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MTV Video Music Awards Preparing To Celebrate Legacy of Ozzy Osbourne
American Songwriter
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July 23, 2025
While always remembered for his legacy within heavy metal and shining a light on the genre, Ozzy Osbourne found himself exploring the world of Hollywood in 2002. With MTV looking to capitalize on reality TV, the network aired the first episode of...
The Human Side of Music’s Prince of Darkness
The Atlantic
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July 23, 2025
When I was growing up in the early 2000s, few cultural figures confused me more than Ozzy Osbourne. He was, I understood, the “Prince of Darkness,” a legendary influence upon Tool, Linkin Park, and various other fearsome and dour bands I...
Netflix’s ‘Hitmakers’ Pulls Back The Curtain On The High-Stakes World Of Songwriting Camps
MusicRow - Tennessee
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July 23, 2025
Hitmakers. Photo: Courtesy of Netflix © 2025 A new docu-series premiering Thursday (July 24) on Netflix goes behind the scenes of the songwriting camps where today’s biggest hits are made. Hitmakers follows 12 top-tier songwriters and producers as...
‘Squid Game’ Stars Lee Byung-hun, Yim Siwan to Appear at KCON LA 2025 – Global Bulletin
Variety
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July 23, 2025
SEOUL STARS KCON LA 2025 has tapped acclaimed Korean actors Lee Byung-hun and Yim Siwan for special appearances at this year’s festival. The “Squid Game” stars will appear on M Countdown on Aug. 1, the opening day of the three-day event running...
KiDi Stays, Kuami Leaves: How Two Stars Took Different Paths in Ghana’s Music Industry
Modern Ghana
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KiDi and Kuami Eugene, once seen as the dynamic duo of Lynx Entertainment, have taken noticeably different routes in their careers. While KiDi has reaffirmed his loyalty to the label that shaped his rise, Kuami Eugene has opted for more...
Ozzy Osbourne Passes Away: Coldplay, Nirvana, Metallica, ACDC and More Musical Legends Rem...
Pinkvilla
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July 23, 2025
Black Sabbath’s lead performer, Ozzy Osbourne, who has been the face of the band for many years, passed away on July 22 in the peace of his home. A statement shared by his family mentioned how he was ‘surrounded by love’ and asked for privacy....
Lancaster County musicians, music lovers react to Ozzy Osbourne's death
Lancaster Online - Pennsylvania
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Ozzy Osbourne, the English musician best known for fronting the heavy metal band Black Sabbath, died Tuesday at 76. Nicknamed the "Prince of Darkness," Osbourne is often credited for being one of the grandfathers of modern rock and heavy metal....
Music Meets Fashion supports American Diabetes Assn. in Santa Ana
The Daily Pilot - Calfornia
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July 22, 2025
When R&B recording artist Annyett Royale was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 4, she became one of the more than 38 million Americans who live with the chronic disease. According to the American Diabetes Assn., more than 2 million of...
Wheel World review
Rock Paper Shotgun
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July 23, 2025
Wheel World review A relaxed, if unchallenging, open world racer that puts you in cahoots with a washed-up bicycle ghost for a breezy few hours of dinging your bell behind other cyclists. Developer: Messhof Publisher: Annapurna Interactive...
Stories from the Stage: How Drama Education Shapes Global Citizens
TEACH Magazine
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July 23, 2025
By Lauren Backhouse The term “global citizen” will likely be familiar to many of us working within the education sector. Over the past decade, a focus on Global Citizenship Education (GCE) has gradually established itself within curriculum...
Fun-draiser, live music, family fun @ Graff 7A Ranch Sunday, July 27
The Devine News - Texas
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July 23, 2025
Proceeds of this benefit will go the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country, serving 10 Central Texas counties: Bandera, Blanco, Edwards, Gillespie, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Mason, Real and Uvalde. Join the fun this Sunday, July 27 from...
Why Did Dove Cameron Delete Her Old Songs From Music Platforms?
J-14
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July 23, 2025
For years, fans have wondered why Dove Cameron deleted some of her most popular songs from music platforms right when “Boyfriend” took off in 2022. So, which songs did she remove and why the decision to delete them? Keep reading to find out....
Billboard Live Music Summit & Awards 2025 Date Announced
Billboard
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July 23, 2025
On Wednesday (July 23), Billboard announced the return of the 2025 Billboard Live Music Summit and Awards, taking place Monday, Nov. 3, at 1 Hotel West Hollywood. Billboard will bring together the live music industry’s biggest names, emerging...
Celtic ancestry inspires new musical project of Julia Caesar alum
The Burlington Free Press - Vermont
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Katy Hellman, formerly of Burlington indie-rock band Julia Caesar, now fronts Emerald Ground Water, a Celtic freak-folk band. Hellman's new music is inspired by her Irish ancestry and mythology, creating a sense of belonging. Emerald Ground...
Steve Stoute, Variety’s Music Mogul of the Year, on His Rise From the Streets of Queens to Being Jay-Z and Jared Kushner’s Confidante
Variety
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July 23, 2025
Steve Stoute regularly negotiates deals in the tens of millions of dollars and beyond. But the pioneering matchmaker between the worlds of music and advertising admits that one deal made him sweat: his first. He was 18, still living at home in...
Taiwan's music scene mourns death of Ozzy Osbourne
Focus Taiwan
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July 23, 2025
Taipei, July 23 (CNA) As metalheads around the world mourn the passing of British rock singer Ozzy Osbourne, Taiwanese musicians joined their peers in the global recording industry on Wednesday in remembering the heavy metal icon and discussing...
Spotify unveils Nigerian music global impact list for first half of 2025
Eagle Online
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July 21, 2025
Spotify on Monday released its Global Impact List in Nigeria, spotlighting the top 30 Nigerian songs and songs featuring Nigerian artists that have captured international attention during the first half of 2025. This list specifically spotlights...
George Kooymans dead: Music icon dies after long health battle as tributes flood in
Daily Express
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July 23, 2025
George Kooymans, the co-lead singer and guitarist of the Dutch rock band Golden Earring, who are best known for their hit Radar Love, has died at the age of 77 after a long battle with ALS. His family confirmed the news in a statement released by...
Defence Forces musical bands cost taxpayers to the tune of €15.7m since 2023
Breaking News from Ireland
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The Defence Forces School of Music has cost taxpayers to the tune of €15.7 million since the beginning of 2023, including a €250,000 spend on ceremonial uniforms for members of the state’s three military bands. The school is organised as a corps...
South Africa aims to break marimba world record with 1100 players
IOL
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Over 70 Marimba players from KwaZulu-Natal will join participants from around the country in an attempt to set a new Guinness world record of having the largest group of Marimba players assembled and playing together in one place. A group of South...