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Arca to release surprise album XXXXX in July

  • Arca announces new album XXXXX, out via XL Recordings on 31 July.
  • First full album in nearly five years, all 16 tracks previously unreleased.
  • Previewed with a two-hour Barcelona livestream on 23 July instead of a single.

Arca has announced her first full-length album in nearly five years, titled XXXXX, following her 2021 record kiCK iiiii. In the interim she released standalone singles such as "Puta," "Sola" and "Chama," alongside production and remix work, including a contribution to Madonna's Confessions II, making this a notable…

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Caged monkey hidden with laundry bag is abandoned on London bus

  • Caged monkey found hidden in a laundry bag on a London bus
  • Animal appears to have been deliberately abandoned by its owner
  • Case raises fresh concerns over exotic pet welfare and transport

A monkey was found abandoned on a London bus after being concealed inside a cage that had been covered with a laundry bag, according to reports. The incident has raised concerns about the welfare of the animal and questions over who was responsible for leaving it in such…

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Rebecca Black Announces 2026 “Exhibitionism on Tour”

  • Rebecca Black announces 27-date "Exhibitionism on Tour" for autumn 2026.
  • Tour supports new album Age of the Exhibitionist, out 4 September.
  • Runs 23 September–5 November, plus festival dates and a 15 November finale.

Rebecca Black has announced "Exhibitionism on Tour — Rebecca Black as: Miss Delicious," a 27-date North American headline tour set for autumn 2026 in support of her forthcoming sophomore album, Age of the Exhibitionist, due out on 4 September. The announcement builds anticipation for the record, which follows…

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Arca Announces New Album ‘XXXXX’

  • Arca announces new album 'XXXXX', out 31st July via XL Recordings
  • First album in five years, following the 'KICK' pentalogy
  • Feeld-backed live-stream from Barcelona airs 23rd July

Arca has announced a new album titled 'XXXXX', due for release on 31st July via XL Recordings. It marks her first full-length record in five years, following the twice GRAMMY-nominated 'KiCk i' and the subsequent 'KICK' pentalogy, and comes with artwork sculpted by Kaan Ulgener. The 14-track album…

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Super Troopers Raid Limp Bizkit Set to Issue a Noise Complaint

  • Broken Lizard staged a fake noise complaint at a Limp Bizkit show.
  • The stunt promotes their new film, Super Troopers 3.
  • It follows Tom Green's recent guest appearance with the band.

Comedy troupe Broken Lizard interrupted Limp Bizkit's set to deliver a mock "noise complaint," dressed as their Super Troopers characters, during a performance at Creed's "Summer of '99 and Beyond Festival" in Tinley Park, Illinois. The stunt, which occurred as the nu-metal band closed with "Break Stuff," is…

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Bad Bunny concert ends in chaos in Milan with 80,000 evacuated and fans left with head injuries after being hit with golf ball-sized hailstones

  • Storm hit Bad Bunny's Milan concert with golf ball-sized hail.
  • Around 80,000 fans evacuated from San Siro stadium.
  • Some concertgoers suffered head injuries from the hailstones.

A Bad Bunny concert at San Siro stadium in Milan descended into chaos when a violent storm brought golf ball-sized hailstones down on the venue, forcing organisers to evacuate around 80,000 fans mid-show. Several attendees suffered head injuries after being struck by the hail, highlighting the risks large…

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Journey’s Jonathan Cain Calls Bruce Springsteen a “Bitter Old Man” Who Should “Shut Up” About Politics

  • Jonathan Cain calls Bruce Springsteen a "bitter old man" over politics
  • Cain, a conservative, also criticised Robert De Niro similarly
  • Cain and Springsteen are actually the same age, 76

Journey keyboardist Jonathan Cain has publicly criticised Bruce Springsteen, branding him a "bitter old man" and telling him to "shut up" about politics. Cain made the comments during an appearance on the Tom Barnard Podcast, part of The Complete Disaster Network, while discussing his frustration with left-leaning celebrities…

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Arca sets XL Recordings release date for XXXXX album

  • Arca's new album XXXXX releases Friday 31 July via XL Recordings
  • First full-length record in five years, following the Kick series
  • Livestream show in Barcelona funded by dating app Feeld

Arca has announced her first full-length studio album in five years, titled XXXXX, set for release on Friday 31 July via XL Recordings. The record follows her Kick series, which ran from 2020 to 2021, marking her return to solo album releases despite having stayed busy with a…

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The singer John Lennon said Elvis put to shame: “It always hurts and infuriates me”

  • Lennon believed Larry Williams could outshine Elvis Presley.
  • The Beatles recorded several Larry Williams songs.
  • Lennon resented Williams’s lack of wider recognition.

John Lennon praised American rock-and-roll singer Larry Williams as a performer who could outclass Elvis Presley, saying Williams’s relative obscurity still angered him. Lennon’s comments reflect the Beatles’ deep roots in 1950s rock and roll and their admiration for artists whose influence exceeded their commercial recognition. Williams was…

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CLOVEN HOOF, Featuring JAG PANZER’s HARRY CONKLIN, Announces New Album ‘Never A Prophet In Your Own Land’

  • Cloven Hoof announce tenth album for 25 September 2026 release
  • Featuring Jag Panzer vocalist Harry Conklin, out via High Roller Records
  • Lead single "Iron Mask" released with lyric video

NWOBHM veterans Cloven Hoof have announced their tenth studio album, "Never A Prophet In Your Own Land", due for release on 25 September 2026 via High Roller Records. The record features vocalist Harry "The Tyrant" Conklin, also of Jag Panzer, who has now fronted the band for three…

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