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Amy Lee of Evanescence: ‘I could happily do an entire album of nothing but Portishead covers’
In a Guardian reader Q&A, Evanescence frontwoman Amy Lee reflects on her career, songwriting and the band’s upcoming Sanctuary tour, discussing how the meaning of their breakthrough hit “Bring Me to Life” has evolved for her since writing it at 19 during an abusive relationship. She also addresses the political and emotional undertones of the…
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Woman Lost $300K to Kenny Chesney Impostor Then Took the Real Singer to Court
A California woman who lost $300,000 to a scammer impersonating country singer Kenny Chesney has been unsuccessful in her attempt to hold the real Chesney legally responsible for her losses. Patricia Linson argued that Chesney should have warned fans about impersonators and suggested a member of his team may have leaked confidential information to the…
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Arc Raiders Gets Unlikely Subway Crossover — Buy a Meal for Exclusive Outfits
Embark Studios has partnered with fast-food chain Subway to promote Arc Raiders, its extraction shooter, ahead of the game’s biggest content update since launch. Players who buy qualifying Subway meals can redeem a code for exclusive in-game outfits and items, an unusual crossover for a game the developer has otherwise presented as a serious, gritty…
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Reba McEntire Celebrates Five Decades of Music With Themed EPs: ‘You Got To Keep Recreating Yourself’
Country music icon Reba McEntire is marking 50 years of recording music with a series of monthly themed EPs that pair a new song with four catalogue tracks, aiming to connect longtime fans with newer material and introduce younger listeners—many of whom know her from television, film or Broadway—to her extensive back catalogue. The initiative,…
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JENNIE’s First Solo Trading Card Set Features Autographs & Concert Outfit Cut-Outs: Shop Online Here
JENNIE from BLACKPINK is releasing her first solo trading card collection in partnership with Topps Chrome, marking the card company’s first collaboration with the K-pop star. The 2026 Topps Chrome x JENNIE collection opened for preorder on 20 August, extending her solo “Ruby” era into the collectables market and giving fans a new way to…
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Kate Beckinsale Action-Thriller ‘Drifter’ Boarded By The Syndicate For Sales At TIFF & AFM
Kate Beckinsale’s action-thriller “Drifter” has been picked up for sales by Shaun Sanghani’s The Syndicate, which will shop the film to buyers at the upcoming Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and American Film Market (AFM). The deal is notable as an early sales push for a project still in production, giving distributors a first look…
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KING 810 Announces New Album ‘La Grande Mort Or Silence Of God’
KING 810, the Flint, Michigan heavy music band, have announced their new album “La Grande Mort Or Silence Of God”, due for release on 27 November. The record marks the band’s fourth full-length collection of original material in 18 months and is being positioned as a spiritual successor to their acclaimed 2016 album “La Petite…
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Foo Fighters Hopping Off Headlining Tour to Fill In For Pretty Reckless at AC/DC’s St. Louis Gig: ‘This Is Literally a Dream Come True’
Foo Fighters will step in as a special guest at AC/DC’s upcoming St. Louis stadium show, taking the slot originally filled by opening act The Pretty Reckless. The one-off appearance, announced on 20 August, fulfils a lifelong ambition for frontman Dave Grohl, who has long cited AC/DC as a formative influence on his approach to…
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4 Songs From 1974 That Feel Like Lounging in the Sunshine
American Songwriter has published a light-hearted listicle recommending four songs from 1974 for a relaxed, sunshine-lounging mood, part of a recurring “The List” series on the entertainment site. The piece is a music-nostalgia feature rather than hard news, aimed at readers seeking a themed playlist evoking warm, carefree afternoons. The selections are Rufus & Chaka…
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3 Songs From the 90s That Were Written About Real Relationship Drama
American Songwriter has compiled a short feature highlighting three well-known songs from the 1990s that were reportedly inspired by the songwriters’ own real-life romantic entanglements rather than fiction. The piece draws on interviews the artists gave to outlets including The Independent, Rolling Stone and Songfacts to explain the personal circumstances behind each track, offering fans…