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Best music albums: new releases of 2024
The Week Recommends A round-up of the best pop, dance, indie, classical and rock releases
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Could Taylor Swift swing the election?
Today's Big Question The pop star has outsized influence — and that extends beyond the music industry
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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
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Musical deflation
Editor Letter Pop songs are getting shorter. Is that such a bad thing?
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Movies to watch in December, from 'Wonka' to 'The Color Purple'
The Week Recommends A month for Beyoncé, Godzilla and Willy Wonka
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Out of touch: Daryl Hall obtains restraining order against bandmate John Oates
Speed Read Lawsuit reveals unharmonious relationship between most commercially successful duo in pop history
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BTS, Taylor Swift and the influence of pop music fans
The Explainer Swifties and the like have proven they can exert their influence for political and social change
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Bad Bunny joins in criticism of AI music
Speed Read Concern growing in music industry over generative learning, unauthorised impersonations and copyright issues
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Róisín Murphy: Irish singer in puberty blockers row
Moloko star voiced concern over the use of medication by transgender children
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The Idol: the worst TV show of the year?
Talking Point HBO drama has been dismissed as ‘one of the worst programmes ever made’
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Christmas No.1: does the festive chart-topper matter any more?
Talking Point This year’s seasonal sizzler will be revealed this afternoon
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UK singles chart turns 70: time to say goodbye?
Talking Point Critics say the once famous rundown is now ‘irrelevant’ and an ‘absurd anachronism’
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Best Bond songs: how will Billie Eilish compare?
In Depth Bond producers hoping for hat-trick of Best Song Oscars
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Two new David Bowie albums ensure the legend lives on
Speed Read Posthumous releases follow spike in interest in Bowie’s music since his 2016 death
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