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T.I.’s Final Album ‘Kill the King’ Debuts in Top 10 on R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart
The rapper’s self-described final studio album ends a run that began in 2003.
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So, will Ed Miliband give the Jackdaw field green-light after consultation is launched?
A public consultation has been launched on whether to approve gas production at the Jackdaw field in the North Sea, marking a significant step forward after years of legal disputes. The offshore regulator has set a deadline of 10 August 2026 for people to submit their views, after which Energy Security Secretary Ed Miliband will…
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The War and Treaty Are Through Playing Nashville’s Game
Country-soul duo the War and Treaty — married couple Michael and Tanya Trotter — have publicly warned other artists against fully immersing themselves in Nashville’s music-industry machine, telling Rolling Stone’s Nashville Now podcast that their efforts to “play the game” did not pay off. Having previously embraced the “Nashville way” to promote their 2025 album…
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First Day Back playing free NYC show at South Street Seaport
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Taylor Swift Receives Primetime Emmy Nod, Kicking Off What Is Likely to Be a Busy Awards Year
Taylor Swift has received a Primetime Emmy nomination for Taylor Swift/The Eras Tour/The Final Show, recognised as both performer and producer in the outstanding variety special (pre-recorded) category. The nod is expected to be the first of many honours in a busy awards year for the singer, who is also widely tipped for an Oscar…
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BBC 6 Music’s new ‘Indie Forever’ stream to launch with show from The Maccabees’ Felix White and more
BBC Radio 6 Music has unveiled the line-up for “Indie Forever”, a new 24-hour stream launching exclusively on BBC Sounds on Wednesday 22 July. Dedicated to indie pop, rock and classics from the 1980s to the 2010s and beyond, the stream marks an expansion of the station’s output and a celebration of four decades of…
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Google Photos adds a new AI ‘Video Remix’ tool
Google has announced “Video Remix”, a new tool in Google Photos that uses artificial intelligence to edit and transform videos within seconds. Powered by Google’s recently released Gemini Omni model, the feature lets users apply effects such as cinematic relighting, background swaps and artistic styles with only a few taps. The launch reflects Google’s broader…
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John Lasker, a Top ESPN Streaming Executive, to Exit in September
John Lasker, a senior streaming executive who helped drive ESPN’s move into direct-to-consumer services, is to leave the Disney-owned sports network in late September. According to a person familiar with the matter, the departure is Lasker’s own decision. His exit comes as streaming grows in importance across the industry, with viewers increasingly abandoning traditional cable,…
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RUDY SARZO Defends His Use Of A.I. To Make Solo Music: ‘I’ve Been Jumping On New Technology Since The Electric Guitar Existed’
Veteran rock bassist Rudy Sarzo, known for his work with Ozzy Osbourne and Quiet Riot, has defended his use of artificial intelligence in producing his two new solo singles, “Your Heart Is The Road” and “For The Love Of Love”. Speaking to Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. of the Rock Interview Series, the 75-year-old argued that…
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L’Rain – “borderline”
Experimental musician L’Rain, the project of Taja Cheek, has released “borderline”, a new single from her forthcoming album fata morgana. The release continues the rollout of the record, following last month’s well-received lead single “soulless cycle”, and signals a busy promotional run ahead of the album’s arrival. Where “soulless cycle” was praised for its chaotic…