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Usher Addresses Claims He Used a Lookalike Onstage: ‘They Can’t Clone This’
Usher has denied claims that he used a lookalike or “clone” during a recent concert on his Raymond & Brown Tour with Chris Brown, dismissing the rumours as untrue. The speculation began after his 7 August performance at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, with fans circulating videos online and insisting the performer looked noticeably different…
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Hastings Direct’s failures forced my family out of our home
A reader in Croydon reported that Hastings Direct’s mishandling of a home insurance claim, following a leak beneath their fridge-freezer last winter, has left their family unable to return home eight months later. Poor communication, unlogged calls and delayed contractor work meant repairs did not begin for more than five months, and the family, including…
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The greatest acting advice Mark Ruffalo ever received: “That was from Sean Penn”
It was the tough love he needed. The post The greatest acting advice Mark Ruffalo ever received: “That was from Sean Penn” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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KISS’s PAUL STANLEY And GENE SIMMONS To Throw Out First Pitch At Angel Stadium
Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, co-founders of KISS, will throw the ceremonial first pitch at a Los Angeles Angels vs Kansas City Royals Major League Baseball game on Saturday, 15 August 2026. The appearance, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, marks another instance of the pair stepping into the sporting spotlight following KISS’s retirement from touring,…
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“The spirit had gone”: The 1984 Supertramp album that Roger Hodgson knew would be their last at the top
This piece looks at how Supertramp’s creative drive collapsed after the huge success of 1979’s Breakfast in America, arguing that chasing further hits ultimately drained the band of purpose. Songwriter Roger Hodgson explains that his writing had always been driven by personal, searching questions about identity, but the pressure of touring a smash album shifted…
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Laneway Festival to Skip Adelaide and Perth for 2027 Return
“Adelaide and Perth, we love you! This isn’t goodbye, just see you soon,” the festival organizer’s statement read.
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Clementine Douglas Announces Debut Australian Headline Shows
British singer, songwriter and producer Clementine Douglas has announced her debut Australian headline tour, comprising two shows this September. The dates mark a milestone for Douglas as she steps further into the spotlight as a solo artist, having spent recent years as one of dance music’s most sought-after vocal collaborators, and follow a guest appearance…
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The other iconic ‘Lord of the Rings’ role Sean Astin wanted to play: “No, no, you couldn’t”
Simply wasn’t right for a warrior. The post The other iconic ‘Lord of the Rings’ role Sean Astin wanted to play: “No, no, you couldn’t” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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“A master at bringing the guitar to life and giving it a voice.” Fifty years on, Robin Trower’s Bridge Of Sighs is still an all-time blues rock classic
This is an album review marking the 50th anniversary of Robin Trower’s 1974 record Bridge Of Sighs, widely regarded as one of the finest blues rock albums of its era. It highlights how Trower, previously known as the understated guitarist in the keyboard-led Procol Harum, cemented his reputation as a major blues rock guitarist with…
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Tracking down the first-ever ‘Greatest Hits’ album
Did Johnny Mathis really invent the format? The post Tracking down the first-ever ‘Greatest Hits’ album first appeared on Far Out Magazine.