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White House Uses Bad Bunny & Drake Songs in New ICE Deportation Videos: ‘You’re Going Home’

  • White House used Bad Bunny and Drake songs in deportation videos.
  • The posts drew backlash from fans and critics.
  • Both artists have previously criticised Trump or ICE.

The White House has posted two TikTok videos promoting its deportation campaign using songs by Bad Bunny and Drake, prompting criticism from fans and renewed scrutiny of artists’ music being used in political messaging. The clips pair immigration-enforcement footage with altered or selected lyrics, while presenting President Donald…

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The 1979 Fleetwood Mac album that embraced complete chaos: “Absurd”

  • Tusk turned Fleetwood Mac’s studio excess into musical experimentation.
  • Lindsey Buckingham drove its eclectic, post-punk-influenced direction.
  • Christine McVie recalled an extravagant and chaotic recording process.

Fleetwood Mac’s 1979 album Tusk is presented as the band’s most deliberately chaotic and experimental record, breaking away from the polished soft-rock formula of Rumours. The article argues that its significance lies in Lindsey Buckingham’s push towards stranger, more varied sounds, allowing the disorder surrounding the band’s recording…

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What’s good for the goose is good for the gander

  • Short video titled around the "fairness for both sides" idiom
  • Quick-format clip likely playing on the turnabout theme

This YouTube Short carries the title "What's good for the goose is good for the gander," invoking the old English idiom about fairness and reciprocity — the idea that whatever applies to one party ought to apply equally to another. As a short-form video, it's built for a…

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The 5 Best Songs Of The Week

  • Stereogum selected five standout new songs.
  • Rachel Chinouriri leads with disco-pop melancholy.
  • The picks span several alternative music styles.

Stereogum’s weekly selection highlights five new tracks across pop, metal, shoegaze and rap-pop, chosen by its staff for the week ending 31 July 2026. - Rachel Chinouriri – “One song away from crying”: a disco-inflected pop song about managing private sadness while dancing in a club. - Judiciary…

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BTS’ Grammy Decision: Was the Band Getting Ahead of Another Awards Show Sidelining? (Critic’s Take)

  • BTS will not enter music for the 69th Grammys.
  • The article links this to K-pop’s separate-category treatment.
  • HYBE says it is not a wider boycott.

BTS have said they will not submit music for consideration at the 69th Grammy Awards, arguing that music should be appreciated without being divided by region or language. The decision is presented as a measured response to a wider pattern in which major Western award shows have created…

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Two Massive Attack Members Banned From Singapore After Pro-Palestinian Display At Concert

  • Two Massive Attack members were barred from Singapore after a pro-Palestinian concert display.
  • Authorities cited possible foreign-flag and public-order law breaches.
  • The band has consistently spoken publicly in support of Palestine.

Two members of Massive Attack have been banned from Singapore and given a “stern warning” after displaying a Palestinian flag and leading “Free Palestine” chants during the band’s 29 July concert at the Star Theatre. Singaporean police and the Infocomm Media Development Authority said the incident was being…

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Boy George responds to “genocide denier” criticism after pro-Israel song ‘We Will Dance Again’: “I come from a place of peace”

  • Boy George rejects claims he lacks compassion for Palestinians.
  • He says his song was inspired by October 7 victims.
  • He describes Gaza as a war, not genocide.

Boy George has defended his pro-Israel song ‘We Will Dance Again’ after critics called him a “genocide denier”, saying he wrote it from “a place of peace” and does not lack compassion for Palestinians. The dispute matters because the song addresses Israel’s war in Gaza and criticism of…

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The 1988 Traveling Wilburys song they weren’t supposed to make: “I remember Bob coming in”

  • Dylan brought “Congratulations” largely complete to the Wilburys sessions.
  • The group helped finish its remaining musical sections.
  • It appeared on the 1988 debut album, Vol. 1.

“Congratulations” was an unusual Traveling Wilburys track because it was largely brought into the 1988 sessions by Bob Dylan already written, rather than being created collectively from scratch. The song illustrates the group’s informal, collaborative recording process while also preserving Dylan’s distinctive songwriting voice within the supergroup. Jeff…

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Pandora’s ad-free subscription is less than $10 a month in 2026: Is it worth it?

  • Pandora Plus costs $5 monthly for ad-free, discovery-focused listening.
  • Its station tools can improve recommendations through active feedback.
  • Limited song availability and rough desktop design remain notable drawbacks.

Pandora Plus is presented as a worthwhile low-cost option for listeners who want stronger music discovery and fewer adverts, particularly if Spotify’s recommendations feel repetitive. Its Music Genome Project, station-based listening and adjustable discovery settings can help users find new artists while refining suggestions through thumbs-up and thumbs-down…

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Simon O’Connor Dropped From Modest Mouse Tour

  • Modest Mouse removed Simon O’Connor from its tour.
  • Seth Jabour will replace him on guitar.
  • O’Connor apologised over messages sent to an underage fan.

Simon O’Connor was removed from Modest Mouse’s forthcoming tour dates after he publicly apologised for sending inappropriate Instagram messages to an underage fan. The decision means Les Savy Fav guitarist Seth Jabour will take his place, and reflects the band’s response to allegations involving O’Connor’s contact with a…

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