life Center and Angel by Nature, two organizations working directly with communities affected by the…
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R&B icon Mary J. Blige has entered the growing debate around artificial intelligence in music after starring in a new advertising campaign for Suno, one of the world’s leading AI music-generation platforms. The campaign places the Grammy-winning singer at the centre of one of the music industry’s biggest technological conversations, as artists, record labels and…
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Nigerian singer Victony and producer Tempoe have added another international milestone to their growing list of achievements, as their hit single “Soweto” has officially been certified Gold in France. The certification makes “Soweto” the duo’s first song to achieve Gold status in France, further demonstrating the song’s enduring impact beyond Nigeria and across international markets.…
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Nearly three decades after the death of hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur, a Las Vegas jury has found Duane “Keffe D” Davis guilty of first-degree murder in connection with the rapper’s 1996 killing. The 63-year-old former South Side Compton Crips leader was convicted on Monday, August 31, 2026, marking the first conviction in the nearly 30-year-old…
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Nigerian producer, arranger, multi-instrumentalist and recording artist Rotimikeys took centre stage at the 2026 World Music Day celebration in Lagos, headlining the annual music festival alongside some of Nigeria’s most respected contemporary acts, including Made Kuti, Johnny Drille and The Cavemen. The celebration, organised by Make Music Lagos in partnership with Alliance Française de Lagos…
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Music icon Mariah Carey has confirmed that fans can expect new music next year, teasing a fresh chapter less than a year after the release of her latest studio album. Carey revealed the news while speaking with a fan in Beverly Hills. When asked about new material, the legendary singer simply confirmed that new music…
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Five-time Grammy winner Angélique Kidjo has released the official music video for “Bando,” her collaboration with Pharrell Williams and Quavo, bringing the vibrant track to the streets of Grigny, France. Released on August 28, 2026, the new visual accompanies an orchestral reimagining of “Bando,” originally featured on Kidjo’s acclaimed album HOPE!!. Pharrell produced the new…
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Ghanaian music star Black Sherif is ushering in a new era with the announcement of his forthcoming EP, Sun Sherif Vol. 1, scheduled for release on September 4, 2026. The award-winning artist revealed the project on X, sharing the title and release date with fans while teasing what appears to be the beginning of a…