A wave of nationalistic music, theater and dance is sweeping China, part of Beijing’s efforts to improve the party’s image and strengthen political loyalty.
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Moshing in the Rain: The Tenuous Return of the British Music Festival
Spending three days camping at a muddy music festival is a British tradition. But event operators fear that few will go ahead this summer, despite a trial last weekend.
They Won Eurovision. Can They Conquer the World?
The Italian rock band Maneskin is a hit on the charts, and its members want to become a rare long-term Eurovision success story.
After Kamloops Discovery, Indigenous Music Summit Refocuses
An international gathering of Indigenous musicians has revised its program in the aftermath of the grim discovery at the Kamloops Indian Residential School.
‘Friends’ Reunion Is Censored in China, Cutting BTS and Lady Gaga
Cameos by Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga and the K-pop group BTS mysteriously disappeared from the special when it aired on Chinese streaming sites. Online, fans suspected censorship.
Eurovision-Winning Damiano David Did Not Use Drugs, Broadcaster Says
Damiano David of the Italian rock band Maneskin hunched over a table in a sniffing motion during the show’s finale, fueling speculation of drug use.
Milva, Redheaded Italian Diva of Many Artistic Hues, Dies at 81
One of Italy’s best-known singers, she sang pop songs and political anthems, and appeared at festivals and on theater stages.
Second Time Lucky? Eurovision Hopefuls Try Again.
Eurovision acts are known for being one-hit wonders. Can this year’s contestants, most returnees from the canceled 2020 event, break the stereotype?
Maskless and Sweaty: Clubbing Returns to Britain for a Weekend
In Liverpool, people danced together at a warehouse party as part of a scientific trial of how and if social distancing can safely end.
Australian Politician Loses Court Fight Over Twisted Sister Song
Clive Palmer was ordered to pay more than $1 million for using “We’re Not Gonna Take It” in his party’s political advertising.