Country star Dolly Parton gets $100m award from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos
The Amazon founder commended the country music star for her commitment to improving literacy. Read more about this story ….
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Mystery of BBC radio’s first broadcasts revealed 100 years on
New research shows the BBC may have launched in London but Manchester played a big role in many early shows. Read more about this story ….
Cardi B ‘heartbroken’ over death of Migos star Takeoff
A private commemoration for Takeoff was held in Atlanta, Georgia last Thursday. Read more about this story …. Syndicated Content
Taylor Swift wins big at the MTV EMAs
Taylor Swift was the big winner at the MTV Europe Music Awards 2022 and took home four gongs for her musical efforts. Read more about this story …. Syndicated Content
Official Singles Chart turns 70: Seven historic controversies
The UK’s singles chart turns 70 this week – but the countdown has not always gone smoothly. Read more about this story ….
Keith Levene: The Clash guitarist and founding member dies aged 65
The guitarist left before the punk pioneers found fame but went on to join Public Image Limited. Read more about this story ….
Peter Kay tour: Hundreds of thousands struggle to get tickets
Extra dates are being added to his comeback tour, with some resale sites pricing tickets at £1,100. Read more about this story ….
Franz Ferdinand ‘Words So Leisured – the story of Franz Ferdinand podcast’
This is the story of a group of pals from Glasgow who formed a band and changed the face of British music forever. Read more about this story …. Syndicated Content
Lil Wayne learned to play guitar for music video
Lil Wayne learned to play the guitar before making the video for Leather So Soft, a track from his and Birdman’s 2006 album Like Father, Like Son. Read more about this story …. Syndicated Content
Joni Mitchell says her music upset male artists in the 1970s
The star says she did not get the recognition she deserved in the 1970s due to music industry sexism. Read more about this story ….