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🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Summer Sound 2026 will be rocked by electronic dance music legend Hardwell and drum and bass duo Sigma

The Summer Sound 2026 festival in Liepaja, Latvia, will feature prominent EDM artist Hardwell and popular drum and bass duo Sigma, along with a variety of other local and international artists.

Mar 23 • 06:00 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

South Korean stage artist receives the Ibsen Prize

South Korean stage artist and composer Jaha Koo has been awarded the prestigious International Ibsen Prize for his innovative work that melds theater, music, video, and technology.

Mar 20 • 10:19 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Czech Conductor Hrůša Wins Classical Music Oscar and Bavarian Order of Merit

Conductor Jakub Hrůša has received the International Artist of the Year award, known as the Oscar of classical music, and the Bavarian Order of Merit in a ceremony held in Bamberg.

Mar 19 • 10:24 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

The Mysterious Swarm of Bell Ringers: The Strange Symphony of an Estonian Artist in Zurich

The article discusses an exhibition of kinetic sculptures by Estonian artist Kaarel Kurismaa in Zurich, showcasing an interplay of beauty and chaos in art.

Mar 19 • 09:45 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

From Haitian roots to viral fame: The rise of performer Ralph Beaubrun

Franco-Haitian artist Ralph Beaubrun gains international recognition through his vibrant online dance classes and his new musical project, an EP titled "ID.2" that incorporates Afro-Caribbean influences.

Mar 17 • 14:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

International Humor Salon of Piracicaba will have its 1st woman president in over half a century of existence

For the first time in its history, the International Humor Salon of Piracicaba will have a woman, artist Synnöve Hilkner, as president for its 53rd edition.

Mar 17 • 11:53 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Burna Boy becomes first African artist to gross $3m in Oceania tour

Nigerian artist Burna Boy has become the first African musician to generate over $3 million from his tour in Oceania, highlighting the growing international appeal of African artists.

Mar 16 • 17:44 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The complete artist lineup for Lollapalooza on Sunday, March 15

The full lineup of artists scheduled to perform at Lollapalooza Argentina on March 15 features prominent local and international musicians.

Mar 15 • 14:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Big deal for Finland's MMA star!

Finnish mixed martial artist Omran Chaaban has signed a significant deal with a major international organization, leading him to withdraw from an upcoming fight event in Helsinki.

Mar 12 • 17:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Pedro Sampaio releases funk in Spanish with collaborator of Bad Bunny in production and featuring Mexican singer

Pedro Sampaio launches a new single 'G-Latina', a funk track in Spanish featuring Mexican reggaeton artist El Bogueto, aiming to expand his career in the international Latin pop market.

Mar 12 • 03:14 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

The bust of Dalida in Montmartre covered in an "armor" for International Women's Day

Artist Luz covered the bust of Dalida in Montmartre with a corset on International Women’s Day to make a statement against the objectification of women.

Mar 9 • 14:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ana Castela spends International Women's Day with Zé Felipe in Goiânia

Singer Ana Castela celebrated International Women's Day in Goiânia with fellow artist Zé Felipe and his family, sharing moments of joy on social media.

Mar 8 • 21:55 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

March 8, the mural by Tvboy for the Giulia Cecchettin Foundation: 'Healthy love does not control'

The mural by artist Tvboy celebrates International Women's Day with a message promoting love and respect.

Mar 8 • 12:31 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Frida Kahlo, a Global Passion in the Year of the Great Mexican Artist: From the Museum to Instagram

Frida Kahlo's art continues to resonate globally, with significant exhibitions planned in various countries through 2025 and 2026.

Mar 6 • 22:57 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Malpensa, the ideal city of women by Giulia Caruso celebrates March 8

In celebration of International Women's Day on March 8, Milan's Malpensa Airport hosts an art exhibition titled 'She’s Not Your Muse' by artist Giulia Caruso, open to the public until June 5.

