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Parker McCollum Welcomes Second Baby With Wife Hallie Ray

  • Parker McCollum and Hallie Ray welcomed their second son.
  • The baby, Rocker Tommy Light, was born on 30 July.
  • McCollum postponed two concerts to be with his family.

Country singer Parker McCollum and his wife, Hallie Ray McCollum, have welcomed their second son, Rocker Tommy Light McCollum. The birth prompted McCollum to postpone two tour dates so he could be with his family, underscoring his decision to prioritise the arrival of their child. Rocker was born…

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Did You Know That Mick Jagger (Allegedly) and Carly Simon Wrote Two Fantastic Songs About Each Other in 1972 and 1976?

  • Simon and Jagger are rumoured to have inspired songs about each other.
  • Neither song’s supposed subject has been conclusively confirmed.
  • Jagger sang on “You’re So Vain” before releasing “Memory Motel”.

The article explores longstanding speculation that Carly Simon’s 1972 hit “You’re So Vain” and the Rolling Stones’ 1976 song “Memory Motel” may have been inspired by Simon and Mick Jagger’s brief relationship. It argues that the songs’ alleged connection is intriguing because Jagger sang backing vocals on Simon’s…

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The four albums John Fogerty hopes will be forgotten: “I was so unhappy”

  • Fogerty regrets four early solo albums.
  • Legal disputes overshadowed his post-CCR career.
  • He returned successfully with *Centerfield* in 1985.

John Fogerty has said he would prefer four albums from his post-Creedence Clearwater Revival career to be forgotten, describing himself as deeply unhappy while making them. The comments highlight the long-running disputes and personal strain that followed the break-up of Creedence, which affected both his creative output and…

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New Radicals Quietly Release First New Song In 28 Years

  • New Radicals release their first new credited song in 28 years.
  • The track is the theme for forthcoming romcom One Night Only.
  • Gregg Alexander and Danielle Brisebois reunite for the release.

New Radicals have released “One Night Only (Break Loose Break Free!)”, their first newly recorded song credited to the band since their 1998 debut album. The release marks a rare return for Gregg Alexander and Danielle Brisebois, whose band had effectively ended after one album but retained a…

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Steven Tyler on his musical soulmate: “I’m not gay, but I love him”

  • Tyler calls Joe Perry his musical soulmate
  • He says the bond is not romantic
  • Their partnership shaped Aerosmith

Steven Tyler has described Aerosmith bandmate Joe Perry as his musical soulmate, while stressing that he does not mean the relationship romantically. The comment highlights the unusually close creative partnership at the heart of Aerosmith, whose songwriting and performance chemistry helped define the band’s long-running success. Tyler and…

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On This Day in 1960, Chubby Checker Entered the Pop Chart With a Hit Masterminded by Dick Clark

  • Chubby Checker’s “The Twist” entered the Hot 100 on 1 August 1960.
  • Dick Clark helped turn the song into a television-driven hit.
  • The record reached number one twice, including after a 1961 reissue.

On 1 August 1960, Chubby Checker’s recording of “The Twist” entered the Billboard Hot 100, beginning a run that would take it to number one the following month. The song became a major dance phenomenon in the United States and internationally, helping establish Checker as a leading performer…

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Lollapalooza Shortens Wolf Alice and Cortis Sets, Delays Several More Amid Intense Flooding

  • Flooding delayed Lollapalooza’s third day until 3pm.
  • Wolf Alice and Cortis received shortened sets.
  • Olivia Dean and Jennie’s headline slots remained unchanged.

Lollapalooza delayed the opening of its third day in Chicago after heavy overnight rain caused flooding and muddy conditions across Grant Park. The disruption led to cancelled, postponed and shortened performances, although the festival’s main headliners Olivia Dean and Jennie were not affected. Doors were initially delayed from…

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William Shatner leaks that he and his metal band are on the line-up for Coachella 2027

  • Shatner says his metal band will play Coachella 2027.
  • Coachella has not officially confirmed any artists.
  • The band will debut at Riot Fest in September.

William Shatner has apparently disclosed that his new heavy metal band, The *uckers, is booked to play Coachella in 2027, although the festival has not announced any acts. The claim is notable because it would mark an unexpected festival appearance by the 95-year-old Star Trek actor, who is…

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Metric, Broken Social Scene, and Stars Bring the Right Kind of Nostalgia to Brooklyn Paramount: Review

  • Three indie bands turned nostalgia into a celebration of enduring friendship.
  • Their shared history gave the Brooklyn show reunion-like warmth.
  • The review sees the tour as forward-looking, not merely retrospective.

Metric, Broken Social Scene and Stars brought their “All the Feelings Tour” to Brooklyn Paramount, presenting a shared celebration of the bands’ pasts while stressing their continuing relevance. The review argues that the concert avoided empty nostalgia by framing their long-running careers through friendship, collaboration and the prospect…

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Heidi Klum shows off figure during yacht trip after revealing her husband told her to ‘eat more’

  • Heidi Klum photographed on a St Barts yacht trip with daughter Leni.
  • She recently revealed husband Tom Kaulitz told her to "eat more."
  • Klum says she avoids GLP-1 drugs but doesn't judge those who use them.

Model Heidi Klum was photographed enjoying a yacht trip off St Barts in the Caribbean with her daughter Leni and Leni's boyfriend, Aris Rachevsky, both wearing bikinis and drawing an admiring reaction from fans online. The outing follows recent comments Klum made about her husband, Tom Kaulitz, encouraging…

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