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Justin Bieber’s Weird ‘Everything Hallelujah’ Song Gets 240% Streaming Bump After World Cup

  • Bieber's "Everything Hallelujah" streams jumped 240% after World Cup halftime show
  • Acoustic performance divided viewers but drove curiosity-fuelled searches
  • Echoes a similar streaming surge after his Coachella 2026 set

Justin Bieber's 2025 song "Everything Hallelujah" has seen a 240% surge in global Spotify streams following his acoustic performance of the track at the FIFA World Cup 2026 halftime show. The pared-down performance, introduced by Jason Sudeikis in character as Ted Lasso, puzzled many viewers who had expected…

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Watch comedy troupe Broken Lizard raid Limp Bizkit show as Super Troopers to issue noise complaint

  • Broken Lizard staged a fake "Super Troopers" noise raid at a Limp Bizkit gig
  • Stunt promotes "Super Troopers 3", out in cinemas 7 August
  • Part of Limp Bizkit's recent run of festival cameos and resurgence

Comedy troupe Broken Lizard interrupted Limp Bizkit's set at a US festival on 18 July, appearing dressed as their "Super Troopers" Vermont state trooper characters to stage a fake noise complaint. The stunt, part of a promotional push for the upcoming film "Super Troopers 3", initially confused some…

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Rebel Wilson’s ‘The Deb’ Gets First Trailer & Digital Release Date; Pic Sparked High-Profile Legal Battles

  • "The Deb" gets trailer and 25 August digital release date
  • Rebel Wilson's directorial debut was delayed by legal disputes
  • MacInnes's defamation suit against Wilson is still ongoing

Rebel Wilson's directorial debut "The Deb" has finally received its first trailer and a confirmed digital release date, following a lengthy and litigious road to market. The Australian musical comedy will launch digitally on 25 August in the US via Sunrise Films, with a UK release a day…

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How Kansas’ First Top 40 Hit Came at the Last Possible Moment and Rescued the Band’s Career

  • Kansas's 1976 hit "Carry On Wayward Son" saved their record deal
  • Guitarist Kerry Livgren wrote it almost as an afterthought
  • Song reached No. 11, launching Kansas into arena rock stardom

Kansas, a Topeka-formed progressive rock band, scored their first US Top 40 hit with "Carry On Wayward Son" in 1976, a breakthrough that arrived just as their record label was losing patience and effectively saved their career. Despite a distinctive sound built around Robby Steinhardt's violin and Steve…

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The 1988 role Willem Dafoe called the hardest he’ll ever play: “It sounds stupid”

  • Dafoe called playing Jesus his hardest role.
  • The 1988 film portrayed Christ as deeply human.
  • *The Last Temptation of Christ* provoked widespread controversy.

Willem Dafoe has described playing Jesus Christ in Martin Scorsese’s 1988 film *The Last Temptation of Christ* as the hardest role of his career. He said the challenge was not simply the character’s religious significance, but portraying Jesus as a human being experiencing doubt, fear and temptation. The…

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The Grand Ole Opry Honors Its Longest-Serving Member With Some “Fresh Hardware”

  • Bill Anderson marks 65 years as an Opry member, the longest ever.
  • Opry gave him a blue sapphire and diamond ring as tribute.
  • Stars including Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks sent congratulatory messages.

Country singer Bill Anderson has been celebrated by the Grand Ole Opry as its longest-serving member, marking 65 years since he joined the show on 15 July 1961. The milestone recognises a career that spans classic hits such as "I Get the Fever" and "Still" and songwriting collaborations…

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Music Industry Escalates Fight Against AI Training as Sony Sues Udio Over Thousands of Unauthorised Recordings

  • Musicians and producers publicly oppose generative AI tools trained on their work without consent
  • Sony Music filed a new lawsuit against Udio alleging copyright infringement of 30,117 recordings
  • The conflict reflects industry concerns about AI's impact on artistic integrity and fair compensation

The music industry faces mounting pressure as artists and producers increasingly voice concerns about generative AI tools trained on their work without authorisation. Industry professionals argue that these AI models und

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A Q&A With the Sounds Like Summer Road Ready Promotion Winner, April Sutherland

  • April Sutherland wins American Songwriter's Sounds Like Summer contest.
  • Winning song "Follow Through" was inspired by excessive phone use.
  • She plans to release her debut EP in 2026.

American Songwriter has published a Q&A with April Sutherland, winner of the publication's Sounds Like Summer Road Ready promotion, recognised for her unreleased song "Follow Through." The piece is part of a recurring contest series in which the outlet profiles winning songwriters, offering them a platform to discuss…

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ACCEPT’s WOLF HOFFMANN: ‘We Released Some Albums In The ’90s That I’m Less Proud Of’

  • Wolf Hoffmann says ACCEPT's 1990s albums were a low point creatively.
  • New 50th-anniversary album reworks 1980s tracks with star guests.
  • "Teutonic Titans 1976–2026" out 4 September 2026 via Napalm Records.

ACCEPT guitarist Wolf Hoffmann has said he is "less proud" of the albums the German heavy metal band released in the 1990s, describing it as a confusing period when metal seemed to have been eclipsed by grunge and flannel-shirted alternative rock. Speaking to Neil Jones of TotalRock, Hoffmann…

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Every Baby Boomer Alive Remembers These 4 Classic Rock Jams From 1970

  • Article lists four beloved classic rock songs from 1970.
  • Includes hits by CCR, John Lennon and Simon & Garfunkel.
  • Also features Hotlegs' "Neanderthal Man", pre-dating their 10cc era.

American Songwriter has put together a nostalgic list of four classic rock songs from 1970 that it says baby boomers still fondly remember. The piece marks 50-plus years since the tracks were released, highlighting how songs from that pivotal year in music remain culturally memorable today. The featured…

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