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Sombr to Headline Main Stage at Rock Werchter 2027
American pop star Sombr will perform on the Main Stage of Rock Werchter 2027 on Sunday 4 July, joining headliner Tame Impala at Belgium's premier festival.
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Duncan Sheik, 'Barely Breathing' Singer, Dies at 56
Duncan Sheik, the singer-songwriter behind 'Barely Breathing' and the Tony-winning musical 'Spring Awakening,' has died at 56, his family said.
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Phoebe Bridgers Returns with Ambitious 'Lost Weekend'
Phoebe Bridgers releases 'Lost Weekend,' her first solo album in six years, following Grammy wins and a retreat from the public eye.
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Human InterestMusic
100-Year-Old's First Clouseau: 'Koen Has Beautiful Eyes'
Simonne Apers, 100, attended her first Clouseau concert in Antwerp, meeting Koen and Kris Wauters backstage and declaring 'Koen has beautiful eyes.'
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Kavinsky, Synthwave Pioneer Behind 'Nightcall,' Dies at 50
French DJ Kavinsky, known for the iconic track 'Nightcall' from the film Drive, has died at 50. Tributes pour in from Macron, The Weeknd, and David Guetta.
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Glen Hansard, Oscar-Winning Irish Musician, Dies at 56
Oscar-winning songwriter and The Frames frontman Glen Hansard died in a Dublin motorcycle crash at 56. Tributes pour in from Springsteen and Bono.
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CultureMusic
Sting's Historic Wallonia Debut at Francofolies de Spa
Sting performed at Francofolies de Spa for the first time in Wallonia, delighting fans with an intimate trio concert and sampling local Belgian beer.
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CultureMusic
Ghent's Most Striking Fanfare Celebrates 20 Years of Music
Die Verdammte Spielerei, Ghent's beloved street fanfare, marks 20 years with daily performances at the Gentse Feesten.
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EntertainmentMusic
Jay-Z's Yankee Stadium Concert Delayed After Security Breach
Jay-Z's final Yankee Stadium concert was delayed over four hours after hundreds of ticketless fans rushed entrances, forcing a lockdown.
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EntertainmentMusic
Bonnie Tyler Dies at 75: Raspy Voice Behind an 80s Anthem
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh singer whose raspy voice defined 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' has died at 75. A look at her remarkable life and enduring legacy.
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EntertainmentMusic
Bonnie Tyler, 'Total Eclipse' Singer, Dies at 75
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh singer behind 1980s megahits 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' and 'Holding Out for a Hero,' has died at 75 in Portugal.
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EntertainmentMusic
Lewis Capaldi Rock Werchter Comeback Cut Short
Lewis Capaldi's return to Rock Werchter was bittersweet as he announced another break to write a new album, prioritizing mental health.
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EntertainmentMusic
Pommelien Thijs Joins Mumford & Sons On Stage at Werchter
Belgian star Pommelien Thijs surprised fans as a special guest at Mumford & Sons' Rock Werchter show, performing 'Atlas' after a New York Times article.
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Entertainment & CultureMusic
BTS Mania Hits Belgium: Fans Camp as RM Explores Antwerp
BTS brings K-pop mania to Belgium for the first time with sold-out Brussels concerts. RM explores Antwerp as hundreds of fans camp at the stadium.
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EntertainmentMusic
Belle Perez Returns to Stage After Husband's Death
Belgian singer Belle Perez performed her first concert since husband Wouter van der Horst's death, telling the audience it felt good to be on stage again.
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EntertainmentMusic
K3 Comeback: Klaasje Returns with Hanne and Julia on Stage
Former K3 member Klaasje Meijer returns temporarily to replace pregnant Marthe De Pillecyn, debuting before 30,000 fans in Eindhoven.
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EntertainmentMusic
Stromae to Feature on Madonna's New Album: 'Amazing Voice'
Belgian star Stromae appears on Madonna's upcoming album Confessions on a Dance Floor: Part II, marking a decade-old collaboration finally realized.
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CultureMusic
Amber Broos and Father to DJ at Tomorrowland for First Time
Belgian DJ Amber Broos will perform alongside her father Joeri at Tomorrowland 2026, calling the milestone set at the iconic festival 'very emotional.'
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CultureMusic
Angèle's 'Dis-le': A Club Anthem of Self-Expression
Belgian pop star Angèle releases new single 'Dis-le', a club anthem about self-expression. The track signals a bold new direction ahead of her third album.
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EntertainmentMusic
Bart Peeters and Dana Winner Enter Radio 2 Hall of Fame
Belgian musicians Bart Peeters and Dana Winner to be inducted into the Radio 2 Eregalerij on 21 October 2026 at the Concertgebouw in Bruges.
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EntertainmentMusic
Stromae Returns on New Duet 'Des Fleurs' with Tove Lo
Belgian superstar Stromae releases 'Des Fleurs' with Swedish pop star Tove Lo, marking his latest collaboration since his 2023 tour cancellation.
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Arts & CultureMusic
Taylor Swift Inducted Into Songwriters Hall of Fame
Taylor Swift, 36, becomes the youngest woman inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame with an emotional speech, family tributes, and a warning about AI.
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CultureMusic
Ettore Pagano Wins Queen Elisabeth Competition 2026
Italian cellist Ettore Pagano wins the Queen Elisabeth Competition for Cello 2026, earning the historic Casals Goffriller cello on loan.
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EntertainmentMusic
At 83, Paul McCartney Still Makes Music for the Love of It
Paul McCartney releases his 27th album 'The Boys of Dungeon Lane' at 83, driven by pure creative passion. A look at the acclaimed new record.
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CultureMusic
Sonny Rollins, Jazz Saxophone Colossus, Dies at 95
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist and last giant of the bebop generation, has died at 95. His seven-decade career defined jazz improvisation.
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CultureMusic
Queen Elisabeth Competition Final Week Begins for 75th Year
The Queen Elisabeth Competition for cello enters its final week in Brussels, celebrating 75 years of classical music with 12 finalists from 11 countries.
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