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The “original” artist Leonard Cohen wanted everyone to know: “She’s incredible”
In a resurfaced 1974 interview with Zig Zag Magazine, Leonard Cohen singled out German singer-songwriter Nico for praise, calling her “one of the really original talents in the whole racket” despite her being largely overlooked by the wider public. Cohen, who had only recently established himself as a songwriter with his 1967 debut after years…
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4 Beatles Lyrics That Are Surprisingly Deep
This piece highlights four Beatles lyrics that carry unexpected emotional or philosophical weight beneath the band’s often playful reputation. Though The Beatles are widely associated with whimsical songs such as “Yellow Submarine” and “I Am The Walrus,” the article argues their catalogue also contains lines of genuine depth, drawn from tracks including “Nowhere Man,” “Eleanor…
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Greaves becomes first woman to win match on European Tour
Beau Greaves has made darts history by becoming the first woman to win a match on the PDC European Tour, beating Daryl Gurney 6-4 in the Czech Open in Prague. The 22-year-old from Doncaster had lost 6-5 to Rob Cross on her European Tour debut in Hungary the previous week, making this victory the first…
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Interest rate row erupts as diesel prices spike and Middle East conflict deepens
BoE’s Huw Pill demands rates hit 4% as war in Iran fuels inflation and fuel costs; also tonight: German grid sabotage, prisons crisis, statins-dementia study, orangutan baby boom and a rapturous Proms from the Berlin Philharmonic.
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A very middle-class victory: How the wealthy residents of Sawbridgeworth saw off a bank holiday traveller ‘land-grab’- fuelled by prosecco and cake
Residents of Sawbridgeworth, a Hertfordshire market town, successfully used a High Court injunction to remove travellers who had moved onto a greenbelt site over the August bank holiday weekend. The travellers had already laid a concrete base and fencing on the land, planning to install caravans and mobile homes permanently, which locals feared would become…
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José Mourinho sick as a Parrott as Real Madrid sunk by Real Betis and Irish supersub
Real Madrid’s unbeaten start to the La Liga season came to an end on Friday as they were beaten 1-0 by Real Betis in Seville, with Irish substitute Troy Parrott netting the winner and goalkeeper Alvaro Valles saving a stoppage-time penalty from Kylian Mbappé. José Mourinho’s side dominated large spells of the match but were…
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Rebecca Gayheart Is “Scared Sh*tless” For Her ‘Jawbreaker’ Return With Debut Musical Role, Combining Two Characters From 1999 Film: “Out Of My Comfort Zone”
Actress Rebecca Gayheart is returning to the world of her 1999 cult teen film Jawbreaker, making her stage musical debut as Principal Sherwood in Jawbreaker The Musical, which opens in Los Angeles and runs until 20 September. Gayheart told Deadline she is “scared shitless” about singing, having never performed in musical theatre before, though she…
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Ancient cave art discovery suggests first known humans in Ireland walked over from Wales
Researchers believe the earliest known humans to reach Ireland most likely travelled from Wales, following the discovery of ancient cave art dating back at least 15,000 years, around 5,000 years earlier than any previously known evidence of people in Ireland. The find, made by an international team coordinated by rock art specialist Dr George Nash…
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Dolly Parton’s Sister Stella Calls Out ‘Fake AI Garbage’ & ‘Snarky Tweets’ About Singer’s Death
Dolly Parton’s sister Stella Parton has publicly urged people to “show more compassion” following the country star’s death, criticising the volume of AI-generated content and mean-spirited social media posts circulating about her passing. In an Instagram letter posted 10 days after Dolly died, Stella said the family was grieving in their own way while also…
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3 Perfect Movies Streaming on Prime Video This Weekend (Sep 5-6)
Collider has recommended three films currently streaming on Prime Video for the weekend of 5-6 September 2026, timed to coincide with Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s continued box-office dominance. The picks span coming-of-age drama, dystopian horror-thriller and feel-good comedy, offering viewers alternatives away from the cinema as the superhero blockbuster closes in on becoming the highest-grossing…