Mar 5 • 15:49 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Norwegian at the Top of the World

A Norwegian artist, Aksel Arvid Hauge, is gaining international recognition with his song 'Stateside' produced alongside Swedish artist Zara Larsson and British artist Pinkpantheress.

Mar 4 • 10:26 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Norwegians at the Top of the World

Norwegian artist Aksel Arvid Hauge's contributions to the song 'Stateside' have helped it achieve significant success on international music charts.

Mar 4 • 10:26 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
World

Rosalía Shines at the 2026 Brit Awards with a Spectacular Performance Alongside Björk and Becomes the First Spanish Artist to Win the Best International Artist Award

Spanish singer Rosalía impresses at the 2026 Brit Awards in Manchester, winning the International Artist of the Year award and delivering a memorable performance with Björk.

Mar 1 • 15:36 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

Rosalía wins International Artist of the Year and Olivia Dean dominates the BRIT Awards 2026 in the first edition held in Manchester

The 2026 BRIT Awards marked a historic shift as they took place in Manchester for the first time, highlighting Rosalía's international success and Olivia Dean's standout performances.

Mar 1 • 14:40 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Brit Awards 2026: Rosalía's Record, Her Stunning Performance with Björk, and the Complete List of Winners

Rosalía made history at the Brit Awards 2026 by becoming the first Spanish artist to win the International Artist of the Year award, impressing audiences with her performance alongside Björk.

Mar 1 • 14:24 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Rosalía highlights her abdomen wrapped in feathers at the BRITs

Spanish artist Rosalía made history by winning the International Artist of the Year award at the BRIT Awards held in Manchester.

Mar 1 • 10:29 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Rosalía wins the International BRIT Award and sings ‘Berghain’ with Björk: 'Let's continue celebrating different music, different languages'

Rosalía won the International Artist of the Year award at the BRIT Awards and performed her song 'Berghain' with Björk in an inspiring live event in Manchester.

Feb 28 • 23:49 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

Bad Bunny takes his tour 'I Should Have Taken More Photos' to Australia for the first time

Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny will perform his first concerts in Australia this weekend as part of his international tour 'I Should Have Taken More Photos.'

Feb 28 • 17:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Alanas Chošnau presents news

Famous Lithuanian artist Alanas Chošnau is set to perform an intimate acoustic concert in Palanga on March 7, celebrating International Women's Day with his most popular songs.

Feb 26 • 09:08 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Who was Agnes Kašpárková and why did she become known worldwide

Agnes Kašpárková, a Czech artist, gained international recognition for her volunteer work in beautifying her village of Louka through traditional floral designs.

Feb 25 • 19:59 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Tina Turner is reborn as a music icon and feminist symbol in the spectacle

A musical recapturing the life of Tina Turner celebrates her journey as a groundbreaking artist and feminist symbol, now showing in São Paulo after international success.

Feb 24 • 16:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Death of an exceptional artist: What remains of Henrike Naumann

Henrike Naumann, an emerging artist, has passed away just before her anticipated international breakthrough, marking a significant loss for the art world and those close to her.

Feb 22 • 12:26 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A High-Class Classical Music Evening Echoed in Šiauliai: Packed Hall and International Creative Partnership

A classical music concert featuring notable European artist Bernhard Ruchti took place in Šiauliai, highlighting a long-standing creative collaboration with Vilhelmas Čepinskis.

Feb 22 • 07:51 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

How Bad Bunny broke through the bubble and became the most listened-to international artist on streaming in Brazil

Bad Bunny has surged in popularity in Brazil following notable performances, becoming the most-streamed international artist despite previous obscurity in the market.

Feb 21 • 12:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

How Bad Bunny broke the bubble and became the most listened international artist on streaming in Brazil

Bad Bunny's unexpected rise in popularity in Brazil is marked by his historic Super Bowl performance and recent concerts in São Paulo.

Feb 21 • 11:16 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Inimfon Iniama takes afro-fusion to UK stages

Dance artist Inimfon Iniama is gaining international recognition for her unique fusion of African dance and contemporary styles in the UK.

Feb 21 • 00:10 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Perspective: How does Erika Vikman dare?

