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Taylor Swift`s song August has been removed from a TikTok video posted by a Trump-affiliated account after the track was used in a clip featuring Donald and Melania Trump. The audio later disappeared from the post, with TikTok showing that the sound was unavailable

Excel Entertainment has announced the launch of Excel Music, its dedicated music label, marking an expansion of the production house’s creative portfolio. The new venture is backed by Universal Music Group as a strategic shareholder, with the company also serving as Excel Music’s marketing and distribution partner.

Music has become one of India’s most consistent daily habits, woven into commutes, workouts, workdays and moments of relaxation. Findings from the EY-IMI (Indian Music Industry) report “How India listens, streams and pays for music” 96% of smartphone users listen to music, with 80% spending more than an hour a day doing so.

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Jennie is out of time. “Honestly, it’s not on my side,” she says with a sense of urgency. It’s spring and she’s in L.A., where she’s been recording new music. “I’m constantly in the studio. My fingers are crossed to have music out for the summer festivals.”

The well-established 7 Hills Blues Fest returned to Armagh City this past weekend, attended by thousands of blues fans. From Friday 31 July to Sunday 2 August, the city celebrated the sounds of blues and roots music, featuring over 40 free gigs across 15 venues.

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North West has canceled what would have been her first headlining tour, just months after launching her music career and only days before the first show.

BLACKPINK’s Jennie tops global iTunes and Chinese music charts with her alternative-pop single “Less Than a Lover.”