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🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

VIKTOR VASSILJEV (1954–2026) ⟩ A happy man who never had to work

Viktor Vassiljev, a renowned Estonian guitarist and a cultural icon, passed away at the age of 71 after a long illness.

Mar 3 • 05:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Arcángel debuts in Argentina: when and where he performs and how to buy tickets

Urban music icon Arcángel will debut in Argentina on August 28 at the Movistar Arena as part of his "La 8va Maravilla World Tour 2026."

Mar 2 • 15:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Len Garry dead: The Quarrymen icon dies as tributes to former Beatles bandmate pour in

Len Garry, a member of The Quarrymen and former bandmate of John Lennon and Paul McCartney, has died at the age of 84, prompting tributes from fans and fellow musicians.

Mar 2 • 10:50 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Neil Sedaka, king of American pop, dies at 86

American singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka has died at the age of 86 in Los Angeles, remembered as a pop icon and a significant figure in the music industry.

Feb 28 • 03:26 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Charli XCX left the club and is watching movies at home. How a pop star became an icon of vulnerable dance music

The article explores how Charli XCX transitioned from a mainstream pop artist to a figure representing a more intimate side of dance music.

Feb 27 • 18:50 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
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Willie Colon, American salsa legend, has died at the age of 75

Willie Colon, a significant figure in the salsa music scene, has passed away at 75, leaving a lasting legacy through his influential music.

Feb 23 • 08:15 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Peaches' new album: Feminism, a never-ending mission!

Queer pop icon Peaches returns with her first album in over a decade, challenging conventions and societal shaming surrounding sexuality and aging.

Feb 23 • 07:03 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Willie Colón, an icon of salsa, died at 75

Willie Colón, a legendary figure in salsa music, passed away at the age of 75 in a New York hospital due to unspecified respiratory issues.

Feb 21 • 18:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Willie Colón, emblematic musician and interpreter of salsa icons such as 'Idilio', has died

Willie Colón, the renowned trombonist and salsa icon, passed away at 75 in New York City after health complications.

Feb 21 • 18:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Pedro Sampaio dresses as Zeca Pagodinho for post-Carnival show in BH

Pedro Sampaio paid tribute to Brazilian music icon Zeca Pagodinho by dressing up as him during a post-Carnival festival in Belo Horizonte.

Feb 21 • 15:12 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

'I was so nervous meeting David Beckham – he quickly showed me his true colours'

Niall Horan shared his anxiety about meeting football icon David Beckham, who put him at ease with his friendly demeanor during their encounter.

Feb 21 • 06:30 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The musical performance "Freimanis" will premiere at the Liepāja Theatre

A musical performance inspired by the life of Latvian cultural icon Mārtiņš Freimanis will premiere at the Liepāja Theatre on February 28.

Feb 20 • 12:49 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Global dance music icon Calvin Harris will hold a unique performance in the Baltic States

Calvin Harris will perform a special concert in the Baltic States, with tickets available for purchase starting this Friday.

Feb 17 • 09:42 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

In Sanremo, celebrating a sixty-year career. In the name of Ornella

Patty Pravo returns to the Sanremo Festival for the eleventh time, showcasing her latest song 'Opera' and reflecting on her long career.

Feb 16 • 04:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"We are specialists in making people dance": La Bomba de Tiempo celebrates 20 years with a ritual that is an icon of the porteño night

The percussion group La Bomba de Tiempo celebrates its 20th anniversary with an extended performance during the Carnival celebrations in Buenos Aires.

Feb 13 • 20:19 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

How Bad Bunny became a Latin icon and what rebellion he will present in River

Bad Bunny is set to perform in Argentina after achieving historic milestones such as winning a Grammy and performing at the Super Bowl, solidifying his status as a prominent Latin artist.

Feb 13 • 05:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Bad Bunny: from Pinar de Rocha to three sold-out River concerts, the singer who spoke out against Trump and became a global icon

Bad Bunny's journey from his first concert in Argentina to becoming a global icon is highlighted, focusing on his social activism and recent successes.

Feb 13 • 03:01 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Music world pays tribute to Ghanaian highlife legend Ebo Taylor

Tributes have been expressed globally following the death of Ghanaian highlife icon Ebo Taylor, who significantly influenced modern popular music in West Africa.

