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Art spans visual culture, film, music, design and the objects people make and collect. It includes creative work and the institutions that preserve and present it, as well as the people, businesses and public funding that shape what audiences can see.

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“They barged in with sexy photo shoots, Las Vegas residencies and Bond themes. She said ‘no.’ The brain, not the body, was her real quality”: The family business that kept Kate Bush in the charts but out of sight

  • Kate Bush’s family protected her privacy and creative independence.
  • Her talent was marketed ahead of conventional pop-star image.
  • The article revisits her 1977 beginnings and lasting influence.

The article examines how Kate Bush became a major chart presence while preserving an unusual degree of privacy and creative control. It argues that, unlike many female pop artists marketed primarily through image and publicity, Bush and her family prioritised her intelligence, songwriting and artistic ambitions, helping establish…

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‘Vanderpump Rules’ Star Stassi Schroeder Is Back to Reclaim Her Reality TV Throne

  • Stassi Schroeder returns with new reality series “House of Stassi”.
  • The show follows her family, career and inner circle.
  • It follows her rebuilding after her 2020 “Vanderpump Rules” dismissal.

Stassi Schroeder is returning to reality television with “House of Stassi”, a new series following her family, career and close friends after several years away from the “Vanderpump Rules” world. The show marks a significant attempt to rebuild her public profile following her 2020 dismissal from “Vanderpump Rules”,…

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Why the Boston Red Sox run line is the play against the Athletics and Mason Barnett tonight

  • Back the Red Sox on the run line.
  • Sonny Gray is central to the pick.
  • Oakland’s struggles strengthen the case.

The article recommends backing the Boston Red Sox on the run line against the Athletics, arguing that Boston have a favourable pitching and form advantage. It frames the selection as a baseball betting pick rather than a report on a completed game. Sonny Gray is presented as a…

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Folk Finds a Way: Newport Folk Festival 2026 Review + Photo Gallery

  • Newport Folk Festival offered music, collaboration and community.
  • Strong weather and high-profile guests shaped the 2026 event.
  • The review describes the festival as emotionally restorative.

Newport Folk Festival 2026 was presented as a restorative, community-focused weekend at Fort Adams in Rhode Island, despite the writer initially arriving in an unsettled mood. The review argues that the festival’s mix of music, collaboration and shared atmosphere helped reaffirm its role as a place of connection…

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IFPI introduces AI rules for international music charts

  • IFPI introduces AI eligibility and labelling rules for global music charts.
  • AI-assisted tracks must be authorised, disclosed and primarily human-created.
  • Rules cover IFPI charts across several international regions.

The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry has adopted new principles for identifying and assessing generative AI music on international charts. The policy supports clearer labelling of AI use while seeking to ensure charts continue to recognise primarily human-created work and exclude music that may exploit artists or…

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Bruce Springsteen “Heartbroken” Over the Death of His Dear Friend and a Pioneering Music Legend

  • Springsteen mourned musician Glen Hansard in an Instagram tribute.
  • Hansard was reportedly killed in a motorcycle crash aged 56.
  • The article recalls his award-winning career and Springsteen duet.

American Songwriter reports that Bruce Springsteen paid tribute to Irish musician Glen Hansard after his reported death in a motorcycle crash, saying he and the E Street Band were “heartbroken”. The tribute matters because it highlights Hansard’s standing among fellow musicians and the close friendship the pair developed…

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Mercury Prize 2026 shortlist revealed

  • Twelve albums are shortlisted for the 2026 Mercury Prize.
  • The list spans established stars and emerging acts.
  • The winner will be announced in Newcastle in October.

The 2026 Mercury Prize shortlist has named 12 British and Irish albums competing for the annual award, which recognises artistic achievement across contemporary music. The selection combines major pop and rock figures with newer artists and a charity compilation. - Dave — *The Boy Who Played the Harp*…

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Chart Rewind: In 2011, Jason Aldean Added Another No. 1 ‘Anthem’

  • “Dirt Road Anthem” gave Jason Aldean a 2011 country chart-topper.
  • Critics doubted its rap-influenced verses would work on country radio.
  • Aldean’s version later earned quadruple-Platinum certification.

Jason Aldean’s “Dirt Road Anthem” reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart on 30 July 2011, despite scepticism that its spoken, rap-influenced verses would not suit country radio. Its success reinforced Aldean’s reputation for stretching country music’s stylistic boundaries and became his sixth chart-topper at that…

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The economy slowed a bit — but Americans continued to spend

  • US economic growth slowed to 1.5% in the second quarter.
  • Consumer spending strengthened despite the slower headline GDP figure.
  • Inflation eased but remained above the Federal Reserve’s target.

The US economy grew at a slower annualised rate of 1.5% in the second quarter of 2026, but consumer spending remained strong. The figures matter because household spending is the main driver of the economy, while persistent inflation continues to complicate the outlook for families and policymakers. Growth…

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Senior detective kissed married colleague in unmarked police car they used for secret stake-outs

  • Senior detective allegedly kissed colleague in police vehicle
  • Incident reportedly occurred during secret stake-outs
  • Further details and any action are unclear

A senior detective was reported to have kissed a married colleague in an unmarked police car that the pair allegedly used for secret stake-outs. The case raises concerns about professional conduct and the use of police resources by senior officers. The available article text identifies the vehicle as…

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