US rapper Macklemore cancels Dubai gig over alleged UAE role in Sudan war
Dubai (AFP) – US rapper Macklemore has announced he is cancelling an upcoming show in Dubai over the UAE’s involvement in…
Superstar Beyoncé breaks record for the most Grammy wins ever
Beyoncé stands alone on her Grammy throne: With her fourth win Sunday night, she has become the most decorated artist…
The year of Beyonce? Music’s elite head to the Grammys
Los Angeles (AFP) – The brightest stars in pop music will vie for the industry’s top awards at the Grammys…
Justin Bieber sells music rights for $200 mn
New York (AFP) – Pop juggernaut Justin Bieber has sold his music publishing and recording catalog shares to the Blackstone-backed Hipgnosis…
UK horror film fest gains a worldwide reputation
Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) (AFP) – There’s no red carpet, glitzy awards ceremony or even a real cinema but UK film festival…
Blanchett slams ‘patriarchal’ awards shows after accepting best actress prize
Los Angeles (AFP) – Cate Blanchett criticized the “patriarchal pyramid” of Hollywood awards shows as she accepted a best actress…
Shakira sets social media alight with song haranguing ex Pique
Bogotá (AFP) – Colombian star Shakira set social media alight on Thursday with the release of her latest song, in which…
Elvis Presley’s only child, Lisa Marie, dead at 54 after cardiac arrest
Lisa Marie Presley, the only daughter of rock ‘n’ roll legend Elvis Presley, died on Thursday after being rushed to…
Golden Globes return after Hollywood boycott
Los Angeles (AFP) – The Golden Globes — long known as Hollywood’s favorite party, but rocked by recent scandals — will…
A rave of their own: Egypt’s women DJs creating inclusive dance floors
Cairo (AFP) – Laser beams illuminate a darkened restaurant turned dance hall in Cairo as revellers move to thumping beats from…