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How this seven-year-old drummer found his rhythm in UAE

His journey shows how passion, patience, right support can help a child overcome setbacks

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Michelangelo “Mico” McIver

The Corrs cancel Abu Dhabi concert; fans to get refunds

Irish band cites unforeseen circumstances as Etihad Arena show is scrapped

Fans to get refunds after The Corrs cancel Abu Dhabi concert

Abu Dhabi’s OFFLIMITS festival with Shakira postponed

Organisers have postponed OFFLIMITS festival but remain hopeful of a return in 2027

Shakira's Abu Dhabi gig cancelled

How Thaikkudam Bridge survived egos while making music

Thirteen musicians, one Kerala soul: nostalgia, ego and rock at Coca-Cola Arena

A look at the insanely talented group, Thaikkudam Bridge

Selena Gomez faces $1.2m mental health startup suit

Investors say Wondermind star failed to promote, build app for $95 million venture

Lawsuit claims Gomez, co-founders misled backers on valuation, deals and app launch

Usha Uthup: The sari, the bindi and that booming voice

Why the ‘original item girl’ never chased Bollywood benchmarks or reinvention

Usha Uthup in action

‘Let’s embrace tightly’: Shakira on Colombia quake

Pop star calls on Colombians to embrace, stay alert and help quake survivors

Shakira urges unity and support after Colombia’s deadliest quake in a decade

Lucky Ali’s death remarks move fans ahead of Dubai show

Ahead of Dubai concert, Lucky Ali speaks of being prepared for his final journey

Lucki Ali

The Hustle: How Abu Dhabi attracts global superstars

Inside Ethara’s strategy to make Yas Island a benchmark for live entertainment

David Powell, Chief Portfolio and Strategy Officer at Ethara, with The Hustle host and Gulf News Entertainment, Lifestyle and Sports Editor Manjusha Radhakrishnan at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi.

Is Ariana Grande retiring? What the statement says

The singer is stepping back from public appearances after her tour, not ending her career

Ariana Grande

Why UAE musicians are betting on vinyl, not streams

Streaming is saturated. So, UAE artists are pressing their music onto vinyl instead

Jayesh Veralkar, founder of Vinyl Souk and its label arm Vinyl Souk Records, pictured at The Flip Side in Al Serkal Avenue, Dubai. The label's latest release, Made in the Emirates Vol. 2, spotlights the UAE's electronic music scene.

Oscar-Winning musician Glen Hansard dies at 56

‘Once’ star and The Frames frontman Glen Hansard killed in motorcycle accident

Glen Hansard performs at Lollapalooza in Chicago's Grant Park on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2014

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