David Bowie
'Nature' joins music platforms for conservation project
"Nature" became a musical artist on April 18 with the help of stars including Brian Eno, Ellie Goulding and Aurora, part of a United Nations initiative to raise conservation funds.
George Michael coin unveiled by the Royal Mint
Late British singer-songwriter George Michael is being honored with a personalized collectible coin.
Britain's Royal Mint said on Feb. 26 the new coin, which depicts Michael wearing his trademark sunglasses, pays tribute to the music star's 1987 hit solo single "Faith."
Officially approved by Michael's estate, it was designed by artist and sculptor Sandra Deiana.
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In-Edit Festival | Thessaloniki | April 19-23
Dedicated to music documentaries, the Barcelona-based In-Edit Festival is dropping anchor at Thessaloniki port's warehouse complex from April 19 to 23, where, apart from screenings, it will also hold a vinyl market, live concerts and parties.
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France’s music hotspots, boosted by Brad Pitt
They are little corners of French paradise that draw British and American rock stars to record their masterpieces with a little help from Brad Pitt.
France has long had its share of famous music studios that have attracted not just local talent, but foreign bands hoping some of the country's artistic heritage will rub off on them.
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Menswear regains its muscle at Paris Fashion Week
Menswear proved to be in reinvigorated form as Paris Fashion Week ended on June 26 with spectacle, innovation and the return of big-name designers to the catwalk.
The week concluded with the surprising return of fabled French designer Hedi Slimane, formerly of Dior and Saint Laurent and now with Celine. Two years ago, he had announced he was done with the official fashion calendar.
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Bowie doc blasts off at film fest
A high-octane documentary on David Bowie has delighted fans at the Cannes Film Festival which is having a vintage year for music lovers.
"Moonage Daydream" by American documentary maker Brett Morgen is a tour de force through the daring creativity of the pop icon who influenced rock music like few others.
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Sting sells entire songwriting catalog to Universal
Sting has sold his songwriting catalog, including solo works as well as hits with The Police like "Roxanne," to Universal Music Group, the company said on Feb. 10, the industry's latest such blockbuster transaction.
Placebo to perform in Istanbul
Placebo, one of the leading alternative rock bands of the last quarter century, will perform in Istanbul on July 18, 2022 as part of PSM Loves Summer.
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Bowie back with lost album of early songs
Left on the shelf for two decades following a dispute between David Bowie and his record label, lost album "Toy" is finally seeing the light of day this week.
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Bowie painting from donation bin up for auction
A painting by British pop icon David Bowie recently discovered at a Canadian store that resells donated goods had frantic bidders lining up on June 15 for a chance to own it.
The computer and acrylic collage on canvas is part of the so-called D Head series of portraits of the Ziggy Stardust rocker himself, his friends and others that he painted between 1995 and 1997.
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