Sudanese band Aswat Almadina continues music amid war and displacement
Members of Sudan's influential band Aswat Almadina have fled the country due to the ongoing conflict but continue to produce music inspired by their home city, Khartoum, aiming to inspire peace.Timon, a founding member of Aswat Almadina, left Sudan two months after the conflict began in 2023, deeply affected by the violence and destruction he witnessed in Khartoum.The war has caused over 150,000 deaths and displaced around 12 million people, creating what the United Nations describes as the world's largest humanitarian crisis.Despite their dispersion across the world, the band members hold onto hope that their music will serve as a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Apr 2026 01:00 LONDON
Madonna surprises fans with guest appearance at Coachella
Madonna made a surprise guest appearance at the Coachella music festival during Sabrina Carpenter's headline set on Friday night.The pop icon joined Carpenter on stage for a duet, performing hits including Vogue and Like A Prayer, as well as a song from her newly announced album, Confessions II.The performance came after days of speculation about Madonna's involvement at the festival held in the Colorado desert in California.On Wednesday, Madonna officially confirmed the release of Confessions II, a sequel to her 2005 album Confessions On A Dance Floor.During the set, Madonna and Carpenter performed the 1990 house hit Vogue, followed by... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Apr 2026 11:02 LONDON
Explosion in Toronto Neighborhood Linked to Drake Video Shoot
An explosion occurred on Thursday night in a Toronto neighborhood, which was later confirmed to be caused by a video shoot involving the artist Drake.The blast unsettled local residents who were initially alarmed by the noise and disruption.Authorities confirmed that the explosion was part of a controlled event for the production of a music video.No injuries or significant damage were reported as a result of the incident.Residents expressed concern due to their memories of a previous propane plant explosion in the area in 2008, which had caused considerable alarm and disruption at the time.This history contributed to the heightened anxiety... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Apr 2026 01:30 LONDON
Broadcaster Andy Kershaw dies aged 66 after cancer diagnosis
Andy Kershaw, a former BBC Radio 1 DJ and presenter known for his eclectic music taste and global conflict reporting, has died at the age of 66.His family confirmed he passed away around 7:30pm BST on Thursday.Kershaw had been diagnosed with cancer last August, which affected his spinal column and left him unable to walk.Kershaw was a familiar voice on BBC Radio 1 for 15 years, from 1985 to 2000, and was also known for presenting the BBC's flagship rock programme The Old Grey Whistle Test.He co-presented the BBC's television coverage of Live Aid in 1985, a major benefit concert... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Apr 2026 16:03 LONDON
Brazil's former spy chief Alexandre Ramagem released from US ICE detention
Alexandre Ramagem, Brazil's fugitive former spy chief, has been released from custody by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency.Ramagem was detained on Monday in Orlando, Florida, but ICE has not disclosed the reasons for his detention or details surrounding his release.Ramagem, 53, fled Brazil in September 2025 to avoid imprisonment after being sentenced to 16 years in prison for his involvement in an attempted military coup.The coup aimed to keep former President Jair Bolsonaro in power following his loss in the 2022 election.He was one of seven co-conspirators convicted alongside Bolsonaro over the coup attempt.Ramagem also faces investigation... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Apr 2026 15:02 LONDON
Rapper Offset Performs at Coachella Days After Being Shot
US rapper Offset performed at the Coachella music festival in California nearly a week after being shot outside a casino in Florida.The former Migos member spent most of his set in a wheelchair but was able to stand and walk around the stage unaided during his performance.Offset, whose real name is Kiari Kendrell Cephus, was hospitalised following the shooting outside Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood on 6 April.The Seminole Police Department has detained two individuals in connection with the incident, including rapper Lil TJay, who has been charged with disorderly conduct.Offset's mother described him as a "miracle walking" after his Coachella... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Apr 2026 12:51 LONDON
Cherry Blossom Festival in Berlin attracts many tourists this spring
This past weekend, Berlin's Gärten der Welt (Gardens of the World) hosted its annual Cherry Blossom Festival, drawing numerous visitors to admire the pink cherry blossoms.The event featured a variety of cultural programmes across the park's Japanese, Chinese, and Korean gardens.Visitors engaged in activities including dance and music performances, arts and crafts, and culinary experiences.Cosplay enthusiasts also participated, showcasing manga costumes throughout the park.The festival highlights the brief blooming period of cherry blossoms each spring, which are not native to Germany but were gifted by Japan in the 1990s following German reunification.Thousands of cherry trees were donated, with many planted... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Apr 2026 12:42 LONDON
Legendary Indian singer Asha Bhosle dies aged 92
Asha Bhosle, the iconic Indian playback singer whose voice defined Bollywood music in the 1970s and 80s, has died in Mumbai at the age of 92.She passed away at Breach Candy Hospital where she was admitted with extreme exhaustion and a chest infection.Her family confirmed her death on Sunday, with her son Anand Bhosle stating that her last rites will be held at Shivaji Park in Mumbai the following day.Bhosle recorded more than 12,000 songs in multiple Indian languages over a career spanning seven decades.She was a two-time Grammy nominee and received the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2001.Indian Prime... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Apr 2026 12:30 LONDON
