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Entertainment / Music

Universal, AI music startup Udio struck first licensing deal 30 Oct 2025 - 08:37 pm
The Universal logo is displayed on a screen during a Universal Studios special presentation during CinemaCon 2022 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada, on April 27, 2022. (Photo by Valerie Macon / AFP)
Oasis guitar sold at auction for $385k 24 Oct 2025 - 09:10 pm
The cherry-red Gibson ES-355 guitar is famous for having been damaged during a fight that led to the Oasis band breaking up in August 2009. (Justin Tallis / AFP)
Taylor Swift’s voice memos are more than I need and less than I want 19 Oct 2025 - 03:50 pm
Fans take pictures in the lobby as they attend
Spotify, Netflix sign deal to stream video podcasts 15 Oct 2025 - 06:23 pm
A person walks past a banner with an Spotify logo at the Frankfurt book fair on October 17, 2024. Photo by Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP
'I ain't dead yet!': Dolly Parton reassures fans after scare 08 Oct 2025 - 10:26 pm
File: US singer Dolly Parton performs onstage during the 61st Annual Grammy Awards on February 10, 2019, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Robyn Beck / AFP)
Taylor Swift keeps borrowing Shakespeare. These experts approve. 05 Oct 2025 - 02:45 pm
Fans take pictures in the lobby as they attend
'The soundtrack to my life': Taylor Swift fans flock to new film 04 Oct 2025 - 08:16 am
A fan shows her bracelet spelling out song titles written by Taylor Swift as they attend
Taylor Swift strides into 'Showgirl' era with sparkly new album 03 Oct 2025 - 03:30 pm
Taylor Swift fans listen to a song during a listening event for Swift's new album 'The Life of a Showgirl' at the Astor Theatre in Melbourne on October 3, 2025. Photo by William WEST / AFP
Afropop icon Adekunle Gold embraces Nigerian roots with new album 02 Oct 2025 - 09:52 am
(Files) Nigerian Afrobeat singer and songwriter Adekunle Almoruf Kosoko poses during a photo session in Paris on September 9, 2025. (Photo by Joel Saget / AFP)
Let the 'Showgirl' era begin: Taylor Swift's new album is almost here 02 Oct 2025 - 07:46 am
(Files) US singer-songwriter Taylor Swift performs during her Eras Tour in Inglewood, California, August 7, 2023. (Photo by Michael Tran / AFP)
Spotify founder Daniel Ek to give up CEO role 30 Sep 2025 - 06:01 pm
This file illustration photo taken on January 23, 2023 shows the company logo of Swedish music streaming giant Spotify on a smartphone in Berlin. Photo by Tobias Schwarz / AFP
Spotify moves to tackle AI abuse with transparency measures 25 Sep 2025 - 03:55 pm
A person walks past a banner with an Spotify logo at the Frankfurt book fair on October 17, 2024. Photo by Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP
Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, Karol G to headline Coachella 16 Sep 2025 - 09:15 pm
File: Canadian singer and songwriter Justin Bieber arrives for the 64th Annual Grammy Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, on April 3, 2022. (Photo by Angela Weiss / AFP)
How sounds from a Philippine slum gave rise to a viral music genre 31 Aug 2025 - 03:00 pm
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Sports world congratulates Swift and Kelce on engagement 27 Aug 2025 - 01:03 pm
Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs (L) celebrates with Taylor Swift after defeating the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship Game at M&T Bank Stadium on January 28, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. Photo by Patrick Smith / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP
Taylor Swift sets October release for new album 14 Aug 2025 - 12:30 pm
US singer-songwriter Taylor Swift arrives for the 81st annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on January 7, 2024. Photo by Michael TRAN / AFP
Taylor Swift announces 12th album for 'pre pre-order' 12 Aug 2025 - 09:27 am
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Justin Timberlake says he has Lyme disease 31 Jul 2025 - 10:33 pm
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