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THE TRUTH ABOUT: 40 - Caught on Camera

How 'Mufasa' rose with Aaron Pierre and Blue Ivy's voices along with new Lin-Manuel Miranda music

When Aaron Pierre was cast as Mufasa, the weight of following in the late James Earl Jones’ legendary footsteps was enough to rattle any actor

The Independent UK

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from Spotify Wrapped to PlayStation turning 30

Here's the biggest tech news stories, from PlayStation, IKEA, Spotify and more, from the past week.

TechRadar

From pop girls to the growth of podcasts, here are 5 interesting things Spotify's 2024 listening report tells us

In the wake of Spotify Wrapped 2024, the music streamer has unveiled its 2024 listening trends. These are 5 of this year's most fascinating insights.

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TWICE Shares What Music Shaped Them—And What's on Their Playlist Now

With their new mini-album 'STRATEGY' out, the K-pop girl group opens up about their musical preferences for the 'Marie Claire' series "Listen Up."

Marie Claire

The 20 best songs of 2024

Here are the year’s most outstanding tracks – from Fontaines DC to Beyoncé via Kendrick Lamar – as voted for by 26 Guardian music writers

The Guardian - UK

AP's top songs of 2024: 'Texas Hold 'Em,' 'Not Like Us,' 'Igual Que Un Ángel' and more

Associated Press Music Writer Maria Sherman has chosen 10 of the best songs of 2024

The Independent UK

AP's top albums of 2024: Beyoncé, Charli XCX, Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish, Mk.gee and more

Associated Press Music Writer Maria Sherman has chosen 10 of the best albums of 2024

The Independent UK

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Confidence Man on their zero rules policy, hedonistic lifestyle and why they won’t support Oasis

James Hall speaks to the Australian group ahead of their upcoming south London gig

Evening Standard

Billboard put a ring on it, naming Beyonce as the greatest pop star of the 21st century

25 years in and they’re calling it already, and the Swifties aren’t too happy

MusicRadar

The year's most creative album artwork

While the album cover may be less visible than it was in the age of the music megastore, it's still a vital part of the creative process. Here are our pick 2024's most inspired record sleeves.

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What Happened To Spotify Wrapped This Year? All The Internet Theories Explaining Why It Felt Off

Let’s dive into all conspiracy theories that try to explain why this year’s Spotify Wrapped has been met with such disappointment.

Pedestrian.tv

Spotify Wrapped 2024: the London Standard team react to their year in music

As the world collectively rummages through its listening stats, here are the London Standard team’s first reactions to their 2024 Spotify Wrapped

Evening Standard

MOBO Awards 2025 nominations announced with Ghetts, Jorja Smith, and Beyonce leading

Event celebrating Black music and culture has been running since 1996

The Independent UK

The Best Christmas TV Specials to Watch in 2024

Here's when to watch every festive, red-hot performance airing throughout December.

Marie Claire

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Woman & Home

Unexpected colour combos on celebrities that actually work

From pink and brown to green and purple, these unexpected colour combos will freshen up any look…

The Independent UK

2024 in pop culture: In a bruising year, we sought out fantasy, escapism — and cute little animals

Did you have a “Brat summer” this year

MusicRadar

“Beyoncé does not make mistakes. She does, however, make some counterintuitive choices - and this song includes a few of them”: The flawed genius of pop's biggest anthems, from Hey Jude to Hey Ya!

Our resident music professor explains why it's the weird, unexpected, and slightly annoying details that turn great songs into timeless classics

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Camila Cabello loves 'polarising' albums

Camila Cabello has suggested that she has no regrets about 'C,XOXO', her most recent album.

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Camila Cabello Calls Out ‘Unfavourable’ Charli xcx Comparisons In New Interview

“I don’t want to sound like I’m a bitter sailor.”

The Independent UK

From Bach to Beyonce, why a church orchestra aims to lift up young musicians of color

The Black pastor of a multiethnic congregation in Anaheim, California, has started a string orchestra for young musicians of color

The Independent UK

The best albums of 2024, ranked

THE COUNTDOWN: Bidding farewell to 2024, The Independent’s music critics Mark Beaumont and Helen Brown count down the best albums of the year

MusicRadar

“A portal to think about history and politics”: New course in Beyoncé studies launched at Yale

Numbers of pop-related courses in US academia are growing

BANG Premier

Beyonce shuts down tour rumours

A representative for Beyonce has shut down rumours suggesting the pop superstar will be hitting the road next year for a tour declaring there's "nothing to report here".

Total Film

Mufasa actor Aaron Pierre pays tribute to late original Lion King star James Earl Jones: "His portrayal of Mufasa was my guiding light"

Exclusive: The star of the Disney prequel feels like the original Mufasa is "everyone's dad"

Total Film

Mufasa director Barry Jenkins ends Lion King debate on whether its animation or live action

Exclusive: The director explains how making the Disney prequel required "very different tools"

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