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Madonna Tops UK Dance Charts a Record Fifth Time in 15 Weeks
Madonna has scored her fifth UK dance chart No. 1 in just 15 weeks, an unprecedented run, after the After Hours remix of “Love Sensation” featuring Kylie Minogue debuted straight at the top of the Commercial Pop club chart. The new version, produced by longtime collaborator Stuart Price, reunites two of pop’s biggest dancefloor stars…
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Tories are the only electable party, claims billionaire donor who defected to Labour in 2024 – as he brands Burnham’s policies ‘piffle’
John Caudwell, the Phones 4u founder and billionaire businessman who switched his political backing from the Conservatives to Labour ahead of the 2024 general election, has said the Tories are now “the only electable party” under Kemi Badenoch. His comments mark a further cooling of his support for Labour, which he has grown increasingly critical…
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Arsenal begin title defence with 3-0 Coventry win
Arsenal opened their Premier League title defence with a commanding 3-0 win over newly promoted Coventry City at the Emirates Stadium, giving the champions an assured start to the new campaign. The victory underlined Arsenal’s attacking strength against top-flight newcomers and set a confident tone for manager Mikel Arteta’s side as they look to retain…
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Nvidia takes Cloverleaf stake to support AI data centres
Nvidia has taken a minority stake in Cloverleaf Infrastructure, a data-centre site developer, as part of its broader push to keep funding the AI buildout that drives demand for its own chips. The deal, announced on 21 August 2026, was not disclosed in financial terms by either company, though the Wall Street Journal reported the…
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Born 88 Years Ago Today in a Houston Housing Project, the Legendary Crossover Star, Actor, and Dolly Parton’s Duet Partner
Kenny Rogers, one of the most successful crossover artists in American music history, would have turned 88 today. Born Kenneth Donald Ray Rogers on 21 August 1938 in a federal housing project in Houston’s Fourth Ward, he grew up in a multicultural community that exposed him to country, pop, jazz and R&B, laying the groundwork…
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Lessons learned, but Coventry’s top-flight return about more than result
Coventry City marked their long-awaited return to the Premier League with a 3-0 defeat away to defending champions Arsenal, ending a gap of just over 25 years since their last top-flight appearance. Despite the scoreline, manager Frank Lampard and travelling supporters treated the occasion as a milestone in itself, given the club’s turbulent recent history…
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Women’s Super League 2026-27 preview No 1: Arsenal
Arsenal begin the 2026-27 Women’s Super League season with a heavily reshaped squad, following a trophyless campaign that left the club hungry for silverware. Eleven players have departed, including club legends Beth Mead and Katie McCabe, who have moved to Manchester City and Chelsea respectively, while seven new signings arrive, among them Spain full-back Ona…
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This 1978 Disco Song Started as a “Protest” Song and Turned Into Chic’s First No. 1 Hit
You might just think of Chic’s song “Le Freak” as one of the most danceable tunes of 70s disco. However, there’s more to the story. The post This 1978 Disco Song Started as a “Protest” Song and Turned Into Chic’s First No. 1 Hit appeared first on American Songwriter.
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Swaggering Arsenal want title attack, not defence
Arsenal began their Premier League title defence with a comfortable 3-0 win over newly promoted Coventry City at the Emirates, projecting a new confidence after ending a 22-year wait for the league title last season. Captain Martin Odegaard said the squad’s mindset has shifted from defending their crown to attacking it again, reflecting a broader…
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Texas Gov Abbott asks the Justice Department to investigate ‘discriminatory’ Islamic washing stations
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has referred the state’s airports to the US Department of Justice for investigation, alleging that wudu washing stations installed for Islamic ritual cleansing are discriminatory. The move fits into a wider pattern of political scrutiny in Texas over Islamic religious accommodations in public spaces, following recent controversy over the approval of…