Finnish artist Erika Vikman aspires to achieve success abroad, provoking mixed reactions from the public due to her switch from Finnish to English music.

Feb 20 • 14:57 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A Long Journey Back to My Roots

Lithuanian artist Marijus Tuminas is celebrated for his culturally rich performances across Asia and has received numerous accolades, including a nomination for 'Best Actor' at the IMERETI’24 festival.

Feb 20 • 12:02 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Taylor Swift was the artist who sold the most albums in 2025 for the fourth consecutive time

Taylor Swift achieved the title of the world's highest-selling artist in 2025 for the fourth consecutive year, according to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI).

Feb 18 • 19:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Shakira fan who paid R$ 5 to see the singer in MG will not attend the concert in Rio: 'She inspired me to another dream'

A dedicated fan of Shakira, who once paid just R$ 5 to see the artist in 1997, has opted not to attend her upcoming concert in Rio to pursue her own international dance aspirations.

Feb 15 • 09:36 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

Bad Bunny resumes his world tour after his historic show at the Super Bowl

Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny continues his international 'DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS World Tour' after a successful performance at the Super Bowl, with upcoming shows scheduled in Argentina and beyond.

Feb 13 • 02:28 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Puerto Rico will name a road in San Juan in honor of Daddy Yankee

The governor of Puerto Rico announced the official signing of a legislative measure to name a road in San Juan after the urban artist Daddy Yankee, honoring his international impact.

Feb 12 • 00:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Raye: A Manual for Transitioning from the Margins of Pop to Becoming the New Amy Winehouse

Raye, a rising British pop artist, is gaining international recognition and is compared to Amy Winehouse after her recent hit 'Where Is My Husband!'.

Feb 10 • 23:02 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Outback artist finds fame in Japan thanks to tote bag and J-pop star

Jason McCarthur, a Broken Hill artist, gains international recognition in Japan after a J-pop star was spotted with one of his tote bags, leading to a sold-out exhibition in Tokyo.

Feb 10 • 00:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Brit Awards 2026 to see Rosalia make debut performance

The Brit Awards 2026 will feature Spanish artist Rosalia making her debut performance at the event in Manchester, where she has also been nominated for International Artist of the Year.

Feb 5 • 18:41 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Mural from Poland among the best in the world. A tribute to a music star

A mural dedicated to Czesław Niemen in Opole, created by artist Przemysław Blejzyk, received an international award at the Street Art Cities Awards.

Feb 5 • 12:14 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Life & Tech

Pop star Zara Larsson's makeup style has become a trend – behind it is an international makeup artist

Swedish pop star Zara Larsson, currently on her Midnight Sun world tour, has gained popularity partly due to her colorful makeup choices and strong social media presence.

Feb 4 • 17:07 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Life & Tech

Czech conductor Jakub Hrůša received the 'Oscar of classical music'

Conductor Jakub Hrůša has been honored with the title of Artist of the Year by the International Classical Music Awards, affirming his exceptional status on the global music scene.

Jan 13 • 14:20 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

Kato, the urban artist from Seville in the world's top with a 50-meter mural: "To improve, you have to paint anywhere: hotels, schools, nightclubs, and even on the scarves of the Fair"

Fabián Bravo Guerrero, known as Kato, has gained international recognition with his impressive 50-meter mural in Canteras, Cartagena, ranking him among the top urban artists in the world.

Jan 9 • 20:28 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

International Artist's Birthday Celebrated Again This Year at the Music Academy in Zagreb

The International Artist's Birthday is celebrated worldwide on January 17, with Croatia joining for the fourth time, featuring hundreds of students presenting a rich program to showcase the values of higher artistic education.

Jan 9 • 10:00 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

TVE confirms that Shakira is the international artist who will participate in the New Year's Eve special

TVE has announced that Colombian singer Shakira will perform at their New Year's Eve special, 'La casa de la música', which also celebrates RTVE's 70th anniversary.

Dec 29 • 18:17 UTC

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