10-year-old talent wins Grand Prix of International Junior Song Contest in Vitebsk
10-year-old Luiza Nurkuatova from Aktau in western Kazakhstan has won the Grand Prix of the International Junior Song Contest held as part of the Slavianski Bazaar-2015.
Whitney Houston's daughter Bobbi Kristina dies at 22
Bobbi Kristina Brown, the only daughter of pop legend Whitney Houston and singer Bobby Brown, has died at age 22.
Chris Brown begs Philippines to allow him to leave
In a desperate appeal punctuated with a backflip, stranded Grammy-winning star Chris Brown got down on his knees to beg Philippine authorities to let him go.
Taylor Swift leads MTV VMA nominations
Taylor Swift topped the nominations for the MTV Video Music Awards with a pair of elaborate videos from her blockbuster album "1989."
Nuns won't sell convent to Katy Perry
Katy Perry has amassed millions of fans around the world, but her failure to win over two elderly nuns is creating an unholy battle.
Wilco surprises with free 'Star Wars' album
US alternative rockers Wilco surprised the music world by releasing for free an unexpected new album, entitled "Star Wars
Lana Del Rey debuts song to online buzz
The pop noir singer Lana Del Rey enjoyed a flurry of interest as she debuted a song from her upcoming album that returns to themes of rough, troubled love
One Direction's Louis Tomlinson to be father: reports
One Direction heartthrob Louis Tomlinson is set to become a father, reports said Tuesday, in the latest jolt for the boy band once known for its squeaky-clean image.
Rapper 50 Cent says he's broke after losing lawsuit
The rapper known for the album and movie "Get Rich or Die Tryin'," filed for bankruptcy protection as he faced a hefty payout in a lawsuit related to a sex tape.
Kazakhstan's mysterious and exciting singer Galymzhan Moldanazar works with American Break of Reality
A couple years ago, a tall humble fellow with a gentle voice and contemporary take on lyricism stormed into the Kazakhstani music scene.
Qazaq Quartet from Kazakhstan wins award in Italy
A string quartet from Kazakhstan has been awarded a prize in a contest in Italy.
Keith Richards to release first solo album in 23 years
Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards announced his first solo album in 23 years, saying the music was influenced by blues, country and reggae.
Kazakhstan discovers outdoor opera; Verdi's Aida comes first
Giuseppe Verdi's Aida opera was presented on the square in front of the Pyramid in Astana.
Ariana Grande 'loves America' after obesity jibe
US pop star Ariana Grande insisted Wednesday that she "loves" her country after a furor over a jibe she said was over obesity.
Festival of nomadic civilization Millennia around Astana
Festival of nomadic civilization Millennia around Astana was held in the capital of Kazakhstan from July 3 to 6.
Microsoft tweaks streaming music plan for Windows 10
Microsoft has rebranded its subscription-based music services as part of a ramped-up effort to compete with the likes of Apple, Google Spotify and others.
Cuban singer Isaac Real records Kara Zhorga song with Kazakh ethnic rock band
Cuban singer Isaac Real and Kazakhstan-based Aldaspan ethnic rock band have recorded a video for their version of a well-known Kazakh folk song Kara Zhorga.
Lionel Richie tops chart after playing Glastonbury
Crooner Lionel Richie scored his first number one in the United Kingdom in 23 years after playing an acclaimed set at British music festival Glastonbury.
New music generation celebrates Dalai Lama at 80
The Dalai Lama has long enjoyed an avid following among Western musicians and, as he turns 80, both new and veteran stars are offering songs to spread his message.
Katy Perry top-earning musician
Katy Perry pulled in $135 million in the past year to be the world's top-grossing musician, beating out Taylor Swift who has hinted at "bad blood" with the fellow pop singer.