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Israel-Gaza conflict framing sparks backlash over Boy George’s AI-assisted single

  • Boy George released an AI-assisted pro-Israel reggae song, 'We Will Dance Again'
  • Lyrics reject "genocide" label for Gaza campaign, citing October 2023 Nova attack
  • Musicians including Martyn Ware criticised the song as anti-Palestinian propaganda

Boy George has released a reggae track titled 'We Will Dance Again', made with the help of artificial intelligence, that rejects descriptions of Israel's military campaign in Gaza as genocide and instead frames it as a justified response to the Hamas-led attack on the Nova music festival on…

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3 One-Hit Wonders From the 2000s You Can Actually Work Out To

  • Article picks three 2000s one-hit wonders as workout music suggestions
  • Featured tracks: "Smooth Criminal," "This Is Why I'm Hot," "Party Like a Rockstar"
  • Piece argues upbeat rhythms suit exercise better than slower music

An American Songwriter listicle recommends three one-hit wonders from the 2000s that the writer says work well as workout music, arguing that upbeat, rhythmic tracks are better suited to exercise than slower genres like classical music. The piece is a light entertainment feature rather than hard news, aimed…

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Steve Lacy accidentally spoils major ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ character reveal in red carpet interview

  • Steve Lacy seemingly confirmed Sadie Sink plays Jean Grey in new Spider-Man film
  • Comment came during a livestreamed premiere red carpet interview
  • Fans reacted with shock the reveal happened before release

Singer Steve Lacy appears to have inadvertently revealed a major plot point of "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" during a livestreamed red carpet interview at the film's premiere. Asked which character he was most excited to see, Lacy named "Jean", widely taken as a reference to Jean Grey of…

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Billy Liar review – Tom Courtenay is superb in classic study of a young man and his quixotic dreams

  • Guardian reviews 1963 classic Billy Liar, praising Tom Courtenay's lead performance.
  • Billy escapes his dull life through elaborate fantasies and reckless romantic entanglements.
  • Reviewer remains unconvinced by the film's defeatist ending despite its reputation.

This is a Guardian review of Billy Liar, John Schlesinger's 1963 British comedy adapted from Keith Waterhouse's 1959 novel, part of the "Angry Young Man" literary movement alongside John Osborne's Look Back in Anger and Kingsley Amis's Lucky Jim. The critic praises Tom Courtenay's performance in the title…

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Remember When Paul McCartney Used a Soundtrack as an Excuse to Dust off Some Beatles Classics in the 80s?

  • McCartney re-recorded Beatles classics for his 1984 film soundtrack.
  • Give My Regards to Broad Street flopped, but the album sold well in the UK.
  • Ringo Starr refused to drum on the Beatles remakes.

Paul McCartney's decision to write and star in the 1984 film Give My Regards to Broad Street led him to rework several classic Beatles songs for its soundtrack, a bold move given how sacred that catalogue was to fans. The film flopped with critics and audiences, and McCartney's…

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Watch Wunderhorse debut new songs ‘Kerosene’ and ‘Promises’ as they kick off 2026 North American tour

  • Wunderhorse debut unreleased songs "Kerosene" and "Promises" on 2026 US tour
  • No release date or album confirmed for the new tracks yet
  • Band set to headline Sheffield's Rock N Roll Circus on 29 August

British rock band Wunderhorse have begun their 2026 North American tour and premiered two previously unheard songs, "Kerosene" and "Promises", at their live shows. The debuts give fans an early glimpse of new material following the acclaimed success of their 2024 second album "Midas", though it remains unclear…

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Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Sequel Announced With Creator Back on Board, After Reports That Its Development Team Had Disbanded

  • Wuchang: Fallen Feathers sequel confirmed after development team disbanded reports.
  • New studio Chengdu Indolphinity, founded by original creative director, will develop it.
  • Publisher 505 Games backs the project; no release date announced yet.

A sequel to the acclaimed Soulslike game Wuchang: Fallen Feathers has been confirmed, despite earlier reports that its original development team had disbanded. The follow-up is being developed by Chengdu Indolphinity, a new studio founded by Wuchang creative director Xia Siyuan, working alongside publisher 505 Games, which acquired…

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BTS to snub the Grammys: “We hope our music can be heard and loved for what it is”

  • BTS say they will not seek Grammy recognition in 2027.
  • They want their music valued on its own terms.
  • The move highlights debate over Grammy recognition.

BTS have said they will not pursue Grammy recognition in 2027, stating that they hope their music will be heard and appreciated on its own merits. The decision signals a rejection of the awards circuit by one of the world’s most prominent pop groups and may renew debate…

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Born 60 Years Ago Today in the Sunflower State, the “Celine Dion of Country Music” Behind One of Country’s Most Heavenly Hits

  • Martina McBride, Kansas-born country star, turns 60 today.
  • Known for hits including "Independence Day", "Wild Heart" and "A Broken Wing".
  • Won CMA Female Vocalist of the Year in 1999 after signing with RCA in 1991.

Country singer Martina McBride, born in Kansas on 29 July 1966, is marking her 60th birthday. Known for her powerful soprano voice, which has led some to dub her the "Celine Dion of country music", McBride built a career defined by emotionally resonant songs that have connected deeply…

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‘It sounds good next to almost anything’: how Choosin’ Texas became the biggest song of the year

  • Choosin' Texas breaks Houston/Carey's female solo No 1 chart record
  • Retro-modern two-step sound and classic country storytelling drive appeal
  • Part of a wider wave of women topping US country charts

Ella Langley's country single Choosin' Texas has spent 15 weeks at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, making it the longest-running chart-topper by a female solo artist for a non-holiday song, surpassing records previously held by Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey. Unlike those bombastic pop anthems,…

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