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Ana Danch and MISHA have presented the duet single “Odesa” — a light summer track about the city by the sea, romantic encounters and warm evenings.

On June 18, 2026, Ukrainian singer and songwriter Ana Danch and artist MISHA released their new duet single «Odesa». «Odesa» is a light summer track with a warm romantic mood, dedicated to the city by the sea, its unique atmosphere, evenings on the coast, encounters and memories that stay with everyone who has visited Odesa at least once. The song combines the melodicism of contemporary pop…

Ariana Grande demanded that the White House stop using her song Bye in videos about Donald Trump’s immigration policy.

Ariana Grande has publicly spoken out against the use of her song Bye in an official White House video promoting the immigration policies of Donald Trump’s administration. What began as a dispute over a social media soundtrack quickly evolved into another high-profile example of the ongoing tension between the music industry and political messaging. The controversy stemmed from a post on the White…

Talay Riley, songwriter for Dua Lipa, Britney Spears, Khalid and H.E.R., has been killed in London. The musician was found with stab wounds in Silvertown.

According to London’s Metropolitan Police, emergency services received a report of a stabbing in the Pankhurst Avenue area of Silvertown on the morning of June 5. Police officers and paramedics who arrived at the scene found a 35-year-old man with stab wounds in the garden of a property on nearby Rayleigh Road. Despite the efforts of paramedics, the musician could not be saved and was pronounced dead at the…

Results of the “MUZ-TV Awards 2026. Movement”: ceremony winners, Zivert’s triumph, Vanya Dmitrienko’s victories, awards for Sergey Lazarev, Kirkorov, Kino, Leonid Agutin, and the full list of nominees.

MOSCOW — On June 6, one of the key events on the Russian pop scene took place at Live Arena outside Moscow: the 21st MUZ-TV Awards 2026. Movement. This year, the concept of the large-scale show was built around the idea of continuous development, transformation and the evolution of sound. Sophisticated technological stage design, dynamic visual direction and bold performances clearly showed where the modern…

FANCON 2026 will take place on June 6–7 in Kyiv: Ukraine’s largest pop culture festival will bring together cosplay, the K-pop Cover Dance Show, music, gaming, comics, bloggers and a charity fundraiser for the 3rd Separate Assault Brigade.

On June 6–7, 2026, FANCON 2026 will take place in Kyiv — Ukraine’s largest pop culture festival, bringing together cosplay, K-pop cover dance, gaming, comics, bloggers, wrestling, dubbing and live music performances. For music audiences, the event is especially interesting because of the renewed Jager Stage, where Ukrainian artists from different scenes will perform — from alternative acts to…

Jay-Z performed at Roots Picnic 2026 with a freestyle that media outlets and fans interpreted as a diss aimed at Drake, Ye and Nicki Minaj. A breakdown of the conflict and key quotes.

Jay-Z is once again at the center of the hip-hop conversation following a rare solo appearance at Roots Picnic 2026 in Philadelphia. On May 30, the rapper took the stage with The Roots for a set in which classic tracks quickly gave way to the night’s most talked-about moment — a hard-hitting freestyle that fans and music media interpreted as a series of shots aimed at Drake, Ye, Nicki Minaj, Dame Dash…

The MUZ-TV 2026 “Movement” Awards will take place on June 6 at Live Arena: performers, hosts, nominees, the show concept and the main intrigues of the ceremony.

On June 6, 2026, Live Arena will host the 21st ceremony of the national music award “MUZ-TV 2026. Movement”. This year, the organizers are focusing not only on the presentation of the awards, but also on a large-scale visual show: innovative technologies, bold directing concepts, special effects and a transforming stage space have all been announced, designed to immerse the audience in an atmosphere of…

The disruption of Ye’s European tour, concert cancellations in Poland, Italy and other countries, the scandal surrounding the artist, and a record-breaking show in Turkey with 118,000 spectators.

American rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, found himself at the center of one of the biggest music scandals of early summer 2026. The European leg of his world tour faced a series of bans, postponements and cancellations linked to his previous antisemitic remarks and use of Nazi symbolism. Yet after a string of setbacks across Europe, the artist unexpectedly turned his Istanbul concert into a massive…

Metallica drew around 94,000 fans to Berlin’s Olympic Stadium and set a new attendance record for the venue.

On May 30, 2026, Metallica drew around 94,000 fans to Berlin’s Olympic Stadium. The concert became the largest show in the venue’s history and, according to German media reports, one of the biggest rock events ever staged in Germany. American heavy music titans Metallica once again proved that, more than four decades into their career, they remain not merely a cult band, but a true global stadium force.…

Meet the major Minatrix.FM update! A new Android app with social networking features and calls, a smart track recommendation algorithm, and BPM currency rewards for your activity.

Minatrix.FM continues to grow as a music platform for listeners, DJs, artists, and everyone who lives and breathes music. We have completely rebuilt and updated the Android app, improved the social features, added new communication tools, and enhanced the track recommendation algorithms on the website. Minatrix.FM is now much more than just an app for listening to music. It is a full-featured music community where…

Detailed overview of Eurovision 2026: how the contest took place in Vienna, why Bulgaria’s DARA won, how many points Bangaranga scored and what made the final memorable.

Eurovision 2026 became one of the most symbolic editions of the contest in recent years. The 70th anniversary Eurovision Song Contest took place in Vienna, at the Wiener Stadthalle, where the Grand Final was held on May 16. For the Austrian capital, this was already the third Eurovision after the contests of 1967 and 2015, with ORF serving as the host broadcaster. The three live shows were hosted by Victoria…

Amen Break is a legendary drum sample from 1969 that became the foundation of hip-hop, jungle, and drum & bass, and the most sampled break in music history.

Amen Break is a drum break from the composition “Amen, Brother” by The Winstons, recorded in 1969. Within this track lies a short drum solo lasting approximately 5.2 seconds, performed by drummer Gregory Coleman. From a music history perspective, this is one of the most paradoxical phenomena ever: a fragment of a secondary soul composition became a foundational building block of hip-hop, jungle, drum…

The first wave of AI actresses is already transforming Hollywood. How virtual stars, neural networks, and digital avatars are reshaping cinema, actors, the Oscars, and the future of the entertainment industry.

On May 6, debate over the future of the film industry erupted once again across the media landscape. The reason was Tilly Norwood — a fully AI-generated “actress” whom her creators are already calling the next future star of Hollywood. Some see the project as a technological breakthrough, while others view it as a threat to the acting profession and even to the very concept of art itself. Who Is…

Eurovision 2026 in Vienna: all the details about the anniversary contest, bookmakers’ favorites, Ukraine at Eurovision, country boycotts, scandals, participants, and the biggest intrigues of the show.

With just days left before Eurovision 2026 begins, it already feels like the entire continent is talking about it. And at this point, it’s about far more than just music. The 70th edition of Eurovision arrives surrounded by controversy, drama, political tensions, returning countries, boycotts, and — somewhat surprisingly — massive public interest. Social media is exploding with discussions,…

Timed comments on Minatrix.FM — a new feature for discussing music. Highlight moments in a track, share emotions, break down mixes, and get precise feedback.

A new update has arrived on Minatrix.FM, making communication around music more intuitive and engaging than ever. You can now leave comments tied to specific moments in a track. In other words, every message can be “attached” to an exact point in the composition. How it works When you write a comment, the system can automatically capture the current playback position. As a result: the comment…