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Anne Shelton, the English singer whose broadcasts and performances lifted British soldiers’ spirits during the Second World War, was born in Dulwich on 10 November 1923. Her wartime work made her an enduring voice of comfort for service personnel, while a later chart-topping hit extended her success beyond…
Hannah Wicklund has released *War On Women; Calling All Good Men*, a bluesy, riff-heavy rock album made independently after years of difficult experiences in the music business. She says the record draws on those experiences and aims to empower women in music and beyond. Raised in Hilton Head,…
Dominican musician Chichí Peralta has received a Latin Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award, recognising his contribution to Latin music through decades of blending Caribbean rhythms with jazz, hip-hop and African and Brazilian influences. The honour arrives as he prepares to return with his first studio album in nearly…
Three country songs that reached the Top 40 in 1965 are highlighted as enduring hits: George Jones’ “Love Bug”, Loretta Lynn’s “The Home You’re Tearin’ Down” and Waylon Jennings’ “Stop The World (And Let Me Off)”. The article links their lasting recognition to their memorable themes and to…
Queen bassist John Deacon wrote ‘Another One Bites the Dust’, whose distinctive bassline helped turn the band towards a funkier, poppier sound. The article presents the song as an example of Queen’s collaborative spirit and argues that Deacon, despite being less prominent than Freddie Mercury, could shape the…
P!nk is set to headline Sphere in Las Vegas next September and October, bringing her high-energy, aerial performance style to the venue. The residency could make use of the venue’s scale and technology, giving her room to perform across a stage in a building more than 20 storeys…
After online backlash, Sammy Kershaw and his wife have been invited to walk the CMA Awards red carpet, following a private conversation with the Country Music Association’s leadership. Kershaw had accused the organisation of excluding them from the media red carpet after months of discussions, prompting artists and…
Oscar winner David Dinerstein has joined the short documentary *Room of the Absolute* as an executive producer as it pursues an Oscar campaign. Directed by Natalie Shirinian and Elizabeth Baudouin, the film follows Ukrainian painter Alla Hurenko and shows how she continues making art and maintaining a sense…
Josh Brolin said he believes he was cast in *Hollow Man* because the other candidates turned it down and he was affordable. Although the role gave him work after a difficult period in his career, he disliked the experience and felt he had been chosen as a budget…