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• Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show Drew 125 FCC Complaints

  26-03-2025 23:40 via rollingstone.com
  
  The gripes focus on the Compton rapper's lyrics and "gestures"
  
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• Who Will Replace Anitta at Coachella 2025?

  26-03-2025 23:11 via rollingstone.com
  
  Rolling Stone reached out to several artists — from Feid and Rauw Alejandro to Don Omar and Emilia — to figure out who might replace the Brazilian star at Coachella
  
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• Billy Joel two-part HBO documentary to premiere this summer

  26-03-2025 23:07 via nme.com
  
  A new, two-part documentary about Billy Joel will premiere on HBO this summer.
  Titled Billy Joel: And So It Goes, the new doc is directed by Susan Lacy – who created PBS’ American Masters series and has previously helmed HBO docs such as docs Jane Fonda in Five Acts, and Spielberg – and Jessica Levin, who produced those projects as well as The Janes.
  Per the longline, the upcoming doc will examine the life and music of Billy Joel, exploring the love, loss, and personal struggle
  
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• PPL Posts Record 2024 Revenue, Touts ‘Positive Results Through Our Collaborative Approach With Partners Around the World’

  26-03-2025 23:01 via digitalmusicnews.com
  PPL CEO Peter Leathem, whose organization has reported record revenue for 2024. Photo Credit: PPL
  Thanks in large part to heightened licensing payments from physical establishments, the UK’s PPL has reported all-time-high revenue of nearly $400 million for 2024.Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL) provided an overview of its 2024 financials today, after shedding light on several sizable distributions during the year. All told, PPL achieved £301 million (currently $387.75 million) i
  
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• Stewart Lee, Frank Skinner, Al Murray and more to support Steven Wilson at London Palladium shows

  26-03-2025 22:55 via nme.com
  
  Steven Wilson has announced that he’ll be supported by four of his “absolute favourite British stand-up comedians” on his upcoming four-night stint at the London Palladium.READ MORE: Steven Wilson: “I’ve tried to reinvent the classic rock guitar solo”Wilson headlines the London Palladium this spring across four nights – from May 12 – 20 – and has now revealed he’ll be supported by Clinton Baptiste, Al Murray (as the Pub Landlord), Stewa
  
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• The Molotovs follow up Sex Pistols support slot with debut single ‘More More More’

  26-03-2025 22:51 via nme.com
  
  The Molotovs have shared their anthemic debut single ‘More More More’ following their recent Sex Pistols support slot.
  Produced by Jason Perry (Don Broco, Trash Boat) and mixed/mastered by Blair Crichton of Dead Pony, the energetic track features a bright guitar riff and rolling bass line reminiscent of early 2000s UK indie rock such as The Libertines.
  “Whoa / All you want is more more more / Yea / Cause I’m quite sure that you don’t really care,” sings frontm
  
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• Surf Company Claims Lady Gaga Ripped Off ‘Mayhem’ Logo in $100 Million Lawsuit

  26-03-2025 22:39 via rollingstone.com
  
  Lost International alleges some of Gaga's designs are "substantially similar if not nearly identical to" a trademark it's held since 2015
  
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• Elon Musk’s estranged trans daughter responds to “pathetic man-child” father saying she “died”

  26-03-2025 22:21 via nme.com
  
  Elon Musk‘s estranged daughter Vivian Wilson has responded to her “pathetic man-child” father after he claimed she “died”.
  On Saturday (March 22), the SpaceX owner responded to a comment from a fan on X/Twitter concerning Vivian, who came out as transgender in 2020. “My son, Xavier died,” he wrote. “He was killed by the woke mind virus. Now, the woke mind virus will die.”
  His recent comments echo those he made last year, when in an interview
  
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• Carrie Underwood, Luke Combs, Luke Bryan Lead Maryland’s Country Calling Fest

  26-03-2025 22:16 via rollingstone.com
  
  Second annual fest in Ocean City also features Brooks & Dunn, Wynonna Judd, Leann Rimes, Jon Pardi, Tyler Hubbard, Margo Price and more
  
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• Julien Baker & Torres share new single ‘Dirt’, and cancel shows due to concussion

