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The Vatican praises new Rosalía album ‘LUX’ for 'provocative' songs about faith and spirituality

The global Spanish pop star has blown fans and critics away with her radical shift in sound on 'LUX', released earlier this month. Now, the clergy are sharing how ecstatic they are about Rosalía's new album.

Euronews

“It’s exquisite. It’s a gift from someone, somewhere, that it fell into her lap”: Singer-songwriter Matt Maltese says that he doesn’t really know how one of his songs ended up on Rosalía’s new album, Lux

The first time he heard the finished version was on the day the album came out

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‘The world is such a nice thing!’: Matt Maltese, the songwriter for pop’s A-list … and Shakespeare

After getting dropped by a major label, the Leonard Cohen-influenced south Londoner kept going, and has now won fans in Rosalía, Sabrina Carpenter and more. But writing for the Bard is best of all, he says

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Celeste: ‘It can be exhausting, fighting for yourself to be heard’

INTERVIEW: The Oscar-nominated musician is back with her superb second album, ‘Woman of Faces’, but getting here hasn’t been easy. She talks to Roisin O’Connor about feeling compelled to speak up, the demands of the music industry, and ‘coming back to exist as herself, again’

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Critically acclaimed pop album praised by religious figures

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Who knew it would take an American pope to remind us of the value of art and good taste?

Anti-AI and pro-beauty, Leo XIV has proved an unlikely custodian of culture – and a patron of meaningful work in a world of algorithmic slop, says Guardian assistant newsletter editor Jason Okundaye

The Guardian - UK

Rosalía receives surprise praise from Vatican for her ‘provocative’ songs about faith

Rosalía’s new album has received widespread praise for her daring new musical pursuit

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Rosalía’s LUX: why the ‘pop-versus-classical’ question misses the point

LUX, the new album from Spanish singer-songwriter Rosalía, has been critically lauded. But opinion is divided among some commentators on whether it should be considered pop or classical music.

The Conversation

Trespassers and troubadours: what to watch and listen to this week

The winner of this year’s Booker prize, Hungarian-British writer David Szalay, has often been accused of overwriting. His earlier short story collections and novels sometimes lost readers in their ornate, over-detailed descriptions. It seems he’s taken that criticism to heart. After abandoning a novel he had been working on for…

The Conversation

LUX: the tradition of the troubadour is at the heart of Rosalía’s songwriting

Spanish singer-songwriter Rosalía’s highly anticipated album LUX has been met with widespread acclaim from critics and fans alike. It’s a fusion of ideas drawn from diverse storytelling traditions, cultures and languages, offering a rich tapestry that rewards repeated listening.

The Conversation

How halo hair became the most divisive new 'cool girl' hair trend

The dyed ray of light has become one of the hottest new hair trends — even if it isn’t for everyone

Evening Standard

Culture Digest: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

Stunning wildlife photography, dystopian game shows and scandalous divorce lawyers - here's what cultural highlights to look out for this week.

Euronews

Rosalía’s ‘LUX’ becomes most streamed album in a day on Spotify by Spanish female artist

Released last Friday, Rosalía’s fourth album 'LUX' is already one of our favourite albums of 2025. It has shattered a record previously held by Karol G.

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Rosalía Pairs Her 'Lux' Album Release With a Custom Balenciaga Skirt Set

She selected a designer with Spanish roots for a Spanish award show.

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Los40: The Best and Worst Dressed in the Red Carpet of the 'It' Music Awards in Spain

The Spanish city of Valencia made history on November 7, 2025, as the host of the 20th edition of the LOS40 Music Awards Santander. For the first time, the gala took place at the brand-new Roig Arena, and the artists who walked the red carpet dressed for the occasion, starting…

The Independent UK

Rosalía review, Lux: A masterpiece ruminating on mortality, lust, sainthood and idolatry – with a self-portrait underneath

5/5 Each song erupts from the former, constantly shifting and evolving in sound, on this truly phenomenal and ambitious work

Euronews

Rosalía’s Warsaw wonderland: Can you unlock the hidden messages in 'Berghain' video?

Evocative, symbolic, and visually arresting - Rosalía’s latest release, 'Berghain' is no ordinary music video. Written in English, Spanish, and German, Marcelina Burzec says the operatic track and parade of avant-garde fashion invites viewers to unravel its intricate layers of meaning.

The Guardian - UK

Rosalía: Lux review – a demanding, distinctive clash of classical and chaos that couldn’t be by anyone else

The Catalan star’s monumental fourth LP features lyrics in 13 languages, references to female saints, the London Symphony Orchestra – and Björk on ‘divine intervention’

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Rosalía sings in 13 languages on forthcoming album LUX

Rosalía goes multi-lingual on her new album LUX.

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Rosalía releases 'Berghain', her collaboration with Björk and first preview of her new album 'Lux'

The Spanish artist presents an experimental track with Björk and American musician Yves Tumor, the first preview of her upcoming album 'Lux', which will be released on 7 November. The song mixes electronica, orchestral music and religious references.

The Independent UK

Pandemonium at pop star Rosalía's flash mob prompts criticism from Madrid's mayor

Rosalía’s surprise unveiling of the cover her new album has drawn criticism from Madrid’s mayor after thousands of fans of the pop star gathered in a flash mob in Spain’s capital on Monday

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Rosalía announces fourth album LUX

The follow-up to 2022's Motomami has been teased on billboards, including in Times Square in New York and Madrid.

Marie Claire

Kylie Jenner Shines in Schiaparelli Chainmail to Watch a Naked Dress-Clad Kendall Walk the Runway

One walked the runway, and the other watched in awe.

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Pop Star Dyes Her Armpit Hair At Paris Fashion Week, Sparking Mixed Reactions: “Chicken Feathers”

Rosalía’s bold bleached armpits at Paris Fashion Week sparked conversation about beauty trends and unconventional style choices.

International Business Times UK

Rosalía Opens Up on Sexuality After Hunter Schafer Romance as Ex Calls Her 'Family' Before Euphoria Reunion

Rosalía opens up on sexuality ahead of her Euphoria debut, reuniting with ex Hunter Schafer who calls her 'family' despite their brief 2019 romance.

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