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Music covers the people, performances and recordings that shape what we hear, from classic rock and pop to newer artists and regional industries. It also includes the stories behind songs, albums, tours and the creative choices that give them lasting appeal.

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For readers, music offers both discovery and connection: a chance to find new voices, revisit familiar favourites and understand how artists build their work and careers. Disputes over samples, reunions and the changing business of entertainment show how creativity, money and cultural influence intersect.

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The “ridiculous” 2012 role Greta Gerwig was talked into playing: “It feels kind of disgusting”

  • Gerwig was reluctant to star in co-written film *Frances Ha*.
  • Baumbach persuaded her to play the lead.
  • The role became a key career breakthrough.

Greta Gerwig initially hesitated to star in *Frances Ha*, the 2012 film she co-wrote with director Noah Baumbach, because she felt the arrangement seemed overly self-indulgent. Baumbach reportedly dismissed her concerns as “ridiculous”, and Gerwig ultimately took the title role in a film that became a significant early…

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Madonna & Kylie Minogue to Release ‘Love Sensation (Afterhours Mix)’ Following WorldPride Amsterdam Joint Performance

  • Madonna and Kylie Minogue to release joint "Love Sensation" remix.
  • Follows their surprise duet at WorldPride Amsterdam on 1 August.
  • Remix, produced by Stuart Price, drops Friday 7 August.

Madonna and Kylie Minogue are set to release a joint remix of "Love Sensation" this week, extending the excitement generated by their surprise live performance together at WorldPride Amsterdam 2026. The moment marked a rare on-stage collaboration between two of pop's most enduring stars, whose careers have run…

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‘Trainspotting the Musical’ cancels plans for UK tour

  • Trainspotting the Musical's UK tour has been cancelled
  • Low ticket sales were the stated reason
  • Further details on venues, dates or refunds are unconfirmed

Plans for a UK touring production of "Trainspotting the Musical" have been cancelled, with organisers citing poor ticket sales as the reason for scrapping the run. The announcement will disappoint fans of the stage adaptation, which draws on Irvine Welsh's cult 1993 novel and its landmark 1996 film…

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Serj Tankian Thinks System of a Down Bandmate John Dolmayan “Got Tired of Trump, Like Many Others”

  • Serj Tankian says bandmate John Dolmayan may no longer support Trump.
  • Tankian and Dolmayan, brothers-in-law, have long clashed politically.
  • Tankian cites shared Armenian heritage and family ties over politics.

System of a Down frontman Serj Tankian has suggested that bandmate John Dolmayan, who is also his brother-in-law, may have cooled on his previous support for Donald Trump. Speaking to Rolling Stone Italy about the political rifts within the band, Tankian said he could not speak for Dolmayan…

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Former ‘X Factor’ finalist denies murder and GBH after hitting influencer with car

  • Ex-X Factor finalist Gabrielle Carrington denies murdering influencer with her car
  • Klaudia Zakrzewska died six days after being struck outside a nightclub
  • Trial set for January 2027; Carrington also denies GBH charge

Former X Factor finalist Gabrielle Carrington has denied murdering social media influencer Klaudia Zakrzewska by hitting her with a car outside a central London nightclub. The case is significant both because of Carrington's public profile as a former reality TV contestant and TikTok/Instagram influencer, and because the charge…

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Best AirPods Deals for August 2026

  • Consequence lists discounted AirPods models for August 2026
  • AirPods Pro 3 down to $199.99, AirPods 4 to $99
  • AirPods Max 2 offered at $449, $100 off retail

Consequence has published its round-up of the best AirPods deals available in August 2026, highlighting discounts across Apple's current earbud and headphone range via Amazon. The article positions itself as a shopping guide for readers considering a purchase for travel, commuting or a general audio upgrade, rather than…

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The 1973 album that still doesn’t disappoint Brian Eno over 50 years on: “Absolutely brilliant”

  • Brian Eno still considers *For Your Pleasure* “absolutely brilliant”.
  • The 1973 album was Eno’s final record with Roxy Music.
  • Its experimental sound has earned lasting critical acclaim.

Brian Eno has praised Roxy Music’s 1973 album *For Your Pleasure* as an enduringly satisfying record, calling it “absolutely brilliant” more than 50 years after its release. The article highlights the album’s importance both as a key work of glam-era experimental rock and as the final Roxy Music…

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Get the new issue of Metal Hammer with an exclusive Electric Callboy cover and art print

  • Metal Hammer offers exclusive Electric Callboy cover and art print bundle.
  • Tied to the band's new album Tanzneid, via Louder webstore only.
  • Issue includes an interview with singers Kevin Ratajczak and Nico Sallach.

Metal Hammer magazine has teamed up with German electro-metal band Electric Callboy on a limited bundle available exclusively through the Louder webstore, timed to coincide with the band's new album Tanzneid. The promotion offers fans an alternative cover of the magazine's latest issue alongside a dedicated art print,…

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Now It’s Overhead Announce First New Music, Concert In 20 Years

  • Now It's Overhead reunite after roughly 20 years away
  • New EP "In The Beginning" out 18 September via Saddle Creek
  • First live show since 2007 on 10 October in Athens

Now It's Overhead, the Athens, Georgia indie rock project led by Andy LeMaster, has announced its first new music and live show in around 20 years. LeMaster, a longtime Bright Eyes collaborator, made the band the first out-of-town act signed to Omaha's Saddle Creek label, and its return…

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Ex-W.A.S.P. Guitarist CHRIS HOLMES Opens Up About His Prostate Cancer Battle: ‘The Good Thing Is It’s 100% Curable’

  • Chris Holmes reveals prostate cancer diagnosis and GoFundMe treatment appeal
  • Poor insurance cover in France leaves him unable to afford full treatment
  • Ex-W.A.S.P. guitarist says the cancer is "100% curable"

Former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes has spoken publicly for the first time about his prostate cancer diagnosis, revealing he has launched a GoFundMe campaign to help pay for treatment. The 68-year-old, who lives in Cannes, France, only went public after initially trying to keep the illness quiet, and…

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