  26-03-2025 21:55 via nme.com
  
  Julien Baker & Torres have shared their haunting new single ‘Dirt’ from their forthcoming collaborative album ‘Send A Prayer My Way‘.READ MORE: Boygenius on the enduring power of ‘The Record’: “We feel as good as we ever hoped to”The acoustic-driven ballad sees the duo sing: “Used to think that it was magic / Now I’m sure that it’s a curse / Spend your whole life getting clean / Just to wind up in the dirt”, describ
  
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• Kevin Cummins announces new Oasis book ‘The Masterplan’ – featuring loads of unpublished photos

  26-03-2025 21:29 via nme.com
  
  Renowned music photographer Kevin Cummins has announced a new book, Oasis: The Masterplan, featuring a host of previously unpublished shots of the Gallagher brothers.READ MORE: Supersonic setlist: what Oasis need to play on their 2025 reunion tourHaving been behind the lens at the beginning of the band’s career, the new book gives fans a never-before-seen look at the brothers over “twelve months of seismic change that cemented the identity of Oasis”, per a press release.
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• Lady Gaga announces 'unplanned' Mayhem tour

  26-03-2025 21:00 via music-news.com
  
  Lady Gaga has announced she will go on tour in 2025.
  
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• UK Music Industry hits back at government’s spring budget statement: “A reckless dereliction of duty”

  26-03-2025 20:33 via nme.com
  
  Figures from across the industry have expressed their frustration following Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement.READ MORE: 2025 could be a game-changer for funding UK grassroots music – but when will we see action and where will the money go?Coming on the heels of the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) unveiling its latest economic forecasts, which slashed its economic growth forecast for this year from 2 per cent to 1 per cent, Reeves set out fresh measures to cut the gov
  
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• Universal Music Group Announces Expanded Partnership with Producer Daniel Nigro & Amusement Records

  26-03-2025 20:03 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Photo Credit: Taylor Hornecker (Daniel Nigro, Sir Lucian Grainge)
  Universal Music Group has announced an expanded partnership with producer Daniel Nigro and his Amusement Records label.
  The expanded partnership follows the release of Chappell Roan’s debut album The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess. It also builds upon his long-term relationship with Olivia Rodrigo. Under the new agreement, Amusement will operate as a central label venture within UMG, with new artist signings to partner
  
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• UK Competition Watchdog Says Ticketmaster Misled Oasis Fans, Emphasizes ‘Further Steps Required’ from the Platform

  26-03-2025 19:59 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Almost seven months after kicking off an investigation into Ticketmaster, the UK’s CMA is calling for the platform to make multiple changes. Photo Credit: Simon Emmett
  Ticketmaster “may have breached consumer protection law” when selling Oasis tickets – at least according to the UK’s CMA. Now, the competition watchdog is “engaging with” the Live Nation subsidiary on sought changes.
  The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) disclosed as much in a brief
  
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• Social Music App Hook Nabs $3 Million In Additional Funding — Legally-Licensed Music and Remixes a Big Focus

  26-03-2025 19:46 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Photo Credit: Hook
  Social music platform Hook secures $3 million in additional funding from investors like Khosla Ventures, Kygo’s Palm Tree Crew, and many more.
  A platform enabling users to easily (and legally) remix songs by some of the top musicians, Hook has announced the closing of $3 million in additional funding, bringing its total to $6 million. The round includes new investments from Kygo’s Palm Tree Crew, The Raine Group, and Khosla Ventures, as well as continued support fr
  
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• Kobalt Signs Global Publishing Deal with Anyma

  26-03-2025 19:45 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Photo Credit: Anyma by Nicko Guihal
  Kobalt announces its partnership with acclaimed EDM artist and visionary live performer Anyma, fresh off his residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas.
  Leading independent music publisher Kobalt announces a new partnership with Anyma, acclaimed electronic music artist and live performer whose immersive experiences are captivating worldwide audiences.
  This collaboration coincides with a landmark moment in Anyma’s career: his recent sold-out, eight-night reside
  
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• New Billy Joel Doc on HBO Will Dive Into Subjects Not ‘Explored Before’

  26-03-2025 19:43 via rollingstone.com
  
  The network announced Billy Joel: And So It Goes, a two-part documentary directed by Susan Lacy, out this summer
  
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• Great Grandpa’s Off-Kilter Epiphanies Hit Home

  26-03-2025 19:26 via rollingstone.com
  
  Seattle indie-rock band's new Patience, Moonbeam is sonically surprising and melodically charming
  
