British-Australian brothers who shaped pop, rock, and disco since the late 1950s.
A quartet of articles reveals how music figures into global culture: from Syd’s return with Beard, to Snow Patrol’s hit-system world impact, to FIFA’s sonic branding, and to individuals reflecting on their musical identities.
Dolly Parton has died at age 80. The Tennessee-born superstar rose from poverty to become a global icon in music, film and philanthropy. Her career spanned seven decades, marked by hit songs, blockbuster roles, and a lasting legacy in literacy and charity.
Pogačar has withdrawn from the Vuelta a España after a crash on stage eight left him with a concussion and multiple injuries. He will undergo surgery and remains in hospital for monitoring ahead of a return to competition after recovery. The race resumes with a mountain stage on Sunday.