Lady Gaga has been putting out music for almost two decades since her debut in 2008. AP Photos

Lady Gaga’s albums ranked: Where does Mayhem sit on the list?

Her discography showscases a restless spirit enthralled with genres young and old

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Abu Dhabi Festival debuts new take on Debussy's famed opera in Paris

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Ramadan 2025 playlists and podcasts from Anghami, Spotify and Apple Music

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Max Richter at Dubai Opera review: A triumph of modern classical music

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Ten of the best Arabic songs of 2025 released so far

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UAE gigs and shows guide, from Nas to Ed Sheeran

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Review: Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece Eugene Onegin shines at Dubai Opera

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Jennifer Lopez performed to a sold-out crowd in Abu Dhabi. Getty

Jennifer Lopez review: Superstar delivers emotional throwback in Abu Dhabi

After divorce, box-office woes and a cancelled tour, JLo embraces Saadiyat Nights crowd with emotional, heartfelt gig

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City of sound: Why Manchester’s musical past and present are pitch perfect

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Building the sound of the UAE: The vision behind National Orchestra

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Review: Aguilera revisits 26 years of hits with her unmistakable vocals

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How indie band Ghostly Kisses became a Middle East sensation

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Gadwal El Darb EP finds Wegz at his most direct and self-assured

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How Dizzee Rascal turned grime’s raw energy into arena anthem

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Margaux Sauve from Ghostly Kisses perfroming at the 2025 Balad Beast festival in Jeddah. Photo: MDL Beast

How indie band Ghostly Kisses became a Middle East sensation

Ahead of their Dubai performance, Canadian act discuss their evolving sound and the special connection they have with their growing fan base

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Gadwal El Darb EP finds Wegz at his most direct and self-assured

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How Dizzee Rascal turned grime’s raw energy into arena anthem

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Censored under Assad: Stand-up comedians are now having the last laugh

Pop Culture

Will TikTok be banned in the US tomorrow?

Travel advice for visitors to the US during the Trump era

Fed chair says US tariffs 'significantly larger than expected'

Forever Young aims to become first horse to win Gulf Grand Slam double

Andrew Garfield coming to Middle East Film and Comic Con in Abu Dhabi

Tracing the Arabic roots of trending words 'tariffs' and 'ghibli'

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