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Loreen, who won Eurovision in both 2012 and 2023, has announced a UK and European tour for next year.The artist’s biggest jaunt across the continent to date will kick off in the Netherlands on February 15 with 20 stops across Europe. She will later head to Birmingham on March 17 before playing a headline show at London’s iconic Eventim Apollo on March 19 before continuing on to Liverpool, Manchester, Bristol and Glasgow.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic Tyler Childers and Sierra Ferrell lead the nominations for the 2024 Americana Honors & Awards, both picking up nods in each of the three categories in which they were eligible — album of the year, song of the year and artist of the year. Longtime favorite Childers is up for “Rustin’ In The Rain” for album and “In Your Love” for song. Ferrell, who has risen quickly through the ranks to become an Americana queen, is nominated for “Trail of Flowers” for best album and “American Dreaming” for top song.

Charli XCX finally addressed those rumors that she wrote new songs with Britney Spears!

The great Broadway Crunch of Spring 2024, when 18 new productions opened between mid-March and late April – 19 if you count the commercial transfer of Appropriate – seems to be showing early signs of the inevitable shake-out, with one show (Lempicka) closing soon and a few others already playing to houses with attendance at 80% of capacity or less.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large “Girls5eva” deserves to be heard. Yes, the laugh-out-loud comedy, from the minds of Tina Fey, Robert Carlock, creator Meredith Scardino and others, is funny. The music industry (in particular, the teen pop machine) is wickedly skewered.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic The Academy of Country Music Awards show set for May 16 is getting some additional octane in its performance lineup with the addition of two of the biggest artists of the moment from outside the country genre, Post Malone and Noah Kahan. Malone looks set for a solo moment on the ACM Awards show, while Kahan will join female artist of the year nominee Kelsea Ballerini for a duet. Even without a new album out, Malone has been ubiquitous lately, in pop and even country.

Jack Dunn Susan Buckner, an American actor best known for her role as Patty Simcox in the 1978 musical “Grease,” died May 2. She was 72.

Amazon shoppers are heaping praise on a pair of budget-friendly earphones that have been hailed as 'better than Apple AirPods'. Those who have tried the gadget insist they 'have more features than Airpods' and have a 'way superior' battery life, too.

Eurovision organisers have defended their decision not to boycott Israel over the war in Gaza.It comes ahead of the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö, Sweden this Saturday (May 11).There have been several calls to boycott the competition from various countries. Over 1,000 Swedish artists called for Israel to be banned this year, such as Robyn, Fever Ray, and First Aid Kit, whilst over 1,400 Finnish music industry professionals recently signed a petition to ban the country from taking part in the contest as well.In the buildup to the 2024 edition, individual artists such as Olly Alexander also faced calls to boycott the event.

Thania Garcia Kobalt has signed singer-songwriter Imani “Mocha” Lewis, co-writer of Tyla’s Grammy winning “Water,” and eight other tracks on the South African singer’s self-titled debut album. “Mocha is a phenomenally gifted and versatile songwriter whose power to create lyrics and melody are only just now being recognized in the creative community,” said Genevieve Jackson Huguely, creative manager at Kobalt.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor Global talent, entertainment, sports and advisory company UTA has signed composer Laura Karpman for representation in all areas. The signing comes on the heels of her Oscar-nominated score for best picture nominee “American Fiction.” In a statement, Karpman who has won five Emmys said, “While I’m at my core a musician and composer, there are so many things that spark me creatively.

Thania Garcia Dua Lipa, Tyler, The Creator, Chris Stapleton, Blink-182, Sturgill Simpson, Pretty Lights, Khruangbin and Leon Bridges are the headliners for the 2022 Austin City Limits Music Festival, along with performances from Khruangbin, Leon Bridges, Carin León, Norah Jones, Reneé Rapp, Foster The People, Kehlani (only weekend one), Teddy Swims, Benson Boone, CAAMP, Dominic Fike, the Marías, Jungle, Dom Dolla, Chappell Roan, Porter Robinson (only weekend one), Fletcher (only weekend one), Something Corporate (only weekend one), David Shaw, and many more. The nine-stage, two weekend music celebration will take place in Zilker Park in South Austin, Texas on Oct. 4-6 and Oct.

EXCLUSIVE: Paramount+ has acquired the Cyndi Lauper documentary Let the Canary Sing and has set the premiere date for June 4 in the U.S. and Canada; the UK, Australia, Latin America, Brazil, Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland and Austria can watch a day later.

Schmigadoon! the musical comedy TV series is about to become Schmigadoon! the musical comedy stage production.

It looks like Cardi B and Offset are back on again – or at least hanging out.

, did. After all, hadn’t attended the California music festival since 2016, the same year that marked her last appearance at the Met Gala.This year’s gala took place three days before Swift resumes the Eras Tour in Paris and well before Kelce has to report to NFL training camp in July, so, technically speaking, it was doable.

EXCLUSIVE: Comedian David Cross has unveiled fall dates for his new tour, ‘David Cross: The End of the Beginning of the End,’ which will see him hit 46 cities across North America from September through December. View the full list below.

Owen Gleiberman Chief Film Critic I first saw “Let It Be” when I was a kid, in the summer of 1970, just weeks after it was released. My family was coming off one of those “Vacation” road trips. During the miles of driving, we listened to Top 40 radio, which meant that several times a day I got to hear “The Long and Winding Road,” which I thought was the most beautiful song I’d ever heard.

