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The Beatles release official colorized clip of 'All You Need Is Love' for Global Beatles Day
The Beatles mark Global Beatles Day with the first official online release of a colorized version of their classic All You Need Is Love performance.
26NewsThe Jason Lee Show moves to BET Creator Studio ahead of Hollywood Unlocked Impact Awards
The Jason Lee Show is now the flagship series for BET Creator Studio, while Hollywood Unlocked prepares its sixth annual Impact Awards hosted by Tiffany Haddish.
27NewsDavid Bisbal returns to Operación Triunfo as a judge for the show's U.S. debut on Telemundo
Bisbal, a runner-up on the show's first Spanish season in 2001, joins the U.S. version of Operación Triunfo as its first confirmed judge.
28NewsThe Afghan Whigs return with Soft Control, their first album in four years
Greg Dulli and the Afghan Whigs are back with Soft Control, their first new LP in four years, alongside a supporting tour.
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Hermanos Gutiérrez announce Los Ojos del Cóndor, out in September via Easy Eye Sound
The sibling instrumental duo returns with a new album rooted in Andean sounds, set for release this September on Easy Eye Sound.
30NewsPower Ballad: how Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas' film taps into real music copyright battles
Director John Carney's new film Power Ballad, starring Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas, draws on a wave of real song-theft lawsuits that have reshaped the music industry.
31NewsMs. Lauryn Hill to receive Living Legend Icon Award at the 2026 BET Awards
The Miseducation creator will be honored at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on June 28, as BET debuts its new Living Legend Icon Award.
32NewsUniversal Music Group buys back 14.1 million shares after Pershing Square exits
UMG repurchased 14.1 million shares at 17.66 euros each after Bill Ackman's Pershing Square moved to offload its entire 80-million share stake.
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Julia Jacklin, King Gizzard and Trials head BIGSOUND 2026 Artist In Conversation lineup
The first wave of speakers for BIGSOUND 2026 is here, with Julia Jacklin, King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, and Trials confirmed for Artist In Conversation sessions.
- 34News
Universal Music New Zealand launches nextWAV. artist development program for emerging Kiwi talent
Universal Music New Zealand's nextWAV. offers a 12-month mentorship program for aspiring artists aged 16 to 18, with applications open until July 19, 2026.
- 35Concerts
DJ AG headlines Billboard THE STAGE at SXSW London 2026 with a genre-spanning set
The London-based DJ brought garage, hip-hop, R&B and pop to Ely's Yard in Shoreditch, with cameos from House Gospel Choir, Infinity Song and more.
36NewsDrink The Sea announce new album and 2026 UK and European tour
The R.E.M., QOTSA and Screaming Trees supergroup will release Drink The Sea III on October 2 and play dates across the US, UK and Europe.