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Record Revenue for STIM as Swedish Songwriting Thrives

STIM brought in over three billion kronor in revenue last year – and the payout to Swedish music creators was the biggest ever. .

Record Revenue for STIM as Swedish Songwriting Thrives

Neil Young Urges Trump to Focus on USA Instead of Rock Stars

"Stop thinking about what rock stars think - think about saving the USA". This writes the artist Neil Young to Donald Trump, when he comes to the defense of Bruce Springsteen and Taylor Swift.

Neil Young Urges Trump to Focus on USA Instead of Rock Stars

Stockholm Eyes Hosting Eurovision if Sweden Wins This Year

Stockholm wants to host Eurovision next year if the Swedish entry KAJ wins this year's competition. Yes, we'd be happy to do that, says finance commissioner Karin Wanngård (S) to Dagens Nyheter.

Stockholm Eyes Hosting Eurovision if Sweden Wins This Year

Billie Eilish Returns to Sweden: A Concert Experience Like No Other

Billie Eilish is in Sweden for two concerts at Avicii arena. What can fans expect? To see their best friend perform, according to Tina Mehrafzoon, music journalist at Sveriges Radio.

Billie Eilish Returns to Sweden: A Concert Experience Like No Other

Sabrina Carpenter Shines in Sold-Out Stockholm Shows

The fan is adorning themselves with rhinestones and hearts when the star behind last year's most streamed song, "Espresso", takes over the Avicii arena in Stockholm. Here, Sabrina Carpenter is performing two sold-out concerts.

Sabrina Carpenter Shines in Sold-Out Stockholm Shows

Swedish House Mafia Joins Denniz Pop Awards Jury

Swedish House Mafia and the internationally recognized songwriters Ilya Salmanzadeh and Noonie Bao become new jury members in Denniz Pop Awards. .

Swedish House Mafia Joins Denniz Pop Awards Jury

Kristersson on KAJ: "Not my musical taste"

KAJ is not his favorite, but Ulf Kristersson (M) accepts the result in Melodifestivalen. Maybe not right on target in my musical taste, but I have always respect for the fact that it is the audience that decides, says the Prime Minister to Sveriges Radio Finnish.

Kristersson on KAJ: "Not my musical taste"

Hov1 is quitting: "The time has come"

The Swedish hip-hop group Hov1 is disbanding, the group announces on Instagram. .

Hov1 is quitting: "The time has come"

Charges filed for burglaries - Taylor Swift's boyfriend affected

When NFL and NBA stars were not at home, the burglary gang struck and stole watches, jewelry, cash, and other valuables worth around 21 million kronor. Now, seven men are being prosecuted at a federal court in Florida.

Charges filed for burglaries - Taylor Swift's boyfriend affected

Ingrosso and Gambino Compete for Grammis

First, he made a success at P3 Gold Gala, now Benjamin Ingrosso gets a new super chance. At this year's Grammis Gala, he can take home the most awards of all – but is posthumously challenged by the rapper C Gambino.

Ingrosso and Gambino Compete for Grammis

Taylor Swift booed – boyfriend lost

The superstar Taylor Swift was booed in the stands during the American football final Super Bowl in New Orleans. Boyfriend Travis Kelce had a tough evening, Philadelphia crushed his Kansas City with 40–22.

Taylor Swift booed – boyfriend lost

This is why the Super Bowl is the music world's giant

Over 100 million TV viewers and the music world's absolute biggest names. That's how it went when the Super Bowl's halftime entertainment became the planet's largest music event.

This is why the Super Bowl is the music world's giant

Super Bowl: Swift, Trump, and Record Chance, Million-Suite Deals

Taylor Swift fever, Grammy winner, Trump and tickets for millions. The night to Monday decides one of the world's largest sports events – Super Bowl.

Super Bowl: Swift, Trump, and Record Chance, Million-Suite Deals

Spotify exceeds expectations – the stock surges

Spotify's share – already one of the year's winners on Wall Street – is surging upward after the streaming service's 2024 financial report. The company is setting records for profit and profitability – and is also exceeding expectations regarding the number of users.

Spotify exceeds expectations – the stock surges

Coldplay sets audience record

Coldplay writes itself into history with its world tour "Music of the Spheres World Tour". According to [Guinness](https://www.

Coldplay sets audience record

Lamar was praised for diss - Beyoncé's album best

The rap star Kendrick Lamar was awarded twice for his Drake-diss "Not like us", which took home both song of the year and recording of the year at the Grammy Awards. The album of the year became Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" and Chappell Roan the newcomer of the year.

Lamar was praised for diss - Beyoncé's album best

Everything You Need to Know About Tonight's Grammy Awards

Tonight it's time for the music industry's most glamorous gala. Or? Here's everything you need to know about this year's Grammy Awards.

Everything You Need to Know About Tonight's Grammy Awards

Spotify slightly down in New York

Spotify's stock initially fell 3 percent on Wall Street but recovered later and after a few hours of trading, the stock was slightly down. Over the weekend, the streaming service announced that it had entered into a new multi-year distribution agreement with music giant Universal Music Group.

Spotify slightly down in New York

Spotify backs down after new major deal

Spotify's stock falls by 3 percent in the week's initial trading on Wall Street. This after the streaming service announced over the weekend that it has entered into a new multi-year distribution agreement with music giant Universal Music Group.

Spotify backs down after new major deal

Kansas City can write history

The champion team did it again – and Taylor Swift got to celebrate as usual in the stands. Kansas City is clear for the NFL final and can take its third consecutive Super Bowl title – something no team has managed to do.

Kansas City can write history

Southport killer sentenced to 52 years in prison

The 18-year-old who last summer murdered three girls in Southport in England is sentenced to at least 52 years in prison. He will probably never be released, said the judge when the sentence was announced.

Southport killer sentenced to 52 years in prison

18-year-old admits: Killed children at dance event

Why? So far, there is no answer to the question of what drove the 18-year-old to kill girls in Southport last summer. Many in the UK hope that it will become clear when the trial now begins at Liverpool Crown Court.

18-year-old admits: Killed children at dance event

The Music Spring to Look Forward to

New albums from The Weeknd, Lady Gaga, Lana Del Rey and Chappell Roan. And maybe from Rihanna.

The Music Spring to Look Forward to

This year's new words – the whole list

Here are all 32 words that have made it onto this year's new word list. The words have been coined or become more common during the year - and say something about both 2024 and what linguistic trends and patterns exist.

This year's new words – the whole list