A hotel in the city of Leipzig in eastern Germany has launched an investigation after Jewish singer Gil Ofarim alleged that employees refused him service for visibly wearing a Star of David necklace. In a video posted on social media …
Iranian musician Mehdi Rajabian had already been imprisoned for two years, but again faces arrest for creating songs which Iranian authorities disapproved of. Rajabian told BBC news that he will not back down and censor his music. He has been …
Famed Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis, who is best known for scoring the 1964 classic film Zorba the Greek, has died in Athens at the age of 96. “It is with great sorrow and emotion that we were informed this morning …
Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts has died aged 80 just weeks after announcing his absence from the recent 4 US tour. “Charlie was a cherished husband, father, and grandfather and also, as a member of The Rolling Stones, one of …
Japanese composer Keigo Oyamada has resigned on Monday as a composer for the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics after admitting to bullying children with disabilities during his childhood. “I sincerely accept the opinions and advice I have received, …
South Korea has required gyms to stop playing fast-paced music during group exercises in an attempt to limit the spread of COVID-19. Health officials told gyms to not play music with a tempo higher than 120 beats per minute (bpm) …
Mary Wilson, a founding member of the Motown band The Supremes, dies at 76. She died February 8 in her home in Henderson, Nevada. The cause of death is hasn’t been released to the publicm With the Supremes, Wilson recorded …
Marilyn Manson has been officially dropped from Loma Vista Recordings and two television appearances after facing abuse claims from Evan Rachel Wood and four other women. “In light of today’s disturbing allegations by Evan Rachel Wood and other women naming …
The family of Tony Bennett revealed that the well-known and legendary singer has been fighting Alzheimer’s disease since 2016, according to a featured story in AARP magazine on Monday. After diagnosing Bennett with a progressive neurologic disorder, the neurologist of …
Scottish musician, DJ and record producer Sophie Xeon, aged 34, died due to a ‘sudden accident’ in Athens, Greece. The news , confirmed by her management team, who wrote: “It is with profound sadness that I have to inform you …