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Tyga admits he used AI on new album ‘$tarface’: “I don’t care”
Rapper Tyga has confirmed he used artificial intelligence as a “tool” while making his new album ‘$tarface’, released on 31 July, saying he does not care if listeners object. Speaking to Vibe, he compared AI’s role to the introduction of Auto-Tune, arguing that “real artists” adapt new technology rather than resist it, and that the…
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The 1968 song that Elton John “freaked out” over: “It changed my life”
Elton John has said that hearing The Band’s 1968 song ‘The Weight’ was a formative musical experience that “changed my life”. He and lyricist Bernie Taupin were struck by its unfamiliar blend of Americana, soul and funk, which helped shape the more roots-influenced direction of John’s early work. John first heard the track after BBC…
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Billy Strings performs in protective headgear after being hit by object on stage
Bluegrass musician Billy Strings performed wearing protective headgear following an incident the previous night in which a fan threw an object, believed to be a lighter, at his head during a show in Fishers, Indiana. The moment came as Strings was thanking the crowd for allowing him to make up a previously postponed concert, and…
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The “ridiculous” 1976 western Clint Eastwood couldn’t stand: “It wasn’t a good script”
Clint Eastwood dismissed Arthur Penn’s 1976 western *The Missouri Breaks* as “ridiculous”, arguing that its weak screenplay undermined the film despite its high-profile cast of Marlon Brando and Jack Nicholson. His comments matter because they reflect a leading western star’s view that strong material, rather than the genre itself, determines whether such films succeed. Eastwood…
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The three greatest songwriters of all time, according to Neil Young
Neil Young has named the three songwriters he considers the greatest of all time, offering a rare personal ranking from one of rock’s most respected and enduring artists. As a prolific songwriter himself with a career spanning decades, Young’s picks carry weight, giving fans and fellow musicians insight into whose work he holds in the…
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Watch Charli XCX join The Strokes for ‘Take It Or Leave It’ at Outside Lands 2026
Julian Casablancas introduced her as “the queen of album sales”, after the two artists released their new records on the same day last month The post Watch Charli XCX join The Strokes for ‘Take It Or Leave It’ at Outside Lands 2026 appeared first on NME.
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‘It’s a true art form’: Nigeria goalkeeper Maduka Okoye on high fashion and life at Udinese
Nigeria and Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has spoken about his growing profile in high fashion, following a viral appearance at Paris fashion week’s Jean Paul Gaultier show alongside Cardi B. He insists his off-field interests, including a near two-million-strong social media following, remain entirely separate from his football career, which he treats as his true…
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Five UK song locations that sound made-up but are actually real
The article highlights five real UK locations whose unusual names make them sound fictional, but which have featured in song titles or lyrics. – It examines each location’s connection to a song. – It notes how distinctive place names can shape a song’s atmosphere. – It contrasts lyrical imagination with real geography. – It focuses…
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Joe Jonas Says He Sought Therapy After His Solo Album Underperformed
Joe Jonas has revealed that the underwhelming commercial reception of his 2011 solo debut album, Fastlife, led to panic attacks and physical pain severe enough that a doctor recommended he see a therapist. He made the disclosure on a recent episode of Hey Jonas!, the podcast he hosts with brothers and Jonas Brothers bandmates Nick…
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Keeping Score: How Danny Elfman helped revive ‘Spider-Man’ in 2002
Danny Elfman’s score for Sam Raimi’s 2002 film *Spider-Man* helped establish the character as a credible modern blockbuster hero after years of unsuccessful screen-development attempts. The article argues that its dramatic main theme gave Peter Parker’s story emotional weight and a distinct identity, supporting the film’s revival of the franchise and wider influence on superhero…