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Gothenburg Opera postpones 1984 premiere by up to two years

There will be no premiere of the opera "1984" at the Gothenburg Opera in October.

High demand for Laleh tour adds extra concerts in Stockholm, Skellefteå and Gothenburg

Bono says Dolly Parton recorded U2 duet while seriously ill: She came from her hospital bed

Dolly Parton was seriously ill when she recorded a duet with Bono on U2's new album. She came straight from her hospital bed to sing the song, he tells Rolling Stone.

Fall storm cancels Ed Sheeran’s controversial Boston concerts

Ed Sheeran's two controversial concerts in Boston this weekend are canceled because of a fall storm.

Jenny Wilson to compose music for The Great Gatsby at Stockholm’s Kulturhuset Stadsteatern

When F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic "The Great Gatsby" is staged at Kulturhuset Stadsteatern in Stockholm, it will be to the tune of Jenny Wilson's music.

Macklemore announces Free Palestine tour with ticket proceeds going to Gaza

Rapper Macklemore announces the “Free Palestine” tour, with ticket proceeds going to support Gaza.

U2 announces new album Carnaval De Luz, with Bono duet with Dolly Parton

U2 has new music in the works. On November 13, “Carnaval De Luz” will be released, with Bono singing a duet with Dolly Parton on the closing track.

Beach Boys cancel several shows at short notice after earlier postponements

The Beach Boys have cancelled several shows at short notice. Those dates had in turn been postponed in July because singer Mike Love needed time to recover, writes NME.

Rapper Gift Blessing named Sweden’s new reading ambassador

First "Talang", now a rapping reading ambassador with a stomachache. Gift Blessing felt physically ill when he took part in the latest Pisa survey's reading race among Swedish students. He says this is urgent and that action is needed from all parts of society.

Petter announces intimate seated tour next year with Carolina Wallin Pérez and Helmer Norrby

When Petter goes on tour next year, it will be in a more intimate format. He will be accompanied by musicians Carolina Wallin Pérez and Helmer Norrby.

Michael Kiwanuka says he suffered a serious stroke, cancels US concerts

Michael Kiwanuka reveals in connection with the release of a new album that he has suffered a serious stroke.

Netherlands ends Eurovision boycott, will compete next year

The Netherlands is changing course and will compete in the Eurovision Song Contest next year, reports Kulturnytt on Sveriges Radio.

Taylor Swift to release four new songs with Max Martin and Shellback on The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore

Taylor Swift is releasing four new songs on Friday as part of a new version of her latest album. "I went to Sweden," the star writes on Instagram.

Hilary Duff to play first Sweden concert at Avicii Arena in 2027

Hilary Duff is coming to Sweden for a concert at Avicii Arena in 2027. It will be the American star's first visit to Sweden.

Spain’s broadcaster pushes to continue Eurovision boycott over Israel participation

The chairman of the Spanish public service broadcaster RTVE wants the company to continue boycotting Eurovision next year because of Israel’s participation, according to Kulturnyheterna on SVT. The Norwegian public service broadcaster NRK is also critical.

Lionel Richie undergoes heart surgery for atrial fibrillation, representatives say

77-year-old singer Lionel Richie has undergone heart surgery for atrial fibrillation. The surgery went perfectly, his representatives said, according to the LA Times.

Winnerbäck softens his melancholy on new album Längtan till våren

Lars Winnerbäck continues to portray the everyday trivialities of life with sharpness, but the usual dose of melancholy is mixed with brighter tones on the new album.

Monica Forsberg to Receive Music Publishers’ Honorary Prize for Främling Lyrics

She wrote the lyrics to Carola's "Främling" and the children's classic "The Crocodile in the Car." Now Monica Forsberg is being awarded the Music Publishers' Honorary Prize.

Taylor Swift announces new single Patient Zero, her first release since wedding to Travis Kelce

Pop star Taylor Swift announced on social media that she is releasing new music on Friday.

Holly Humberstone cancels European tour after medical emergency on bus

Holly Humberstone is canceling her European tour, including her Sweden gig this week, because of a medical emergency involving a member of the touring party, the singer announced on Instagram.

Laleh sets spring 2027 concert tour based on her autobiographical novel

Laleh's book will be brought to the stage in a concert tour in spring 2027, with the performance based on the autobiographical novel.

A$AP Rocky returns to Sweden seven years after Stockholm assault case

Hip-hop star A$AP Rocky has played his first gig in Sweden since his high-profile arrest in 2019. Judging by the concert, he has not forgotten the incident, several media outlets report.

Daniel Johansson wins SvD Opera Prize for Turandot role at Royal Swedish Opera

Opera singer Daniel Johansson was awarded the Svenska Dagbladet Opera Prize for his role as Calàf in "Turandot" at the Royal Swedish Opera earlier this year.

Amanda Lear accuses Miley Cyrus of copying 1978 song The Sphinx

French disco diva Amanda Lear accuses Miley Cyrus of plagiarizing one of her 1970s songs.

Jonas Hassen Khemiri to make opera debut with new libretto for Royal Swedish Opera and Royal Danish Theatre

Jonas Hassen Khemiri is making his debut as an opera librettist for a work that is currently in the planning stage, according to composer Emmy Lindström on Swedish Radio P2's Musikrevyn.

New Found Glory co-founder Chad Gilbert dies at 45 after cancer battle

Chad Gilbert, guitarist and co-founder of the American punk rock band New Found Glory, has died at the age of 45, according to TMZ.

The Sound of Music museum opens in Salzburg, Austria

A new museum dedicated to the 1965 film “The Sound of Music,” starring Julie Andrews, opened on Sunday in Salzburg, Austria.

Zara Larsson reportedly cancels Abu Dhabi concert during Formula 1 weekend

Zara Larsson is reportedly canceling a gig during the Formula 1 weekend in Abu Dhabi in December. "I will not be going to Abu Dhabi," the star wrote in a now-deleted comment on Instagram.

Ed Sheeran apologizes on stage over Gaza controversy: So, so sorry

Ed Sheeran apologizes from the stage, calling the situation in Gaza "catastrophic and indefensible." "I've had to make a lot of tough decisions and I make mistakes," Sheeran says after the controversy over the fired rapper.

Singer and Grammy winner Duncan Sheik dies aged 56

American singer and songwriter Duncan Sheik has died, several media outlets report.

Billy Joel is alive after Google wrongly declared him dead, spokesperson says

Billy Joel was wrongly declared dead by Google. Now his spokesperson confirms that the singer and songwriter, now 77, is alive. "Billy is not dead. I just emailed him," she tells Newsday.

Smash Into Pieces collide with moose in car accident near Skänninge

The rock band Smash Into Pieces collided with a large bull moose early Friday morning. "It was a terribly nasty experience," singer Chris Adam Hedman Sörbye says in a written comment to Expressen.

KAJ duo Jakob Norrgård and Axel Åhman fear a slip-up on På spåret

They have won Melodifestivalen. Will Jakob and Axel from KAJ also win the other big Swedish TV competition - “På spåret”? They probably don't know what they're getting themselves into, says host Kristian Luuk, laughing.

UK Eurovision struggles to be investigated by Parliament

Now the British Parliament will examine why the country is doing so poorly in the Eurovision Song Contest.