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Bob Dylan artwork to go on display in the U.S. this year

- by Associated Press

The largest collection of Bob Dylan’s artwork ever seen will go on display later this year in the U.S.

R&B singer Aaron Neville, 80, retires from touring

- by Associated Press

Fans of the sweet, melodic sounds of New Orleans’ legendary vocalist Aaron Neville won’t have many opportunities to hear him live from now on. In posts Thursday on his official website and via social media, Neville announced his official retirement from touring.

Veteran singer Prem Dhoj Pradhan passes away

- by Republica

Veteran Singer/Composer Prem Dhoj Pradhan has passed away. He died at the Kathmandu Neuro and General Hospital in Sundhara on Thursday. He was in his 80’s.

Billie Eilish, J Balvin, A$AP to play NY’s Gov Ball festival

- by Associated Press

Billie Eilish completed the third stop of her massive tour, and was just two days away from headlining Madison Square Garden, before she had to cancel the trek because of the coronavirus pandemic last year.

Rajan Raj Shiwakoti and Beyonce’s ‘Lyase Paaun’ released

- by Republica

Musician and lyricist Rajan Raj Siwakoti’s new song ‘Lyase Paaun’ with Beyonce from Uganda was released on Friday.

‘Plus-size’ boy band in China seeks to inspire fans

- by Associated Press

Gathered in a practice room, five generously proportioned young men in baggy black sweaters are patting their bellies and waggling their arms. Bearded with double chins, they shout “Hoo-Ha!” in time to upbeat African drums.

Britney Spears set to speak in court on her conservatorship

- by Associated Press

Britney Spears has asked to address the court to talk about the conservatorship that has controlled her life and finances for 13 years, her attorney said Tuesday, and a judge scheduled a June date to hear from her.

Kanye’s Yeezy sneakers snag world record $1.8 million in private sale – Sotheby’s

- by Reuters

The Kanye West sneakers that sent athletic shoes strutting down fashion runways sold for $1.8 million, a new world record price for a pair of sneakers, Sotheby’s announced on Monday.

From McNuggets to Vuitton, K-pop's BTS notch up marketing deals

- by Reuters

Mixing high- and low-cost styles is a well-worn fashion trick, and Korean pop sensations BTS are taking the approach to a whole new level in marketing deals announced this week.

Rapper Black Rob, known for hit ‘Whoa!,’ dead at 52

- by Associated Press

Rapper Black Rob, known for his hit “Whoa!” and key contributions to Diddy’s dominant Bad Boy Records in the 1990s and early 2000s, has died. He was 52.

Rapper Mystikal breaks silence on dropped rape charge

- by Associated Press

Mystikal, convicted almost two decades ago of sexual battery and recently cleared of a second allegation of rape and kidnapping, acknowledges his past puts him in a “horrible fraternity.”

‘Nothing less than a giant’: Rapper-actor DMX dies at 50

- by Associated Press

DMX, the iconic hip-hop artist behind the songs “Ruff Ryders’ Anthem” and “Party Up (Up in Here)” whose distinctively gruff voice and thoughtful messages in his rhymes made him one of rap’s biggest stars, has died, according to a family statement Friday. He was 50.

Pharrell wants federal probe into police shooting of cousin

- by Associated Press

Grammy award-winning musician Pharrell Williams has called for a federal investigation into the fatal police shooting of his cousin along the Virginia coast. Williams made the call in an Instagram post on Monday after attending his cousin’s funeral in Virginia Beach, where Williams grew up.