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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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£100 heating payment will reach more homes in northern England and Midlands

  • £100 energy payments will go to homes in council tax bands A to D.
  • Eligibility is higher in northern regions than in London and the South East.
  • Critics say the payment is too broad and too small.

The Government plans to give households in council tax bands A to D £100 towards winter heating bills, with payments due in January. Analysis of council tax data suggests the scheme will benefit a larger share of homes in northern England and the Midlands than in the South…

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Honky-Tonk Woman: Kaitlin Butts Is As Ambitious As She Wants to Be

  • Kaitlin Butts has released the honky-tonk-inspired album *Hello, Honky Tonk*.
  • A TikTok boost helped her previous song reach a wider audience.
  • She signed with Republic Records and toured with Lainey Wilson and Ella Langley.

Kaitlin Butts has released *Hello, Honky Tonk*, an imaginative country album built around the characters and experiences found in honky-tonks. Its theatrical storytelling and mix of musical influences reflect the Oklahoma singer-songwriter’s distinctive approach as she reaches a wider audience. Butts’ previous album, *Roadrunner*, included “You Don’t Have…

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DGA and Emmy Winner Glenn Weiss Signs With Gersh (EXCLUSIVE)

  • Glenn Weiss has signed with Gersh for representation in all areas.
  • He has won 15 Emmys and received nine DGA Awards.
  • His upcoming work includes the Golden Globes and New Year’s Eve broadcasts.

Glenn Weiss has signed with Gersh for representation across all areas, adding the agency to his team as he continues a career directing and producing major live television events. The move comes as he prepares several high-profile broadcasts, including next year’s Golden Globes. Weiss has won 15 Emmy…

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Duran Duran Turn ‘Rio’ Into a Family Affair With the Strokes’ Nick Valensi

  • Nick Valensi joined Duran Duran for “Rio” in Paris.
  • John Taylor invited his former wife’s husband to play.
  • Valensi is temporarily away from the Strokes’ tour.

Duran Duran brought Strokes guitarist Nick Valensi onstage in Paris to play “Rio” during the band’s final number, turning the 1982 hit into an unexpected family collaboration. Valensi was in the city helping his daughter move, and Duran Duran bassist John Taylor invited him to the concert and…

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Bella Glanville Signs With Established Artists

  • Bella Glanville has signed with Established Artists.
  • Tonja René will represent the model and actress.
  • The signing is Established Artists’ third this month.

Bella Glanville has signed with Established Artists, where she will be represented by Tonja René. The British model and actress, based in Los Angeles, joins the company’s roster of international talent, adding management representation alongside her work on screen and in fashion. Glanville had a recurring role in…

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Canadian author who was straight woman, then non-binary, then transgender man announces that he is now ‘two-spirit’: Has trans husband, trans girlfriend and trans child

  • Rowan Jette Knox says he identifies as transgender and two-spirit.
  • He says he is reconnecting with Indigenous heritage.
  • He began testosterone in 2023 and had surgery last October.

Rowan Jette Knox, a Canadian author and activist, says he now identifies as both transgender and two-spirit, citing renewed efforts to reconnect with his Indigenous heritage. The announcement has drawn attention to his changing gender identity and raises questions about how he understands his cultural connection. Knox, 50,…

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Ella Langley Makes Country Music History With a Chart Milestone No Woman Has Ever Achieved

  • Langley is the first woman with four Country Airplay No. 1s in one year.
  • All four 2026 hits came from her album *Dandelion*.
  • “Loving Life Again” is her sixth career No. 1 on the chart.

Ella Langley became the first woman in country music to score at least four Country Airplay No. 1 hits in a calendar year. The milestone came as “Loving Life Again” reached the top of the chart, adding to a record-setting run for her album *Dandelion*. Langley’s four 2026…

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Usher & Chris Brown Bring R&B to No. 1 on Monthly Boxscore Report

  • Usher and Chris Brown became the first co-headliners to top the monthly chart.
  • Their September tour grossed $77.4 million across 10 shows.
  • Karol G placed second with $73 million.

Usher and Chris Brown’s co-headlining R&B Tour topped Billboard’s monthly touring chart for September 2026, making them the first pair of co-headliners to share the No. 1 position since the chart began in 2019. The result highlights the tour’s strong ticket sales as the North American summer stadium…

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4 Classic Songs That Speak Eloquently on Environmental Issues

  • Four classic rock songs address environmental concerns.
  • Their lyrics warn of damage and lost ideals.
  • Each approaches the subject through vivid imagery.

The article highlights four rock songs that address environmental damage, arguing that each conveys its concerns in an engaging way rather than sounding preachy. Together, they show how musicians have used songwriting to reflect changing anxieties about humanity’s relationship with nature. Spirit’s “Nature’s Way” warns that ignoring nature’s…

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In 1972, David Bowie gave away one of his greatest songs. People still misinterpret it to this day

  • Bowie gave the song to Mott the Hoople to keep them together.
  • It reached number three in the UK charts.
  • Bowie described it as a lament, not a hymn to youth.

David Bowie gave “All the Young Dudes” to Mott the Hoople in 1972 to persuade the band not to split up. The song helped revive their fortunes, but its meaning is often read as a celebration of young people when Bowie intended it as a darker account of…

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