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Delta Goodrem to represent Australia at Eurovision 2026
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Delta Goodrem to represent Australia at Eurovision 2026

One of the country’s bestselling singers is heading to a contest mired in geopolitical controversy – but, she says, ‘I believe in the healing powers and hope of music’ Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email Delta Goodrem is to represent Australia at Eurovision in May, the 70th anniversary of the annual song contest. The 41-year-old singer – one of the country’s best-loved and bestselling pop stars – heralds a shift in Australia’s Eurovision selections, which have been smaller breakout ...

Kesha Criticizes Trump for Using Her Music in War Video
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Kesha Criticizes Trump for Using Her Music in War Video

Singer Kesha has publicly criticized Donald Trump for using her music in a war-related video, stating on social media, 'Stop using my music, perverts.' This tactic has reportedly been used by the US Government with other pop singers' music in violent videos.

Neil Sedaka obituary
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Neil Sedaka obituary

Singer and songwriter of such pop canon hits as Oh! Carol, Breaking Up Is Hard to Do and (Is This the Way to) Amarillo “Prolific” hardly does justice to Neil Sedaka’s songwriting output, which ran to more than 1,000 compositions over seven decades. If he had been willing to stay behind the scenes, turning out tunes for other singers, he would have still merited a place in pop history thanks to the number of those songs that became part of the pop canon, including Where the Boys Are, Love Will...

Cultural clash: K-pop superstar G-Dragon divides China fans with ‘Lunar New Year’ greetings
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Cultural clash: K-pop superstar G-Dragon divides China fans with ‘Lunar New Year’ greetings

K-pop superstar G-Dragon ignited the ire of Chinese netizens with his choice of “Lunar New Year” greetings during a recent performance in Dubai. His reported act of liking a post that supported his terminology afterwards was interpreted as a provocative stance. The controversy emerged on February 17, coinciding with the first day of Chinese New Year. The KRAZY Super Concert, headlined by G-Dragon, featured an array of K-pop artists and pop singers from across Asia, including Indonesian singer...

Sanremo Festival Rehearsals and Anticipation
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Sanremo Festival Rehearsals and Anticipation

Ahead of the Sanremo music festival, singers are on stage for rehearsals, with audience reactions hinting at the reception of their songs amidst minor technical issues and front-row seat disputes.

Everything we know about Christian Lee Hutson, who married 'Stranger Things' star Maya Hawke in surprise Valentine's Day wedding
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Everything we know about Christian Lee Hutson, who married 'Stranger Things' star Maya Hawke in surprise Valentine's Day wedding

Maya Hawke and Christian Lee Hutson. Bruce Glikas/WireImage/Getty Maya Hawke and Christian Lee Hutson got married on Saturday. The "Stranger Things" star and musician had been linked for years. Hutson is known for his folk music, which is produced by Grammy-winner Phoebe Bridgers. Love was certainly in the air this Valentine's Day as "Stranger Things" star Maya Hawke married musician Christian Lee Hutson on Saturday. The duo tied the knot at St. George's Episcopal Church in New York City. Guests included Hawke's celebrity parents, Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke, and Maya's fellow "Stranger Things" stars, including Sadie Sink, Finn Wolfhard, Caleb McLaughlin, Joe Keery, Gaten Matarazzo, and Natalie Dyer, according to People. Hawke, 27, and Hutson, 35, were first sighted together in 2023. The two have since collaborated on music projects, including Hawke's second studio album "Moss," and she sings on Hutson's latest album "Paradise Pop. 10." Here's everything we know about Christian Lee Hutson Hutson found his groove after teaming with a Grammy-winner. Christian Lee Hutson. Rebecca Sapp/Getty Images for The Recording Academy Hutson was born in Kansas City, Missouri, but was raised in Los Angeles, where he's lived since he was 5. He began playing guitar at 12 and was influenced by Hank Williams and Elliott Smith. Hutson forged a country-folk sound in the early 2010s while part of The Driftwood Singers, a group composed of students from the California Institute of the Arts. He then went solo and released two albums that didn't get much attention. Then everything changed in 2018 when he met Phoebe Bridgers. The Grammy-winner has since been Hutson's producer and main collaborator, which led to his first major album, 2020's "Beginners," and follow-ups "Quitters" in 2022 and "Paradise Pop. 10," in 2024, which Hawke is featured on. How Hawke and Hutson met Maya Hawke and Christian Lee Hutson performing at the 37th Annual Tibet House US Benefit Concert at Carnegie Hall on February 26, 2024 in New York City. Noam Galai/Getty Images The couple was first seen together in December 2023, but they had already collaborated musically for years prior. Hutson wrote on Hawke's second album, "Moss" (2022). The "Inside Out 2" star talked about working with Hutson in a 2021 Interview Magazine chat with Margaret Qualley. "And I sent him some poems, and he sent me back some unbelievable songs," Hawke said. The two have since collaborated on Hawke's 2024 album "Chaos Angel," Hutson's latest album "Paradise Pop. 10," and performed live together. The couple became red carpet official in April 2025 when they smiled for cameras at the opening night of "John Proctor Is the Villain," which starred Hawke's "Stranger Things" castmate, Sadie Sink. A week later, Hawke was seen wearing what appeared to be an engagement ring on her ring finger, according to People. Read the original article on Business Insider