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🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

George Marinos: The Bold Remarks That Provoked - From Politics to Homosexuality

George Marinos, a prominent Greek actor and showman, passed away at the age of 87, leaving behind a significant legacy in theater, music, and television.

Mar 11 • 09:07 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Javier Gurruchaga: "Trump is a capricious dictator, a fascist infantilism"

In an interview, Javier Gurruchaga reflects on his 50-year career in music and performance, describing the impact of anniversaries and his need to engage with new generations while also criticizing Trump's leadership style.

Mar 8 • 23:22 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Antonio Romero, from Los del Río, laments that Trump used 'Macarena' in a video attacking Iran: 'I made it to brighten life, not for this'

Antonio Romero expresses his distress over the use of his famous song 'Macarena' in a White House video promoting U.S. military actions in Iran.

Mar 6 • 19:47 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

The duo's music combines politics with cheer: "It's about being happy despite everything"

Joshua Idehen and Ludvig Parment have created a unique music style that blends political messages with uplifting themes in their recent works.

Mar 6 • 19:12 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

Jazz in the Trump Era – Kristy Dashiell Feels We Are Fighting for the Same Values as the 1960s

Jazz vocalist Kristy Dashiell discusses her artistic journey and the political relevance of jazz music, drawing parallels between past civil rights struggles and contemporary issues.

Mar 6 • 11:35 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Perspective: Linda Lampenius's Statement Dropped My Jaw to the Floor

Linda Lampenius's assertion that music is not political sparked controversy, highlighting the intertwined nature of politics and music in events like the Eurovision.

Mar 6 • 08:59 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"Go F*** Yourself": Radiohead and Kesha Furious at the Use of Their Songs by the Trump Administration

Radiohead and Kesha have expressed outrage over the use of their songs by the Trump administration in military promotional videos without their consent.

Mar 4 • 08:43 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Musicians question politicians

The event in Tallinn brings together key figures in the Estonian music industry and politicians to discuss pressing issues.

Mar 4 • 07:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Kesha criticizes the White House for using her music, and Trump's team mocks: 'All singers fall for this'

Kesha condemned the use of her song in a White House video showcasing military action, prompting a mocking response from Trump’s team.

Mar 3 • 12:08 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Rosenheim Band on XXL Tour: "Kaffkiez" Creates a Sense of Community Against Being Forgotten

The band Kaffkiez, despite narrowly missing the top charts with their new album, is focused on creating a sense of community and political engagement in their music.

Mar 2 • 15:04 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Dangerous Friendships: "If we can understand each other, why can't the two Spains?"

In an interview with El Mundo, Cristina del Valle and Alberto Comesaña reflect on their tumultuous relationship and differing political views that have shaped their careers in music and performance.

Mar 1 • 23:01 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Danish success band wonders about Mette Frederiksen and the rest of their parents' generation

The rock band Aphacas offers a contrasting perspective to Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's New Year speech by focusing on different societal issues.

Mar 1 • 19:40 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Laura is here! The (re)victory of Pausini

Laura Pausini, an Italian singer, faces criticism for not engaging with the political and cultural themes of her heritage, despite her immense popularity.

Mar 1 • 11:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Federico Merke: "Summits are like Lollapaloozas of climate change"

Frederico Merke discusses how climate change is more a political and economic issue than a meteorological one, comparing environmental summits to major music festivals.

Mar 1 • 03:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Guns N' Roses and Prince Representatives Against Trump: The Creators of the Movie Melania Did Not Provide Songs

Guns N' Roses and representatives of Prince have refused to license their music for the film about Melania Trump due to their objections to Trump himself.

Feb 27 • 12:32 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

Irina Shayk avoids politics and enchants: "I want to enter your DNA"

Irina Shayk, the supermodel, skillfully sidestepped questions regarding the political situation in Ukraine during her appearance at the Sanremo Festival, choosing instead to focus on promoting love and music.

Feb 27 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: DF1 on Thursday, February 26, 2026

A video report highlights several significant events in Brazil including a brawl among parliament members at the INSS CPI, the arrest of a wanted criminal, declining high school enrollment, a music festival announcement, and a tragic discovery of a police officer and his lawyer wife found dead.

