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The rapper was shot and killed while leaving a motorcycle dealership in Florida earlier this week

XXXTentacion

XXXTentacion's family have announced a public memorial and viewing for the rapper to be held this week. The musician, whose real name was Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy, was shot and killed while leaving a motorcycle dealership in Broward County, Florida on Monday (June 18). One man has been arrested in relation to his murder. The memorial […]

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23 Jun 2018 7:57pm GMT

The second season of the hit series premieres in the UK tomorrow (June 24)

'Atlanta' creator and star Donald Glover

Donald Glover has said he's not planning to make "seven seasons and a movie" of his hit TV show Atlanta. The second season of the series, titled Atlanta: Robbin' Season, is due to premiere tomorrow night (June 24) in the UK. It will be shown at 10pm on Fox. In a new interview with the […]

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23 Jun 2018 7:30pm GMT

The singer is currently on her El Dorado World Tour

Shakira

Live Nation have apologised after an item of Shakira's tour merchandise appeared to include Nazi imagery. The singer is currently in the middle of her El Dorado world tour, with dates in Europe and North American coming up on her schedule. A gold-coloured necklace shown on Shakira's website featured what looked like a sun design, […]

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23 Jun 2018 7:07pm GMT

The First Lady caused controversy by visiting detained children in a jacket that read: "I really don't care. Do u?"

Eddie and Jill Vedder

Eddie Vedder's wife hit back at Melania Trump by wearing her own statement-making jacket onstage at a Pearl Jam show. The US First Lady caused controversy earlier this week (June 21) when she visited children who had been separated from their parents at the border of the United States and Mexico in a jacket that […]

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23 Jun 2018 6:05pm GMT

The rapper was shot and killed in Broward County, Florida on Monday (June 18)

XXXTentacion

New details have emerged in the murder of XXXTentacion. The rapper, whose real name was Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy, was shot and killed as he was leaving a motorcycle dealership in Broward County, Florida on Monday (June 18). In a sworn affidavit obtained by the New York Times, Detective John Curcio of the Broward Sheriff's Office […]

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23 Jun 2018 5:38pm GMT

A vehicle the rapper was in was stopped in east London and its occupants searched

J Hus

J Hus has been arrested and charged with carrying a knife. The 23-year-old rapper, whose real name is Momodou Jallow, was in a vehicle that was stopped by police in Stratford, east London on Thursday (June 21). After the occupants of the vehicle was searched, he was arrested on suspicion of being in possession of […]

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23 Jun 2018 5:13pm GMT

Indie popsters say half their new album will 'appal' fans

Circa Waves' Kieran Shudall

Circa Waves have finished making their third album, which the band have told NME will be their most varied and cinematic record. The band joked that the record is so varied that existing fans are likely to be "appalled" by half of its songs. Speaking to NME backstage before their show at the Big Top […]

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23 Jun 2018 4:16pm GMT

'Found What I've Been Looking For' singer reveals he wants to be six years ahead of his time on his second album.

Tom Grennan

Tom Grennan has told NME he has begun planning his second album, even though he has yet to release his first record. Grennan releases his debut album 'Lighting Matches' in two weeks on July 6. Speaking to NME backstage at Isle Of Wight Festival, Grennan revealed he has begun writing new songs for a follow-up […]

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23 Jun 2018 3:56pm GMT

Former England striker also moshes during Kasabian and Jordan Allen shows

Former England international footballer Peter Crouch was among the guests at Isle Of Wight Festival on its opening day. Crouch, who played for England at the World Cup in 2006 and 2010, was spotted having a kickabout backstage with Judas, whose singer John Clancy is the younger brother of Crouch's wife Abbey Clancy. Judas were the […]

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23 Jun 2018 1:20pm GMT

Few surprises, but nor can you argue with Kasabian's status on day one of the festival.

It's slightly surprising to learn that Kasabian's headline slot at Isle Of Wight Festival's 50th anniversary is their first appearance at the event since 2011. Like Reading And Leeds, you expect to hear 'Club Foot' and 'Ee-Zeh' on the island every other year, while seeing Tom Meighan endearingly cosy up to Serge Pizzorno in the […]

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23 Jun 2018 12:47pm GMT

The case will now go ahead.

Kanye West

A judge has ruled that Kanye West and Tidal must face the music over the furore caused when the rapper falsely announced that 'The Life of Pablo' would be a Tidal exclusive. Back in April 2016, a lawsuit was brought against Kanye and Jay-Z's streaming site Tidal when Kanye told fans that his album 'The Life of Pablo' […]

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23 Jun 2018 10:51am GMT

He bloody loves it.

Footballer Peter Crouch has been spotted in the mosh pit at Kasabian's performance at Isle of Wight festival last night (22 June). A video clip was posted on Twitter of the Stoke City striker getting down to 'Empire', with the caption: 'Crouchy in the mosh pit, everybody's lost it.' Crouchy in the mosh pit, everybody's […]

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23 Jun 2018 10:33am GMT

"She believes it'll be easier for her to be full time mom if she focuses on acting."

