Billionaire investor Ackman makes $64bn bid for Universal Music Group
Universal Music, the label behind superstars Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny, is expected to list in NY from Amsterdam.
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Fela Kuti becomes first African to get Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti has become the first African artist to receive a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
Published On 1 Feb 2026
Fela Kuti becomes first African to get Grammys Lifetime Achievement Award
Award for late Afrobeat pioneer and political radical is the ‘anti-establishment being recognised by the establishment’.
AR Rahman: Indian composer faces backlash for ‘bias’ in Bollywood remarks
The Oscar-winning composer faces backlash for saying he lost work due to ‘communal bias’ in Bollywood.
South Korean President Lee to visit Beijing for pivotal 2nd summit with Xi
Analysts say summit signals Beijing’s desire to strengthen ties amid shifting regional alliances.
UK police drop probe into Bob Vylan’s chants about Israeli military
Police say there is ‘insufficient evidence’ to bring charges after investigating comments made at Glastonbury festival.
Conviction overturned in murder of rap star Jam Master Jay, Run-DMC member
Judge overturns conviction in 2002 murder of Run-DMC founder DJ Jam Master Jay.
![Run-DMC members Darrell 'DMC' McDaniels, left, and DJ Jam Master Jay, right, whose real name was Jason Mizell, in 1986 [File: Reuters]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/1986-08-18T000000Z_203148112_RP1DRICQRWAA_RTRMADP_3_HIP-HOP-RAP-DMC-1766209581.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
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West African culture takes center stage at Dakar’s ECOFEST 2025
ECOFEST 2025 in Dakar, Senegal focuses on how culture fosters resilience amid political crises in West Africa.
Published On 5 Dec 2025
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Eurovision hit by boycotts over Israel’s inclusion
Fans of Europe’s annual song contest are fearing for its future after four countries announced they were boycotting.
Published On 5 Dec 2025
Eurovision organisers debate whether Israel should be barred from contest
Jury may vote along with the public if EBU cannot prevent bids that sway the public, as Israel allegedly did last year.
From: The Stream
What does the future of the music industry look like?
We ask about the future of the music industry and art reviews.
Published On 25 Nov 2025
