What makes Beethoven’s ‘Ode to Joy’ so special?
The "Ode to Joy" from Beethoven's Ninth Symphony is the official "Anthem of Europe." It's an anthem with a long history. Using the language of music, it stands for stated European values…
Nicki Minaj to pay Tracy Chapman $450,000 in copyright suit
In 2018, Minaj requested a license to use Chapman's song, "Baby Can I Hold You", for a potential song on her album, 'Queen,' called "Sorry".…
Italian hospital organises concert for frontline staff
The Policlinico Tor Vergata hospital in Rome organises a concert along its corridors to provide some comfort to its health staff, as the number of coronavirus patients surges.…
Veteran rapper Dr Dre says he is ‘doing great’ after being hospitalized
Veteran rapper and record producer Dr. Dre said on Tuesday he was admitted to the hospital and was getting care from his medical team after media reports claimed that he suffered a…
L.A. COVID surge postpones Grammys
The Grammy Awards ceremony due to take place on Jan. 31 has been postponed to March 14 because of the coronavirus surge in Los Angeles, organizers said on Tuesday. This report produced…
John Legend always wants his work to be the ‘best’ he’s ever done
John Legend isn’t motivated by awards, but always wants his work to be the “best” he’s ever done.…
Zeal – GUNP(Give us new President)
Bad government is the real enemy of the people. Together we can end bad governance!…
‘Britain’s first Black pop star’ commemorated after plaque campaign
An English Heritage blue plaque is put up in Brixton, south London, for Winifred Atwell, the first Black artist to have a number one in the UK singles chart. The Trinidad-born ragtime…
BTS hope new album will be ‘comfort to a lot of people’
K-pop sensation BTS hold a press conference as they release their highly anticipated new album to a deluge of fan excitement and acclaim.…
Music, farewells for Pakistan’s celebrity elephant before relocation
With musical performances and heartfelt messages, Pakistanis said their final goodbyes to the country's only Asian elephant ahead of a planned move to Cambodia following a years-long campaign by animal rights activists…
Offset defends Cardi B over WAP as Snoop Dogg takes aim at racy track
Offset has come to the defence of his wife Cardi B following a rap attack from Snoop Dogg over her controversial hit WAP.…