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4 Songs by Donna Summer That Still Make Me Wanna Get up and Dance
Donna Summer’s disco catalogue continues to be celebrated for its dancefloor appeal, with the article highlighting four songs that showcase her range across disco, rock-influenced pop and electronic music. – “Hot Stuff” combined disco with a stronger rock influence and became Summer’s second of four US number-one hits. – “I Feel Love” used the Moog…
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Erykah Badu and The Alchemist Detail New Album Before the World Blows
Erykah Badu and producer The Alchemist have announced full details of their 16-track collaborative album, Before the World Blows: The Abi and Alan Experiment, due for release on Friday 28 August. The project brings together two influential artists from different musical spheres and will be supported by a North American tour in the autumn. The…
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Sarah Meth announces debut album, ‘Something Shameful’, with star-studded music video
London artist Sarah Meth will release her debut album, Something Shameful, on 30 October through her own Wishbone imprint. Its lead single, ‘Don’t Touch Me You’re My Hero’, addresses perceived power imbalances and inadequate protection for women in the music industry, making the release a pointed statement as well as a personal artistic milestone. The…
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Jay-Z Launches HBO Documentary Series ‘Jay-Z in 8’ Beginning September 18
HBO has announced JAŸ-Z in 8, a documentary series in which Jay-Z reflects on his life, career and songwriting with producer Rick Rubin. The series revisits songs from across his catalogue and examines hip-hop’s appeal as an underdog-driven art form, while forming part of celebrations for the 30th anniversary of Jay-Z’s debut album, Reasonable Doubt.…
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Todd Black to Receive Inaugural Career Producer Honor at the 39th Annual Virginia Film Festival (EXCLUSIVE)
Producer Todd Black will receive the first Career Producer Honor at the 39th Virginia Film Festival in Charlottesville, running from 21 to 25 October. The new award recognises the artistic contribution of producers, and Black will take part in festival events including a screening of “The Social Reckoning” and a discussion with its director, Aaron…
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The 1995 audition that backfired on Ryan Reynolds: “Fuck off, pipsqueak”
Ryan Reynolds’s attempt to join Los Angeles improv troupe The Groundlings in 1995 ended badly when he was told he needed to take its standard course rather than being accepted immediately. The episode illustrates the difficult early stage of his career, before he became a major Hollywood star through films including Deadpool. Reynolds had already…
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SoundCloud starts letting artists sell downloads direct from their profiles – and says it’s taking zero commission
SoundCloud has begun testing direct music downloads on its platform, allowing selected artists to sell tracks from their profiles while retaining the sales proceeds minus fees and taxes. The move matters because it expands SoundCloud’s artist-monetisation tools and lets fans purchase music without being sent to another service. The beta initially includes around 200 US-based…
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Teddy Swims’ ‘Lose Control’ Leads Top TV Songs Chart Via ‘Ransom Canyon’ Synch
Teddy Swims’ “Lose Control” topped Billboard’s July 2026 Top TV Songs chart after featuring in Netflix’s Ransom Canyon. The result highlights the continued ability of prominent television placements to boost both current and catalogue tracks, with music from Ransom Canyon taking three of the chart’s top four places. “Lose Control”, which appeared in the second…
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3 Rock Songs From the 1970s That Feel Bigger as You Age
The article highlights three 1970s rock songs which it argues gain emotional weight as listeners grow older. – John Lennon’s “Imagine” is presented as becoming more poignant with age because of its call for peace and a world without social or religious divisions. – The Beatles’ “Let It Be”, led by Paul McCartney, is described…
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‘9 to 5? She was full-on round the clock!’ Dolly Parton celebrated by kd lang, Peggy Seeger, Annie Lennox and more
Musicians and performers have paid tribute to Dolly Parton as an exceptional artist, entrepreneur and philanthropist, emphasising her warmth, resilience and broad cultural influence. They portray her as someone who rose from poverty in Appalachia to become a generational talent while remaining generous, politically inclusive and committed to helping others. The tributes praise her songwriting,…