Feb 10 • 07:42 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

JJ: 48 years of immortality

Today marks the 48th anniversary of the death of Ecuador's greatest singer, Julio Jaramillo.

Feb 9 • 14:30 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Ebo Taylor, Ghanaian highlife icon, dies at 90

Ebo Taylor, a legendary figure in Ghana's highlife music scene, has passed away at 90, leaving behind a legacy that influenced countless musicians across the globe.

Feb 9 • 12:09 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"Stay Safe": He is the son of a legendary singer and found his vocation far from the stages, but close to the fire

Sam Springsteen, son of music icon Bruce Springsteen, has found his passion in firefighting, moving away from the limelight of the music industry.

Feb 9 • 06:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The icon of alternative rock who wrote one of the biggest hits of the 1990s has died

Greg Brown, a founding member of the band Cake and the creative force behind its biggest hit "The Distance," has passed away at the age of 51 after a short illness.

Feb 8 • 15:10 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Burna Boy ahead of Davido, Wizkid in Nigeria, globally — 2Baba

Nigerian music icon 2Baba claims Burna Boy is currently the leading artist in the Afrobeats genre, surpassing Davido and Wizkid.

Feb 8 • 09:58 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Life & Tech

Robyn with Norwegian arena concert in July

Swedish pop icon Robyn is returning to the Norwegian stage in July for her largest solo show ever in Norway at Unity Arena, near Oslo, marking 15 years since her last performance in the city.

Feb 6 • 15:26 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
Life & Tech

Pop Icon Robyn Comes to Oslo

Swedish pop icon Robyn will return to Norway on July 11, performing her biggest solo show ever at Unity Arena near Oslo, 15 years after her last performance in the city.

Feb 6 • 15:03 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Sports

Bad Bunny is a musical symbol of Latin America and refuses to concert in the USA, but will make an exception for the Super Bowl final

Bad Bunny, a prominent Latin American music icon, has chosen not to perform in the USA except for the upcoming Super Bowl final amid ongoing safety concerns expressed by others in the industry.

Feb 6 • 11:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Rita Lee honored by Mocidade: understand references to the singer's career and life made by the samba

The samba-enredo created by Mocidade Independente de Padre Miguel for the 2026 Carnival pays tribute to Rita Lee, incorporating various references to her music, times, and style while celebrating her legacy as a feminist and revolutionary icon.

Feb 6 • 08:03 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

The "Bad Bunny Decade": from working at a supermarket to being the migrant voice against ICE at the Super Bowl

Bad Bunny, originally from Puerto Rico, transformed from a supermarket employee to a global music icon and advocate for Latino identity in just ten years.

Feb 5 • 19:51 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Life & Tech

What did Bad Bunny do before he became famous? This is what the singer who will be at the Super Bowl 2026 Halftime Show did

Before becoming a global icon in trap and reggaeton, Bad Bunny had humble beginnings, working as a bagger in a Puerto Rican supermarket and as a cashier while pursuing his musical dreams.

Feb 5 • 12:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Jazz icon Ken Peplowski found dead in cruise cabin after missing show

Jazz musician Ken Peplowski was found dead in his cabin on a cruise ship after failing to appear for a scheduled performance.

Feb 4 • 17:33 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

REVEAL ⟩ New documentary film: Michael Jackson also experienced violence as a child

A newly released Channel 4 documentary series, 'Michael Jackson: The Trial,' reveals previously unknown audio recordings that provide insight into the pop icon's life, including his relationships with children and his experiences of childhood violence.

Feb 4 • 16:54 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I paid £18.50 for chicken and chips in a British 80s icon's restaurant

A visit to a restaurant owned by a British 80s music icon reveals the rising trend of celebrities investing in dining establishments, highlighted by a pricey chicken and chips meal.

Feb 3 • 02:12 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Snoop Dogg's Daughter Confirms the Death of Her Baby

The music and rap world mourns the death of Codi, the granddaughter of hip hop icon Snoop Dogg, confirmed by his daughter Cori Broadus on social media.

Feb 2 • 22:33 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Bad Bunny says he dreams of visiting Brazil and that Xuxa marked his entire childhood

The musician Bad Bunny expressed his desire to visit Brazil, influenced by its culture and the impact of Brazilian television icon Xuxa during his childhood.

