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Akon India tour: Check ticket prices, dates, and how to book for Delhi, Bengaluru, and Mumbai concerts
Global music artist Akon will return to India this November for a multi-city concert tour, with performances scheduled in Delhi on November 9, Bengaluru on November 14, and Mumbai on November 16. In a press note, Akon expressed his excitement...

10 artists in Birmingham, Black Country and Midlands to watch out for
Momentum is growing among artists in the Midlands. As well as creating work in studios, artists are forming new collectives, participating in art trails, selling directly to collectors and so much more. It’s a galvanising time for creativity in...

Can you tell if that song is AI-generated? Here are some things to check
AI ‘band’ The Velvet Sundown. Image: Instagram/@thevelvetsundownband LONDON — Is it The Velvet Underground or Velvet Sundown? The fictitious rock group, Velvet Sundown, which comes complete with AI-generated music, lyrics, and album art, is...

Stevie Nicks concert in St. Paul rescheduled to November
Stevie Nicks fans will have to wait just a little bit longer to see her latest concert in Minnesota. On the singer’s social media, a statement said due to a “fractured shoulder that will require recovery time,” her concerts in August and September...

Akon, who gave us ‘Chammak Challo’, is coming back to India for a 3-city tour
Akon India tour: Get ready to groove, India! Popular international singer Akon is coming back to the country for a musical tour that promises fun, nostalgia, and unforgettable memories. The Grammy-nominated artist, known for hit songs like ‘Smack...

Bandung Muhibah Angklung Team Plans for a Tour Around Australia
TEMPO.CO, Bandung - Indonesia's Muhibah Angklung Team from Bandung plans to tour several cities in the continent of Australia. According to the team leader, Maulana Syuhada, the tour will take place between 19 August and 8 September 2025 starting...

Mixed crowd of oldsters applauds Neil Diamond tribute band at Ellen Eccles Theatre
LOGAN – A mixed crowd of summer citizens and local baby boomers turned out in force to see So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience on Aug. 2 at the Ellen Eccles Theatre and no one went home disappointed. The Neil Diamond show starred actor/musician...

The Surprise Guests That Brought Contestants To Tears On Building The Band
Tensions ran high towards the end of Season 1 of Building The Band. The Netflix reality TV competition sees newly formed bands go head-to-head, vying for the $500k prize money at the end of the season. In the penultimate episode, the contestants...

Scooped Up by an S-Ranked Adventurer episode 6: Release date and time, where to watch, and more
Scooped Up by an S-Ranked Adventurer episode 6 continues Lloyd's journey as he demonstrates his true potential in the face of the approaching demon army threatening Ishtar. Following the rescue of Kureha, a Beast-folk capable of controlling...

Inglewood residents complain of noise from HARD Summer music festival, Lady Gaga concert
Inglewood residents are once against raising concerns over the booming noise brought on by the HARD Summer music festival, which is this time paired with Lady Gaga playing right across the street. Tens of thousands of fans flocked to Hollywood...

Grammy nominee cancels world tour after begging fans to buy tickets
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter JP Saxe has announced the cancellation of his upcoming tour. The artist, known for his 2019 hit If the World Was Ending featuring ex-partner Julia Michaels, was set to kick off a series of headline shows next...

Waterparks' Awsten Knight reflects on band's 'trials and tribulations' after serial killer scandal
19:58 ET, 02 Aug 2025Updated 20:40 ET, 02 Aug 2025 Awsten Knight weighed in on Waterparks' return to music as the alternative music scene continues to thrive in a new Warped Tour-esque era. The rock band, who have previously called themselves...

‘Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert – 20th Anniversary Tour’ Comes to Moss Center
The Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center is excited to present Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert, a spectacular live experience celebrating the 20th anniversary of the iconic Nickelodeon animated series. Taking place on Sunday, September 21,...

Bhoomi Trivedi reinvents herself with bold and groovy single ‘Saibo’
Versatile singer Bhoomi Trivedi, known for her powerhouse vocals and fusion of traditional Indian melodies with modern beats, has struck a chord once again with her latest single, “Saibo.” The track marks one of Bhoomi’s most ambitious and...

Rising star Blossom Darlington shines with soulful gospel single “Grace”
From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin Blossom Darlington, a young Nigerian-born gospel artiste thriving in London, is making waves with her soul-stirring single “GRACE.” At 21, her journey from a cartoon-inspired dreamer to a rising star in gospel music...

Asiri set for I Don’t Need Your Opinion comedy tour
Popular comedian, Damilare Oluwasegun, aka Asiri, is set to captivate audiences once again with his upcoming tour titled, I Don’t Need Your Opinion, a bold declaration that reflects both personal growth and creative evolution. Speaking on the...

Sam Ryder announces new album ‘Heartland’ and shares single ‘The Feeling Never Went Away’
Sam Ryder has announced his second album ‘Heartland’ and shared its latest single ‘The Feeling Never Went Away’ – listen below. The singer-songwriter and Eurovision star will release the follow-up to his 2022 debut ‘There’s Nothing But Space,...

Purple Reign Artist preview: Meet The 502s and Sun Room
If you’re looking for new indie tunes, head over to Festival Lawn on Saturday from 3 to 8 p.m. to meet the two groups performing at JMU’s annual music festival: The 502s and Sun Room. The University Program Board (UPB) announced the artists March...

Extreme rainfall to hit on Sunday, lowering temps but risking flood damage
Published: 03 Aug. 2025, 13:14 Citizens battle through the pouring rain in Jeonju, North Jeolla, on July 17. [NEWS1] After a spell of extreme heat, torrential rains at an extreme level are forecast to lash the country starting Sunday afternoon....

Bermuda Government Brussels Office Hosts Bermudian Artist Gherdai Hassell
The Bermuda Government’s Brussels Office was pleased to host its inaugural Cultural Diplomacy event, an occasion which spotlighted acclaimed Bermudian contemporary artist Gherdai Hassell. Held recently at the Bozar Center for Fine Arts the event...