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Keith Richards didn’t think punk musicians could play. Then, they claim it “kicked their ass”

  • Richards thought punk lacked playing skill but valued its energy.
  • Punk gave the Rolling Stones a wake-up call.
  • ‘Respectable’ reflected a rougher, more visceral sound.

Keith Richards initially thought punk musicians lacked musical skill, but he admired their attitude and energy. He said the scene gave the Rolling Stones a needed “kick up our ass”, helping push them towards a rawer, more direct sound. The article links punk’s influence to the Stones’ song…

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Foo Fighters release cover of Gerry Rafferty’s Baker Street, recorded in 1997

  • Foo Fighters have released a 1997 cover of “Baker Street”.
  • The article adds a 1998 band image.
  • It gives no reason for the release.

The supplied coverage adds an image of Foo Fighters in 1998, but no new details about the release or how the recording resurfaced. The band have released a cover of Gerry Rafferty’s “Baker Street”, recorded in 1997, making an early recording available to listeners. The article identifies the…

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Born 71 Years Ago Today in East London, the Art School Dropout Who Helped Shape The Cure’s Sound and Played With Two Other 80s Icons

  • Roger O’Donnell turned 71 on 29 October.
  • His keyboards featured on The Cure’s *Disintegration*.
  • He also toured with Thompson Twins and The Psychedelic Furs.

Roger O’Donnell, the East London-born keyboardist best known for his long association with The Cure, turned 71 on 29 October. His keyboard work helped shape the band’s sound, including on *Disintegration*, and his career also took him on tour with Thompson Twins, The Psychedelic Furs and Berlin. O’Donnell…

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The $16 million role Billy Crystal will never forgive himself for rejecting: “I hate that this comes up”

  • Billy Crystal regrets passing on Buzz Lightyear.
  • He doubted his voice suited the role.
  • He later voiced Mike in *Monsters, Inc.*

Billy Crystal says he still regrets turning down the role of Buzz Lightyear in *Toy Story*, calling it the only career decision he wishes he could reverse. The film became a landmark in animation and a major hit, though Crystal says he did not think his voice suited…

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My Chemical Romance release animated short featuring Bridgers and Eilish

  • My Chemical Romance released an animated short tied to *The Black Parade*’s anniversary.
  • Phoebe Bridgers, Billie Eilish, Hideo Kojima and John C. McGinley voice characters.
  • The film was due to screen at the band’s final two Hollywood Bowl shows.

My Chemical Romance have released *Prelude to the End*, an animated short made with visual artist Lauren Tsai and featuring voices by Phoebe Bridgers, Billie Eilish, Hideo Kojima and John C. McGinley. Its release follows the 20th-anniversary reissue of *The Black Parade*, adding a film to the band’s…

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Omar’s former husband describes himself as gay in academic paper

  • Elmi described himself as a gay man in an academic paper.
  • Omar denies claims that her marriage to Elmi was fraudulent.
  • Earlier reviews reached different conclusions about the allegations.

An academic paper by Ahmed Nur Said Elmi, Ilhan Omar’s former husband, describes him as “a gay man of the East African diaspora”. The detail has drawn attention as the Trump administration investigates allegations that Omar married Elmi, a British citizen, to help him obtain a green card;…

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How Silvana Estrada Expanded the World of ‘Vendrán Suaves Lluvias’

  • Estrada added two songs to *Vendrán Suaves Lluvias*.
  • “Todo Baila” features M. Ward.
  • The album earned multiple Latin Grammy nominations.

Silvana Estrada has expanded her album *Vendrán Suaves Lluvias* with two songs, “Pensarte” and “Todo Baila”, which she says were part of the album’s creative journey. The additions offer listeners a glimpse of the process behind the record, which explores finding joy after heartbreak and loss. “Todo Baila”,…

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SAG-AFTRA, WGA & AFM Ask Judge To Reject Fair Use Exemption In OpenAI Copyright Battle & Warn Of “Harms Of Unlicensed Training” For AI Models

  • Four unions oppose blanket fair use for AI training.
  • They warn unlicensed training could harm working creators.
  • A broad ruling could weaken negotiated licensing rights.

Four entertainment unions are urging a federal judge to reject a blanket fair use exemption for training AI models in the copyright case against OpenAI. They argue that unlicensed use of creative work could shift value from human creators to technology companies and weaken workers’ ability to negotiate…

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System Of A Down’s John Dolmayan has just spent $825,000 on a comic book

  • John Dolmayan paid $825,000 for a rare comic.
  • The issue introduced Spider-Man in 1962.
  • Collectors prize its rarity and condition.

System Of A Down drummer John Dolmayan has spent $825,000 on a rare comic book, highlighting the high prices sought for sought-after collectibles. The purchase reflects his long-standing interest in comics, alongside his career in music. The comic is a copy of *Amazing Fantasy* #15, the 1962 issue…

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3 Top 10 Hits From 1962 That Every 60s Kid Alive Still Remembers Today

  • Three 1962 hits by Wells, Dion and Presley remain familiar.
  • Dion’s “Little Diane” features a kazoo.
  • Presley’s “She’s Not You” reached the Hot 100 top five.

Three 1962 Top 10 hits by Mary Wells, Dion and Elvis Presley are highlighted as songs still remembered by people who grew up in the 1960s. The article describes their themes and recording details, showing how varied popular music was in the early decade. Wells’ “The One Who…

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