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• Beyoncé Hit with Lawsuit Over Allegedly Unauthorized Sample

  11-08-2026 20:37 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
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  Beyoncé is being sued over an allegedly unauthorized sample on her 2022 hit “Alien Superstar” from Renaissance.
  A lawsuit has been filed against Beyoncé for allegedly using an unauthorized sample in the track “Alien Superstar” from her 2022 album, Renaissance. The filing claims that Beyoncé sampled a “spoken-word introduction” and that her team failed to license the sample before releasing the album.
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• Michael Jackson child sex trafficking lawsuit thrown out of court

  13-08-2026 16:59 via nme.com
  
  A child sex trafficking lawsuit against Michael Jackson‘s estate has been thrown out of court.
  Four siblings – Edward, Dominic, Marie-Nicole and Aldo Cascio – accused the late singer of abuse in a lawsuit this February, per Billboard. However, Jackson’s estate strongly denies these accusations.
  The Cascios grew up with Jackson and once referred to themselves as his “second family”, according to the outlet.
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• Westside Cowboy Want You to Feel Like a Kid Again. And Ditch Your Phone

  13-08-2026 16:00 via rollingstone.com
  
  The U.K. rock band, who have toured with Geese, tell us about their community-based approach to live music and their excellent debut album
  
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• BTS Member V Reveals Hearing-Loss Issues Amid World Tour

  13-08-2026 15:59 via rollingstone.com
  
  “If the hearing in my left ear is at 100, it’s only about 30 in my right,” singer tells fans during livestream Wednesday
  
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• BTS Member V Reveals Hearing Loss Issues Amid World Tour

  13-08-2026 15:59 via rollingstone.com
  
  "If the hearing in my left ear is at 100, it's only about 30 in my right," singer tells fans during livestream Wednesday
  
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• Elastica announce expanded deluxe reissue of classic self-titled debut album

  13-08-2026 15:55 via nme.com
  
  Elastica are set to reissue their seminal self-titled debut album – check out all the details below.Read More: ‘The Rise And Fall Of Britpop’: what happened to the key players nextThe Britpop band split up in 2001, but appeared to tease something late last month on social media. At the time, they didn’t say if this would involve new music, live performances or archive re-releases. However, the group did confirm that the project would represent the
  
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• Watch Ritchie Blackmore Reunite With Deep Purple For ‘Smoke on the Water’

  13-08-2026 15:53 via rollingstone.com
  
  The emotional performance marked the first time the estranged bandmates had appeared in public together in 33 years
  
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• Host city and location for Eurovision 2027 revealed

  13-08-2026 15:37 via nme.com
  
  Both the host city and location for the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest have been revealed – check out all the details below.
  The 71st edition of the competition is taking place in Bulgaria next year, after Dara secured the first-ever Eurovision win for the country this May with the track ‘Bangaranga’.
  Now, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and Bulgarian National Television (BNT) have confirmed that Eurovision 2027 will be held in Bulgaria’s Black Sea city Burgas.
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• Roxy Music dig up lost tapes and unheard demos for massive For Your Pleasure reissue

  13-08-2026 15:00 via music-news.com
  
  Roxy Music are marking more than 50 years of For Your Pleasure with a new 2026 reissue packed with unheard demos, home recordings and rare live cuts.
  
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• Roxy Music announce huge ‘For Your Pleasure’ expanded reissue and share unreleased ‘Grey Lagoons’ 1971 demo

  13-08-2026 15:00 via nme.com
  
  Roxy Music have shared an as-yet-unreleased ‘Grey Lagoons’ demo and announced a huge re-issue of 1973’s ‘For Your Pleasure’ – check out all the details below.READ MORE: Roxy Music live in London: a Glastonbury Legends-slot worthy lesson in classThe album marked their ambitious second act, expanding on their glam rock sound and spawning the breakthrough hit single ‘Virginia Plain’ and surpassing the commercial performance of its predecessor in
  
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• Gurriers share bruising new single ‘Nothing Happens Twice’

