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Sam Smith Says Madonna ‘Made Sure She Got Through to Me’ During ‘Unholy’ Controversy: ‘Her Music Is a Lifeline to Queer People’
Smith praised the pop star during a discussion on The Zane Lowe Show.
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How Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s American dreams failed as family leave California after tanked million-dollar Hollywood deals
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly leaving California and returning to the UK this month, with sources suggesting their years-long attempt to build an independent life and career in America has failed. The couple’s move follows a string of business setbacks in Hollywood, including deals that reportedly failed to deliver on their expected value,…
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Melissa Manchester, Victoria Williams & The Smashing Pumpkins’ Kiki Wong Are First Honorees for 2027 She Rocks Awards
The Women’s International Music Network has announced the first honorees for the 2027 She Rocks Awards, which marks the ceremony’s 15th anniversary. Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Melissa Manchester, singer/songwriter and Sweet Relief Musicians Fund founding artist Victoria Williams, and Smashing Pumpkins touring guitarist Kiki Wong will be recognised, with more honorees, performers and guests to be revealed…
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Post Malone Is Engaged to Christy Lee
Post Malone and his girlfriend Christy Lee have got engaged after previously splitting up and rekindling their relationship, according to People and TMZ. The news emerged on 19 August via Lee’s friend Marina Hollyer, who shared the announcement on Instagram Stories; neither Malone nor Lee has publicly confirmed the engagement, and Billboard has sought comment…
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4 Rock Songs From 1960 That Every 60s Kid Still Knows by Heart Today
American Songwriter’s list highlights four rock songs from 1960 that remain instantly recognisable to those who grew up in the decade, showcasing the era’s teen idols and rising duos. The piece serves as nostalgic recognition of tracks that helped define early 1960s rock, reflecting on how these songs launched or boosted the careers of their…
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Charley Crockett Takes Aim at Jack White, Again
Country singer Charley Crockett has renewed his public feud with guitarist Jack White, exchanging pointed social media posts on 19 August 2026. The spat began after Crockett booked “Satanic doo-wop” duo Twin Temple as opening act for his Age of the Ram tour; when the duo later said they were dropped over their satanic imagery,…
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Born 82 Years Ago in Louisiana, the 80s Country Hitmaker Whose Songs Have Been Recorded by Waylon Jennings, Merle Haggard, and the Oak Ridge Boys
This piece marks the anniversary of country singer-songwriter Eddy Raven’s birth in Lafayette, Louisiana, on 19 August 1944, tracing his path from teenage rock musician to chart-topping Nashville hitmaker. His significance lies as much in his songwriting as his performing career, with tracks he wrote being recorded by major country stars including Waylon Jennings, Merle…
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Mail-Order Media Giant Columbia House Shutting Down After 71 Years
Columbia House, the mail-order media company famous for its penny-per-record membership offers, is closing down after 71 years in business. The company confirmed to CNN that it will cease operations on 15 September 2026, following a since-removed closure notice that briefly appeared on its official website, bringing an end to a business that once symbolised…
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Meet The Gnomes: Your new favourite Aussies digging garage rock, Merseybeat, 12-string jangle, fuzz pedals and moustache care
The Gnomes, a four-piece garage rock band from Frankston, a beachside suburb of Melbourne, are gaining attention as an emerging Australian act drawing on garage rock, Merseybeat and jangly 12-string guitar influences. In an interview with Classic Rock, the band discuss their musical touchstones, their gear and the tight-knit local scene that has shaped them,…
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we recorded a music video in an abandoned bank…
This YouTube Short gives a behind-the-scenes glimpse of a music video shoot staged inside an abandoned bank. The unconventional, atmospheric setting suggests a creative team leaning into raw, disused architecture to give the visuals a distinctive, gritty edge. The clip appears to be a quick, informal look at the making of the video rather than…