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Slayyyter dates a skeleton in self-directed video for new single

  • Slayyyter’s “Hey Boyyy” arrives with a self-directed video.
  • The clip follows her dating a skeleton across Hollywood and Paris.
  • The single precedes her forthcoming album, *Wor$t Man in America*.

Slayyyter has released “Hey Boyyy”, a new single accompanied by a self-directed video in which she dates a skeleton. The track adds to the run-up to her forthcoming album, *Wor$t Man in America*. The video follows the pop star around Hollywood and Paris as she sings about an…

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Go Fishing With Twisted Teens in Video for “I Spend My Time Crying”

  • Twisted Teens released *The Holy Cross Tigers* with a new video.
  • “I Spend My Time Crying” takes an acoustic guitar led direction.
  • The band plans Australian shows and major European festivals.

Twisted Teens released their third album of 2026, *The Holy Cross Tigers*, on Sub Pop and marked its release with a video for “I Spend My Time Crying”. Directed by Jack Massucci, it follows a young person around New Orleans as they fish, sell their catch door to…

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‘It’s a new world. It’s a little fascistic. And it needs a different response’: U2 on 50 years together – and their undimmed faith in humanity

  • U2 mark 50 years together as they prepare a new album and tour.
  • Their recent songs address political conflict and the Trump administration.
  • The band say they still believe in democracy and human potential.

U2 are preparing to release *Carnaval de Luz*, their first album of new material in nearly nine years, alongside a world tour. As the band marks 50 years since Larry Mullen’s noticeboard advert brought them together, the members reflect on their longevity, creative differences and continued belief in…

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The role Idris Elba’s mother has never forgiven him for: “Why did you not take it?”

  • Elba once declined an EastEnders role.
  • His mother still questions the decision.
  • He has several screen projects ahead.

Idris Elba says he once turned down a role in EastEnders because he did not fancy taking it, despite his mother being a fan of the soap. Her reaction, asking why he had not accepted the offer, highlights how even a successful actor can face a mother’s regret…

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Carlos Rivera Wins Big at 2026 Heat Latin Music Awards: Complete Winners List

  • Carlos Rivera won three awards, including album of the year.
  • Karol G and Grupo Firme also took top honours.
  • The awards were held in Mexico for the first time.

Carlos Rivera was the leading winner at the 2026 Heat Latin Music Awards, taking three awards, including best male artist and album of the year. The ceremony also recognised performers across Latin music and presented special awards, while marking its first edition hosted in Mexico. Rivera won for…

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‘It Would Take a Lot to Say No to Australia’: Foo Fighters Kick-Off Tour Down Under With Three-Hours of Power

  • Foo Fighters launched their Australian tour with 26 songs in Brisbane.
  • The set ran for three hours, from 7.30pm to 10.30pm.
  • It is the band’s third Australian visit in a year.

The Foo Fighters opened their Take Cover Australian tour with a three-hour stadium performance in Brisbane, reflecting the band’s unusually frequent returns to the country. Dave Grohl said he was grateful to still be touring there after 30 years, adding that it would take a lot to turn…

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Jones – the smiling wind-up artist who refuses to fade away

  • Jones used mind games to unsettle opponents and support his players.
  • He says some provocations were planned, while others went too far.
  • After setbacks with England and Australia, he is coaching Japan again.

Eddie Jones remains a forceful and unpredictable presence in rugby, using press conferences and mind games to shape attention before matches. The article argues that his approach reflects an older era of coaching built around dominance, contrasting with newer emphasis on trust and relationships, while noting that Jones’s…

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Former MasterChef Singapore contestant opens Indonesian food stall at Nanyang Polytechnic: ‘I didn’t eat for 5 days’

  • Eka Mairina opened her first permanent Indonesian food stall at NYP.
  • She had just 10 days to get the business ready.
  • The initial lunchtime rush left her without an appetite for five days.

Eka Mairina, a singer-actress and former MasterChef Singapore contestant, has opened her first permanent Indonesian food stall at Nanyang Polytechnic. The lunchtime rush was far more demanding than she expected: during the chaotic first weeks, she says she lost her appetite and did not eat for five days.…

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HYUKOH Announce New Album, 33, First US Tour Dates Since 2019

  • HYUKOH release *33* on 25 November.
  • The band return to the US for their first dates since 2019.
  • Their 12-date tour includes London and several North American cities.

HYUKOH have announced *33*, their first album released on their own in six years, due out on 25 November. The South Korean indie rock band have also revealed their first US tour dates since 2019, marking a return to the country after their appearance at Coachella. The album…

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In 2000, Mike Myers was “beyond honoured” to be offered a role played by his idol. He still turned it down

  • Mike Myers turned down the role of Inspector Clouseau.
  • He cited similarities with Austin Powers.
  • Steve Martin played Clouseau in the 2006 reboot.

Mike Myers was reportedly offered the role of Inspector Clouseau in a planned Pink Panther reboot around 2000, but declined despite being a lifelong fan of Peter Sellers, who made the character famous. He said he was “beyond honoured” but worried the bumbling detective would feel too similar…

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