Cardi B

Cardi B is reportedly thinking of turning to acting once she's had her baby. Metro reports that the rapper has signed a deal with Creative Artists Agency to help her land 'career-defining and challenging roles'. "A big part of the reason she's pursuing this now is because she believes it'll be easier for her to […]

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23 Jun 2018 9:43am GMT

They performed Horan's track 'Slow Hands'.

Taylor Swift and Niall Horan duet at Swift's 'Reputation' tour in London on 22 June

Taylor Swift surprised fans with an appearance from One Direction's Niall Horan at her 'Reputation' tour last night (22 June). It was the first of two London tour dates at Wembley Stadium, the second taking place tonight (23 June). Find stage times here. Read more: What goes on at Taylor Swift's 'Reputation' tour? The singer […]

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23 Jun 2018 9:09am GMT

'Loud as hell, as one would expect from My Bloody Valentine.'

My Bloody Valentine's Kevin Shields

My Bloody Valentine played their first live show since 2013 last night (22 June), at Birmingham's O2 Institute. The gig kicked off their summer headline tour, which sees them tour the US, as well as play a few festivals, including Robert Smith's Meltdown Festival, Japan's Sonic Mania festival and Denmark's Roskilde festival. One fan on Twitter described the Birmingham […]

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23 Jun 2018 8:25am GMT

'The family requests you please respect their privacy during this time.'

Vinnie Paul in October 2017

Vinnie Paul has died, aged 54. The drummer co-founded metal group Pantera in 1981, with his brother Dimebag Darrell and Rex Brown. The group split in 2003. An announcement was made on Pantera's official Facebook page on Friday night. 'Vincent Paul Abbott aka Vinnie Paul has passed away,' the post reads. 'Paul is best known for […]

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23 Jun 2018 7:27am GMT

Celebrities perform "Fight Song" for a video played at the Democratic National Convention. It's Hillary Clinton's fight song, but some listeners don't have a lot of fight left in them. Before and after the Democratic nominee takes the stage at rallies, her campaign inevitably plays the 2015 pop hit "Fight Song" by Rachel Platten.

23 Aug 2016 11:57am GMT

The rock band Third Eye Blind frustrated some guests at a charity concert held during the Republican National Convention on Tuesday. In tweets posted on the official Third Eye Blind account, the band indicated it was pleased the show upset some in the audience. "I have never been more disappointed," wrote a Twitter user named Liza White.

20 Jul 2016 8:07am GMT

Pop superstar Adele on Monday lodged objections as Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump played her music on the campaign trail. Trump, an apparent fan of Adele who was spotted at her concert in November in New York, has regularly played her hit "Rolling in the Deep" at his rallies. "Adele has not given permission for her music to be used for any political campaigning," a statement from the singer's spokesman said.

01 Feb 2016 8:31pm GMT

Jeffrey Ding He has been posting violin videos on YouTube since 2011, but his latest cover - playing John Williams's "Force Theme" from Star Wars with a special-effects bow that looks like a light saber - has gotten the most attention by far. Since it appeared on Jan. 9, it has more than 40,000 views and counting.

28 Jan 2016 6:34pm GMT

This month, more than 20 albums after Raffi's seminal Baby Beluga first took toddlers by storm, the children's troubadour will release a brand-new one: Owl Singalong. The jubilant mix of covers ("Garden Song," "Abiyoyo," "Somos el Barco") and originals ("Green Dream," "See the Moon") hits stores on Jan. 15 (preorder here). But until then, Yahoo Parenting is exclusively premiering the album, streaming above.

05 Jan 2016 5:23pm GMT

The way these guys think says a lot about the music they like. (Touchstone Pictures)

02 Dec 2015 3:00pm GMT

When it comes to hit songs, there is a formula for success. The song was an instant success in every way: On Vevo, the music video generated the highest number of views in a 24-hour span (27.7 million) and was the fastest video to reach 100 million views.

12 Nov 2015 12:00pm GMT

Facing the world each morning can be difficult when you live with a mental illness. Depression, specifically, can make everyday tasks seem daunting. Getting out of bed and out the door can be a major accomplishment. And although music can't cure depression (we wish), it's scientifically proven to reduce stress and even depressive symptoms.

03 Nov 2015 8:53pm GMT

"The effect of music on the brain or body depends in part on its genre," Frank A. Russo, PhD, associate professor of psychology at Ryerson University, tells Yahoo Health. Research published in the Journal of Positive Psychology shows that listening to upbeat music improves mood, with one catch - it only works if you have the desire to be happy. Test subjects who listened to the upbeat music without feeling an urge to be happy did not see their moods change.

03 Nov 2015 12:00pm GMT

If you've got a particular personality type, you might be predisposed to be musically skilled. If you've ever taken music lessons, you've had it drilled into your head that "practice makes perfect." But is that really all there is to it? According to a new study in the Journal of Research in Personality, your musical ability could also be hinged on something a little more engrained: your personality. Researchers from the University of Cambridge and Goldsmiths, University of London, in the U.K., in conjunction with the BBC, put more than 7,000 people through a series of musical tests, including melodic memory and rhythmic perception tests. These were then linked to their scores on a Big Five personality trait test, which examined people's scores on the traits of openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism. Among the findings: The trait of openness is a key predictor of musical ability.