Feb 26 • 16:10 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Luke Combs’ brutal response to ‘liberal’ labels: ‘Why do we all care?’

Luke Combs criticizes political labeling and discusses his experiences with backlash from both liberal and conservative sides regarding his stance on racism and culture.

Feb 25 • 19:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rockers are back: Foo Fighters backtrack with immature song and U2 shows spirit with political EP

Foo Fighters has announced their new album while U2 has released a politically charged EP, indicating the continuing evolution of rock music.

Feb 24 • 07:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Test your knowledge of the 1970s – Only a true master will score 10/10

Iltalehti presents a quiz to test your knowledge of the key events and culture of the 1970s.

Feb 22 • 09:40 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Despite the political burden, U2's EP 'Days of Ash' has only one good song

The new EP 'Days of Ash' by U2 is seen as a departure from their previous political engagement, receiving mixed reactions from critics and fans alike.

Feb 19 • 17:22 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

WHITE HOUSE CURSES BOSS ⟩ Bruce Springsteen's feud with Donald Trump has become even sharper

Bruce Springsteen has announced a politically charged tour aimed at celebrating and defending American democracy and freedom against Donald Trump, which has drawn criticism from the White House.

Feb 19 • 14:09 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

‘My father-in-law helped many people in the PRI’: Sergio Mayer claims he entered politics alone

Actor and politician Sergio Mayer asserts that his late father-in-law Jaime Camil Garza did not assist him in starting his political career, which he claims he built on his own.

Feb 18 • 23:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

U2 surprises with an album attacking ICE and religious fundamentalism

U2 has unexpectedly released an EP titled 'Days of Ash' which criticizes ICE and religious fundamentalism, marking their first new music in nine years.

Feb 18 • 20:08 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

Bono criticizes ICE, Putin, Netanyahu, and more as U2 releases first collection of new songs since 2017

U2 has released a politically charged EP titled 'Days of Ash,' addressing global issues including the killing of Renee Good by ICE agents.

Feb 18 • 17:00 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Bruce Springsteen Starts New Tour in Minneapolis: - The Cavalry is Coming

Bruce Springsteen has announced a new tour called 'Land Of Hope And Dreams,' beginning in Minneapolis, emphasizing a message of hope and resistance against current political challenges.

Feb 18 • 10:17 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Bhojpuri 'Power Star' Pawan Singh wins everyone's heart with his voice and style on Aaj Tak's platform

Bhojpuri singer and politician Pawan Singh captivated the audience at the 'Sahitya Aajtak 2026' event in Lucknow with his performances and discussions on Bhojpuri cinema and politics.

Feb 15 • 16:17 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Literature Aaj Tak's Second Day in Lucknow, These Personalities Will Attend

The Literature Aaj Tak festival in Lucknow showcases cultural heritage with performances from various artists and discussions on literature, music, and politics.

Feb 15 • 02:13 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Estera Flieger: Why Donald Trump is Afraid of Bad Bunny? Because rap from Puerto Rico melts ICE

The article discusses Bad Bunny's impactful Super Bowl halftime performance and its implications for American politics, particularly in relation to Donald Trump and immigration.

Feb 13 • 03:37 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Butković: Thompson's songs do not endanger anyone, therefore I condemn the politics of prohibitions

Croatian Deputy Prime Minister Oleg Butković defended singer Marko Perković Thompson, stating that his songs do not threaten anyone and criticized policies aimed at banning his performances.

Feb 12 • 21:45 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Kölsch Band: "Young, where do you come from?"

The article highlights the busy schedule of the Kölsch band Planschemalöör during the Carnival season in Germany, emphasizing their popularity and challenging performances.

Feb 12 • 14:53 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The dispute between Bad Bunny and Trump reaches the heart of Sol

The conflict between Bad Bunny and Trump escalates as the president approaches the White House, awarding a medal while opposition members call for recognition of the singer after his Super Bowl performance.

Feb 12 • 07:07 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Göran Stubb and Pirkko Mannola believe: Alexander Stubbs' song choice may have been crucial

Göran Stubb and Pirkko Mannola attended the premiere of the movie about Kaija Koo, reflecting on Alexander Stubbs' song choice in the presidential campaign.