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• Lady Gaga Unveils The Mayhem Ball Tour with Dates Across North America, Europe, and the UK

  26-03-2025 19:24 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Photo Credit: Live Nation
  Lady Gaga announces The Mayhem Ball tour with dates across North America, Europe, and the UK this year in support of her latest album.
  Following her 2025 headlining sets at Coachella, stadium residencies in Mexico City and Singapore, and free concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Lady Gaga kicks off The Mayhem Ball on July 16 in Las Vegas. With multiple nights in Seattle, New York, Miami, Toronto, Chicago, London, Stockholm, Milan, Barcelona, Berlin, and more,
  
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• Ye Sued by Artist Who Refused to Authorize Sample Because of His Antisemitism

  26-03-2025 19:20 via rollingstone.com
  
  Alice Merton accused Kanye West of copyright infringement for improperly sampling her song "Blindside" on "Gun to My Head"
  
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• Duffy returns to tease new release after kidnapping ordeal

  26-03-2025 19:18 via nme.com
  
  Duffy has teased her return to music, with a new UK Garage remix of her hit ‘Mercy’ following her previous kidnapping ordeal.
  In a TikTok clip shared by Emotion HQ’s account, the Welsh singer is seen lip-syncing to a remix of her 2008 hit track. The remix appears to be a collaboration between Duffy and a group called E.motion
  The caption of the clip read: “Some of you asked if Duffy was really doing a UK Garage remix with us… #duffy #newmusic #ElectronicMusic #ukga
  
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• Insomniac and Tomorrowland Join Forces for ‘Unity’ Experience at Las Vegas Sphere

  26-03-2025 18:44 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Photo Credit: Insomniac x Tomorrowland
  US-Based Insomniac and Belgium’s Tomorrowland are teaming up for a collaboration at the Las Vegas Sphere dubbed ‘Unity.’ The three-day audiovisual spectacle takes place August 29, 30, and 31 this year.
  The spectacle will elevate Labor Day weekend, immersing attendees in a new dimension of music and storytelling via state-of-the-art technology. Unity will embody the core values of both Tomorrowland and Insomniac—connection, inclusivit
  
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• Megan Moroney, Keith Urban Lead 2025 CMA Fest Lineup

  26-03-2025 18:42 via rollingstone.com
  
  Kelsea Ballerini, Shaboozey, Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan, Ashley McBryde, and Red Clay Strays also set to play Nashville's Nissan Stadium during four-day event
  
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• Rico Nasty Gets Flirty With ‘On the Low,’ Her Latest ‘Lethal’ Single

  26-03-2025 18:35 via rollingstone.com
  
  The exuberant PG rapper's Lethal album is dropping on May 16
  
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• Zayn Performs ‘Night Changes’ Live for First Time in 10 Years — And There Were Tears

  26-03-2025 18:18 via rollingstone.com
  
  "I almost cried at one point," Zayn said onstage
  
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• Sabrina Carpenter is coming to ‘Fortnite’

  26-03-2025 18:05 via nme.com
  
  It looks like Sabrina Carpenter could be the next headline act of Fortnite Festival.READ MORE: Sabrina Carpenter – ‘Short n’ Sweet’ review: a new pop princess ascendsSince it launched in December 2023, Fortnite’s dedicated rhythm game Festival has featured a number of big name headline acts, with artists such as Billie Eilish, Metallica, Snoop Dogg and Lady Gaga taking part.
  As part of each limited-time season, players are able to play along to a number of hits from
  
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• Ride’s Steve Queralt announces debut solo album ‘Swallow’ with shoegaze-inspired single ‘Lonely Town’ 

  26-03-2025 17:48 via nme.com
  
  Steve Queralt – best known as the bassist of Ride – has shared details of an upcoming solo album called ‘Swallow’. Check out the lead single ‘Lonely Town’ below.
  The record marks the first venture into a full solo release from Queralt, and is set for release on June 13 via Sonic Cathedral.
  In terms of the sound, the record is set to capture a beautiful yet brooding collection of nine songs, and hones in on elements of shoegaze to capture darkly textured sounds
  
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• Federal Judge Denies Music Publishers’ Injunction Request in Anthropic Copyright Suit, Citing ‘Significant Concerns Regarding Enforceability and Manageability’

