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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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Paul Westerberg, Dogbreath, and the prog-rock origins of The Replacements: “I was immediately struck”

  • Westerberg discovered Dogbreath while passing the Stinsons’ house.
  • The band’s Yes covers reflected its early prog-rock roots.
  • Westerberg introduced punk records and began reshaping its sound.

Paul Westerberg joined Dogbreath after hearing the band practise Yes’ ‘Roundabout’ near his home in Minneapolis. His arrival brought punk influences and, eventually, his own songs to a group whose early repertoire leaned towards progressive and classic rock, helping set the course for The Replacements. Brothers Bob and…

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Diana Ross Sets One-Off Australia Concert

  • Diana Ross will play one Australian show in Sydney in March 2027.
  • The concert is timed for the eve of the Mardi Gras Parade.
  • Groove Armada will join the bill for a DJ set.

Diana Ross will headline an exclusive Sydney concert on 5 March 2027, her first Australian performance in more than two decades. The one-night show is part of the inaugural Sydney Summertime series and takes place on the eve of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade. Ross…

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Katseye Postpones Detroit Show As Megan Recovers From Illness

  • Katseye postponed their Detroit show because Megan Skiendiel is ill.
  • The group apologised to fans who had travelled or made plans.
  • Two other members are absent from the North American tour.

Katseye postponed their Detroit concert hours before it was due to begin, saying Megan Skiendiel was unwell and unable to perform. The group said she needed time to rest and recover, and apologised to fans who had travelled or made plans; the change leaves the show postponed. The…

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The 2010 role Tom Selleck was forbidden from playing without a moustache: “So, it’s a thing”

  • The network required Selleck to keep his moustache for Blue Bloods.
  • He had planned to shave it before filming began in 2010.
  • Selleck played Frank Reagan for 14 seasons.

Tom Selleck says the network insisted he keep his trademark moustache when he took the role of Frank Reagan in the police drama Blue Bloods. The anecdote shows how closely the actor’s familiar look was tied to his screen identity, even as he wanted the part to mark…

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Joe Walsh once joined a reggae band in New Zealand: The experience saved his life

  • Walsh joined New Zealand band Herbs during a difficult period.
  • He helped make the band’s 1990 album *Homegrown*.
  • A visit to a Māori site gave him a moment of clarity.

Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh was struggling with heavy drinking and the demands of touring when he travelled to New Zealand and joined Auckland reggae band Herbs. The experience gave him a break from his old life and, during a visit to a sacred Māori site, a moment of…

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Prong

  • Prong’s new self-titled album keeps its familiar sound fresh.
  • Tommy Victor leads a new lineup with bassist Christopher Dean and drummer Tyler Joseph.
  • The review describes it as one of the band’s finest records.

Prong’s 2026 self-titled album continues the New York band’s distinctive blend of thrash, punk, industrial metal and melody. The review argues that guitarist Tommy Victor’s consistent musical vision remains compelling after four decades, and that the band does not need to reinvent its sound to stay vital. Victor…

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In 1978, Blondie almost bailed out on a “disco” track, unaware it would become their biggest hit

  • “Heart of Glass” became Blondie’s first number-one single.
  • The song shifted from a reggae idea to a disco-influenced track.
  • Its success helped bring disco and punk sensibilities together.

In 1978, Blondie released “Heart of Glass”, a disco-influenced single that became their first number-one hit and brought them to a global mainstream audience. The move challenged punk’s hostility towards disco and marked a creative turning point for a band that had begun in New York’s CBGB scene.…

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Born 93 Years Ago Today in England, the Four-Time Grammy Winner Known as “The Musical Voice of James Bond”

  • John Barry scored 11 James Bond films.
  • His work included *Goldfinger* and *Dances with Wolves*.
  • He won Oscars and was appointed an OBE.

John Barry, born in York on 3 November 1933, became one of cinema’s best-known composers, particularly for his work on James Bond films. His scores helped shape the series’ musical identity and extended far beyond Bond, earning him major awards and lasting influence. Barry composed music for 11…

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In 2010, Olivia Wilde auditioned for an Oscar-nominated role. It was the “most mortifying” of her life

  • Wilde thought she was sure to land the lead in *Gravity*.
  • Sandra Bullock won the role after several stars were considered.
  • *Gravity* went on to win seven Oscars.

Olivia Wilde recalled that auditioning for the lead role in *Gravity* was the “most mortifying” experience of her life, because she felt certain she would get the part. The 2013 space drama became a major critical and commercial success, and missing out on it was a significant disappointment…

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Lucy Liu’s ‘The Pirate Queen’ Expands With Graphic Novel, New Game and International Tour as Creator Eloise Singer Joins BAFTA Breakthrough Cohort (EXCLUSIVE)

  • The Pirate Queen is expanding into a tour, graphic novel and game.
  • Its immersive version puts audiences inside storms and fleets.
  • Eloise Singer joins BAFTA Breakthrough’s 2026 games cohort.

Lucy Liu and writer-director Eloise Singer are expanding *The Pirate Queen*, their immersive retelling of the life of Cheng Shih, a powerful Chinese pirate leader. The plans include an international tour next year, a graphic novel they have co-written and a new game in development, building the project…

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