Malaysia bans Ke$ha concert over religious fears
US pop singer Ke$ha has been forced to cancel a concert due to take place in Muslim-majority Malaysia after authorities said it would undermine religious and cultural sensitivities.
Ex-Beatle Ringo jokes about reuniting with McCartney
Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr joked Wednesday that he would welcome playing with former bandmate Paul McCartney again, but only if the group was called "Ringo's."
Kazakhstan's band Aldaspan becomes participant of international project Orchestra of Samples
Kazakhstan ethnic rock band Aldaspan has become a participant of the international project called Orchestra of Samples, organized by famous British duet of DJs Addictive TV.
Soloists Academy Orchestra to perform in 3 cities of Kazakhstan
Concerts dedicated to the 20th anniversary of State Chamber Orchestra will be held in three cities of Kazakhstan.
Astana Opera to show origins of world at gala-concert
A gala-concert called The Birth of Theater will be held on October 24, 2013 at Astana Opera.
Kashmir rappers battle to be heard
Being a hip hop artist in one of the most militarised and sensitive places on the planet is not easy, but MC Kash is determined to be heard from his home in the Himalayas.
Cher & Co won't make room for Miley Cyrus generation
Cher may have her ideal burial place all mapped out, but the veteran pop star is far from having one foot in the grave with a new album and feisty views on feminism and the "genius" of Miley Cyrus.
Piaf legend lives on, 50 years later
Even as she lay dying, Edith Piaf carefully controlled the image that made her a star -- and 50 years after her death a legend -- in her native France and around the world.
Madonna reveals rape at knifepoint when young
US pop icon Madonna was raped at knifepoint when she was a young struggling artist in New York.
Miley Cyrus in tit-for-tat exchange with Sinead O'Connor
Former Disney teen idol turned bad-girl pop star Miley Cyrus hit back Thursday at Sinead O'Connor, rebuffing advice by the Irish singer that she stop prostituting herself for music business bosses.
Psy's Gentleman parody video shot in Atyrau
A parodist from Atyrau Kadyrbek Nazirov has shot a video parody of Gentleman of South Korean singer Psy.
US court revives lawsuit over Bob Marley recordings
A US appeals court Wednesday revived legal action between music giant Universal and a small media company over rights to distribute remixes of early recordings by reggae icon Bob Marley.
Pop greats kick off Rock in Rio music fest
US diva Beyonce and French DJ David Guetta opened Rock in Rio, one of the world's largest music festivals.
Lennon reveals 'torture' of Beatles' final album
Recording their 12th and last studio album was nothing short of "torture" for The Beatles, said John Lennon in a tape-recorded interview coming up for auction this month.
Clash of the mini-titans at China school of rock
With neat ponytails and immaculate grades, the four eight-year-olds who bounded on stage would make any Chinese parent proud.
Shakherezada performed to Otyrar Sazy music premieres in Almaty
Shakherezada danced by Gediminas Taranda ballet troupe to the music of Otyrar Sazy Kazakh folk orchestra was presented at Orchestra Parade.
Shakherezada and Pretty Woman to meet at Orchestra Parade in Almaty
The organizers of the Orchestra Parade promise a mixture of cultures during three days of the fest in Almaty.
Young Kazakhstan singer 7th at New Wave Junior
Young singer Bolat Batirbayev from Kokshetau is in the 7th place after two days of the New Wave Junior 2013.
Sandra, E-type with Martin Eriksson and Turetsky Choir to perform in Kazakhstan
Retro-Festival "Almaty - My First Love" will be held in the music battle format this year.
Robin Thicke hits back at Marvin Gaye plagiarism claim
R&B superstar Robin Thicke filed legal papers on Friday challenging claims that a riff from his smash hit "Blurred Lines" had been swiped from Marvin Gaye's 1970s classic "Got to Give it Up."