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3 Folk Duets from the 1960s That Captured a Lost Era

  • American Songwriter lists three standout 1960s folk duets
  • Featured: Sonny & Cher, Ian & Sylvia, Simon & Garfunkel tracks
  • Article celebrates era's harmonies and storytelling craft

American Songwriter has published a short retrospective piece highlighting three folk duets from the 1960s that the outlet believes exemplify a musical era now largely gone. The list celebrates the songwriting craft, vocal chemistry and pastoral imagery typical of the period, framing these tracks as touchstones that still…

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This Classic Beatles 1965 Album Gets New Life With a Never-Before-Heard John Lennon Song

  • Rubber Soul reissue announced with new stereo and Dolby Atmos mixes.
  • Includes unheard John Lennon song "Little Girl", found by son Sean.
  • Super Deluxe sets add 24 early session recordings; out 2 October.

The Beatles' 1965 album Rubber Soul is being reissued in an expanded special edition, with UMG and Apple Corps Ltd confirming new stereo and Dolby Atmos mixes produced by Giles Martin and engineer Sam Okell. The reissue is notable for including a previously unheard John Lennon song, "Little…

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Grammy boss says he is saddened by BTS’s Grammy withdrawal

  • BTS will not submit for the 2027 Grammys.
  • Grammy chief Harvey Mason Jr respects the decision.
  • Academy says Asian Pop category expands recognition.

Grammy chief executive Harvey Mason Jr said he was saddened but respected BTS’s decision not to submit music for the 2027 Grammy Awards. He said the Recording Academy’s new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category was intended to broaden recognition for artists from Asian markets, not to separate…

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Luke Bryan Reveals Why He Was Initially “Reluctant” to Join ‘American Idol’

  • Luke Bryan almost turned down American Idol judging role in 2018.
  • Cited hectic touring and recording schedule as reason for hesitation.
  • Idol's 25th season auditions begin 25 August, premiering in 2027.

Country star Luke Bryan has said he was initially "reluctant" to join American Idol as a judge, revealing in an interview with Cigar Aficionado that his packed touring and recording schedule made him hesitant to take on another major commitment. Speaking to the outlet, Bryan explained that at…

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RUSH Triumphantly Kick Off Four-Night Run at Madison Square Garden: Photos, Video + Setlist

  • RUSH began a four-night Madison Square Garden run on 28 July 2026.
  • Drummer Anika Nilles won praise stepping in for Neil Peart.
  • Tour continues across North America through December 2026.

RUSH kicked off the Madison Square Garden leg of their "Fifty Something" reunion tour on 28 July 2026, playing the first of four sold-out nights at the New York venue. The show marked a milestone for fans, as it is the progressive rock band's first tour in 11…

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David Miliband said no when asked to be Education Secretary… and Lucy Powell’s angry at Deputy PM snub

  • David Miliband reportedly declined offer of Education Secretary role
  • Lucy Powell said to be angry over Deputy PM snub
  • Suggests wider tension around senior government appointments

David Miliband, the former Foreign Secretary now running the International Rescue Committee, has reportedly turned down an approach to become Education Secretary, according to the Daily Mail. The report also states that Lucy Powell has reacted angrily after being passed over for the role of Deputy Prime Minister,…

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Megan Moroney cancels show mid-performance, leaves stage in tears

  • Megan Moroney stopped her Denver show early due to illness.
  • She left the stage in tears at Ball Arena on Tuesday.
  • Exact nature of her illness has not been detailed publicly.

Country singer Megan Moroney cut short her concert at Denver's Ball Arena on Tuesday night after falling ill partway through the performance, leaving the stage visibly upset. The abrupt halt disappointed fans who had gathered for the show, and it comes amid a busy period for the rising…

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Britain’s scandalous treatment of Afghan special forces who fought alongside UK laid bare in damning report

  • MPs find MoD wrongly rejected Afghan special forces' UK sanctuary claims
  • 884 of roughly 2,000 reviewed decisions overturned by March 2026
  • MoD now told approved Afghan families to flee Taliban rule unassisted

A defence select committee report has concluded there were "serious failings" and "material defects" in how the Ministry of Defence handled sanctuary applications from former Afghan special forces soldiers, known as the Triples, who fought alongside UK troops. MPs found the MoD "did not adequately understand or apply"…

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3 Sting Songs That Were Inspired by His Divorce

  • Sting's 1980s divorce shaped several famous songs' lyrics.
  • "Every Breath You Take" is about jealousy and surveillance, not romance.
  • "King of Pain" and "Fortress Around Your Heart" also stem from the split.

Sting, the former Police frontman, drew on the emotional fallout of his very public first divorce, from actress Frances Tomelty, when writing some of his best-known songs of the 1980s. He later married Trudie Styler, Tomelty's best friend, with whom he had had an affair, in 1992. Several…

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Cardi B Announces ‘Ah Ha’ Single Release Date & It’s Coming Sooner Than You Think

  • Cardi B's new single "Ah Ha" drops Friday, 1 August.
  • It's her first solo release since *Am I the Drama?* topped the charts.
  • Track includes a Trump dig and denies a Stefon Diggs reference.

Cardi B has confirmed that her new single "Ah Ha" will be released on Friday, 1 August, marking her first solo release since her chart-topping September 2025 album *Am I the Drama?*. The announcement followed an enthusiastic response from fans after she previewed the track on Monday, prompting…

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