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Katy Perry's triumphant VMAs performance isn't good news for her career
Katy Perry performed a medley of old hits and new songs at the 2024 VMAs, where she accepted the pr…
Callie Ahlgrim
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4th of July is celebrated as US Independence Day: Know the history and significance
The 4th of July, also known as Independence Day, is a major holiday in the United States. It commem…
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35 of the most influential hip-hop songs in music history
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, Business Insider made a playlist of the genre's most …
Callie Ahlgrim
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Why is a music festival causing controversy in Goa?
The Sunburn festival, scheduled in South Goa in December 2024, sees opposition over relocation, tic…
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What Kamala Harris and Donald Trump's music choices say about the 2024 race
Harris, Trump, and their running mates have fine-tuned their playlists ahead of the election.
Brent D. Griffiths,Alice Teco…
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This $49 million ranch for sale in Colorado is linked to the billionaire Walmart heirs and has a place in rock-n-roll history. Take a look.
A Colorado ranch linked to the Walton Family just hit the market for $48.5 million. It also has a h…
Kelsey Vlamis
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History is repeating itself as MrBeast and T-series battle for YouTube's top spot
MrBeast is closing in on YouTube's biggest channel, T-Series, and is likely to overtake it with eas…
Lindsay Dodgson
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How the Amen break became the most sampled drum break in music history
From NWA's "Straight Outta Compton" to Amy Winehouse's "You Know I'm No Good," the Amen break has a…
Yoonji Han
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It's not just JLo: Why big musical acts can't sell out concerts anymore
Concerts are being canceled and postponed as artists from Jennifer Lopez to the Black Keys are havi…
Emily Stewart
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The fascinating history of Hogmanay, the Scottish New Year
New Year's Eve, known as Hogmanay in Scotland, became popular after Christmas was temporarily banne…
Mikhaila Friel
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Swiftonomics: All about the economic phenomenon associated with Taylor Swift, newest member of the billionaire club
In a groundbreaking announcement by Forbes, Taylor Swift has been officially acknowledged as a bill…
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Meet the diehard music fan who runs one of the world's busiest arenas
London's O2 Arena sold a record 2.5 million tickets last year. Manager Steve Sayer says headlining …
Chris Johnston
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Shakti makes India proud at Grammys 2024; Taylor Swift creates history
India woke up to a happy Monday morning as musicians Shankar Mahadevan and Zakir Hussain's 'Shakti'…
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Beyoncé is upending country music. These 5 Black country artists are already feeling the effects.
Beyoncé's new album "Cowboy Carter" has sparked conversations about country music's history and dra…
Callie Ahlgrim
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The history behind Hamas' unprecedented attack on Israel
Hamas launched an unprecedented attack on Israel over the weekend, following more than a decade of …
Sophia Ankel
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LA blasted classical music in train stations to keep homeless people away. The weaponization of music has a dark history — from the Holocaust to Guantanamo Bay.
Composer Alex Wakim told Insider that the LA Metro's decision to crank up the classical music is a …
Azmi Haroun
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Taylor Swift fans are 'Down Bad' for her new double album, smashing streaming records on Spotify and Apple Music
We knew Taylor Swift's fans were 'Down Bad,' but the reception for 'The Tortured Poets Department' …
Katie Balevic
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I'm using AI to 'read' my paintings and help me compose music. Here's how I do it.
Shane Guffogg is an artist with synesthesia and says he hears colors when he paints. He said AI hel…
Lakshmi Varanasi
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Who's winning the Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar showdown? The Compton rapper just released a triumphant music video for 'Not Like Us'
Kendrick Lamar released a music video for "Not Like Us," which acted as a victory lap in the rapper…
Callie Ahlgrim
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Apple Music is going after Spotify Wrapped with a monthly recap of what you listened to most
Apple Music has made its Replay available on a monthly basis, compared to competitor Spotify, which…