  13-08-2026 14:41 via nme.com
  
  Gurriers have shared another new single – you can listen to ‘Nothing Happens Twice’ below.Read More: Gurriers: “The debut album is a statement of intent – we’re not fucking around”The song is the third preview of the Dublin band’s second album ‘Nobody’s Coming To Save You’, which is released on September 25 via Play It Again Sam.
  ‘Nothing Happens Twice’ was inspired by Irish playwright and novelist Samuel Beckett&
  
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• Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean Lead 2026 Global Citizen Festival Lineup

  13-08-2026 14:00 via rollingstone.com
  
  The Fugees members will celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Score at the festival, which will also feature appearances from Lenny Kravitz, John Legend, Lainey Wilson and Shaboozey
  
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• ‘SNL’ parts ways with longtime music booker after nearly 30 years

  13-08-2026 13:10 via nme.com
  
  Saturday Night Live has parted ways with music booker Brian Siedlecki, who has been with the show for nearly 30 years.READ MORE: ‘SNL’ heroes: stunning ‘Saturday Night Live’ performances by your favourite starsThe long-running sketch show is known for iconic music performances and being one of the most coveted performing spots on television. Siedlecki has been a big part of that success, rising from an intern role on the show in 1996 to booking his first act, Nelly Furtad
  
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• Twenty One Pilots rock Sziget 2026 with The White Stripes cover

  13-08-2026 13:04 via nme.com
  
  In partnership with Sziget Festival
  Twenty One Pilots covered The White Stripes as they headlined the second day of Sziget 2026.
  The band – comprised of singer/guitarist Tyler Joseph and drummer Josh Dun – brought their current festival run to Budapest, following stops across Europe.
  Towards the end of their performance, a video played on the big screens, showing a pre-recorded message from The White Stripes frontman Jack White. “I’m Jack White, and I give Tyler and Josh
  
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• Megan Thee Stallion says new album ACT III will feature 'gag-worthy' collaborations

  13-08-2026 13:00 via music-news.com
  
  Megan Thee Stallion has revealed that ACT III will include long-requested collaborations and a full return of her Tina Snow alter ego.
  
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• BTS star V reveals hearing issues amid ARIRANG tour

  13-08-2026 13:00 via music-news.com
  
  V has told fans he’s been battling a hearing problem for more than two years, while Jungkook says he’s performing through pain that’s close to a stress fracture.
  
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• Man accused of pissing on family at Morgan Wallen gig arrested

  13-08-2026 12:38 via nme.com
  
  In the latest story to emerge from what has been a strangely scatological summer in live music, a Morgan Wallen fan has been arrested after allegedly urinating on a family of four.
  The alleged incident occurred during a concert at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore on July 18, with TMZ reporting that Wallen fan Troy Grevelding had attended the gig with his wife, brother, and eight-year-old niece when a man directly behind them, whom Grevelding said appeared to be intoxicated and had been dis
  
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• Sid Wilson introduces himself as still being “from Slipknot”

  13-08-2026 12:31 via nme.com
  
  The ongoing mystery surrounding Sid Wilson’s status in Slipknot has been made murkier after he introduced himself as a current member of the band.READ MORE: Clown talks Slipknot’s 25th anniversary tour and future: “We probably have several albums in us right now”During a recent appearance at the inaugural World Scratch Invitational this week, Wilson was introduced as a co-host for the event, and upon taking the mic, introduced himself as “No. 0, from the world
  
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• Watch Matthew McConaughey cover Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin Texas’ on ‘The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon’

  13-08-2026 12:09 via nme.com
  
  Matthew McConaughey performed a bluegrass cover for Ella Langley’s country song ‘Choosin’ Texas’ on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, winning approval from the singer herself.READ MORE: Ella Langley – ‘Dandelion’ review: infectious, irresistible country pop for those who dare to dream biggerThe actor, a native of Austin, has a strong association with The Lone Star State. As well as being known for his distinctive Texas accent, he is a co-owner of M
  
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• Travis Kelce 'lived out childhood dream' getting married at Madison Square Garden

  13-08-2026 12:00 via music-news.com
  
  Travis Kelce described the wedding as "the best night of (his) life".
  
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• David Foster denies 'snubbing' Meghan, Duchess of Sussex on red carpet of charity event

  13-08-2026 12:00 via music-news.com
  
  A viral video claimed that David Foster snubbed the Sussexes on the red carpet of his charity's gala event.
  
