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New York judge to sentence Sean 'Diddy' Combs after blockbuster trial
Sean "Diddy" Combs will be sentenced Friday for his conviction on two prostitution-related counts, crimes prosecutors say deserve more than a decade behind bars as the music mogul seeks "mercy" and a swift release. Following two months of often...

Wise Music Group signs British composer and producer Gabriel Prokofiev
Chester Music, part of Wise Music Group, has signed a music publishing deal with British composer and producer Gabriel Prokofiev, the grandson of Sergei Prokofiev. Over the last decade, Prokofiev has become a significant voice in contemporary...

S2O Songkran Music Festival Brisbane 2026 Line-Up
Globally acclaimed, water-soaked phenomenon S2O Songkran Music Festival is hitting Australian shores for the first time ever. S20, known for mixing EDM, explosive visuals, and massive splash-movements, will hit Brisbane in February 2026, bringing...

Tessy Schulz appointed as chair of European Music Managers Alliance
The European Music Managers Alliance (EMMA) has appointed German manager Tessy Schulz as the organisation’s new chair. An experienced executive with over 20 years in the music business, including more than a decade with Sony Music Germany and Sony...

New Hard Rock Casino Opening in California’s Tejon Pass Near Bakersfield
A new $600 million casino is opening this fall just south of Bakersfield that will provide entertainment for both sides of the Grapevine. The Hard Rock Casino will open Nov. 13 with a 150,000-square-foot gaming floor and more than 2,000 slot...

Crunching the numbers that will define Taylor Swift's new era with The Life Of A Showgirl
The big day has finally arrived! After weeks and weeks of anticipation, easter eggs and fan sleuthing, Taylor Swift’s 12th album The Life Of A Showgirl is officially here. Produced by Max Martin, Shellback & Taylor Swift, it is tasked with...

Taylor Swift says Wish List ‘might’ be her favourite The Life Of A Showgirl song
Taylor Swift has said Wish List “might” be her favourite song on new album The Life Of A Showgirl. The 35-year-old was speaking after releasing her 12th studio album on Friday, and added that her fiance Travis Kelce’s favourite track was Opalite,...
Taylor Swift’s Life of a Showgirl hailed as ‘a hit’ as fans dissect raunchy new lyrics
Taylor Swift fans has taken to the internet to share their reaction to the release of her highly anticipated 12th studio album, The Life Of A Showgirl, which dropped early on Friday morning. The pop superstar told fans in an Instagram post to mark...

Taylor Swift releases sparkling new album The Life of a Showgirl
NEW YORK: Taylor Swift is in a sparkling new era. On Friday, she dropped her 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl,“ a collection of bouncy pop songs about love, marriage, success -- and score-settling. For the hotly anticipated album, the...

Taylor Swift Releases 'The Life Of A Showgirl': Full Tracklist & Collaboration
New Delhi: Global superstar Taylor Swift has officially dropped her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, marking the end of a nearly two-month wait since first announcing the project on Travis and Jason Kelce’s New Heights podcast in August....

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs to be sentenced in New York prostitution case
NEW YORK: Sean “Diddy” Combs will be sentenced Friday for his conviction on two prostitution-related counts, crimes prosecutors say deserve more than a decade behind bars as the music mogul seeks “mercy” and a swift release. Following two months...

75 Years of Atlantic Records – Why every music fan should own this book
For lovers of both music and photography, this is a wonderful and lovingly-collated addition to your collection, says Amy Davies For over 75 years, Atlantic Records has been shaping popular culture through the musicians it has pioneered. Founded...

Awards show bombshells, low-key live streams and THAT podcast reveal: All the different ways Taylor Swift has announced her 12 albums over two decades as The Life of a Showgirl is FINALLY released into the world
Taylor Swift was still a relatively normal 16-year-old in high school in Nashville when her debut album was released in the October of 2006. Although she'd had huge dreams since she was a child writing songs with a guitar in her bedroom, even...

Taylor Swift releases her raunchiest song yet dedicated to Travis Kelce's 'manhood'
Taylor Swift released her raunchiest song yet with her track Wood from her new album The Life of a Showgirl. The superstar, 35, dropped her already critically acclaimed pop album on October 3, and the record includes an overtly sexual song...

All the clues Taylor Swift's new track is about her 'Cancelled' ex-BFF Blake Lively
As Taylor Swift releases her 12th studio album The Life Of A Showgirl and a fresh feud with Charli XCX, the Daily Mail takes a look at some of her biggest beefs. Taylor Swift's falling-out with Blake comes after DailyMail.com exclusively reported...

Taylor Swift releases ‘The Life of a Showgirl’
Goodbye, tortured poet; hello, showgirl. Taylor Swift begins a new era of her career — each one marked by the release of a new album. And the 12th is here: The Life of a Showgirl. After the more intimate release in April 2024 of The Tortured Poets...

Taylor Swift fans shake it off at midnight 'Life of a Showgirl' release party in Charleston
CHARLESTON — Taylor Swift fans were in screaming colors on Oct. 2 as they celebrated the hit singer’s 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl.” With release parties around the country, Callie Lamb held one of the biggest in Charleston at her...

DOWNLOAD: Zinoleesky releases infectious song ‘Celine Dion’
Zinoleesky, the Nigerian singer, has released a vibrant new single ‘Celine Dion,’ serving a dose of his signature sound just months after his debut album. The track, which hit all major streaming platforms in the early hours of Friday, is a...

LISTEN: Odumodublvck serves up ‘Candy Music’
Odumodublvck, the Nigerian rapper, has released a new single titled ‘Candy Music’. The ‘Dog Eat Dog’ hitmaker announced the release of the project on his social media pages. In ‘Candy Music,’ Odumodublvck showcases his distinctive artistry,...

The Life of a Showgirl: Lyrics to Taylor Swift's new songs released
Taylor Swift during filming for the Graham Norton Show(Image: Matt Crossick/PA Media Assignments/PA) Taylor Swift has released her highly anticipated 12th studio album today, October 3. The Life Of A Showgirl is expected to top charts around the...