The song’s lyrics were found to violate the competition’s rules in what critics called an endorsement of President Aleksandr G. Lukashenko’s crackdown on antigovernment protests.
Tag: Pop and Rock Music
Bhaskar Menon, Who Turned Capitol Records Around, Dies at 86
After becoming the label’s chief in 1971, he oversaw the release of gargantuan hits like Pink Floyd’s album “The Dark Side of the Moon.”
One Album Released by 44 Labels. Is This the New Global Jukebox?
For a decade, Senyawa has helped redefine how Indonesian music sounded. Now, the duo wants to revolutionize how it gets heard.
Hong Kong Elvis Impersonator Dies at 68
Mr. Kwok, who busked in the Chinese territory for 28 years, was hardly the first Elvis Presley impersonator in Asia. But he may have been the most committed.
Hong Kong Elvis Impersonator Dies at 68
Mr. Kwok, who busked in the Chinese territory for 28 years, was hardly the first Elvis Presley impersonator in Asia. But he may have been the most committed.
Death Transformed a Year, and What May Lie Ahead
As Covid-19 swept the world, the killing of George Floyd galvanized a racial justice movement, and the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg upended the makeup of the Supreme Court.
New Year’s Eve Playlist From Around the World
This year finally coming to an end is reason enough to celebrate a bit. Even if you had to stay home, your music can travel the world.
Neverland Ranch Is Sold for $22 Million
Ronald W. Burkle, the billionaire co-founder of the investment firm Yucaipa Companies, bought the ranch for a reported $22 million.
Molchat Doma Is Fun on TikTok. In Belarus, It’s Serious.
Molchat Doma, a synth-pop trio, has become an unlikely social media star. Back home, its music was the soundtrack to a traumatic year.
Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez Are Engaged, Singer Says
The pop star shared the news of her engagement to the Los Angeles real estate agent on Instagram, writing, “forever n then some.”