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BTS: why the world’s best-selling boy band is splitting up
In the Spotlight South Korea’s compulsory military service may be a factor in ‘hiatus’
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Depeche Mode's Andrew Fletcher dies at 60
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HowTheLightGetsIn: celebrate the Jubilee with philosophy and music
In the Spotlight The festival returns to Hay-on-Wye from 2 to 5 June with an eccentric – and electrifying – bill of philosophers, scientists and artists
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How Eurovision will play out amid Ukraine war
In the Spotlight Invaded nation’s act is favourite to win while Russia barred from taking part
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The pretend proletariat
opinion Are the elites confusing themselves with labor?
By Samuel Goldman Published
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Elton John: five things you may not know about the singer
The Week Recommends The veteran musician is celebrating his 75th birthday
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The Overview podcast: are plagiarism rows threatening the future of music?
podcast A growing number of chart-toppers have been accused of copying other artists’ work
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Ketanji Brown Jackson: five things you may not know about the US Supreme Court hopeful
In the Spotlight The nominated judge met Matt Damon at Harvard and knits to relieve stress
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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California love: Super Bowl 56 half-time show was ‘one for the ages’
The Week Recommends Dr. Dre, Snoop and Co put on a vintage performance at the SoFi Stadium
By Mike Starling Published
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Are streaming services helping or hurting musicians?
In Depth Streaming is on the up but MPs say most artists make ‘pitiful’ incomes from services
By Julia O'Driscoll Published
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The best albums of 2021
The Week Recommends From tear-jerkers to star-making pop anthems
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Astroworld: twin probes launched into deadly crush at Travis Scott concert
In Depth Civil lawsuits also under way after festival stampede leaves eight dead
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Why Northern Ireland’s health minister is suing Van Morrison over Covid chant
In the Spotlight Robin Swann’s lawyer says defamation proceedings against music legend are ‘at an advanced stage’
By Kate Samuelson Published
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Criminal investigation ongoing after deaths at Astroworld music festival
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By Brendan Morrow Published
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