Aerosmith announces Europe 'farewell' tour
Chart-toppers Aerosmith on Monday announced a "farewell" tour for 2017, although they stopped short of saying the shows will be their last.
Justin Bieber breaks first-week Spotify record
Justin Bieber broke the record for biggest first week on streaming service Spotify, proving the pop star's enduring popularity despite his slew of controversies.
Georgian jazz, Bashkir rock and Turkish avant-garde at The Spirit of Tengri
Artists from Georgia, Bashkortostan and Turkey have performed at the contemporary ethnic music festival The Spirit of Tengri
Holdviola and Trad.Attack! first European ethnic bands at The Spirit of Tengri
For the first time The Spirit of Tengri has invited European bands to perform in Almaty.
At least 24 dead in Guinea rap concert stampede: hospital
A stampede during a rap concert on a Conakry beach left at least 24 people dead, Guinean hospital officials said.
Linda Ronstadt awarded White House arts honor
Linda Ronstadt, who was the most successful female rocker of the 1970s and pioneered the role of women in that genre, was honored with the highest US arts prize.
Glamourous Salzburg Festival kicks off amid budget worries
Budget problems and widely publicised management disputes: the Salzburg Festival, one of the world's top opera events which kicks off this weekend, has seen almost as much drama behind the scenes as on stage in recent years.
Beetles devour George Harrison tribute tree
A tree planted in a Los Angeles park in memory of the late George Harrison of the Beatles has been killed by beetles, a city councillor has said.
US conductor Lorin Maazel dies at 84
US conductor and composer Lorin Maazel -- whose celebrated international career began when he was a child and later included stints at the New York Philharmonic and the Vienna State Opera -- died Sunday. He was 84.
Bieber gets two years' probation over LA egg-throwing
Canadian pop star Justin Bieber, who has been in trouble with the law in recent months, got two years of probation in Los Angeles Wednesday over an egg-throwing attack.
Psy goes from 'Gangnam' to hip-hop style in new song
Psy, who set off a global sensation with "Gangnam Style," tried out a fresh sound Sunday as he released a hip-hop tale of drunken debauchery co-starring rap legend Snoop Dogg.
Tributes to soul legend Bobby Womack, dead at 70
Legendary US soul artist Bobby Womack, who influenced and wrote for generations of musicians, died Friday aged 70, a spokeswoman said, triggering a surge of tributes.
Jackson fans, doctor recall icon, five years on
Michael Jackson fans laid flowers at the pop icon's mausoleum to mark the fifth anniversary of his death, as the singer's doctor recalled his patient's final hours.
Bob Dylan lyrics to headline $3-5 mn NY music auction
Handwritten song lyrics from legendary singer Bob Dylan go under the hammer in New York, the most treasured possessions in a collection of rock memorabilia valued at $3-5 million.
Japan's clubland weathers dancing ban
Famous for its neon lights and wild nightlife, Tokyo's status as one of the world's clubbing capitals looks set to survive a potentially ruinous police crackdown on -- of all things -- dancing.
Celine Dion's husband steps down as manager after 30 years
For the first time in her career, Canadian songstress Celine Dion has appointed a new manager, as her husband steps down from the position he has held for more than 30 years.
Fans vote for leader of Japan girl group AKB48 after saw attack
Thousands of fans of Japanese girl group AKB48 gathered Saturday for the results of a ballot on which member will lead the band for the next year amid tight security after two members were attacked by a man wielding a saw.
Singing nun wins Italian television talent show
A singing nun clinched the final of The Voice of Italy television talent show contest on Friday after winning millions of followers with her lively dance act and soulful renditions of lusty pop classics.
Rihanna's 'sexually suggestive' perfume ad restricted in Britain
A raunchy British poster promoting Barbadian pop superstar Rihanna's perfume can only be displayed in areas where children are unlikely to see it, the country's advertising regulator ruled.
Charles Aznavour dazzles London at 90
Legendary French-Armenian singer Charles Aznavour, who celebrated his 90th birthday on stage in Berlin last month, defied the years to charm 5,500 spectators at London's prestigious Royal Albert Hall.