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• Ariana Grande goes Instagram official with Ricky Alvarez

  13-08-2026 12:00 via music-news.com
  
  Ariana Grande has not yet publicly commented on her relationship with former backup dancer Ricky Alvarez.
  
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• Sub Focus announces biggest UK gigs of his career with ‘Circular Sound’ shows in 2027

  13-08-2026 11:19 via nme.com
  
  Sub Focus has announced two of the biggest headline shows of his career – check out all the details below.READ MORE: Charlieeeee: vibrant drum ’n’ bass with inclusivity and acceptance at its heartThe London-based electronic musician will be bringing his acclaimed immersive live production ‘Circular Sound’ to London’s O2 and Manchester’s Co-op Live next year. The shows come on the back of Sub Focus filling massive venues across every continent, packing ou
  
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• Ritchie Blackmore reunites with Deep Purple for first performance in 33 years

  13-08-2026 11:00 via music-news.com
  
  Ritchie Blackmore made a surprise return to Deep Purple’s stage after more than three decades, joining the band in New York for a special performance of Smoke on the Water.
  
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• Metalcore royalty Oli Sykes and Courtney LaPlante team up on song for Valorant

  13-08-2026 11:00 via music-news.com
  
  Bring Me The Horizon’s Oli Sykes and Spiritbox’s Courtney LaPlante have teamed up with producer Grabbitz on If The Sun Burns Out Tonight, a new Valorant anthem created for the Champions Shanghai 2026 Finals.
  
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• GLU’s Michael Shuman on new ‘Pony Boy EP’, album plans and why Queens Of A Stone Age won’t headline stadiums

  13-08-2026 11:00 via nme.com
  
  GLU’s Michael Shuman has spoken to NME about his new ‘Pony Boy EP’, his plans for an album, and returning to intimate venues after playing stadiums with Queens Of The Stone Age.
  Shuman, who also plays bass in QOTSA and is known to many as ‘Mikey Shoes’, launched solo project GLU in 2022 with the single ‘Cold Sweat’, after releasing three albums with LA psych-pop trio Mini Mansions.
  He returns this week (August 14) with GLU’s third EP, ‘Pony B
  
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• GLU’s Michael Shuman on new EP ‘Pony Boy’, album plans and why Queens Of A Stone Age won’t headline stadiums

  13-08-2026 11:00 via nme.com
  
  GLU’s Michael Shuman has spoken to NME about his new EP ‘Pony Boy’, his plans for an album, and returning to intimate venues after playing stadiums with Queens Of The Stone Age.
  Shuman, who also plays bass in QOTSA and is known to many as ‘Mikey Shoes’, launched solo project GLU in 2022 with the single ‘Cold Sweat’, after releasing three albums with LA psych-pop trio Mini Mansions.
  He returns this week (August 14) with GLU’s third EP, ‘Pony B
  
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• Watch Ritchie Blackmore perform with Deep Purple for first time in 33 years

  13-08-2026 10:14 via nme.com
  
  Ritchie Blackmore joined Deep Purple on stage for the first time in more than three decades last night – check out footage of the shock reunion below.Read More: Deep Purple – ‘Whoosh!’ review: rockers’ 21st record is stupidly fun and outrageously sillyFans of the legendary rock group had long given up on the idea of seeing the band share the stage with founding guitarist Blackmore after a well-publicised estrangement dating back to the early ’90s, wh
  
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• ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Singer Says Leonardo DiCaprio Made Her ‘Nervous’ During BAFTA Performance

  13-08-2026 09:44 via rollingstone.com
  
  EJAE reflected on performing "Golden" at the BAFTA Film Awards "in front of all these celebrities"
  
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• Hayley Williams’ band Power Snatch surprise-release ‘EP2’

  13-08-2026 09:07 via nme.com
  
  Six months after Hayley Williams and Daniel James launched their new band, Power Snatch, with ‘EP1’, the duo have surprised fans with their second collection of songs.Read More: Hayley Williams live in Manchester: Paramore star balances joy and rage at intimate UK showThe soloist and Paramore singer formed the band with frequent collaborator James, who also helped her write and produce tracks for her latest solo album, ‘Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party’.
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