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The 2022 Eurovision Song Contest will be held in May in Turin, Italy.

Russia will still participate in Eurovision 2022, despite Ukraine invasion — for now

3:14pm February 24, 2022

by Anastasia Tsioulcas

The organizers of the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 say they will allow Russia to participate in this year's competition, despite the invasion of Ukraine, but that they will "monitor the situation."

Jam Master Jay's accused killer rapped in front of memorial mural, prosecutors say

6:44pm February 23, 2022

by The Associated Press

In court papers opposing bail, prosecutors cited several instances when Karl Jordan Jr. proved himself a danger to the community by openly bragging about dealing drugs and possessing guns.

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Mark Lanegan, Screaming Trees singer, dies at 57

6:17am February 23, 2022

Mark Lanegan was a founding member of the grunge-era Seattle band Screaming Trees and later part of Queens of the Stone Age. He died Tuesday of unspecified causes at his home in Ireland.

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In addition to fronting Screaming Trees, Mark Lanegan also worked with Queens of the Stone Age, The Gutter Twins, Isobel Campbell and Mad Season.

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Mark Lanegan, Screaming Trees singer and voracious collaborator, dies at 57

4:50pm February 22, 2022

by Lars Gotrich

Mark Lanegan, known for his work in Queens of the Stone Age and The Gutter Twins, had a rumbling rasp in his voice that could convey the weight of the world.

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The new Hurray for the Riff Raff album, 'Life on Earth,' is out Friday

11:06am February 18, 2022

by Ann Powers

Alynda Segarra is one of the most adventurous spirits to ever come out of the Americana music scene. Segarra is better known as Hurray for the Riff Raff.

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Bollywood singer and music composer Bappi Lahiri speaks to the media before planting a tree during an environmental awareness campaign in Mumbai on June 19, 2021.

Bappi Lahiri, the king of Bollywood disco, dies at 69

1:34pm February 16, 2022

by Lauren Frayer

Lahiri famously brought a disco vibe to India's biggest film industry. He composed dozens of hits in the 1970s and '80s — which appeared in many top Bollywood movies.

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Marvin Gaye's 1973 hit single helps monkey get it on

5:29am February 16, 2022

In order to encourage mating among an endangered species of monkeys, a park in England brought in a Marvin Gaye impersonator to perform and put the monkeys in the mood to get it on.

Snoop Dogg and Kelly Clarkson to host a U.S. version of the 'Eurovision Song Contest'

1:58pm February 15, 2022

by Rachel Treisman

NBC's American Song Contest will feature live performances representing all U.S. states, territories and Washington, D.C., with viewers voting for the best original song.

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New Zealand hopes blasting music will cause protesters to leave

5:56am February 15, 2022

They wanted to clear thousands of protesters opposed to vaccine mandates from in front of Parliament. Among the songs blasted: "Mandy," "Baby Shark" and the "Macarena." Hundreds of protesters remain.

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Eminem took a knee as he performs during the Super Bowl halftime show.

Eminem takes a knee during the Super Bowl halftime show

10:07pm February 13, 2022

by Emma Bowman

The rapper took a knee for about 50 seconds during the star-studded halftime performance. It came during a set from some of hip-hop's biggest stars.