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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 Big a Deal Is My Chemical Romance Scoring Its First No. 1 Album With a 20-Year-Old LP?

  • *The Black Parade* reaches No. 1 for the first time.
  • A deluxe 20th-anniversary reissue helped drive its return.
  • The album originally peaked at No. 2.

My Chemical Romance’s 2006 album *The Black Parade* has reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for the first time, 20 years after its release. Its rise from No. 139 follows a deluxe anniversary reissue and underscores the band’s enduring connection with fans. The album originally peaked at…

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Elton John’s First Song to Enter YouTube Billions Club Might Surprise You

  • “Sacrifice” is Elton John’s first video to reach one billion YouTube views.
  • The 1989 single peaked at No. 18 on the Billboard Hot 100.
  • Its video stars Chris Isaak and Yasmeen Ghauri.

Elton John’s video for “Sacrifice” has passed one billion YouTube views, making it the first of his videos to reach that milestone. The achievement is notable because the song was a modest chart performer, while the video has outpaced his other most-viewed clips by a wide margin. Released…

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Sombr Jokes He’s ‘Really Tough’ After Chipping His Tooth in a Not-So-Hardcore Way on Stage

  • Sombr chipped his tooth with a water bottle during a concert.
  • He joked that “Thombr” had returned.
  • His tour dates run through summer 2027.

Sombr chipped his tooth during a concert at Milwaukee’s Fiserv Forum on Tuesday, after accidentally knocking it with his water bottle while taking a sip. He joked about the mishap on stage, calling himself “really tough” and reviving his “Thombr” nickname, a light-hearted moment that fans have associated…

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Of Course ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Is the Soundtrack to Texas’ Political Revolution

  • “Choosin’ Texas” followed Talarico’s election victory.
  • The hit has become an anthem for political change.
  • Both sides have tried to claim the song’s meaning.

Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” became the soundtrack to James Talarico’s election victory and a wider political shift in Texas. Its use by Talarico and governor-elect Gina Hinojosa shows how the hit has taken on a political meaning beyond the singer’s control, despite efforts to keep it separate from…

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Nick Rhodes from Duran Duran: ‘I want to vomit when they ask about social‑media numbers’

  • Duran Duran return to Madrid on 6 November.
  • Nick Rhodes says the band is still evolving.
  • “Notorious” succeeded after members left.

Duran Duran return to Madrid’s Movistar Arena on 6 November, as founding member and keyboardist Nick Rhodes reflects on the band’s longevity and their appeal to new generations. He says their classic songs now belong to listeners’ memories, while stressing that the group is still active and will…

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Cardi B Reveals First Photos of Her Son With Stefon Diggs — and His Uncommon Name — as Baby Boy Turns 1

  • Cardi B revealed her son Grey Marsean Diggs’s face and name.
  • Grey celebrated his first birthday.
  • He is Cardi’s first child with Stefon Diggs.

Cardi B has revealed her youngest son’s face and name, Grey Marsean Diggs, in an Instagram post celebrating his first birthday. The announcement matters because it publicly confirms the name of her child with American football player Stefon Diggs, whose identity she had previously kept private. Grey turned…

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‘It’s just magical’ – Stacey to return to NW200

  • Stacey will return to the NW200 in 2027.
  • He won Superstock and Superbike races on his debut.
  • He will race for GRYD Racing alongside Glenn Irwin.

Storm Stacey will return to the North West 200 in 2027 after winning both Superstock and Superbike races on his debut at the road-racing event. His first-visit double made him one of only 27 newcomers to win at the NW200 on their first attempt, and brought him acclaim…

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This Marvin Gaye Song From 1968 Almost Wasn’t Released Before It Became His First No. 1 Hit

  • Gaye’s version almost missed release.
  • Gladys Knight and the Pips took the song to No. 2.
  • Gaye’s recording became his first US No. 1.

Marvin Gaye’s version of “I Heard It Through The Grapevine” was nearly held back from release, despite winning support at a Motown meeting. Berry Gordy favoured a more romantic song for Gaye, but the track later became his first US No. 1 hit. Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong…

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The 1960s song George Harrison and Joan Baez agreed Bob Dylan could’ve retired after, and still been a legend

  • Harrison and Baez said one song could have secured Dylan’s legacy.
  • “Blowin’ in the Wind” became a defining protest anthem.
  • Dylan wrote it in under ten minutes.

George Harrison and Joan Baez both said Bob Dylan’s “Blowin’ in the Wind” was such a significant song that it could have secured his legacy on its own. Their praise reflects the song’s lasting influence and its place as a defining protest anthem of the 1960s. Dylan wrote…

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CHILDREN OF BODOM: ‘Hate Crew – A Visual History’ To Be Released In April 2027

  • A 240-page Children of Bodom visual history arrives in April 2027.
  • It includes rare photographs and archival material.
  • Finnish and English editions are planned.

Children of Bodom’s history will be documented in a new illustrated book due in April 2027. Compiled by Finnish music journalist Timo Isoaho, it will trace the band’s journey from its early days as Inearthed to international success, offering fans a visual record of a group that helped…

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