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The “perfect” song Tom Petty called everything great about the Traveling Wilburys
Tom Petty described ‘End of the Line’ as the song that captured everything great about the Traveling Wilburys, calling it a perfect expression of the group’s warmth, humour and shared musical chemistry. The article argues that the track showed how a supergroup of major stars could work naturally together, without allowing ego or expectation to…
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3 Legendary Artists Who Performed Well Into Their 90s
Three celebrated performers continued appearing on stage into their nineties, illustrating exceptional longevity in popular and country music. – Little Jimmy Dickens performed at the Grand Ole Opry until shortly before his death aged 94 in January 2015; his final appearance was on 20 December 2014. – Tony Bennett gave his final performances aged 95…
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‘Game Of Thrones: The Mad King’ UK Stage Cancellations Spark Ticket Buyer Ire
The Royal Shakespeare Company has cancelled the first week of preview performances of George R. R. Martin’s Game of Thrones: The Mad King in Stratford-upon-Avon, including the scheduled show on 25 July. The late cancellations have angered ticket holders who had already paid for travel and accommodation, particularly because the remaining performances are sold out…
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Final Fantasy 14’s Evercold expansion brings aboard a Final Fantasy 7 collab and a job that’s all about fighting with massive shields
Final Fantasy 14’s next expansion, Evercold, will introduce a Final Fantasy 7 Remake-themed raid series and a new tank job called Bastion. The announcements, made at the game’s fan festival, signal a major content update that combines a high-profile crossover with changes to combat, progression and quest design. The raid series, Beyond the Lifestream, will…
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George Michael struggled with ‘eternal conflict’ over fame, Wham! bandmate Andrew Ridgeley says
Andrew Ridgeley says his Wham! bandmate George Michael experienced an “eternal conflict” with fame, despite becoming one of pop music’s most successful and recognisable performers. Ridgeley argues that Michael created a public persona to meet the demands of stardom while also wanting the freedom to live privately as himself, highlighting the personal strain that can…
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The Nintendo Switch 2’s power boost is finally starting to pay off
Nintendo’s more powerful Switch 2 hardware is beginning to shape its exclusive games, according to the article, chiefly by enabling dense, colourful action without major performance drops. Rather than pursuing realism, Nintendo is using the added capability for greater on-screen chaos, which could influence the design of future games and revivals. Examples include Donkey Kong…
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WNBA on Sling TV: Here’s How to Watch the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game Live Online
The article explains how viewers can watch the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game live online, chiefly through Sling TV’s Blue package, which carries ABC in selected markets. The game highlights the league’s leading players and reflects continued interest in women’s professional basketball, with possible celebrity attendance also noted. The match is scheduled for Saturday 25 July…
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Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Will Run At 30fps On Switch
Konami has confirmed that Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse will run at 30 frames per second on the original Nintendo Switch, while other versions will target 60fps. The difference may matter to players because the game is described as a fast, fluid 2D action-exploration title, making performance a potential consideration for prospective Switch buyers. The game launches…
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Square Enix debuts new FFXIV Evercold tank job Bastion at Berlin Fan Fest
Square Enix has unveiled Bastion, a new tank job for Final Fantasy 14’s forthcoming Evercold expansion, at Fan Fest Berlin. It matters because Bastion is both part of the game’s redesigned “Evolved Combat” system and the first FF14 job not derived from an established Final Fantasy role. Bastion is a defence-and-offence-focused “main tank” that uses…
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Watch Hayley Williams bring out Jack Antonoff, Lucy Dacus, Jenny Lewis and more at Newport Folk Festival
Hayley Williams performed a guest-filled ‘Hayley Williams & Friends’ set at Newport Folk Festival in Rhode Island on 24 July, bringing together prominent collaborators and artists from across indie and alternative music. The appearance highlighted material from her recent solo work, several live debuts and a communal closing performance, underscoring the collaborative character of the…