Apple Ends Ipod Production
Tech giant Apple announced that the company will cease production of the iPod 21 years after it was launched. The iPod was first produced in 2001 and had the capacity of 5 gigabytes, followed six years later by the iPod …
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Adele and Ed Sheeran Announces as Top Nominees for the 2022 BRIT Awards
Adele and Ed Sheeran were named as two of the top nominees for the 2022 BRIT Awards, both with four nominations. Rappers Dave and Little Simz also garnered four nominations for the awards, on a list that omitted male and …
Long Lost Song Featuring George Harrison and Ringo Starr DIscovered in UK Attic
In a Birmingham apartment, a hidden, never-before-heard psychedelic pop tune featuring George Harrison and Ringo Starr was discovered. Suresh Joshi, a broadcaster and journalist, wrote and produced Radhe Shaam in 1968 for the documentary film East Meets West. Harrison and …
Jamaican Grammy-Winning Bassist Robbie Shakespeare Dies at Age 68
Renowned Jamaican reggae bassist Robbie Shakespeare of the Sly and Robbie due died on Dec. 8 at the age of 68. “I am in shock and sorrow after just receiving the news that my friend and brother, the legendary bassist …
Long Lost Song Featuring George Harrison and Ringo Starr DIscovered in UK Attic
In a Birmingham apartment, a hidden, never-before-heard psychedelic pop tune featuring George Harrison and Ringo Starr was discovered. Suresh Joshi, a broadcaster and journalist, wrote and produced Radhe Shaam in 1968 for the documentary film East Meets West. Harrison and …
German Hotel Launches Investigation After Jewish Singer Was Allegedly Denied Service
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 Risks Imprisonment for New Album
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 Dies at Age 96
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 Dead at 80
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 …
Tokyo Olympics Composer Resigns Over Past Bullying of Disabled Classmates
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, …