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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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3 Phil Collins Collaborations That Sound Even Better Today

  • Article revisits three of Phil Collins's most memorable duets.
  • Includes "Separate Lives", "Easy Lover" and "In the Air Tonight".
  • Lil' Kim's 2001 remake was Collins's only feature on Urban Renewal.

Phil Collins is best known as a Genesis member and solo artist, but he also recorded a handful of memorable duets that remain notable today. This piece highlights three standout collaborations that showcase his range across ballads, upbeat pop-rock and even a hip-hop reworking of one of his…

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The humble origins of the American sports “halftime show”

  • Halftime shows began as simple live entertainment for sports crowds.
  • Television turned them into major cultural events.
  • The Super Bowl made halftime performances globally prominent.

The article traces the American sports halftime show from its modest beginnings to the large-scale entertainment spectacle associated with major events today. It argues that the interval became important because organisers recognised it could hold spectators’ attention, broaden an event’s appeal and create a cultural moment beyond the…

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Aitch announces new documentary about Mount Kilimanjaro charity climb

  • Aitch's Kilimanjaro climb documentary premieres on Netflix on 26 July
  • Charity trek raised over £160,000 for the Down's Syndrome Association
  • Film honours his sister Gracie, who has Down's syndrome

Aitch has announced a new Netflix documentary, "Aitch: Don't Be Afraid", chronicling his charity climb of Mount Kilimanjaro in support of the Down's Syndrome Association. The film, directed by Aaron Fitzmaurice and Harry Tatem, will premiere on the streaming platform on 26 July, and highlights the Manchester rapper's…

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“I’m gonna stop doing this”: the 2006 role that convinced Ted Danson he was “no longer funny”

  • The 2006 sitcom Help Me Help You, featuring Danson as an egotistical therapist, collapsed after nine episodes, triggering his existential doubts about his comedic abilities
  • Danson considered abandoning comedy entirely before pivoting to dramatic television, particularly the legal thriller Damages, which restored his professional confidence
  • He has since maintained an active comedy career across multiple series, proving his career recovery was sustained rather than temporary

Salvation wasn't far away. The post “I’m gonna stop doing this”: the 2006 role that convinced Ted Danson he was “no longer funny” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

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4 One-Hit Wonders From the 1980s That Every Elder Millennial Can Still Sing Word for Word

  • Four 1980s one-hit wonders remain instantly recognisable to elder millennials despite their artists failing to achieve sustained chart success
  • The songs span house, synth-rock, pop, and Celtic genres, with chart peaks from No. 1 to No. 24 on the Billboard Hot 100

1989: Congolese fashion model and singer Felly Kilingi of Belgian music group Technotronic. (Photo by BSR Agency/Gentle Look via Getty Images) If you're an elder millennial, I know for a fact that you know these one-hit wonders word-for-word, decades after they were first released. The post 4 One-Hit…

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The musician Graham Nash called “the most intelligent”

  • Nash praised David Crosby’s intelligence and musical talent.
  • Their partnership was influential but often turbulent.
  • Reconciliation seemed possible shortly before Crosby’s death.

Graham Nash reflected on David Crosby, describing his former Crosby, Stills & Nash bandmate as one of the most intelligent people he had known. The article presents the remark as part of Nash’s acknowledgement of Crosby’s exceptional musical ability and complicated personality, which remained central to their long…

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JAY JAY FRENCH Says ‘The Public Is Gonna Ultimately Decide’ Whether They Accept SEBASTIAN BACH As New Singer Of TWISTED SISTER

  • Sebastian Bach to front Twisted Sister for fall 2026 tour dates.
  • Change follows Dee Snider's resignation citing health challenges.
  • Jay Jay French says fans, not critics, will decide its success.

Twisted Sister guitarist Jay Jay French has defended the band's decision to bring in Sebastian Bach as touring frontman for their fall 2026 shows, following Dee Snider's resignation due to health issues. French said Bach was the only performer with the stature and stage presence to take on…

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The 1987 songs Mick Fleetwood called Christine McVie at her best: “Huge hit singles”

  • Fleetwood praised McVie’s ‘Everywhere’ and ‘Little Lies’.
  • Both songs appeared on 1987’s Tango in the Night.
  • He called them huge hit singles.

Mick Fleetwood praised Christine McVie’s songwriting on Fleet Mac’s 1987 album Tango in the Night, describing ‘Everywhere’ and ‘Little Lies’ as among her finest work. The article argues that her reliable songwriting was particularly important during a difficult period for the group, marked by strained relationships and changing…

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Grupo Firme Breaks Record at Mexico City’s GNP Seguros Stadium: 5 Best Moments

  • Grupo Firme set a new concert record at Mexico City's GNP Seguros Stadium
  • Band pivoted to Latin America/Europe after US visa issues in 2025
  • September European tour dates already 80% sold out

Grupo Firme, the Tijuana-based regional Mexican band, set a new record for a regional Mexican act at Mexico City's GNP Seguros Stadium (formerly Foro Sol), reaching 11 performances there since 2022 across two sold-out shows on 17 and 18 July. The milestone caps a resurgent run for the…

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Shania Twain Finally Plays Her Dream Gig: A Tiny Dive Bar in Toronto

  • Shania Twain played a surprise gig at Toronto's Horseshoe Tavern.
  • She previewed new album Little Miss Twain alongside her classic hits.
  • Tickets for the 500-capacity venue sold out within minutes.

Shania Twain has finally fulfilled a lifelong ambition by performing at Toronto's legendary Horseshoe Tavern, a 500-capacity venue she dreamed of playing since her teenage years in bar bands but never had the opportunity to reach before achieving stardom. The Friday night surprise gig saw the Grammy-winning singer,…

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