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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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Utah’s most exclusive gated community ordered ex-Ford CEO’s wife and female friends off golf course so the men could play, lawsuit alleges, then offered women hat-making class instead

  • Jane Fields alleges women were removed from a golf contest for male players.
  • Wasatch Peaks Ranch denies the allegations.
  • The Fields are seeking $30 million and trying to sell their home.

Jane Fields, wife of former Ford chief executive Mark Fields, alleges that an exclusive Utah club made her and another woman leave a golf contest early so male members could play. The couple are suing Wasatch Peaks Ranch, saying the incident was discriminatory and that their subsequent expulsion…

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3 Country Songs From the 1960s That Sound Like the Artists Were Having Way Too Much Fun

  • Parton turns a blonde stereotype into a witty show of confidence.
  • Miller’s “King of the Road” celebrates a drifter’s freedom.
  • Lynn delivers a bold, playful challenge over a relationship.

The article highlights three 1960s country songs whose artists use humour and playful bravado to tell stories about heartbreak, love and unconventional lives. It presents them as examples of country music’s tongue-in-cheek side, with performances that sound as though the singers are enjoying the characters they inhabit. Dolly…

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3 Classic Rock Albums From 1991 That Suddenly Sounded Old Overnight

  • Grunge overshadowed three established rock albums released in 1991.
  • Roth and Great White both peaked at No. 18.
  • Alice Cooper’s album reached No. 47.

Three established rock acts released albums in 1991 that were overshadowed as grunge surged and Nirvana’s *Nevermind* became a major hit. The article argues the records were not necessarily poor, but their polished hard rock and pop metal sound was falling out of favour. David Lee Roth’s *A…

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3 Country Songs From the 1980s We Hear All the Time in Bars and Restaurants

  • Three 1980s country songs suit bar and restaurant playlists.
  • “Islands in the Stream” brings a romantic duet.
  • “Country Boy” offers an upbeat singalong.

The article highlights three 1980s country songs it says are often heard in bars and restaurants. It presents them as fitting different moods: a romantic duet, a warm ballad and an energetic singalong. The songs are Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton’s “Islands in the Stream”, Willie Nelson’s 1982…

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The blues legend Buddy Guy said influenced every electric guitarist: “He was the father”

  • Buddy Guy said B.B. King influenced every electric guitarist.
  • King helped popularise expressive string-bending.
  • His style built on earlier blues players and reached across genres.

Buddy Guy said that B.B. King influenced every electric guitarist, describing him as “the father of squeezing the string on the electric guitar”. The claim highlights how King’s distinctive approach helped shape electric guitar playing across blues, rock and pop. Guy recalled that before King, guitarists played the…

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25 Halloween-Themed Hip-Hop Songs to Soundtrack Your Weekend

  • A 25-track hip-hop playlist for Halloween weekend.
  • Artists draw on horror films and unsettling stories.
  • The selections range from classic rap to horrorcore.

The article presents 25 hip-hop tracks suited to Halloween parties and other spooky-season activities. It highlights how artists use horror films, frightening imagery and vivid storytelling to create music that fits the holiday. The examples include DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince’s “A Nightmare on My Street”,…

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Make-up artist shares quick Halloween looks using clothes and cosmetics at home

  • Quick Halloween looks can be made with items already at home.
  • Suggestions include Claudia Winkleman, Dolly Parton and Paris Hilton.
  • Make-up artist Donna Morris shares simple costume details.

A make-up artist has shared quick Halloween costume ideas for people who have left their preparations until the last minute. Donna Morris says simple clothes and make-up already at home can create recognisable looks, as Halloween costumes have become more elaborate and carefully planned. Her suggestions include Claudia…

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Brian Wilson was originally the bassist in The Beach Boys. In 1965, he hired someone who changed everything

  • Brian Wilson increasingly used session musicians as his studio music grew more complex.
  • Carol Kaye was the main bassist on “California Girls”.
  • Wilson praised her feel for his arrangements.

Brian Wilson began as The Beach Boys’ bassist, but as his studio arrangements grew more complex, he increasingly relied on session musicians. Their work helped reshape the band’s recordings and broaden its sound beyond its early sunshine pop style. Wilson singled out bassist Carol Kaye as especially effective…

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Lamb of God’s Headbangers Boat cruise will sail from Southampton in 2028

  • Lamb of God’s fifth Headbangers Boat sails from Southampton in 2028.
  • The cruise travels to La Coruña from 27 to 31 May.
  • Five guest bands and band-led events are announced.

Lamb of God will take their Headbangers Boat cruise to Europe for its fifth voyage in 2028, sailing from Southampton to La Coruña, Spain. The UK departure marks a European route for the event, which combines live music with activities hosted by the band. The cruise is scheduled…

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Taylor Swift’s ‘I Knew It, I Knew You’ Spends Fourth Month at No. 1 on Top Movie Songs Chart

  • Taylor Swift’s Toy Story 5 song stayed at No. 1 for a fourth month.
  • It drew 40.5 million US streams in September.
  • Tame Impala and Fleetwood Mac tracks ranked second and third.

Taylor Swift’s “I Knew It, I Knew You”, from *Toy Story 5*, has topped the Top Movie Songs chart for a fourth consecutive month, holding No. 1 in September 2026. The result shows the song’s soundtrack success continuing well beyond its release and the film’s June cinema debut.…

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