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Oh “Boy”: 4 Wonderful Songs With the Word “Boy” in the Title
This American Songwriter piece rounds up four songs that feature “boy” (singular, not “boys”) in the title, arguing the pop canon has produced far fewer “boy” songs than “girl” songs. It’s a light retrospective feature celebrating tracks from The Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel, Andrew Gold and Warren Zevon, each explored for its musical craft and…
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Malcolm Todd to Kick Off “Do That Again” Tour: How to Get Last-Minute Tickets
Malcolm Todd is set to launch his “Do That Again Tour” on 2 September in Irving, Texas, marking his biggest headline run to date with 38 dates across 27 North American cities. The trek, named one of the most anticipated pop tours of 2026, follows his summer festival appearances at Osheaga and Outside Lands and…
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The 1994 movie character Paul Newman called “closer to me” than any other: “I’ve been there”
Paul Newman named Sully, his character in Robert Benton’s 1994 drama Nobody’s Fool, as the role he felt closest to among his entire filmography. Newman said he identified with the character’s guardedness and tendency to isolate himself, comparing it to the way successful actors build emotional shields to protect their private lives, which can end…
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HBO Max to launch in Japan through Prime Video and Hulu
Warner Bros Discovery has confirmed that HBO Max will launch in Japan on 1 October, not as a standalone app but as dedicated hubs embedded within Amazon’s Prime Video and Hulu Japan. The move significantly widens access to WBD’s content in the territory, which had previously been available only through a licensing arrangement with local…
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The Art Garfunkel performance that made Paul Simon want to be a singer: “That prompted me”
An article looks back at the friendship between Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel, tracing how their early bond shaped one of folk-rock’s most influential partnerships, and how tensions during the making of their final album eventually contributed to their split. Simon has said Garfunkel was central to his decision to become a singer in the…
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4 Top 40 Hits From 1966 That Every Baby Boomer Can Still Sing by Heart
This lighthearted feature revisits four songs from 1966 that remain instantly recognisable to baby boomers, celebrating the enduring appeal of that year’s biggest hits. It reflects on how these tracks became so ingrained in popular culture that listeners can still recall their lyrics and melodies decades on, underscoring the lasting influence of mid-1960s pop music…
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Sheri Herman, Pioneering Cable and Digital Executive With E! Entertainment, AEN, Dies at 71
Sheri Herman, a cable and digital media pioneer who helped build E! Entertainment Television and other major networks, has died of heart failure in Florida at the age of 71. Her career spanned four decades and traced the evolution of American entertainment media, from early cable carriage negotiations to pioneering internet content, making her an…
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Asus ProArt 27 QD-OLED (PA279cdv) Review: HDR for All
Wired has reviewed the Asus ProArt PA279cdv, a 27-inch QD-OLED monitor aimed at home-office users, photo and video editors, and other creatives rather than gamers, priced at $699. The review notes that while OLED technology is now standard in gaming monitors, it has been slow to reach general productivity and content-creation displays, despite offering benefits…
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James Comey’s nightmare mushrooms as jury hauls in close confidante over Trump leaks
A federal grand jury has subpoenaed Daniel Richman, a longtime adviser to former FBI director James Comey, as part of a renewed investigation into whether Comey improperly disclosed sensitive information to the media during Donald Trump’s first term. The move comes amid what critics describe as an increasingly aggressive Justice Department campaign to pursue Trump’s…