Ms. Mendonça, who was a social media sensation with millions of followers, was iconic in a type of Brazilian country music called sertanejo.
Tag: Pop and Rock Music
Self Esteem, a Pop Singer Who Wants Britain to ‘Prioritise Pleasure’
Rebecca Lucy Taylor is touching a nerve with brutally honest songs about not having it all figured out.
A Year in the Life: Who Gets a Master’s Degree in the Beatles?
In Liverpool, England, a postgraduate program aims to turn Beatles fans into serious students of the band’s legacy.
Mirror, a Hong Kong Boy Band, Cheers the Gloomy Chinese City
The popularity of the group, called Mirror, has offered the city a rare burst of unity and pleasure after years of political upheaval.
Police in China Detain Canadian Pop Star Kris Wu on Suspicion of Rape
Kris Wu, a 30-year-old celebrity, is the most prominent figure in China to be held over #MeToo allegations.
One of China’s Biggest Stars, Kris Wu, Faces a #MeToo Storm
An 18-year-old said the singer Kris Wu enticed young women like herself with career promises, then pressured them into having sex. He has denied the accusations.
For U.K. Bands, Touring Europe Is Now a Highway to Brexit Hell
It’s not just that musicians need visas. Band merchandise is now a complicated export, and most tour vans are only allowed to make three stops.
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.
‘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.