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On This Day in 1998, Vince Gill Returned to His Roots With an Album of Pure Country and Emotionally Powerful Songwriting
On 11 August 1998, country star Vince Gill released his eighth studio album, The Key, which went on to become his first to top the country album chart. The record marked a deliberate return to traditional country sounds, as Gill sought to move away from the pop-leaning country dominating radio at the time, and he…
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Blur’s Dave Rowntree ‘nagged’ Oasis about reunion: “I would like a percentage of the gross tour revenue”
The Britpop rivals are now a united front. The post Blur’s Dave Rowntree ‘nagged’ Oasis about reunion: “I would like a percentage of the gross tour revenue” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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Here’s Where to Buy New York Mets Tickets for ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Night Online
The New York Mets are hosting a “KPop Demon Hunters Night” (also called Korean Heritage Night) on Saturday 15 August, in partnership with Netflix, following a similar event held by the New York Yankees. The promotion ties the Mets’ clash with the Washington Nationals at Citi Field to the popularity of the animated film “KPop…
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Rod Stewart Cancels Cleveland Show As Doctors Prescribe More Rest Following ‘Minor Medical Procedure’
Sir Rod Stewart has cancelled a scheduled concert in Cleveland, his second cancellation in as many days, after doctors advised him to rest for at least 48 hours following an unspecified minor medical procedure. The Rocket Arena venue confirmed the cancellation, citing ongoing medical monitoring, while refunds are being offered to ticket holders. The postponements…
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Celine Dion Initially Didn’t Want To Sing This Now-Legendary 90s Movie Soundtrack Song
Celine Dion has revealed she was reluctant to record “My Heart Will Go On,” the theme song for the 1997 blockbuster Titanic, which went on to become one of the best-selling songs of all time. It was her husband and manager, René Angélil, who committed her to the project, striking a deal with songwriter James…
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3 Classic Rock Deep Cuts From 1978 That Deserved To Become Stadium Anthems
This American Songwriter piece revisits three classic rock songs from 1978 that the writer believes deserved bigger commercial success and lasting radio airplay, despite coming from otherwise huge albums. The article is part of an ongoing “The List” series celebrating overlooked tracks from rock’s golden era, offering nostalgic recommendations rather than reporting news. The three…
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Boy George threatens to sack bandmates if they refuse to play his controversial pro-Israel song
Boy George has warned bandmates in Culture Club that they will be fired if they refuse to perform his new song ‘We Will Dance Again’, which has drawn criticism for appearing to reject descriptions of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza as genocide. The row marks the latest fallout from the track’s release, which has already…
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ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard steps back amid health issues
ZZ Top’s longtime drummer Frank Beard has stepped back from touring due to unspecified health issues, which forced the cancellation of the band’s Hollywood Bowl concert last week. A band spokesperson confirmed to Rolling Stone that guitarist Billy Gibbons and bassist Elwood Francis will continue performing, with drummer Michael Monahan covering Beard’s dates for the…
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Travis Barker Recalls Daughter Alabama’s Fear Before His 2008 Plane Crash: ‘The Roof’s Gonna Come Off!’
Ahead of the Sunday, 16 August premiere of his documentary Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear, the Blink-182 drummer has recalled the eerie warning his young daughter Alabama gave him hours before the near-fatal 2008 plane crash that killed four people. Speaking on the On Purpose with Jay Shetty podcast, Barker said Alabama, then just three…
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Lucy Liu Boards ‘Reset,’ Sci-Fi Short Being Developed Into a Feature, as EP (Exclusive)
Actor Lucy Liu has joined “Reset,” a sci-fi dramedy from writer-directors Celine Tien and Jerry Hsu, as an executive producer, with the project now being developed from a short film into a feature. The short premiered at the Fantasia International Film Festival, where it won the Silver Audience Award for best international short film, and…