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Mayor Mamdani Faces Organised Opposition Over 9/11 Ceremony Appearance

  • Republican candidate Bruce Blakeman urged a silent protest if Mamdani attends the 9/11 ceremony.
  • Some victims’ relatives oppose Mamdani’s attendance, while others support it.
  • Mamdani was also booed at a Staten Island police-community event, where an activist suffered a cardiac arrest.

Opposition to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s planned attendance at the 25th-anniversary 9/11 commemoration became more organised in early August. Bruce Blakeman, Nassau County executive and the Republican candidate for New York governor, urged attendees to turn their backs on Mamdani in a peaceful protest if he…

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The 1968 album Paul Weller crowns as an “underrated” masterpiece

  • Paul Weller praises Beach Boys' 1968 album Friends as underrated
  • He rates it above the more famous Pet Sounds
  • Friends flopped in 1968 but is now critically reappraised

Paul Weller has named the Beach Boys' 1968 album Friends as an "underrated" masterpiece, praising songs such as "Anna Lee, the Healer" and "Little Bird" over the group's more celebrated Pet Sounds. The Jam and Style Council frontman, long known for drawing inspiration from 1960s music, made the…

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K-R&B Artist I’MIN Champions Genuine Connection & Soulful Energy With ‘Satisfied’

  • I’MIN’s new single “Satisfied” celebrates confidence and living in the moment.
  • Its video centres on helping fans fulfil their dreams.
  • A wedding invitation from fans inspired another song.

New York based K-R&B artist I’MIN has released “Satisfied”, an upbeat song about confidence, gratitude and being present. Its focus on enjoying what is already good in life reflects his aim to build genuine connections with listeners beyond online metrics and distant fan relationships. The accompanying video features…

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Ed Miliband insists his past jibe at ‘racist’ Donald Trump ‘didn’t come up’ in talks with US counterpart Marco Rubio – as Foreign Secretary is urged to boost UK defence spending

  • Miliband says past "racist" Trump jibe didn't surface in Rubio talks
  • Foreign Secretary under pressure to boost UK defence spending
  • Comments highlight tensions in UK-US diplomatic relations under Trump

Ed Miliband has said his past description of Donald Trump as "racist" did not come up during talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, as the Foreign Secretary faces calls to increase UK defence spending. The comments highlight the delicate diplomatic balancing act facing British ministers who…

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What song was number one when Margaret Thatcher took office in 1979?

  • Art Garfunkel's 'Bright Eyes' from Watership Down held the UK number one position when Thatcher took office on 4 May 1979
  • The song's six-week chart reign coincided with broader cultural shifts from punk to mainstream pop, reflecting a nation in transition

The article, published by Far Out Magazine, appears to explore which song held the UK number one chart position when Margaret Thatcher became Prime Minister in May 1979, marking the start of a transformative and often divisive era in British politics. However, the text supplied for this piece…

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I threw a water balloon at the wrong guy… and then sung him our song pie n mash

  • A water balloon prank hits the wrong person by mistake.
  • The duo sing their "pie n mash" song to smooth things over.

This is a short-form vlog-style clip from a UK duo who film prank and street content, apparently built around the "pie n mash" song bit that seems to be a recurring gag of theirs. In this instalment, a water balloon prank goes wrong when it's lobbed at the…

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Mamdani booed off stage at NYC event honoring police as protester suffers cardiac arrest attempting to question him

  • Mamdani booed at Staten Island pro-police event, left after under a minute
  • Critic Scott LoBaido had cardiac arrest trying to question him
  • LoBaido later confirmed stable and in good spirits via Facebook post

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani was booed by a large crowd during a brief appearance at a National Night Out Against Crime celebration in Staten Island, an annual event promoting police-community relations. Shortly afterwards, patriotic artist and vocal Mamdani critic Scott LoBaido suffered a cardiac arrest after…

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Iconic RUSH Drummer NEIL PEART Celebrated In New Documentary On Canada’s CBC

  • Neil Peart documentary "No One's Disciple" airs on CBC 23 September
  • Film features Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson and guest drummers honouring Peart
  • Comes amid RUSH's sold-out "Fifty Something" tour with new lineup

A new documentary about the late RUSH drummer Neil Peart, titled "Neil Peart: No One's Disciple", will premiere on Canada's CBC network on 23 September 2026. The film traces Peart's difficult early career and subsequent rise to fame, featuring interviews with RUSH bandmates Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson…

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Charlie Puth Partners Up With Lucky Brand

  • Charlie Puth named new brand ambassador for Lucky Brand
  • Comes amid a busy year: fatherhood, Super Bowl anthem, new album
  • Asia and Oceania tour leg begins October 11 in Seoul

Charlie Puth has become a brand ambassador for Lucky Brand, the American denim and casual-wear label, fronting campaigns across in-store displays, online platforms, paid media and social channels. The partnership positions the Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and producer as the face of a company known for vintage-inspired denim and…

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The 10 greatest Silverchair songs

  • Far Out Magazine ranks Silverchair's ten greatest songs across their career.
  • List spans 1995's Frogstomp to 2007's Young Modern.
  • Highlights include 'Israel's Son', 'Spawn Again' and 'Young Modern Station'.

Far Out Magazine has compiled a list of the ten greatest songs by Australian rock band Silverchair, celebrating the trio's ability to reinvent their sound across five studio albums released between 1995 and 2007. The feature argues that few bands matched Silverchair's range, as they moved from raw…

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