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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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The 10 most shocking Oscar snubs of the 1960s

  • The article lists ten notable Oscar omissions from the 1960s.
  • It argues *2001: A Space Odyssey* deserved a Best Picture nomination.
  • Sidney Poitier’s performance in *In the Heat of the Night* is highlighted.

The article highlights ten films and performances from the 1960s that it argues were overlooked by the Oscars. It presents the omissions as evidence that, despite some recognition of changing filmmaking and controversial works, Academy voters had significant blind spots. Among the examples discussed are *2001: A Space…

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New GTA 6 Song Is the Perfect Music To Commit Crimes To

  • Justice released “Pusher” with Gesaffelstein.
  • The GTA 6 soundtrack arrives on 11 December.
  • The game launches on 19 November for PS5 and Xbox Series X.

Justice has released “Pusher”, a new track featuring French DJ Gesaffelstein, as anticipation builds for Grand Theft Auto 6. The song’s thumping electronic sound suits the game’s crime-filled Florida-inspired setting, where protagonists Jason and Lucia are shown robbing a bank and fleeing police. Justice’s GTA 6 soundtrack is…

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Skid Row names Broadway performer Justin Sargent as lead singer

  • Justin Sargent is Skid Row’s new lead singer.
  • The band chose him after a worldwide search.
  • His introduction is a new cover of The Who’s “Won’t Get Fooled Again”.

Skid Row has named Broadway singer and actor Justin Sargent as its new lead singer, opening a new chapter as the band marks its 40th anniversary and prepares to return to the stage after more than two years away. The New Jersey band chose Sargent after a worldwide…

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Celine Dion Makes Record-Breaking $125 Million Comeback in Paris

  • Dion’s Paris residency grossed $125.5 million across 16 shows.
  • The concerts drew 539,000 people.
  • She is scheduled to return to Paris next May.

Celine Dion’s return to live performance has set a residency record for average earnings per show. The first leg of her Paris residency grossed $125.5 million, marking a major comeback after she cancelled the rest of her 2019–20 tour following her stiff-person syndrome diagnosis. The 16 shows in…

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“You’ve Got to Respect the Fans”: Gene Simmons Says KISS Knew When to Stop Touring

  • KISS chose to stop touring while it could still deliver its signature show.
  • Simmons said the costumes and stunts made performances exhausting.
  • A farewell-tour documentary is due on 19 November.

Gene Simmons has explained that KISS stopped touring because the band wanted to leave the stage while it could still deliver the spectacle fans expected. He said performers should know when to step away, and that respecting the audience meant ending the group’s touring career gracefully. Simmons described…

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Guitarricadelafuente Teases New Album After Oscar-Buzzed Acting Debut Revealed “A New Poetic Way” to Write Songs

  • Guitarricadelafuente is writing his third album.
  • Acting and touring have changed his creative process.
  • He hopes to act again after *La Bola Negra*.

Guitarricadelafuente has started writing his third studio album, drawing on a new approach to songwriting shaped by his acting debut in *La Bola Negra*, two years of touring and a busier life. He says he has learned to write amid constant activity, rather than relying on solitude for…

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Justice Confirm ‘Grand Theft Auto VI: Original Score’ Album

  • Justice’s GTA VI score is getting a full album release.
  • The 30-track album arrives on 11 December.
  • Bonus digital music includes a three-hour suite.

Justice have confirmed that their original score for Grand Theft Auto VI will be released as a full studio album. Made in collaboration with Rockstar Games, the music is designed to connect with the game’s story of Jason and Lucia and its wider world. The album is due…

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Queens of the Stone Age – ‘Perfecth’ album review: working things out in style

  • Queens of the Stone Age release their ninth album, *Perfecth*.
  • The record reflects on Josh Homme’s struggles and the idea of repair.
  • Its nine tracks blend swaggering riffs with a more restrained, haunted sound.

Queens of the Stone Age’s ninth album, *Perfecth*, finds the band reflecting on frontman Josh Homme’s recent health and personal struggles. Drawing on the Japanese art of repairing broken ceramics with gold, the record explores vulnerability and recovery, signalling a more restrained, mature chapter for the desert rock…

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Hayley Silvertown named Chief Legal and Business Affairs Officer at Create Music Group

  • Hayley Silvertown joins Create Music Group as its chief legal and business affairs officer.
  • She advised the company on acquisitions and its $165 million equity raise.
  • Create was valued at $2.2 billion after raising over $450 million in March 2026.

Create Music Group has appointed Hayley Silvertown as Chief Legal and Business Affairs Officer, putting her in charge of its legal and business affairs work and involving her in strategic deals, investments and partnerships. The move brings a long-time adviser into the leadership team as the company continues…

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Wilson pairs Britten’s Serenade with overlooked works by British composers

  • Wilson’s album combines Britten with lesser-known British string music.
  • Laurence Kilsby is praised for his expressive tenor performance.
  • The review notes a brief imbalance at the Britten’s climax.

John Wilson and the Sinfonia of London’s new album pairs Britten’s *Serenade for Tenor, Horn and Strings* with less familiar British works by John Ireland, William Walton and Eugène Goossens. The review praises the recording for bringing warmth and sparkle to this mix of celebrated and overlooked music.…

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