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Music covers the people, performances and recordings that shape what we hear, from classic rock and pop to newer artists and regional industries. It also includes the stories behind songs, albums, tours and the creative choices that give them lasting appeal.

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For readers, music offers both discovery and connection: a chance to find new voices, revisit familiar favourites and understand how artists build their work and careers. Disputes over samples, reunions and the changing business of entertainment show how creativity, money and cultural influence intersect.

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Session Six 2026 Lyric Contest Winners

  • The Session Six 2026 lyric contest winners are announced.
  • Their songs cover loss, dating clichés and regret.
  • Entries are open for the 2027 Session One contest.

The article announces the first- to fourth-place winners of the 2026 Session Six Lyric Contest and publishes their lyrics. The songs explore bereavement, familiar country dating clichés, and regret over prioritising work and postponing family life. The first lyric imagines a loved one remembered on heaven’s front porch;…

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3 Modern Country Breakup Songs That Are the Musical Equivalent of Slamming a Door

  • Three country songs turn breakup anger into catharsis.
  • Musgraves, Underwood and Swift each sing about moving on.
  • Their lyrics capture heartbreak, fury and resolve.

The article celebrates three modern country breakup songs that capture the anger and resolve of ending a relationship. It presents them as cathartic anthems for listeners dealing with heartbreak and moving on. The songs are Kacey Musgraves’s track about struggling through mixed feelings while preparing to leave, Carrie…

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The relationship Stevie Nicks was never upset about, and the one she chose to forgive

  • Nicks said her romance with Mick Fleetwood seemed destined to fail.
  • Her close friend Sara Recor also pursued Fleetwood.
  • Nicks forgave Recor after three months and missed their friendship.

Stevie Nicks has said she believed her romance with Fleetwood Mac drummer Mick Fleetwood was doomed because her close friend Sara Recor also fell in love with him and pursued a relationship with him. Nicks stopped speaking to both of them, but later forgave Recor, saying she missed…

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Oobah Butler Sets HBO Series ‘Scams for a Better Tomorrow’; Professional Hoax Artist Takes On Wellness Industry, Royal Families and More

  • Oobah Butler’s new HBO series uses hoaxes to scrutinise industries.
  • A trailer shows a fake skincare serum made from children’s tears.
  • A24 produces the series, directed by Daniel Lucchesi.

Oobah Butler is fronting a new HBO series, “Scams for a Better Tomorrow”, in which he uses elaborate hoaxes to expose misleading claims across industries including wellness, wine and royalty. The show matters because it tests how online reviews, invented identities and marketing can persuade consumers, influencers and…

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How Bad Bunny and Shakira’s Epic Residencies Changed the Game for Latin Touring

  • Shakira’s Madrid residency grossed $81.1 million.
  • Bad Bunny’s 31 San Juan shows boosted Puerto Rico’s economy.
  • Destination residencies could offer global artists an alternative to touring.

Shakira and Bad Bunny’s extended residencies have shown how Latin superstars can draw huge audiences to destination concerts, changing what promoters consider possible beyond conventional tours. Their success is prompting other artists and promoters to explore the format, though it depends on an unusually strong match between the…

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Taliban Burn over 600 “Immoral” Musical Instruments

  • Taliban officials in Khost burned 650 musical instruments and related items.
  • The instruments were mostly guitars and keyboards, reportedly seized at weddings.
  • Music restrictions have driven musicians to flee Afghanistan since 2021.

Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities in Khost burned 650 musical instruments and related equipment, saying the destruction was intended to prevent vice, reinforce Islamic values and reform society. The action reflects the group’s restrictions on music and the risks musicians have faced since the Taliban returned to power in 2021.…

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Zach Bryan Reveals Why He Gives His Former Navy Commanding Officer a Cut of Every Song He Releases

  • Bryan gives Leo Alba a share of every song’s royalties.
  • Alba encouraged him to start recording.
  • Their makeshift sessions helped produce *DeAnn*.

Zach Bryan says he gives former Navy commanding officer Leo Alba a share of the royalties from every song he releases. Bryan credits Alba with encouraging him to record his music, making the officer’s early support a lasting part of his career. Bryan recalled that Alba helped him…

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Nicko McBrain Shares His Thoughts on Recording Another Album With Iron Maiden

  • McBrain is open to recording with Iron Maiden again.
  • Steve Harris has not yet considered another album.
  • A new record could mean a two-year world tour.

Nicko McBrain says he would be open to recording another album with Iron Maiden, but the band has no confirmed plans for one. He believes the prospect of a lengthy world tour after recording may be part of the calculation, as the group’s high-energy performances demand a major…

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REVIEW: How Soon is Now? @ Sheffield Theatres’ Playhouse

  • Three women’s stories unfold in a Manchester club in 1997.
  • Indie classics frame friendship, hardship and hope.
  • The second half delivers the strongest emotional impact.

Siân Owen’s *How Soon Is Now?* uses a Manchester nightclub on New Year’s Eve 1997 to explore friendship, personal struggles and the lasting influence of music. The Sheffield Theatres production pairs familiar indie songs with the stories of three women, building towards a message about solidarity and hope.…

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In 1995, Samuel L Jackson’s agent begged him not to take a role. 30 years later, he calls it the greatest he ever played

  • Jackson’s team advised him against *The Long Kiss Goodnight*.
  • He now calls Mitch Henessey his greatest role.
  • The film later developed a strong cult following.

In 1995, Samuel L Jackson’s representatives urged him not to take a role in Shane Black’s action thriller *The Long Kiss Goodnight*. Three decades later, Jackson says the film has a substantial cult following and identifies Mitch Henessey as the greatest role of his career, showing how a…

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