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Arca Announces New Album XXXXX, First Full-Length in Nearly Five Years
Venezuelan artist Arca has announced a new album, XXXXX, her first full-length in nearly five years since kiCK iiiii. The record arrives after a run of singles and production work on Madonna's Confessions II.
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The Cure to Headline Electric Castle 2026 Closing Night, 24-Song Set Includes Rare 'Secrets'
The Cure will close out Romania's Electric Castle Festival on July 19, 2026 with a two-hour, 24-song set featuring the rarely played 'Secrets' alongside staples like 'Friday I'm In Love' and 'Boys Don't Cry'.
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Jack White Confirms August Seoul Show, Korean Band OYSTERS Added as Special Guest
Jack White will play a solo show at YES24 Live Hall in Seoul on August 17, 2026, with Korean indie band OYSTERS joining as special guest. General tickets are on sale now.
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Robbie Williams, Laura Pausini, Nicole Scherzinger Perform FIFA's First-Ever Official Anthem at World Cup Closing Ceremony
Spain beat Argentina 1-0 to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium, with Robbie Williams, Laura Pausini and Nicole Scherzinger performing FIFA's first official anthem, "Desire," at the closing ceremony.
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Wayne Rooney Rips Chris Martin's World Cup Halftime Show: 'I Think It's Rubbish'
After Spain beat Argentina 1-0 to win the 2026 World Cup final, former England international Wayne Rooney's blunt takedown of Chris Martin's star-studded halftime show — featuring Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber, Shakira and Burna Boy — went viral online.
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SoulFa Announce 'Mountain of Disappointment' Tour: Three Stops — LIVE WAREHOUSE, Legacy Taichung, Legacy Taipei
Taiwanese band SoulFa have announced a three-city tour titled 'Mountain of Disappointment,' presented by Legacy, hitting LIVE WAREHOUSE, Legacy Taichung, and Legacy Taipei — ticket details are still pending.
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Playtime Festival 2026 Wraps, 2027 Dates Confirmed for July 2–4 — Early Bird Tickets Drop July 30
Mongolia's Playtime Festival has confirmed its 2027 edition for July 2–4, with Early Bird tickets going on sale July 30, 2026.
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Hip-Hop Gender Politics Reading Group Hits Session Four, Turns Next to Philippine Hip-Hop
_debby.w_'s ongoing hip-hop gender politics reading group meets July 8 for a fourth session on Chapter 3 of "Rebel Music," with the book's final discussion set for July 25 before the group pivots to Philippine hip-hop.
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Bangkok Music City 2027 Opens Artist Applications — International Deadline August 13
Thailand's Bangkok Music City has opened artist submissions for its 2027 edition, set for January 30-31 in Bangkok. International acts have until August 13, 2026 to apply.
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