Music
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Taylor Swift's surprise double album: an event of 'world-shaking proportions'In the Spotlight Fans are 'reeling' after The Tortured Poets Department is followed by The Anthology – 15 additional tracks
By Julia O'Driscoll, The Week UK Published
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Why Chechnya has banned music that is 'too fast or too slow'Under The Radar Many Western pop songs – and Russian national anthem – fall foul of new rules to protect 'cultural heritage'
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Back to backlash: is Amy Winehouse biopic trashing her legacy?Talking Point Fans of the late singer-songwriter are unimpressed by previews of the upcoming film
By Jamie Timson, The Week UK Published
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Eurovision stars weigh politics and principles as calls for boycott over Israel growUnder The Radar One of the biggest artistic competitions on Earth finds itself in the middle of a widening debate about if — and how — to address the ongoing war in Gaza
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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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 springThe 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 caseSpeed 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 OlympicsIn 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 bloomsThe Week Recommends Say farewell to the snow with a selection of new music
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Glastonbury line-up: the 'poppiest, shiniest' bill everTalking 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 hiddenUnder 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 momentUnder 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 BritsIn 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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