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The “atrocious” 1972 song that cost Leonardo DiCaprio a role in an Oscar-winning movie
The article, published by Far Out Magazine, sets out to explain how a “1972 song” reportedly played a part in Leonardo DiCaprio missing out on a role in an Oscar-winning film. Beyond the headline, however, the body of the piece was not included in the text supplied here — what remains is largely the site’s…
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‘We’ve had moments of devastating pain’: jazz icons Ezra Collective on their new album – and why we can’t rely on the government
Speaking at a Guardian Live event during the Love Supreme festival in Sussex, British jazz band Ezra Collective’s Femi Koleoso and James Mollison reflected on their artistry, formative influences and hopes for the future of British music. The interview marked the announcement of their forthcoming fourth album, Here Because of Hope, due for release in…
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LIVING COLOUR Frontman COREY GLOVER Joins ONE TRIBE NATION All-Star Collective
One Tribe Nation, a new all-star collective led by guitarist and musical director Michael Sanders and fronted by Grammy-winning Living Colour vocalist Corey Glover, will make its Los Angeles live debut on Saturday 25 July 2026 at The Bluesadelic Sessions Live at The Den Studios. The show introduces the band’s new line-up and serves as…
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Freak Slug lifts lid on her long-awaited sophomore album, ‘Amulet’
Freak Slug has confirmed that her second studio album, titled ‘Amulet’, is on the way, marking a follow-up to her debut. The announcement ends a lengthy wait for the artist’s supporters, who have been anticipating a new full-length release. Beyond the confirmation of the album and its title, the available text provides no further detail…
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Yungblud withdraws from Calgary’s Cowboys Music Festival citing personal wellbeing
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Shakira Teases World Cup Final Halftime Show With BTS, Madonna & Justin Bieber Will Be ‘Pretty Historic’
Colombian superstar Shakira has described the upcoming FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show as “pretty historic” in an interview on The Capital Evening Show With Jimmy Hill, aired on Wednesday 8 July. She will perform alongside Justin Bieber, Madonna, BTS and Coldplay in the first-ever halftime show staged at a World Cup final, marking a…
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Koryn Hawthorne Signs With Motown Gospel
Grammy-nominated singer Koryn Hawthorne has signed with Motown Gospel, a division of Capitol Christian Music Group under Capitol and Universal Music Group. The deal marks a new chapter for one of Gospel’s most prominent contemporary voices and reflects the continued momentum of Christian and Gospel music within the wider industry. Hawthorne is known for three…
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Dragon Ball XenoVerse 3 Gets PS5 Gameplay Deep Dive, and It Looks Like a Real Step Up
Bandai Namco has released a six-minute gameplay deep dive for Dragon Ball XenoVerse 3, walking through the flow and structure of a single mission. The footage suggests the long-awaited sequel is a clear step up from XenoVerse 2, with notable improvements in both graphics and animation, which matters to fans who have waited years for…
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4 Heartfelt Ballads That Dominated the Charts in 1982
American Songwriter looks back at 1982, a year when slow songs of every stripe — rock power ballads, R&B quiet storm tracks and sentimental duets — dominated pop radio and MTV. The piece highlights four ballads that either topped the US charts or came close, using them to illustrate how varied and commercially powerful the…
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Initiate reveal new EP With Love // With Rage and single Numb The Pain
Southern California hardcore band Initiate have announced a new EP titled With Love // With Rage, alongside its lead single and video “Numb The Pain”. The release marks the group’s first substantial new output since their 2022 debut album Cerebral Circus, following only a one-off 2025 single called “Too Much”, and continues their approach of…