Music
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Is Beyoncé now a country superstar? Depends on who you ask.
In the Spotlight The pop diva's 'Texas Hold 'Em' is the hottest country song on the charts. Why won't some people admit the obvious?
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Concert tours to see this spring
The Week Recommends Ring in the new season with a selection of live performances
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Feds raid Diddy homes in alleged sex trafficking case
Speed Read Homeland Security raided the properties of hip hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Aya Nakamura at the Paris Olympics
In the Spotlight Racist backlash follows reports singer may perform an Edith Piaf song at opening ceremony
By Austin Chen, The Week UK Published
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10 upcoming albums to stream as spring blooms
The Week Recommends Say farewell to the snow with a selection of new music
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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9 indispensable items for any music festival
The Week Recommends Get ready for Coachella, Shaky Knees and all the festivals in-between
By Catherine Garcia, The Week US Published
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Glastonbury line-up: the 'poppiest, shiniest' bill ever
Talking Point Dua Lipa, Coldplay, SZA and Shania Twain will star, but some fans are 'underwhelmed'
By Adrienne Wyper, The Week UK Published
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Why K-pop stars keep relationships hidden
Under The Radar South Korea's £8bn music industry imposes strict rules on its biggest stars
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Physical media is having a moment
Under The Radar While streaming dominates the way we watch, listen and play, a growing number of people are finding pleasure — and treasures — in media they can hold.
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Raye: the artist celebrating a record win at the Brits
In the Spotlight The rise of the south London singer-songwriter from Brit School dropout to 'all-conquering success'
By Adrienne Wyper, The Week UK Published
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Can Beyoncé save country music's reputation?
Talking Points First black woman to top the Billboard country charts could finally break down the genre's racist stereotype
By The Week UK Published
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Musow Danse: 'powerful performances' from Les Amazones d'Afrique
The Week Recommends The ever-changing all-female supergroup's third album mixes socially conscious lyrics with rousing rhythms
By The Week Staff Published
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This Is Me... Now: Jennifer Lopez's 'fun mess'
The Week Recommends A 'bonkers' companion to the star's ninth studio album
By The Week UK Published
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Musical deflation
Editor Letter Pop songs are getting shorter. Is that such a bad thing?
By Theunis Bates Published
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