  26-03-2025 17:48 via digitalmusicnews.com
  A federal judge has denied music publishers’ motion for a preliminary injunction against AI giant Anthropic. Photo Credit: Igor Omilaev
  A federal judge has denied music publishers’ push for a training-related preliminary injunction against AI giant Anthropic.Judge Eumi Lee rejected the injunction request in a 13-page order, following considerable back-and-forth between the plaintiff publishers and the Claude developer. Among other things, the injunction sub-dispute saw Anthropic defe
  
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• ‘Grand Theft Auto 6’ fans think Megan Thee Stallion will feature in the game

  26-03-2025 17:30 via nme.com
  
  Grand Theft Auto 6 fans are convinced the long-awaited game will feature an appearance from Megan Thee Stallion.READ MORE: Every ‘Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater’ soundtrack – ranked!Grand Theft Auto 6 was officially unveiled in December 2023 and is due for release later this year. Not much has been revealed about the game, but it will see players return to the Miami-inspired world of Vice City.
  Earlier this week, Megan Thee Stallion shared a behind-the-scenes video from a photo s
  
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• Download Festival 2025: Vengaboys, Justin Hawkins’ podcast and Funeral For A Friend announced for ‘District X’

  26-03-2025 16:59 via nme.com
  
  Download Festival has shared details about the 2025 edition of ‘District X’ – with appearances from Vengaboys, Justin Hawkins and Funeral For A Friend.READ MORE: Download boss Andy Copping on the 2025 line-up: “The festival will die if we don’t move with the times”The instalment is described as a “festival within a festival” and will take place alongside the main bulk of Download, which is going to be held this June at the usual Donington Park site
  
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• Glastonbury 2025: check out the 90 finalists for this year’s Emerging Talent Competition

  26-03-2025 16:58 via nme.com
  
  Glastonbury has announced the 90 finalists for the 2025 edition of the Emerging Talent Competition.READ MORE: “It’s the ultimate battle of the bands!” – why Glastonbury’s Emerging Talent Competition is more vital than everThe free-to-enter contest gives up-and-coming musicians the chance to play at one of the festival’s main stages. The contest is supported by PRS for Music and the PRS Foundation and the acts were picked by Glastonbury‘s judging pan
  
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• Pete Townshend: ‘I’ve Got Maybe Ten Years Left as a Creative’

  26-03-2025 16:25 via rollingstone.com
  
  The nearly 80-year-old guitarist on his new solo-albums box set, the Who's upcoming U.K. charity gigs, and the work he hopes to accomplish in the next decade
  
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• Pete Townshend: ‘I’ve Got Maybe 10 Years Left as a Creative’

  26-03-2025 16:25 via rollingstone.com
  
  The nearly 80-year-old guitarist on his new solo-albums box set, the Who’s upcoming U.K. charity gigs, and the work he hopes to accomplish in the next decade
  
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• Here’s what Bob Dylan played as he kicked off his 2025 ‘Rough & Rowdy Ways’ tour

  26-03-2025 16:11 via nme.com
  
  Bob Dylan kicked off his 2025 ‘Rough & Rowdy Ways’ tour last night (March 25) in Tulsa, Oklahoma.READ MORE: ‘A Complete Unknown’ review: don’t think twice about seeing this brilliant Bob Dylan biopicThe legendary singer-songwriter took over the Tulsa Theater and opened with ‘All Along The Watchtower’ – Dylan played the track for the first time in six years back in 2024, and has become his most played track, racking up a total of over 2,285 time
  
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• Glastonbury Festival 2025: See the full line-up and stage splits so far

  26-03-2025 16:11 via nme.com
  
  Glastonbury 2025 is edging ever closer, with organisers now drip-feeding the individual line-ups for the festival’s many stages and areas after revealing the first wave of acts in early March. Check out a breakdown of the bill so far below.READ MORE: Glastonbury 2025: how to buy tickets, who’s playing and everything you need to knowThe legendary event returns to Worthy Farm in Somerset between June 25 and 29, ahead of a fallow year in 2026. Tickets sold out last November, but th
  
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• Julien Baker and Torres Share New Single ‘Dirt’ From Collaborative LP

  26-03-2025 16:07 via rollingstone.com
  
  Duo's country-influenced Send a Prayer My Way arrives April 18
  
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• Scissor Sisters announce intimate warm-up shows ahead of UK and Ireland arena tour