Feb 2 • 19:51 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

Blunder at the Grammys: Cher Forgot to Announce the Winner and Announced the Wrong One

During the 2026 Grammy Awards, Cher, a 79-year-old music icon, caused a viral moment by forgetting to announce the winner and mistakenly declaring the wrong one.

Feb 2 • 06:51 UTC
🌍 Africanews
Life & Tech

Pharrell, Brandy and Kirk Franklin honoured by Black Music Collective

Pharrell, Brandy, and Kirk Franklin were celebrated at the Recording Academy Black Music Collective Honors in Los Angeles, where Brandy was named a Black Music Icon.

Jan 30 • 13:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Siouxsie And The Banshees star Kenny Morris dies aged 68

Kenny Morris, a founding member of Siouxsie and the Banshees, has passed away at the age of 68, with no cause of death revealed.

Jan 16 • 17:15 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

The music star responded to serious accusations: 'I have never abused a woman, this is an absolute lie and it deeply hurts me'

Music icon Julio Iglesias breaks his silence on serious sexual abuse allegations made by two former employees, stating he has never harmed or belittled any woman and labeling the accusations as absolute lies.

Jan 16 • 10:23 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

'The Spaniard Who Captivated the World': the Life of Julio Iglesias Told Like Never Before is the Fashionable Book of 2026

'The Spaniard Who Captivated the World' is a comprehensive biography of the globally renowned Spanish artist Julio Iglesias, authored by Ignacio Peyró, now available for purchase.

Jan 16 • 08:01 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Life & Tech

Paris Hilton vows to fight ‘until every child is protected’ after detailing alleged abuse

Paris Hilton expresses her commitment to advocate for child protection after revealing her own experiences of abuse, as featured in her documentary 'Infinite Icon: A Visual Memoir.'

Jan 14 • 14:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

Music icon accused of sexual assault, two women speak out

Spanish music icon Julio Iglesias faces serious allegations of sexual assault from two women who worked at his private residences, with reports indicating the incidents occurred in 2021 in Punta Cana and Lyford Cay.

Jan 13 • 15:02 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Grateful Dead guitarist has passed away: The most beautiful from the second row

The article is an obituary for Bob Weir, the second guitarist of the Grateful Dead, who was a significant rock musician and cultural icon despite playing alongside Jerry Garcia.

Jan 12 • 15:05 UTC
🇺🇸 New York Times
Life & Tech

Bob Weir, a Virtuoso of Hot Pants

The article discusses Bob Weir's unique fashion choices and his status as a musical icon.

Jan 11 • 18:48 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Life & Tech

Christian music icon Amy Grant invokes ‘6th of January’ in new song asking if 'we’ve lost our way'

Amy Grant's new song reflects on national division and healing, referencing the January 6 Capitol riot and the historic Woodstock festival.

Jan 10 • 15:35 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

10 years without David Bowie, the artist who was both extraterrestrial and a myth on Earth

The article reflects on the lasting impact and iconic status of David Bowie, who is celebrated for his unique blend of talent, aesthetic, and charisma.

Jan 9 • 21:11 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

His song was played in every bar in the 90s. Today he plays baseball

Alexander Haddaway, known for his global hit 'What is Love,' transitions from a 90s music icon to a baseball player.

Jan 9 • 08:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Music icon Jim McBride dies 'unexpectedly' as tributes flood in

Country music icon Jim McBride, known for his work with Reba McEntire and Alan Jackson, unexpectedly passed away at the age of 78 after a fall.

Jan 8 • 16:20 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

The death of Fairouz's youngest son six months after the departure of his brother Ziad Rahbani

Hali Rahbani, the youngest son of Lebanese singing icon Fairouz, passed away at the age of 68 after a long life marked by health struggles, just six months after the death of his brother Ziad Rahbani.

Jan 8 • 14:18 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Official! Maja Šuput showed how she passionately kisses Šimo, sparks are flying everywhere

Croatian music icon Maja Šuput publicly shared a passionate kiss with her partner, reality star Šimo Elez, as they enjoy a trip to Bali with her son Bloom.

Jan 8 • 09:32 UTC

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