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Legendary Singer Tony Bennett Dies Aged 96

At the age of 96, the legendary New York pop and jazz singer, Tony Bennett, has passed away. Throughout his illustrious career, Bennett was celebrated for iconic songs like "The Way You Look Tonight," "Body and Soul," and "(I...

Taylor Swift to Direct Her First Feature Film

Swifties, get ready for a cinematic wonderland with Taylor Swift! Yes, you read that right. Pop musician Taylor Swift will direct her first feature film. The multi-Grammy award winner is partnering up with Guillermo del Toro fans for her directorial...

Turkey Jails Pop Star Gulsen Over Religious Joke

Turkish pop diva Gulsen has been detained on suspicion of "inciting hatred and enmity" with a joke she made about Turkey's religious schools. Gulsen, a 46-year-old singer and songwriter whose full name is Gulsen Colakoglu, was removed from her Istanbul...

“Voice of the Aegean” Irini Konitopoulou-Legaki Dies at 91

One of the greatest singers of traditional Aegean island music, Irini Konitopoulou-Legaki, died on Tuesday at the age of 91. She was born in Keramoti on the island of Naxos and was the daughter of an acclaimed violinist, Michalis Konitopoulos. Culture...

Turkish Cypriot Singer Causes Stir with Video Shot in Occupied Varosha

A Turkish Cypriot pop star angered Cypriots with a video filmed in the occupied town of Varosha, which has become emblematic of the island’s division. The singer, Nihayet (also known as Nini) released "Bulaman" to her YouTube channel on Tuesday...

Cris Cab Stuns Shoppers with Live Song in Mykonos Supermarket

American singer Cris Cab stunned shoppers in a Mykonos supermarket when he broke out into an impromptu live concert in the potato chip aisle.

Greek Singer Tolis Voskopoulos Dies at 81

Tolis Voskopoulos, a legend of Greek popular music and cinema, has died in Athens on Monday. He was 80.

Kelly Clarkson Wins Three Daytime Emmy Awards

Kelly Clarkson's star continues to rise, as the Texas-born Greek-American singer and host took home three Daytime Emmys for her talk show on June 25. Kelly Clarkson's Career Since "American Idol" After winning the first season of "American Idol" in 2002,...

VASSY Takes Over Times Square with New Song “Chase”

The release of VASSY's new song, titled "CHASE," has earned the Greek-Australian LA-based artist the honor of being projected over New York City's Times Square on Friday. The dance-pop anthem, which is a collaboration with well-known producer duo Bonka,...

Constantine Maroulis Releases Music Video For His Song ‘Try’

Tony nominee and former American Idol contestant Constantine Maroulis has released a new music video for his song, "Try". The talented singer's new single focuses on a father's relationship with, and love for, his daughter. For Maroulis, who in real...