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Hollywood
Michael Jackson’s Nephew to Play Singer in Upcoming Biopic
Michael Jackson will be portrayed by his nephew Jaafar Jackson in an upcoming biopic directed by Antoine Fuqua, it was announced on Monday.
The film, titled simply Michael, will be the first major film role for 26-year-old Jaafar, who is...
entertainment
Greece Selects 16-Year-Old Victor Vernicos for Eurovision 2023
Greece will be represented at Eurovision 2023 by their youngest ever representative, Victor Vernicos with the song "What They Say", Greek broadcaster ERT revealed on Monday.
His song was written and produced by Vernicos himself more than a year ago....
Music
Google Develops AI Bot that Creates Music
It shouldn't come as a surprise that artificial intelligence would eventually make its way into the world of music, given the extent to which it has already infiltrate other aspect of our digital lives, from the creation of original...
Business
Justin Bieber Sells Rights to Songs for $200m
Justin Bieber has sold his share of the rights to his music to Hipgnosis Songs Capital for a reported $200m.
The firm now owns the pop star's stake in some of the biggest hits of recent years, including Baby and...
Greek News
Greek Musician Pericles Kanaris’s New York Concert to Be Shown to the World
The well-received concert by Greek composer and musician Pericles Kanaris in New York in June 2022 will be broadcast by Greek public TV to the whole world.
The concert will be broadcast on ERT World on Sunday, January 29, 2023...
entertainment
Celebrated Rock Guitarist Jeff Beck Passes Away
Another music legend has passed away. Jeff Beck, the celebrated rock guitarist, played his last melody this Tuesday, January 10th after contracting meningitis. At the age 78, he leaves behind him the legacy of his fusion of jazz and...
Ancient Greece
Rediscovering the Music of Ancient Greece
Music was ubiquitous in ancient Greece, but somewhere along the line, the way in which it was composed and sounded during its time was lost.
Greek News
Greek Composer Notis Mavroudis Dies in Horrific Accident
Greek composer Notis Mavroudis died after a horrific accident at his home at Mount Pelion on Tuesday. He was seventy-seven years old.
Mavroudis was killed when he fell from a height of three meters off a makeshift scaffolding he used...
Celebrities
Celine Dion’s Exclusion From ‘Greatest Singers List’ Sparks Outrage
Fans have criticized "the audacity" of Rolling Stone to exclude Celine Dion from their new list of the 200 Greatest Singers of All Time.
Celine Dion has sold over two hundred million albums globally and is still going strong at...
Life
Jo Mersa, Bob Marley’s Grandson Found Dead at 31
Joseph Marley, also known as Jo Mersa, has reportedly died at the age of 31, after being found unresponsive in his vehicle.
South Florida radio station WZPP reported that Joseph, the grandson of reggae legend Bob Marley, died of an...
events
Arctic Monkeys Announce Concert in Greece
The Arctic Monkeys are coming to Greece, and fans are eagerly awaiting a thrilling musical experience! With early bird tickets for the long-awaited concert sold out within five minutes, it’s clear that music-loving fans across the country are eager...
Celebrities
Rolling Stones Honored With UK Collectible Coin for 60th Anniversary
The Rolling Stones, the legendary UK rock band, have been honored with a UK collectible coin for their sixtieth anniversary.
The official maker of British coins in the United Kingdom, Royal Mint, has celebrated the rock band’s anniversary by making...
Culture
Iannis Xenakis, the Greek Composer Who Revolutionized Music
Greek composer Iannis Xenakis has an enduring legacy as one of the foremost composers of avant-garde music in the twentieth century.
Celebrities
Dua Lipa Gets Albanian Citizenship
Pop star Dua Lipa has been granted Albanian Citizenship for promoting global awareness of her home country through her music.
The decree awarding her Albanian citizenship was handed to her by Bajram Begaj, the president of Albania, who noted that...
Celebrities
Shakira Blasts Spain Over Tax Fraud Case
Latin-American singer Shakira blasts Spanish authorities amid her ongoing tax fraud case, as she is accused of swindling $14 million.
The Colombian singer, 45, told authorities that she was not a resident of Spain from 2012 to 2014 and is...