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Teddy Swims’ ‘Lose Control’ Leads Top TV Songs Chart Via ‘Ransom Canyon’ Synch
Teddy Swims’ “Lose Control” topped Billboard’s July 2026 Top TV Songs chart after featuring in Netflix’s Ransom Canyon. The result highlights the continued ability of prominent television placements to boost both current and catalogue tracks, with music from Ransom Canyon taking three of the chart’s top four places. “Lose Control”, which appeared in the second…
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How ‘Hannah Montana’ Introduced a New Generation to Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton’s appearances as ‘Aunt Dolly’ in Disney Channel’s Hannah Montana introduced her to many younger viewers, supplementing an already celebrated career in country music. The article reflects on that connection following Parton’s reported death at 80, and on the tributes and nostalgia it prompted among fans and the Cyrus family. Parton appeared in three…
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John Swinney warned over dangers of SNP price cap, with fears it could trigger shortages and damage investment
Industry bodies have warned that John Swinney’s proposed Scottish food price cap could have unintended effects, including higher prices for other goods, reduced product availability and weaker investment across the supply chain. The policy matters because it would introduce mandatory ceilings on staple supermarket items, while critics argue it would not tackle the energy, labour,…
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Dolly Parton’s Appalachian music carried overlooked Gaelic roots
Broadcaster and writer John MacLeod pays tribute to Dolly Parton following her death this week at the age of 80, reflecting on why the country music icon was held in such deep affection across the world, including in the Scottish Highlands and Ireland. He argues her appeal stemmed from her warmth, generosity and down-to-earth humour,…
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‘9 to 5? She was full-on round the clock!’ Dolly Parton celebrated by kd lang, Peggy Seeger, Annie Lennox and more
Musicians and performers have paid tribute to Dolly Parton as an exceptional artist, entrepreneur and philanthropist, emphasising her warmth, resilience and broad cultural influence. They portray her as someone who rose from poverty in Appalachia to become a generational talent while remaining generous, politically inclusive and committed to helping others. The tributes praise her songwriting,…
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Rain warning prompts bank holiday indoor attraction guide
The UK’s spell of hot, dry weather is set to break, with the Met Office issuing a yellow warning for rain and thunderstorms, raising the risk of surface water flooding on hard, dry ground and potentially disrupting bank holiday plans. Deputy chief forecaster Mike Silverstone noted that some showers could be intense, though not every…
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Fourteen babies die in Islamabad hospital fire as Dolly Parton dies aged 80
DNA testing is needed to identify the infant victims of a Pakistani hospital blaze, while India confirms its first Gaganyaan test launch this year, Waspi women await Burnham’s pension pledge, and County Fermanagh celebrates a barn owl breeding boom.
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The London stock market dodged a bullet with Shein | Nils Pratley
Shein, the Chinese-founded fast-fashion giant, is set to float on the Hong Kong stock exchange next week rather than in London, after intense but ultimately unsuccessful courting by UK politicians and financial regulators. Columnist Nils Pratley argues this is a lucky escape for the London market, given Shein’s evasive answers to MPs over its supply…
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Busy Philipps Shares Health Update After Brain Tumor Diagnosis: “I’m Grateful That I’m Alive”
Busy Philipps has spoken about recovering after doctors found and removed a malignant brain tumour, saying she is grateful to be alive and feels fortunate that it was detected early. The actor also underwent a second operation after an infection developed at the surgical incision, and said the experience reinforced the value of seeking information…