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The singer Clint Eastwood called “one of the greatest artists”
Clint Eastwood praised Merle Haggard as one of the greatest classic country artists, reflecting his admiration for performers who convey directness, authenticity and emotional depth. The article argues that Haggard’s storytelling and empathy aligned with the qualities Eastwood values in both music and filmmaking. Eastwood worked with Haggard on ‘Bar Room Buddies’ for the 1980…
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NBC’s ‘Who Do You Think You Are?’ Partner Ancestry.com Drops DNA Kit Prices for Labor Day
Ancestry.com has launched Labour Day discounts of up to 78% on its AncestryDNA kits, aiming to attract people interested in tracing their family origins. The offer makes consumer DNA testing and related genealogy services cheaper for a limited period, while highlighting the company’s large database of DNA customers and historical records. The sale runs from…
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Carlos Vallarino, Fabian, Yele & More Emerging Latin Artists on Our Radar
Billboard’s August 2026 “On the Radar Latin” selection highlights emerging artists its Latin and Spanish-language editors believe merit wider attention. – Carlos Vallarino: Costa Rican singer-songwriter blending modern flamenco with bolero, reggae and merengue on *Rumba Para La Tristeza*. – Don Pablo Mures: Panamanian urban artist and trumpeter, featured for “Deja La Envidia Pelao” with…
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Ten-man Hearts stun Rapid Vienna in shootout to reach Conference League
Hearts reached the Conference League’s main phase after beating Rapid Vienna 4-3 on penalties, despite playing the latter stages with 10 men. The result is a major European achievement for the Scottish side, who recovered from a difficult qualifying campaign and may have secured their most significant continental victory for more than 20 years. After…
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Dolly Parton approved posthumous screen and digital projects
Dolly Parton’s representatives have outlined a long-term programme of posthumous releases and productions that she approved before her death. The announcement is intended to assure fans that future material issued through her official channels reflects plans she made herself and will be managed by her handpicked team. The planned projects include a digital avatar, musical…
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“A lot of it is first takes and demos. Because of what had happened to Neil we didn’t want to re-record – the songs felt too precious”: Rush fans had to wait 11 years for Vapor Trails to become the album it deserved to be
Rush’s 2002 album Vapor Trails marked the band’s return after drummer Neil Peart suffered the deaths of his daughter and wife in 1997 and 1998. Fans welcomed the reunion, but the album’s harsh, heavily compressed sound disappointed many listeners, prompting the band to revisit it years later. Guitarist Alex Lifeson said the sessions were emotionally…
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Meta agrees decade-long Instagram and Facebook teen safeguards in US
Meta has agreed a US settlement requiring decade-long safeguards for teenage users of Instagram and Facebook, following claims that major social-media platforms did not adequately protect children from addictive design. The measures aim to limit prolonged use, strengthen age checks and give parents greater control. – Meta must offer teens a readily accessible non-personalised feed…
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Gone With the Wind Comes to 4K Ultra HD for First Time Ever
Gone With the Wind will be released on 4K Ultra HD for the first time, in a Steelbook edition due on 3 November. The remastered release adds improved picture and sound alongside new special features, extending the availability of a historically significant but often debated Hollywood film on physical media. Set during the US Civil…
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Debutant Malard breaks Chelsea duck after Real Sociedad threaten WCL shock
Chelsea recovered from an unconvincing start to beat Real Sociedad 5-2 in the first leg of their Women’s Champions League third qualifying-round tie. The result gives the Blues a three-goal advantage before next week’s return match, while debutant Melvine Malard’s two late goals provided a strong finish after the Spanish side had twice threatened an…