  26-03-2025 16:01 via nme.com
  
  Scissor Sisters have announced two intimate warm-up shows ahead of their UK and Ireland arena tour this spring.READ MORE: Scissor Sisters on reunion tour, a Susan Boyle collab, being labelled a “gay band”The band will play at Brighton’s Concorde 2 and Bristol’s SXW on May 7 and 8 respectively, marking their return to the stage for the first time in over a decade. Tickets will go on sale at 10am on Friday (March 28) – you can buy yours here.
  The string of dates is in
  
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• Zayn Malik emotional as he sings One Direction song on anniversary of exit

  26-03-2025 16:00 via music-news.com
  
  Zayn Malik has marked 10 years since he left One Direction.
  
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• Lady Gaga sued by surfboard brand over Mayhem logo

  26-03-2025 16:00 via music-news.com
  
  Lady Gaga has been accused of copying a surfboard company's logo for her new album.
  
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• Chappell Roan Reveals the Best Part of Her Success: ‘I Did Not Kiss the Ring’

  26-03-2025 15:24 via rollingstone.com
  
  The musician also opened up about fans respecting her boundaries, dating, and more new music in 2025 on Call Her Daddy
  
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• The Everlasting Cool of My Uncle, Garage Rock Trailblazer Larry Tamblyn

  26-03-2025 15:11 via rollingstone.com
  
  The musician, who died last week at 82, founded the Standells and left an unforgettable legacy. He was also by far the coolest member of my family
  
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• Watch Zayn Malik sing One Direction’s ‘Night Changes’ for the first time in 10 years

  26-03-2025 15:00 via nme.com
  
  Zayn Malik has performed One Direction‘s hit song ‘Night Changes’ for the first time in 10 years. Check out the footage below.READ MORE: Liam Payne 1993-2024: One Direction star who helped spark a pop phenomenonThe moment took place during the singer’s show in Mexico City last night (March 25), where he took to the stage at the Palacio De Los Deportes for his first-ever arena show as a solo artist.
  It came as part of his highly anticipated ‘Stairway To The Sky&rsquo
  
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• Sublime Are Working on Their First New Album Since 1996 — With Help from Travis Barker

  26-03-2025 15:00 via rollingstone.com
  
  Jakob Nowell, son of late Sublime frontman Bradley Nowell, explains how he's working with Eric Wilson and Bud Gaugh to honor his dad's legacy with new music
  
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• Blink-182, AFI, and Jawbreaker Lead 2025 Four Chord Music Fest

  26-03-2025 15:00 via rollingstone.com
  
  Alkaline Trio, Jimmy Eat World, Say Anything, Face to Face, and Hot Mulligan will also perform at the September fest
  
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• Lady Gaga Announces the Mayhem Ball North American Arena Tour

  26-03-2025 14:46 via rollingstone.com
  
  "I wanted to create a different kind of experience — something more intimate — closer, more connected," singer says of first arena tour since 2018
  
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• English Teacher add second London Roundhouse date to 2025 UK tour after first sells out 

  26-03-2025 14:45 via nme.com
  
  English Teacher have added a second show at London’s Roundhouse to their list of 2025 headline shows. Find ticket details below.READ MORE: English Teacher on life since Mercury Prize win and love of Fontaines D.C.: “We would love to work with them”The first shows were announced in February, and is set to see the Leeds band embark on their biggest UK headline tour to date later this year.
  It includes stops in Nottingham, Newcastle, Glasgow, Manchester and Leeds throughout the la
  
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• Bob Dylan Stuns at 2025 ‘Rough and Rowdy Ways Tour’ Kickoff

  26-03-2025 14:21 via rollingstone.com
  
  The Tulsa, Oklahoma, theater gig introduced new drummer Anton Fig, and continued the reinvention of songs from Dylan's most recent album
  
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• Seun Kuti and De La Soul’s Posdnuos ‘Stand Well Well’ on New Remix

  26-03-2025 14:00 via rollingstone.com
  
  "This song is a refocus of what’s important," Kuti tells Rolling Stone exclusively
  
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• Lady Gaga is bringing The MAYHEM Ball Tour to London and Manchester

  26-03-2025 14:00 via music-news.com
  
  Lady Gaga has unveiled the tour dates for her 'MAYHEM Ball Tour'.
  
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