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Global Palestinian artist Saint Levant to headline Doha Film Festival music program
The Doha Film Institute has introduced an exciting new music program at the Doha Film Festival (DFF), aiming to foster a strong connection between film, music, and cultural exchange through performances by both emerging and established artists...

India News | J-K: Bicycle Rally, Painting Contest and Music Festivals Mark World Tourism Day in Kashmir
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], September 28 (ANI): The Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Department celebrated World Tourism Day by hosting a variety of engaging programmes throughout the Valley to boost tourism. The programmes, including a music...

J-K: Bicycle rally, painting contest and music festivals mark World Tourism Day in Kashmir
The Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Department celebrated World Tourism Day by hosting a variety of engaging programmes throughout the Valley to boost tourism. The programmes, including a music festival in Pahalgam and Gulmarg, aimed at spreading a...

World Contraception Day 2025: How Akwa Ibom disseminated information on sexual, reproductive health
The World Contraception Day 2025 was marked in many nations across the globe on Friday 26th September, to improve awareness on the benefits of family planning and to enable young people to make informed choices on their sexual and reproductive...

Hear the brutal title-track from Kreator's forthcoming Krushers Of The World album
"We are beyond excited to kick off the new year with the release of our brand-new album," says frontman Mille Petrozza. "But that’s not all! On March 20, we’re hitting the road to bring you our biggest tour production ever. This will be a night of...

11 of the best music documentaries and live concerts to stream now
Music television is experiencing a renaissance in the form of documentaries and live concerts to stream at home, and your audio system is the perfect vessel. While many focus on building elaborate surround-sound set-ups for films, music requires a...

Black Music Sunday: Celebrating 'Stand By Me' icon Ben E. King
Black Music Sunday is a weekly series highlighting all things Black music, with over 280 stories covering performers, genres, history, and more, each featuring its own vibrant soundtrack. I hope you’ll find some familiar tunes and perhaps an...
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As Ram Charan completes 18 years, 'Peddi' makers unveil new poster of the Global Star
Global star Ram Charan has built a cinematic legacy with his grit, determination and the drive to reinvent himself constantly. The actor marks 18 glorious years of his journey today, one that has seen him rise towards global recognition. His...

Gabrielle Cavassa’s San Diego Tijuana International Jazz Festival gig a full-circle moment
Gabrielle Cavassa has experienced a number of pinch-me moments in recent years, including recording and touring with jazz sax great Joshua Redman and winning the 2021 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. She also shared the stage...

Local theatre group will perform award-winning musical in October
Audiences can experience one of Broadway's most celebrated musicals as Shot in the Dark Theatre presents Stephen Sondheim's 'Company' at The Loft NEWS RELEASE SHOT IN THE DARK THEATRE COMPANY ************************ Shot in the Dark will be...

The New Season: Fall 2025 - The most anticipated new movies, music, TV and more
Be on the lookout for these new entertainment offerings in the coming months, from screens to the stage, from music to the page. Movies "One Battle After Another" (Now in theaters) The latest from director Paul Thomas Anderson ("There Will Be...

2025 Holiday Folk Fair International, advance tickets on sale now
Cultural dress on full display WEST ALLIS, Wis. - Advance tickets for the 82nd annual Holiday Folk Fair International are now on sale. The multicultural festival will be held on Nov. 21 – Sun., Nov. 23, 2025, at the Wisconsin State Fair Park Expo...

San Diego Tijuana International Jazz Festival 2025: Everything you need to know
Continuity and expansion are the twin pillars for the second annual San Diego Tijuana International Jazz Festival, which takes places Thursday through next Sunday on both sides of the border. The lineup boasts Grammy Award-winners Arturo...

Apple Music gets smart upgrade and these are the best new features available now
If you use Apple Music, then it's worth checking out some shiny new updates. The popular service has just had a makeover, which brings some bonus features to the streaming platform. The boost arrived as part of this month's iOS 26 update and...

Tattoo artist crowned UK winner of world's first AI music awards
15:50, 28 Sep 2025Updated 15:51, 28 Sep 2025 Gallis has claimed a prize for the UK An Essex-based tattoo artist has been crowned the UK winner of the world's first AI music awards. Content creator Gallis scooped the prize at the Future Sound...

Things to do in Palm Springs area this week include a guided hike, a music video premiere
Fans of hiking, trivia and the arts will be booked and busy this week. From guided nature walks to a music video premiere party, there really is an event for everyone this week in the Coachella Valley. Here are The Desert Sun's picks for the top...

Italy Showcases Tourism Leadership as Rome Hosts 2025 WTTC Global Summit
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) officially opened its 2025 Global Summit in Rome today, bringing together more than 1,000 delegates, including 310 CEOs and chairs, to discuss the future of the sector. The three-day event is being held at...

Trance Effect captivates audience at Music Matters 2025 in Singapore
Indie pop-rock band from Nagaland Trance Effect delivered a show-stopping performance on the mainstage at Music Matters 2025 in Singapore, one of the world’s leading music showcase festivals. Featuring top emerging talent from across the globe,...

Rapperholic Homecoming 2025: Beyond the Music, Sarkodie Show...
When Sarkodie announced that his Rapperholic Homecoming 2025 concert would take place in Kumasi, many saw it simply as another music event. Yet, beneath the flashing lights and booming sound systems, what unfolded was a masterclass in marketing,...

Idyllic weather, powerful live music at day one of Pilgrimage Festival
Nashville's hometown boys Kings of Leon closed out day-one of the 2025 Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival with a rock show that included well-known hits and deep cuts alike, capping off a beautiful afternoon of live music on one of Franklin,...