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Entertainment 4 years ago

Ed Sheeran in 'Shape of You' copyright dispute

"Shape of You", released 2017, was a huge hit for Sheeran, 31, and remains the most streamed-song ever on Spotify, with more than three billion streams.

Entertainment 4 years ago

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Exclusive: Indie rock veteran Spoon talks Texas roots and sitting next to Satan

The Texas indie rock outfit put aside their synthesizers to make a straight-up rock 'n roll record that owes nothing to Eric Clapton.

People 4 years ago

Procol Harum singer Gary Brooker dies aged 76

"With the deepest regret we must announce the death on 19 February 2022 of Gary Brooker MBE, singer, pianist and composer of Procol Harum, and a brightly-shining, irreplaceable light in the music industry," said a statement.

People 4 years ago

Ian McDonald, prog rock founder of King Crimson, dies at 75

The artist's son Max wrote in a statement shared on Friday by King Crimson's label that his father had died on February 9 from cancer.

People 4 years ago

'Bat Out of Hell' singer Meat Loaf dead at 74

"Our hearts are broken to announce that the incomparable Meat Loaf passed away tonight with his wife Deborah by his side," read a statement on his Facebook page.

Art & Culture 4 years ago

Black diamond, largest ever cut, goes on show in Dubai

The world's largest known cut diamond went on public display for the first time Monday ahead of its sale, when it is expected to reach 5 million dollars.

Entertainment 4 years ago

Taylor Swift, Obama lead tributes in star-studded Rock Hall of Fame ceremony

Obama, speaking via video, called 23-time Grammy winner JAY-Z "the embodiment of the American Dream" for his rise from a poor New York neighborhood to a billionaire songwriter, record executive and businessman.

Entertainment 4 years ago

Genesis postpone UK tour dates over positive Covid tests

The band, which found massive international success in the 1980s, said they were "devastated" the show that evening and performances over the following three days would not go ahead.