27 Oct 2015 11:01am GMT

"Or if you criticize yourself for making a mistake -either way, you will never have enough confidence to try anything new or expand your repertoire." She adds that the key to opening yourself creatively - whether it's doing something different on-the-job or taking a chance on the dance floor - is learning to take in constructive criticism, not destructive criticism. "Constructive criticism is when we see we're awkward, so we can identify the problem and find a solution," says Plumez.

20 Oct 2015 8:43pm GMT

Danish rock duo The Raveonettes has announced the dates for a fall tour in support of its fourth studio album, Billboard.com can exclusively report.

21 Jul 2009 12:23pm GMT

Jackson Browne is hopeful that the protection of music copyrights will be bolstered by the settlement of his lawsuit against U.S. Sen. John McCain and the Republican Party over unauthorized use of one of his songs in the 2008 U.S. presidential campaign.

21 Jul 2009 10:00am GMT

Sony Corp.'s movie studio has bid $50 million to acquire the worldwide distribution rights to a film based on rehearsal footage for Michael Jackson's "This Is It" comeback concert series, according to a person familiar with the bid.

21 Jul 2009 9:27am GMT

Alt-rock acts Florence & The Machine and Kasabian have emerged as the bookmakers' favorites for the 2009 Barclaycard Mercury Prize, the U.K.'s album of the year award.

21 Jul 2009 9:08am GMT

Norwegian rock duo Kings Of Convenience will break a five-year silence this fall with its third studio album, "Declaration of Dependence," due Oct. 20 from Virgin.

21 Jul 2009 5:07am GMT

Sources have confirmed to Billboard that a deal between the Michael Jackson Estate, AEG Live and Sony for a theatrical release of the Michael Jackson rehearsal footage from the ill-fated This Is It concerts could close today.

21 Jul 2009 1:43am GMT

The Beastie Boys' Adam "MCA" Yauch has been diagnosed with cancer and will undergo surgery, he announced in a video posting on the group's website this morning. The band has canceled its summer tour plans and delayed the release of its forthcoming album, "Hot Sauce Committee Part 1," in order to allow time for his recovery.

20 Jul 2009 12:44pm GMT

JLS, the British boy band who were runners-up to Alexandra Burke in the fifth series of talent series "The X Factor" last December, scored a No. 1 U.K. single yesterday (19) with their first release, "Beat Again" (Epic/Sony Music Entertainment). "The Essential Michael Jackson," also on Epic, got a third week atop the album chart.

20 Jul 2009 10:50am GMT

Prince fans from across Europe converged on Montreux for two shows by the American musician whose rare appearance on the continent stretched well into Sunday morning. The 51-year-old star closed the two-week Swiss Montreux Jazz Festival with a mix of old hits including "Little Red Corvette," "Peach" and "Purple Rain" and fresh titles such as "Elixir" from his new album with singer Bria Valente.

20 Jul 2009 9:46am GMT

For nearly a decade, the Eagles' "Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975" has been the recording industry's ultimate evergreen release, certified by the RIAA as the all-time best-selling album in the United States. But thanks to continued robust demand for Michael Jackson's catalog since his June 25 death, "Thriller" appears on the verge of matching "Their Greatest Hits," at least in the eyes of the industry trade group.

20 Jul 2009 9:14am GMT

Paula Abdul's new manager says she may not be returning to "American Idol."

20 Jul 2009 9:07am GMT

It's a familiar narrative: wunderkind with a gift for music takes it seriously, and lands a major-label deal before he gets his driver's license. Usher, Chris Brown and Britney Spears all fit the formula. Now, Justin Bieber can add his name to the list.

20 Jul 2009 9:03am GMT

John Fogerty's "The Blue Ridge Rangers Rides Again," a new collection of Fogerty recordings of some of his favorite classic songs, is set for release Sept. 1 on Fortune Son/Verve Forecast. The album, recorded under the guise of the mythical group of his 1972 solo debut, includes guest spots from Bruce Springsteen and members of the Eagles, and features covers of songs by John Prine, Buck Owens and John Denver, among others, as well as Fogerty's own "Change in the Weather."

20 Jul 2009 3:00am GMT

A pair of home town stadium concerts over the weekend gave Kid Rock and a couple of his support acts an opportunity to showcase new material for the 40,000 fans who attended each show.

19 Jul 2009 1:49am GMT

Thanks to tours with The Dead and the Allman Brothers Band, a new Gov't Mule album and tour and a planned solo album, Warren Haynes is having his busiest year ever -- and is enjoying it immensely.

17 Jul 2009 11:49am GMT

On the heels of its 'Best Children's Album' Grammy win for "Here Come the 123's," They Might Be Giants is readying the release of another kid-centric set, "Here Comes Science." The album and animated DVD is due Sept. 1 on Amazon and iTunes and everywhere Sept. 22 on Disney Sound.

17 Jul 2009 11:16am GMT