Feb 11 • 13:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Daily summary #1858: Shooting attack at school and home leaves dead in Canada; Novo party takes TSE against Lula's samba-enredo in Rio; Britney Spears sells copyright to all her songs

A tragic shooting incident in Canada leaves 10 dead and several injured, while Brazilian politics faces potential judicial issues regarding Lula's samba-enredo, and Britney Spears sells the rights to her entire music catalog.

Feb 11 • 10:31 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Music against the raid and genocide

The article discusses the role of music as a form of resistance against authoritarianism and cultural wars, highlighting the actions of artists who speak out politically.

Feb 10 • 10:13 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

What did you not understand about Bad Bunny, Donald Trump? Was it the perreo? Come on!

The article critiques Donald Trump's remarks about women while celebrating Bad Bunny's impactful performance as a form of political resistance and cultural expression.

Feb 10 • 09:24 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Bad Bunny's halftime show ripped for suspected political message and more top headlines

Fox News discusses Bad Bunny's halftime performance and other major stories from the Super Bowl.

Feb 9 • 11:29 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Trump calls Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance ‘absolutely terrible’ – US politics live

Donald Trump criticized Bad Bunny's Super Bowl performance as 'absolutely terrible' and detrimental to American values during a live political coverage.

Feb 9 • 09:26 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Neither in politics, nor especially in music

The article discusses the mixed reactions to a sports team's medal win and the perceived governmental indifference towards celebrating it.

Feb 9 • 05:57 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Politics, protest and pop music surround Patriots-Seahawks Super Bowl

The Super Bowl between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks is set against a backdrop of political controversy and a highly anticipated halftime performance by Bad Bunny, a vocal critic of the Trump administration.

Feb 8 • 21:21 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Who is Bad Bunny and why is Trump against him?

The article discusses the identity of the musician Bad Bunny and the controversy surrounding Donald Trump's opposition to him.

Feb 7 • 12:37 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Life & Tech

The activism of Bad Bunny, from the protests of 2019 to the criticisms of Trump

Bad Bunny's advocacy is reflected in his music and political stance, from his participation in the 2019 Puerto Rico protests to his recent criticisms of immigrant raids in the US, sparking debate about his political message during the Super Bowl halftime show.

Feb 6 • 23:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

When pop culture intersects with politics

Recent months have seen no significant changes in music, yet the political context surrounding major cultural events like the Grammy Awards and Super Bowl has shifted, making them platforms where pop culture and politics converge.

Feb 6 • 22:01 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Sports

Bronze Handball Player: We Didn’t Call Just Thompson! Revealed Details from the Locker Room

Mateo Maraš addressed the controversy surrounding the celebration music, stating that politics should not interfere in sports and should not overshadow their recent success.

Feb 6 • 17:25 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Venezuela and Music

The article discusses recent positive developments in Venezuela, including the removal of Maduro and the release of political prisoners, and reflects on the importance of music in the country's cultural recovery.

Feb 6 • 11:30 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Sports

Kajsa Haidl: Is Bad Bunny Igniting a Political Firestorm at This Weekend's Super Bowl?

The article discusses the potential political implications of Bad Bunny's performance at the Super Bowl, which has become a significant platform for music, celebrity conflicts, and politics.

Feb 6 • 06:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Prepare Your Heart': Lula Hosts Deputies at Dinner with Musical Message and Overtures to Centrão in Election Climate

President Lula hosted a dinner for deputies, using music to send a message of unity and cooperation as the elections approach.

Feb 5 • 16:25 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Sports

Why Čavoglave Were Missed by No One in the Square - Except for Disappointed Tomašević?

The article discusses the perceived injustice of political censorship during a celebratory event for Croatian handball players, questioning who has the authority to censor music and artists associated with national pride.

Feb 5 • 09:49 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

Billy Bragg, the most political singer-songwriter who faced Margaret Thatcher and now dares to challenge Trump and ICE

Billy Bragg, known for his political activism in music, has spoken out against Trump and ICE, following other musicians like Bruce Springsteen.

Feb 4 • 21:49 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Life & Tech

Kevin O’Leary warns celebrities to ‘shut your mouth and just entertain’ after Billie Eilish Grammys speech

Kevin O'Leary advised celebrities against making political statements during performances, highlighting the potential backlash on their music sales.

Feb 4 • 14:38 UTC

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