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The “very explicit” 2013 audition that mortified Samara Weaving: “It was so embarrassing”
Actor Samara Weaving, known for genre films such as The Babysitter and Ready or Not, has recalled an excruciating 2013 audition for Fifty Shades of Grey, in which she tried out for the role of Kate Kavanaugh. The story highlights an awkward early career moment for the actor, who at the time had not yet…
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Every Baby Boomer Alive Remembers These 4 Classic Country Jams From 1967
The article highlights four country songs released in 1967 that it presents as enduring favourites for Baby Boomers. It argues that, although psychedelic rock and pop dominated that year, country music also produced major hits with lasting appeal. – “Walk Through This World With Me” by George Jones: a sentimental ballad written by Sandy Seamons…
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Roger Waters’ greatest lyric, according to David Gilmour
David Gilmour has named his choice for Roger Waters’ greatest lyric, and pointedly chosen an obscure early track rather than one of the celebrated songs from Pink Floyd’s classic albums. Asked at a Q&A which song contained Waters’ best lyrics, Gilmour suggested “Walk With Me Sydney”, a song that went unreleased until it appeared on…
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the fray told me to do it? #howtosavealife #cover #thefray #samtompkins
Sam Tompkins turns his attention to a certified singalong classic here, taking on The Fray’s “How to Save a Life” for a quick-fire YouTube Shorts cover. The cheeky title suggests it’s a bit of a spontaneous one, as if the original band’s influence simply demanded it. Going by the hashtags, this sits squarely in cover…
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“He was the real Voice Of Rock. Warm, rich, sonorous, resonant, deeply soulful”: James Dewar was the greatest rock vocalist you’ve probably never heard of
The article argues that Scottish singer James “Jimmy” Dewar was an exceptional yet under-recognised rock vocalist. It says his warm, rich and soulful voice deserves greater recognition alongside more frequently celebrated singers, particularly because vocal ability is presented as a rare natural gift as well as a skill. Dewar is best known for his work…
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4 Rock Songs That Are Emotional Time Machines for Baby Boomers
The article presents four classic rock songs as particularly powerful nostalgia triggers for baby boomers, arguing that music can reconnect listeners with the places, emotions and formative experiences of their youth. It frames the selections as “emotional time machines”, while noting that nostalgia can be hopeful, bittersweet or cautionary. – “Dream On” by Aerosmith (1973):…
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“Very underrated”: the “exciting” band Neil Peart called “everything I wanted”
This piece revisits Rush drummer Neil Peart’s own influences, focusing on his admiration for King Crimson’s early drummers, Michael Giles and Bill Bruford. Despite being widely regarded as one of the most technically gifted and disciplined drummers in rock history, Peart was notably reluctant to embrace the “virtuoso” label and instead pointed to those who…
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Dry Cleaning bring out Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy for ‘My Soul/Half Pint’ at Green Man 2026
Dry Cleaning brought Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy on stage as a surprise guest during their Green Man Festival set in Wales on 21 August. They performed ‘My Soul/Half Pint’ together for the first time live, highlighting the collaboration between the London post-punk band and Tweedy on their recent album ‘Secret Love’. Tweedy played guitar on…
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Karol G, Maluma & More Unite for Colombia Earthquake Relief & More Uplifting Moments in Latin Music
This week’s uplifting Latin music news includes a major Colombian earthquake-relief concert, a streaming milestone for Maná and a free hometown show for Elvis Crespo. – Colombia: Voces por la Vida will take place in Bogotá on 23 August to raise rebuilding funds after recent earthquakes, with Maluma, Sebastián Yatra, Greeicy, Eladio Carrión and many…
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Which artist spent a whopping 30 weeks in the UK top 10 in 1971?
T Rex spent a remarkable 30 weeks in the UK top ten during 1971, a year widely regarded as one of the finest in popular music history. The band’s chart dominance came as glam rock reached its peak, with frontman Marc Bolan’s group embodying the flamboyant new movement while other landmark albums by artists such…