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Kate English singer Kate Bush returns to the stage after a 35-year hiatus, and her fans around the world are coming to see her.

Fans from around the globe are rushing to London to feed their Kate Bush mania

British singer Kate Bush opened her 22-concert residency at the Hammersmith Apollo in London on Tuesday night. It's her return to the stage after a 35 year absence, and fans from around the globe — including The World's show director — will come to London to catch a show.

Fans from around the globe are rushing to London to feed their Kate Bush mania
Anti-government protesters shout during a protest against Nicolas Maduro's government in Caracas March 3, 2014.

One year after Hugo Chavez, his successor and Venezuela are struggling

One year after Hugo Chavez, his successor and Venezuela are struggling
The World

American Band Bloodhound Gang Sparks Outrage in Russia

American Band Bloodhound Gang Sparks Outrage in Russia

Madonna to Sell Painting 'Three Women at the Red Table' to Support Girls Education

Madonna to Sell Painting 'Three Women at the Red Table' to Support Girls Education
The World

'Paris vs New York': Comparing Two Iconic Cities

'Paris vs New York': Comparing Two Iconic Cities

Milan's Duomo Cathedral conceives innovative plan to fund necessary repairs

One of the most stunning cathedral in Europe, perhaps all of the world, needs a cleaning. The Duomo Cathedral in Milan, Italy, is "adopting" out some of its spires to fund renovations that the historic building needs.

Milan's Duomo Cathedral conceives innovative plan to fund necessary repairs
The World

Adotta Una Guglia — Adopt a Spire

Cathedral authorities in Milan have come up with a clever way to hopefully raise thirty million dollars for the renovation. Adotta una guglia or "Adopt a spire."

Adotta Una Guglia — Adopt a Spire

Hershey, Pennsylvania: Retail Politics Up Close

Hershey, Pennsylvania: Retail Politics Up Close

Rita Brings Persian Music to Israel

From Iranian refugee to Israeli pop sensation, Rita has brought Persian music to Israel and is winning fans along the way.

Rita Brings Persian Music to Israel
The World

The Very Best: More to Malawi Than Madonna's Kids

Billing themselves as The Very Best, their 2009 debut album featured the dance hit "The Warm Heart of Africa." The title refers to the East African nation of Malawi, Mwamwaya's home country.

The Very Best: More to Malawi Than Madonna's Kids

Russian band Pussy Riot, convicted of hooliganism, given two-year sentences

Maria Alyokhina, 24, Nadezhda Tolokonnikova, 22, and Yekaterina Samutsevich will spend the next two years in prison after a Russian judge determined they had offended the sensibilities of religious people with an anti-Vladimir Putin protest performance in an Orthodox Cathedral.

Russian band Pussy Riot, convicted of hooliganism, given two-year sentences

Why International Support for Pussy Riot Could Backfire

Russian-American musician and writer Alina Simone says she thinks this international attention could end up alienating ordinary Russians and create more support for the Kremlin.

Why International Support for Pussy Riot Could Backfire

Research shows listening to different musical genres leaves lasting impact on brain

A Northwestern University scientist wanted to see how the brains of people changed when they grew up listening equally to two distinctly different cultures of music, like rock and tango. So he commissioned a study, and found that, indeed, 'bimusical' experience leaves a lasting impact.

Research shows listening to different musical genres leaves lasting impact on brain

Are Republican Governors to Thank for Swing State Growth?

Are Republican Governors to Thank for Swing State Growth?

Super Bowl 2012 halftime show presents Madonna opportunity to reconnect

This year's Super Bowl halftime show will be Madonna's first ever — but she's a singer known by probably all ages of NFL fans. With a new album forthcoming, a new movie out this week and younger rivals challenging her pop stardom, this could be Madonna's chance to restate her relevance.

Super Bowl 2012 halftime show presents Madonna opportunity to reconnect