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David Goldsen promoted to EVP, A&R at Warner Chappell Music
Warner Chappell Music (WCM) has promoted David Goldsen to Executive Vice President, A&R, the publisher announced on 15 July. Goldsen, based in Los Angeles, will continue reporting to Ryan Press, President of North America at WCM, and the move reflects the company’s recognition of his role in developing successful songwriters over a long tenure at…
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Madelon Vriesendorp review – sex-crazed visions of skyscrapers copulating
A new exhibition at Sir John Soane’s Museum in London, Mind Games, celebrates the work of Dutch artist and architect Madelon Vriesendorp, whose playful, sexually charged drawings of anthropomorphised skyscrapers helped shape a landmark vision of modern architecture. The show marks Vriesendorp winning the 2025 Soane Medal, awarded to figures who have furthered public understanding…
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Uber to buy Germany’s Delivery Hero in $14.8bn global deal
Uber has agreed to acquire Germany’s Delivery Hero for $14.8bn (£10.7bn/€12.6bn), a deal that would create one of the world’s largest food delivery groups by combining Uber Eats with Delivery Hero’s brands across 99 countries. The tie-up reflects a wider consolidation trend in the takeaway delivery sector, as companies chase the scale needed to cover…
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jo from school Shares Beautiful Single ‘Weight’
London-based songwriter jo from school has released a new single, ‘Weight’, ahead of her debut EP ‘Grace, Flair & Distance’, which arrives via Chess Club Records on 7th August. The release follows a run of live support slots, including dates with Daffo and TTSSFU last year and a more recent stint supporting Skullcrusher, as well…
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System of a Down’s guitarist blames Oasis for England’s World Cup defeat to Argentina
A System of a Down guitarist has made light-hearted comments suggesting Oasis were somehow to blame for England’s World Cup defeat to Argentina, according to Far Out Magazine. The remark appears to be a tongue-in-cheek aside rather than a serious claim, tying together two unrelated strands of British cultural life – football fandom and the…
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Three in five Brits say Andy Burnham should call a snap general election after ousting Keir Starmer from No10
A new poll reported by the Daily Mail suggests that three in five Britons believe Andy Burnham should call a snap general election after replacing Keir Starmer as Prime Minister. The finding reflects continuing political upheaval in Westminster, with voters apparently keen for a fresh mandate following the change of leadership at No 10. The…
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Scene Queen Announces New EP ‘METALICIOUS, Shares Brutal Title Track
Scene Queen has announced her new EP, ‘METALICIOUS’, set for release on 11 September via Hopeless Records, marking her first project since her debut album ‘Hot Singles In Your Area’. Alongside the announcement, she has shared the brutal title track, showcasing a heavier, more extreme sound than fans have heard from her before, including guest…
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Zenimax Online Studios loses senior leaders in fresh Xbox layoffs
Zenimax Online Studios lost several senior leaders as part of a fresh round of Xbox layoffs, deepening concerns about the long-term future of The Elder Scrolls Online. Studio head Joe Burba, executive producer Susan Kath, game director Rich Lambert and production director Ala Diaz all departed, with Microsoft’s cuts removing over 200 jobs from the…
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Sheffield community-owned clean energy company launches shares in first of five power-producing projects