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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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In 2014, Gillian Anderson played an “impossible” role. Not once did she believe she could pull it off

  • Anderson thought the role might be physically impossible.
  • She played Blanche DuBois at the Young Vic in 2014.
  • The revolving set echoed the characters’ entrapment.

Gillian Anderson has described playing Blanche DuBois in the 2014 Young Vic production of *A Streetcar Named Desire* as one of the most demanding roles of her career. Although she initially thought she could not manage it physically, she continued performing, and the production became a notable stage…

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Evanescence’s Amy Lee believes that an AI backlash is just around the corner

  • Amy Lee expects a human-led creative resurgence.
  • An AI-generated Evanescence poster highlighted her concerns.
  • Zacky Vengeance recently defended generative AI.

Evanescence singer Amy Lee believes the flood of AI-generated art could prompt a renewed appreciation for work made by people. Speaking on the Rocked podcast, she said she sees audiences wanting “real art” and artists, and thinks a shift back towards human creativity would be exciting. Lee pointed…

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Is ‘The Voice’ New Tonight (November 1, 2026)?

  • The Voice began Cut Week on 1 November.
  • Coaches and viewers helped decide the Top 13.
  • The episode aired at 9 p.m. ET on NBC.

The Voice aired a new episode on 1 November, beginning Cut Week as the competition moved towards its live shows. Coaches and viewers both had a role in deciding which contestants would make the Top 13. Each coach was set to send two artists through, while five remaining…

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Ashanti is re-recording her debut album to own the masters

  • Ashanti is re-recording her debut album to own its masters.
  • “Foolish” still connects with fans, including teenagers.
  • A snapped bodysuit once forced a brief onstage pause.

Ashanti says she is re-recording her debut album, released 25 years ago next year, so she can own the masters. She hopes the move encourages other artists to take control of their work earlier, and says she is grateful that songs such as “Foolish” still bring audiences together.…

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American Songwriter November/December 2026 Cover Story: With ‘Little Miss Twain,’ Shania Twain Delivers Her Most Personal and Eclectic Album Yet

  • Twain’s new album explores her pre-fame years.
  • Its sound ranges across four genres.
  • Tanya Tucker joins her on the title track.

Shania Twain’s seventh studio album, *Little Miss Twain*, draws on her childhood and the years before she signed a recording contract, a period she says she has rarely written about. The album offers fans a more personal account of her early life and reflects the varied musical influences…

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In 1980, Sting wrote a melody so good he used it twice. Then he abandoned it

  • Sting reused a Police hook for a Dire Straits hit.
  • He no longer performs “Don’t Stand So Close to Me” live.
  • He says the song’s teacher and student theme can be misread.

Sting reused the vocal hook from The Police’s “Don’t Stand So Close to Me” in Dire Straits’ “Money for Nothing”, giving the melody a second life in another major hit. He has since stopped performing the Police song live, saying its teacher and student theme can be misunderstood…

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Amorim’s derby win gives Milan momentum and puts Inter on notice

  • Amorim’s Milan beat title favourites Inter in his first derby.
  • Milan had lost 4-2 to Bologna days earlier.
  • Serie A is averaging 3.18 goals per match.

Ruben Amorim marked his first Milan derby as manager with a tactical win over Inter, lifting Milan after a disappointing defeat to Bologna. The result matters because it puts the reigning champions on notice and gives fresh momentum to a club he had admired since childhood. Amorim joined…

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Arc Raiders devs have used a music sample ‘from a piano in Chernobyl’ that someone had discovered in the Forbidden Zone

  • Arc Raiders uses samples from a piano found in Chernobyl.
  • Instruments can help players signal or lure enemies.
  • Its composers build sounds from unusual sources.

The developers of Arc Raiders have used a sample library recorded from an old piano found in Chernobyl’s Forbidden Zone, giving the game’s music and soundscape an unusual real-world source. The detail reflects the composers’ efforts to build a distinctive atmosphere for the game. Instruments in the game…

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Trailing 8-0 & down to six players – abandoned game labelled a ‘farce’

  • Andover led Paulsgrove 8-0 before the match was abandoned.
  • Paulsgrove were down to six players early in the second half.
  • The Hampshire Premier Football League is investigating.

A Hampshire Premier League Division One match was abandoned early in the second half after Andover Town went 8-0 ahead and Paulsgrove were left with only six players. Andover manager Robbie Skeates called the circumstances “a complete farce”, while the league has opened an investigation. Skeates said four…

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4 Songs That High Schoolers in 1994 Knew Every Word To

  • Four songs linked to 1994 became enduring pop hits.
  • Film appearances helped connect the songs with audiences.
  • Seal’s “Kiss from a Rose” won three Grammys in 1996.

The article recalls four songs associated with 1994 that it says high schoolers knew by heart: TLC’s “Waterfalls”, All-4-One’s “I Swear”, Elton John’s “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” and Seal’s “Kiss from a Rose”. Their links to popular films and the success of R&B and pop helped…

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