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3 One-Hit Wonders From the 1950s We Hear All the Time in Shopping Malls and Grocery Stores
The article selects three 1950s one-hit wonders that it says remain familiar through shop, supermarket and shopping-mall playlists. – “Lollipop” (1958) is presented as a confection-themed song that suits sweet shops. – “At the Hop” is cited as cheerful early rock-and-roll that keeps shoppers in a good mood. – Sheb Wooley’s “The Purple People Eater”…
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‘Nanny McPhee’ Musical From Emma Thompson Headed to the West End
Emma Thompson will bring a new Nanny McPhee musical to London’s West End in summer 2027, marking the magical governess’s first stage appearance. The production extends a successful British family-film franchise into theatre, with Thompson again shaping the character she wrote and played on screen. The musical is based on Thompson’s 2005 film and its…
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Busy Philipps “grateful to be alive” after undergoing surgery to remove brain tumour
Actor Busy Philipps has said she is “grateful that I’m alive” after surgery earlier this year to remove a brain tumour discovered during a full-body MRI. The diagnosis came despite her having no obvious symptoms, although she later reflected on feeling that her brain had been “misfiring” for several years; she has since returned to…
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Colombia’s Rock al Parque Reveals 30th Anniversary Lineup Featuring Editors, Ministry, Mon Laferte
Colombia’s Rock al Parque has announced the programme for its 30th anniversary, taking place in Bogotá from 10 to 12 October. The free festival matters as one of Latin America’s largest outdoor music events, bringing together international, regional and Colombian artists across alternative genres. Headliners include Editors, Ministry, Mon Laferte and Apocalyptica, alongside Algiers, Between…
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“She spent so long in the water that she contracted mild hypothermia. She recovered and carried on”: When Kate Bush returned to the stage Before The Dawn, 35 years after her only tour
Kate Bush’s 2014 Before The Dawn residency marked her return to large-scale live performance 35 years after her only tour, becoming a widely acclaimed cultural event. The 22 shows combined music, theatre, film, illusion and elaborate staging, reaffirming Bush’s reputation as a singular art-rock performer and drawing intense affection from audiences. Held at London’s Hammersmith…
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4 Unforgettable 1980 Hit Singles Delivered by Superstar Solo Female Acts
The article highlights four hit singles from 1980 by prominent solo female artists, presenting them as examples of how established performers adapted to a changing pop landscape. It covers Olivia Newton-John’s “Magic”, Bette Midler’s “The Rose”, Diana Ross’s “Upside Down” and Kim Carnes’s cover of “More Love”. – Olivia Newton-John’s “Magic”, written by longtime collaborator…
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Radio Free Alice announce debut album ‘What’s In Between’ with energetic single ‘Crying With You’
Melbourne post-punk band Radio Free Alice have announced their debut album, ‘What’s In Between’, alongside the new single ‘Crying With You’. Due on 30 October via Atlantic Records, the album marks a significant step for a band that has built momentum through sold-out shows and high-profile festival appearances. ‘Crying With You’ was assembled from two…
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Olivia Rodrigo festival champions women artists and reproductive rights
Olivia Rodrigo’s inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival will bring together artists including Chappell Roan, Doechii, Mitski, Garbage and Stevie Nicks for a female-focused, intergenerational celebration of music. Performers say its equal billing and non-overlapping sets reject competitive norms, while its emphasis on women’s rights and community responds to the continuing underrepresentation of women at major…