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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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Ben Folds hits out at Donald’s Trump’s Kennedy Center takeover before Congress: “When you politicise art, you’ve got propaganda”

  • Ben Folds testified to Congress against Trump's Kennedy Center takeover.
  • He says politicising the venue has turned art into "propaganda".
  • Artists reportedly fear retribution for criticising the Trump-appointed board.

Ben Folds, who served for nearly a decade as artistic advisor to the Kennedy Center's National Symphony Orchestra before stepping down in 2025, has testified before Congress criticising Donald Trump's takeover of the Washington D.C. arts institution. Speaking at a congressional forum on 21 July 2026, the singer-songwriter…

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“The goal is to provide what we can”: Elder Scrolls Online Crown Store undergoing changes due to “team bandwidth” in wake of Xbox layoffs

  • ESO removes web-based Crown Store browsing after Xbox layoffs cut staff
  • Players must now log into the game to view/buy store items
  • Monthly Crown Store blog and screenshots also being scaled back

The Elder Scrolls Online's Crown Store is being scaled back after Microsoft's mass Xbox layoffs left the game's team with reduced staff to manage it. ZeniMax has removed the ability to browse the store via the official website, meaning players must now log into the game itself to…

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The one director Stephen King would trust with any project: “I’d be a fool not to”

  • King regards Frank Darabont as his most trusted adaptor.
  • Darabont directed three acclaimed King adaptations.
  • He has not made a feature film since 2007.

Stephen King has said he would trust director Frank Darabont with any adaptation of his work, praising both Darabont’s creative judgement and his ability to portray ordinary people convincingly. The endorsement matters because King’s books have produced adaptations of sharply varying quality, while Darabont’s films are among the…

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Elephant Stone prep new album, touring in September: watch the puppet-filled “I Got a Pill” video

  • Elephant Stone announce tenth album ASHA, out 28 August.
  • “I Got a Pill” critiques fear-based political manipulation.
  • North American tour begins in September.

Montreal psychedelic rock band Elephant Stone have announced their tenth studio album, ASHA, and released a video for its new single, “I Got a Pill”. The puppet-filled video accompanies a song that frontman Rishi Dhir says addresses demagogues who exploit fear by offering simplistic solutions, making it a…

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The musician Ringo Starr knew never belonged in The Beatles: “I never thought he was great”

  • Starr felt Pete Best lacked the versatility The Beatles needed.
  • Best was capable but suited to their early club era.
  • Starr’s drumming and character strengthened the band.

Ringo Starr said Pete Best, The Beatles’ original drummer, was not the right fit for the group as it evolved beyond its early club years. The article argues that Starr’s distinctive swing, reliable timing and personality helped complete the band’s sound and public chemistry after he replaced Best…

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Kelly Osbourne Pens Devastating Letter to Ozzy Osbourne 1 Year After His Death: ‘Your Voice Still Guides Me’

  • Kelly Osbourne posted an emotional letter to father Ozzy on Instagram
  • Marks one year since Ozzy Osbourne's death aged 76
  • She says his voice and guidance still stay with her daily

Kelly Osbourne has shared an emotional public letter to her late father, Ozzy Osbourne, marking one year since his death. Posted on Instagram on 21 July, the tribute reflects the continuing grief felt by the Osbourne family and offers fans an intimate glimpse into how Kelly has coped…

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Oasis Overtakes The Beatles to Score U.K.’s Bestselling Studio Album of All Time

  • Oasis's Morning Glory? named UK's bestselling studio album, beating The Beatles
  • New chart uses updated Official Charts Company data including streaming
  • Queen and ABBA compilations still top the overall bestselling albums list

Oasis's 1995 album (What's the Story) Morning Glory? has been named the UK's bestselling studio album of all time, overtaking The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. The new ranking was published by the Official Charts Company as part of its 70th-anniversary celebrations, and reflects an updated…

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FORBIDDEN Announces Self-Titled Album, Shares New Single ‘Psyclops’

  • FORBIDDEN announce new self-titled album, out 23 October
  • First studio album since 2010's "Omega Wave"
  • New single "Psyclops" released with video; North American tour follows

San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans FORBIDDEN have announced "Forbidden", a new self-titled album due out on 23 October via BLKIIBLK, the metal imprint of Frontiers Label Group. It marks the band's first new studio record since 2010's "Omega Wave", and comes with the release of a…

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SoundCloud Acquires Nina Protocol

  • SoundCloud acquires independent platform Nina Protocol, which had been closing down
  • Deal offers artists optional migration and free Pro accounts until year-end
  • Financial terms of the acquisition remain undisclosed

SoundCloud has acquired Nina Protocol, the independent, DIY-friendly music platform founded in New York in 2021 by three people including musician Jack Callahan. The move comes after Nina Protocol had announced in May that it planned to shut down entirely by 15 July, meaning the acquisition effectively rescues…

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The 1996 movie that had Meryl Streep issuing death threats: “If she gets it, I’ll rip her throat out”

  • Streep lost Evita’s lead role to Madonna after lengthy preparation.
  • Her violent remark was an expression of professional disappointment.
  • Evita reached cinemas in 1996 with Madonna starring.

Meryl Streep’s reported “death threat” was an exaggerated expression of frustration after she lost the lead role in the 1996 musical film Evita to Madonna. Streep had spent about a year preparing to play Eva Perón when the project stalled and changed direction, making the eventual casting a…

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