Richard Hawley has shared the video for his new single ‘Prism In Jeans’. See it first exclusively on NME below, along with our interview with the Sheffield legend where he discusses his new album, the state of the nation, and what’s next for his huge musical Standing At The Sky’s Edge.Set for release on May 31, the former Longpigs and Pulp man turned solo star’s 10th album ‘In This City They Call You Love’ now comes previewed by ‘Prism In Jeans’.

Ed Sheeran have been likening his Met Gala suit to Zac Efron in High School Musical 3 and Jeff Daniels in Dumb & Dumber.The singer-songwriter attended the New York event last night (May 6) and was pictured on the red carpet alongside the likes of FKA Twigs, Stella McCartney and Cara Delevingne.His shiny light blue suit sparked a huge reaction on social media with one fan writing: “Ed Sheeran at the #MetGala is giving Harry Dunne from Dumb & Dumber but I love it.”Ed Sheeran at the #MetGala is giving Harry Dunne from Dumb & Dumber but I love it pic.twitter.com/VqBl0szQEa— Katie (@katiecody_) May 6, 2024Ed Sheeran is giving Harry Dunne #Met pic.twitter.com/gLSjnfwobI— M.C. O'Connor (@MC_OConnor) May 7, 2024Others compared his outfit to Zac Efron’s from the prom scene in High School Musical 3. “Can’t believe Ed Sheeran chose to bring Troy Boltons tux from the HSM 3 prom scene back to life for the #MetGala,” one fan wrote.Another added: “I love Ed Sheeran cosplaying as Troy Bolton at the #MetGala.”Can’t believe Ed Sheeran chose to bring Troy Boltons tux from the HSM 3 prom scene back to life for the #MetGala pic.twitter.com/DR97ZwLCOa— Georgia (@georgia_211) May 7, 2024I love Ed Sheeran cosplaying as Troy Bolton at the #MetGala pic.twitter.com/WbwyAEGpdJ— Ana | Oscar's Skirt (@faretheeoscar) May 6, 2024Ed Sheeran sporting a tribute to Troy Bolton in High School Musical 3 pic.twitter.com/BZFI8XOymh— jeremy chandler taché (@jeremytache) May 7, 2024On the night, Sheeran was also pictured with Thor star Chris Hemsworth.He was among a host of celebrities who attended this year’s event including Lana Del Rey and Dua Lipa.

Warner Bros Discovery UK & Ireland has ordered Taylor Swift vs Scooter Braun: Bad Blood (working title), a two-part doc series.

K.J. Yossman The long-running feud between Taylor Swift and Scooter Braun is set to be explored in a new docuseries commissioned by Warner Bros. Discovery U.K.

Ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 in Sweden this weekend, a huge two-time winner from the country has announced they’ll be touring Europe and the UK next year.

Eddie Redmayne and wife Hannah show off their smiles on the carpet while arriving at the 2024 Met Gala on Monday evening (May 6) at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

J Harrison Ghee brings a little extra something to the 2024 Met Gala on Monday evening (May 6) at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

would be good. We just didn't know how good. As co-chair of this year's event, which was the multi-hyphenate had her choice of high-fashion options to meet the “Garden of Time” dress code.What she went with: a stunning custom Schiaparelli Haute Couture dress, designed by Daniel Roseberry.

Tyla is ready to celebrate!

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic “There’s a river of love that runs through all times,” the singer-producer T Bone Burnett sang in a signature song of his back in the 1980s. But that’s not a river he’s necessarily always been riding.

Paris Hilton‘s baby girl is going to have to wait a while to be as tan as her mommy!

Madonna made history while gracing the shores of Rio de Janeiro with a monumental free concert on the iconic Copacabana beach. The event, which drew fans from around the globe, solidified Madonna’s status as a musical icon and a cultural phenomenon.What truly set this performance apart was Madonna’s commitment to spectacle and reinvention.

Kehlani is heating up the dance floor!

A trio of cotton mills in the heart of Wigan which once housed more than 253,000 cotton spindles during its peak is to be completely restored into a new neighbourhood consisting of a food hall, taproom, office space, and apartments.

Thania Garcia Billie Eilish will host two album listening events ahead of her third studio album, “Hit Me Hard and Soft,” slated for release May 17. The free events presented by American Express, and produced by Live Nation, will take place on May 15 in New York City’s Barclays Center in association YouTube Music and on May 16 in Los Angeles’ Kia Forum in association Snapchat. Eilish’s forthcoming album will be available on all digital platforms, and in a continued effort to minimize waste and combat climate change; across all physical formats in limited variants on the same day, with the same track-listing and using 100% recyclable materials.

How did Lollapalooza make music history? The new docuseries “Lolla: The Story of Lollapalooza” explores the influential festival and its impact on an entire generation. Jane’s Addiction and Porno for Pyros frontman Perry Farrell created a tour that featured up-and-coming bands — many of whom would become synonymous with the decade.

It's been a magic few years for pop icon Rick Astley. Not only has he appeared on stage at Glastonbury – singing Smiths covers alongside Stockport Indie rockers, Blossoms, but also with his own hit solo set in 2023.

The music queen of Manchester Rowetta has annointed the "future Kings of Manchester" after seeing two up-and-coming-bands play in the city at the weekend.