Singer Rihanna has stormed into the Sunday Times Rich List of musicians at number three, with an estimated wealth of 468 million pounds ($576 million), thanks partly to the success of her fashion and cosmetics brands with Louis Vuitton-owner LVMH.

Rihanna debuts on Sunday Times Rich List of musicians at no. 3

The demise of renowned Rock 'n' Roll legend Little Richard on Saturday has left the music and Hollywood in grief. Also read: Katy Perry opens up about her pregnancy: I cry while doing simple tasks Many stars from the entertainment industry expressed sorrow and paid tribute to the late star on social media.

Spike Lee, Elton John, Michelle Obama, and more pay tribute to Little Richard

Swiss violinist, Debora Vonwiller, performed on Wednesday (May 6) in front of the residents of a Retirement Homes Foundation in Zurich, bringing at least one of them to tears. The care home's residents are all over 65 years old and have hardly left their apartments for weeks.

Swiss violinist plays music for elderly during coronavirus lockdown

Resident of Rio de Janeiro's Tijuca neighborhood were treated to live music Wednesday (May 06) when members of the municipal guard band brought out their instruments for play for locals under lockdown.

'Happiness for the people' - Rio band plays tunes for residents under lockdown

Opera singer Victoria Robertson is accustomed to performing on stages much bigger than the five foot wide front porch of her San Diego home. But with concert venues closed and work at a standstill due to the coronavirus pandemic, she decided to make the most of it.

San Diego opera singer swaps concert stage for front porch amid coronavirus lockdown

Two opera singers whose shows were cancelled due to coronavirus, find a different audience in the park.

Arias in open air as opera singers surprise Washington D.C. area park goers

When pedicab operator Sarah Grant and French Quarter street violinist Anna Roznowska realized about five weeks ago their livelihoods and lifestyles were threatened by New Orleans stay-at-home orders caused by the novel coronavirus, they were initially at a loss.

New Orleans violinist and pedicab operator take show on the road to lift spirits

Mariachi musicians in their garish, traditional outfits idled in the middle of the plaza on Sunday (March 29) waiting for any passers-by who might pay for a tune.

Mexico City's mariachi culture falls silent as coronavirus takes toll

Not being able to physically get together and play music was no obstacle for British musician John Miles and the Antwerp Philharmonic Orchestra managed to record Miles' hit track 'Music' - separately.

John Miles and the Antwerp Philharmonic 'Quarantine' Orchestra perform 'Music'

The spread of coronavirus has given 19-year-old musician Zeid Abu Hiljeh a new stage to perform. The medical student and saxophone player is among dozens quarantined at a hotel in Jordan's Dead Sea, where he plays every night to an audience on lockdown.

Saxophone tunes uplift dozens in Jordanian quarantine

Poland's Krzysztof Penderecki, one of the world's most celebrated composers, died on Sunday at the age of 86, his family said.

Polish composer Penderecki dies at 86 after long illness

Venezuelan musician Zandu Montoya has been cheering up his neighbours by singing and playing cuatro every afternoon amid quarantine imposed to prevent more coronavirus cases.

Venezuelan musician sings to neighbours from balcony amid quarantine

South Korea's boy band BTS will postpone its North America tour that was scheduled to kick off in April due to concerns over the coronavirus pandemic, its management said on Friday (March 27).

South Korea boy band BTS postpones U.S., Canada tour over coronavirus

Mariah Carey celebrates her birthday this Friday (March 27), one in self-isolation.

Mariah Carey celebrates birthday in self-isolation this year

As more and more events around the world get postponed, because of the coronavirus outbreak, Billboard Music Awards 2020 have also been postponed until things settle down.

Billboard Music Awards 2020 postponed amid coronavirus concerns

Producer and solo artist Ethan Gruska's song "Enough for Now", which features Phoebe Bridgers, is starting to hit the radio playlists in the United States.

John Williams's grandson hopes to emulate his musical success

Singer Bianca Okorocha, aka Clay, brings something unusual to the world of Nigerian music.

Musician 'Clay' brings rock to Nigerian music scene

After nearly 50 years of hip-hop, the unique art form is getting a museum in its birthplace of the Bronx, New York.

'Sacrilegious to have it anywhere else' - hip hop museum opens in the Bronx

Belgian pianist Jean-François Maljean composed the song "Chime of the dawn bells" to encourage Chinese people to fight and eventually defeat the novel coronavirus plaguing the country.

Belgian pianist composes song of encouragement for Wuhan

U.S. singer Katy Perry swore to serenade the plants of Britain's Prince Charles during a speech at a charity reception on Tuesday (February 4).

Singer Katy Perry swears to serenade Prince Charles' plants

A light show featuring the British flag was beamed onto Brussels' main square on the eve of the UK's exit from the European Union.

Music, light show celebrates UK-Belgium friendship

The famous bellows of “Order!” by former British parliamentary Speaker John Bercow has gone viral after its remix version by Belgian dance musician Michael Schack.

Bercow's 'order' cruises from UK parliament to top of Belgian charts after remix by Michael Schack

One of the last five known concert posters from the Beatles 1966 Shea Stadium show is hitting the auction block.

Actor puts his rare Beatles' concert poster on the auction block

Diwali, the festival of lights, is just around the corner; and while all of us must stay away from crackers, there's no harm in pampering our loved ones with some gifts!

Smartwatch to soundbar: Your complete Diwali gift guide suiting all kinds of budget ranges

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