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Anna Trincher’s song “Margarita” became the subject of controversy over a songwriter linked to Russia, changes to the track’s credits, and MUZVAR’s claims of receiving threats.

Ukrainian singer Anna Trincher’s new single “Margarita” became the focus of a major media controversy only a few days after its premiere. The dispute was triggered by information about one of the song’s creators, Donetsk-born composer Vladimir Kurto, who, according to publicly available sources, has lived in Moscow for many years and continues to work within the Russian music industry. The…

Christina Aguilera has reportedly married Matthew Rutler. We examine the original source and explain why the wedding claims remain unconfirmed. Fact-check.

Media reports have claimed that Christina Aguilera secretly married her longtime partner, Matthew Rutler. According to those reports, the marriage would be the second for the 45-year-old American singer, with the alleged ceremony taking place more than a decade after the couple became engaged. However, Minatrix.FM’s review of the original source and recent reports from US media outlets shows that at the time…

Melanie C of the Spice Girls has married for the first time. Details of her wedding to Chris Dingwall, her Victoria Beckham dress and the ceremony’s guests.

Melanie Chisholm, who performs under the name Melanie C and rose to fame as Sporty Spice in the group Spice Girls, has married Australian producer and model Chris Dingwall. On 18 July 2026, the couple held a romantic ceremony in the English county of Cumbria, at a lakeside country estate owned by friends of the newlyweds. Melanie and Chris had previously formalised their marriage in Australia, the groom’s home…

Ana Danch presents “La Isla Bonita” — a summer pop single about freedom, emotions and a night by the sea, available exclusively on Minatrix.FM before its official release.

On July 16, 2026, Ukrainian singer-songwriter Ana Danch presents her new single “La Isla Bonita” — an atmospheric track performed in English and Spanish, filled with a sense of freedom, summer adventure, romance and an unforgettable night by the sea. Even before the official release date, the track is available for exclusive early listening on Minatrix.FM at the following link:…

Chicago House is the music genre that transformed club culture. Explore the history of Chicago house, its distinctive sound, key artists, record labels, and essential tracks.

Today, the word “house” refers to a vast musical universe — from mellow Deep House and festival-ready Progressive House to stripped-back Tech House and abrasive Acid House. Yet at the beginning of this story, there were no major festivals, digital music platforms, or endless libraries of ready-made samples. There were Chicago clubs, vinyl records, basic drum machines, and DJs searching for a way to…

We’ve updated the track recommendation algorithm. Here’s what you need to know to get more plays on the radio

We’ve updated the track recommendation algorithm on Minatrix.FM, which means it’s the perfect time to explain how not to upset the algorithm — and how to get as many plays as possible. First, the important part: a lot is decided before your track is even published. Yes, really. Not after release, not when you refresh the page for the tenth time thinking, “So… where are my millions of…

Minatrix.FM has released its official app for iPhone. Listen to online radio, electronic music, DJ sets, remixes, and fresh tracks in the app for iOS and Android.

Minatrix.FM is pleased to announce an important update: the official app is now available for iPhone. iOS users can listen to Minatrix.FM radio, discover new music, follow artists, add tracks to their favorites, and enjoy the features of the music portal directly from their smartphone. Minatrix.FM is more than just an online radio station — it is a music platform for those who love electronic music, club…

Ana Danch and MISHA have presented the duet single “Odesa” — a light summer track about the city by the sea, romantic encounters and warm evenings.

On June 18, 2026, Ukrainian singer and songwriter Ana Danch and artist MISHA released their new duet single «Odesa». «Odesa» is a light summer track with a warm romantic mood, dedicated to the city by the sea, its unique atmosphere, evenings on the coast, encounters and memories that stay with everyone who has visited Odesa at least once. The song combines the melodicism of contemporary pop…

Ariana Grande demanded that the White House stop using her song Bye in videos about Donald Trump’s immigration policy.

Ariana Grande has publicly spoken out against the use of her song Bye in an official White House video promoting the immigration policies of Donald Trump’s administration. What began as a dispute over a social media soundtrack quickly evolved into another high-profile example of the ongoing tension between the music industry and political messaging. The controversy stemmed from a post on the White…

Talay Riley, songwriter for Dua Lipa, Britney Spears, Khalid and H.E.R., has been killed in London. The musician was found with stab wounds in Silvertown.

According to London’s Metropolitan Police, emergency services received a report of a stabbing in the Pankhurst Avenue area of Silvertown on the morning of June 5. Police officers and paramedics who arrived at the scene found a 35-year-old man with stab wounds in the garden of a property on nearby Rayleigh Road. Despite the efforts of paramedics, the musician could not be saved and was pronounced dead at the…

Results of the “MUZ-TV Awards 2026. Movement”: ceremony winners, Zivert’s triumph, Vanya Dmitrienko’s victories, awards for Sergey Lazarev, Kirkorov, Kino, Leonid Agutin, and the full list of nominees.

MOSCOW — On June 6, one of the key events on the Russian pop scene took place at Live Arena outside Moscow: the 21st MUZ-TV Awards 2026. Movement. This year, the concept of the large-scale show was built around the idea of continuous development, transformation and the evolution of sound. Sophisticated technological stage design, dynamic visual direction and bold performances clearly showed where the modern…

FANCON 2026 will take place on June 6–7 in Kyiv: Ukraine’s largest pop culture festival will bring together cosplay, the K-pop Cover Dance Show, music, gaming, comics, bloggers and a charity fundraiser for the 3rd Separate Assault Brigade.

On June 6–7, 2026, FANCON 2026 will take place in Kyiv — Ukraine’s largest pop culture festival, bringing together cosplay, K-pop cover dance, gaming, comics, bloggers, wrestling, dubbing and live music performances. For music audiences, the event is especially interesting because of the renewed Jager Stage, where Ukrainian artists from different scenes will perform — from alternative acts to…

Jay-Z performed at Roots Picnic 2026 with a freestyle that media outlets and fans interpreted as a diss aimed at Drake, Ye and Nicki Minaj. A breakdown of the conflict and key quotes.

Jay-Z is once again at the center of the hip-hop conversation following a rare solo appearance at Roots Picnic 2026 in Philadelphia. On May 30, the rapper took the stage with The Roots for a set in which classic tracks quickly gave way to the night’s most talked-about moment — a hard-hitting freestyle that fans and music media interpreted as a series of shots aimed at Drake, Ye, Nicki Minaj, Dame Dash…

The MUZ-TV 2026 “Movement” Awards will take place on June 6 at Live Arena: performers, hosts, nominees, the show concept and the main intrigues of the ceremony.

On June 6, 2026, Live Arena will host the 21st ceremony of the national music award “MUZ-TV 2026. Movement”. This year, the organizers are focusing not only on the presentation of the awards, but also on a large-scale visual show: innovative technologies, bold directing concepts, special effects and a transforming stage space have all been announced, designed to immerse the audience in an atmosphere of…

The disruption of Ye’s European tour, concert cancellations in Poland, Italy and other countries, the scandal surrounding the artist, and a record-breaking show in Turkey with 118,000 spectators.

American rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, found himself at the center of one of the biggest music scandals of early summer 2026. The European leg of his world tour faced a series of bans, postponements and cancellations linked to his previous antisemitic remarks and use of Nazi symbolism. Yet after a string of setbacks across Europe, the artist unexpectedly turned his Istanbul concert into a massive…