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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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How being “inherently filthy” launched Ryan Gosling’s career: “What I was doing was so sexual”

  • Gosling says a childhood talent-show dance launched his early career.
  • He was seven and performed improvised, sexually suggestive moves.
  • The contest success led to television appearances.

Ryan Gosling recalled that an improvised, sexually suggestive dance at a childhood talent show helped launch his early entertainment career. The actor said the performance won attention locally and led to television appearances, illustrating how an unusual childhood act became a formative part of his public persona. Gosling…

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Donkey Kong Bananza’s Soundtrack Has Been Added To Nintendo Music This Week

  • Donkey Kong Bananza's soundtrack joins Nintendo Music this week
  • Update adds 229 tracks totalling over 8.5 hours
  • Requires Nintendo Switch Online subscription to access

Nintendo Music has added the soundtrack for Donkey Kong Bananza, the Switch 2 game, to its Switch Online app catalogue this week. The update is one of the service's largest yet, giving subscribers access to the game's full range of musical themes, including those tied to Donkey Kong's…

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Watch Matty Healy sing with The 1975 tribute band on his Malibu stag do

  • Matty Healy performed with The 1975 tribute band 'The 9075' at his Malibu stag do
  • All band members attended dressed as different versions of the frontman
  • The celebration precedes his marriage to musician and model Gabbriette

The 1975 frontman is due to be married to model and musician Gabbriette The post Watch Matty Healy sing with The 1975 tribute band on his Malibu stag do appeared first on NME.

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Annie Leibovitz Sues Observer Over Justin and Hailey Bieber Photo: ‘Exploitation’

  • Photographer Annie Leibovitz filed suit against Observer Media for publishing her 2019 photo of Justin and Hailey Bieber without license or permission
  • After Leibovitz's licensing agency sent a takedown notice in May 2024 that was ignored, she is seeking damages up to $150,000 for alleged willful copyright infringement

The famed photographer is suing the media outlet for up to $150,000 per "unauthorized" use

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Woodstock, the 1969 festival Joni Mitchell thought of as “a modern miracle”

  • Woodstock 1969 divided observers: celebrants experienced transformative collective unity whilst skeptics questioned whether music could truly effect social change
  • Joni Mitchell missed the festival for a television appearance but immortalised her spiritual awe and regret in the song 'Woodstock'

A beautiful song, a beautiful moment. The post Woodstock, the 1969 festival Joni Mitchell thought of as “a modern miracle” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

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Wildfire Smoke Forces the Black Keys, Creed, and More to Postpone Concerts

  • Wildfires across northeastern North America degraded air quality to dangerous levels
  • Multiple touring acts postponed or cancelled performances to protect audiences and staff
  • Affected shows rescheduled to autumn dates with ticket transfers and refunds arranged

War and Treaty, John Mellencamp, and Mavis Staples were also among the growing list of artists either cancelling or postponing shows as the air quality hits dangerous levels

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3 Country Songs From 2002 That Will Remain Classics Forever

  • Article names three enduring 2002 country hits
  • Includes songs by Toby Keith, Terri Clark and Kenny Chesney
  • Chesney's "The Good Stuff" was a seven-week No. 1

American Songwriter has picked out three country songs from 2002 that it argues have stood the test of time. The article highlights tracks from established stars of the genre, noting how each captured a different mood, from sentimental reflection to light-hearted domestic squabbling to bittersweet nostalgia. The songs…

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The little-known government body – whose only shareholder is Net Zero fanatic Ed Miliband – that now stands accused of covering up how close Britain came to a catastrophic heatwave blackout: ROSS CLARK

  • Article claims a government body hid how close a heatwave caused a UK blackout
  • Body's only shareholder is said to be Ed Miliband
  • Full article text was unavailable to confirm further details

This Daily Mail opinion piece by Ross Clark reportedly examines a little-known government body, whose sole shareholder is Energy Secretary Ed Miliband, over claims it concealed how close Britain came to a blackout during a recent heatwave. The piece frames this as part of wider criticism of the…

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Should Erling Haaland get honorary US citizenship for crushing tee shots off a boat and blasting Ella Langley?

  • Erling Haaland seen golfing off a boat and enjoying US culture
  • OutKick jokingly asks if he deserves honorary American citizenship
  • Piece ties into wider talk of foreign fans embracing American life

Manchester City and Norway striker Erling Haaland appears to have embraced American culture during his time in the United States, prompting the sports outlet OutKick to jokingly ask whether he deserves honorary US citizenship. The playful piece follows a wider trend of overseas football fans and players warming…

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Drake Surprises Streamer University Attendees With Video Message & Gifts: ‘Congratulations to Everybody That Got Accepted’

  • Drake sent a video message and OVO gifts to Streamer University attendees
  • Event, run by Kai Cenat, is now in its second year
  • 2026 cohort is based at Hendrix College, Arkansas, until 20 July

Drake sent a video message and gifts to attendees of the second annual Streamer University, an event organised by Twitch streamer Kai Cenat. During the opening ceremony on 15 July, the rapper congratulated new and returning creators and encouraged them to make the most of the experience and…

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