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4 Forgotten Pop Hits From 1988 That Still Sound Fresh Today
The article revisits four pop songs from 1988 which it argues have been unfairly overlooked despite remaining distinctive and enjoyable. It highlights their original chart success and suggests that each captures the musical character of the late 1980s. – “Perfect World” by Huey Lewis and the News reached number three on the US Billboard Hot…
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Megan Thee Stallion Must Face Trial in Cameraman’s Lawsuit Over Alleged Car-Sex Incident: Judge
A federal judge has ruled that Megan Thee Stallion and Roc Nation must face a jury trial over parts of a lawsuit brought by former cameraman Emilio Garcia. The case centres on Garcia’s allegation that he was forced to witness an alleged sexual encounter in a car during a 2022 tour in Spain, alongside claims…
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3 Songs From the 1990s That Will Instantly Turn You Into a Country Music Fan
American Songwriter recommends three 1990s country tracks it considers especially likely to win over new listeners, highlighting the decade’s mix of emotional storytelling, sing-along hooks and mainstream appeal. – ‘The Thunder Rolls’ by Garth Brooks is praised for its dramatic narrative, percussion and slide guitar. – ‘Wide Open Spaces’ by Dixie Chicks is presented as…
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The Cover Uncovered: How the clip art on ‘White Pony’ conjured Deftones’ greatest album
Deftones’ White Pony sleeve was created from a simple, free clip-art outline of a pony, chosen by singer Chino Moreno before the band had written the album. The article argues that this stripped-back image became inseparable from the record’s identity, helping to signal the group’s move beyond the nu-metal label and reinforcing the album’s lasting…
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This Weighted Derpy Pillow Mimics a Hug From the ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Tiger to Help You Gently Fall Asleep
Walmart is selling an 18-inch weighted plush pillow based on Derpy, the supernatural tiger from Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters. Billboard presents it as a sleep and comfort accessory, saying its bean-filled design gives gentle pressure similar to a weighted blanket, though the article does not provide clinical evidence for its suggested benefits. The Derpy Weighted…
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Stella Lefty: How to Get Tickets for Her Sold-Out Debut Headline Tour
Stella Lefty will undertake her first headline tour, “Lefty Live”, across Australia and North America in October and November 2026, supporting her debut album Long Way Home. The shows sold out within minutes, including added dates in Los Angeles and New York, underlining the rapid growth of the Chicago-born, Los Angeles-based pop-country singer-songwriter. The tour…
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Travis Barker Doesn’t “Even Realize” He’s on The Kardashians: “I Don’t Watch the Show”
Travis Barker has said he barely notices his appearances on Hulu’s The Kardashians because he does not watch the programme or involve himself in its production. The blink-182 drummer’s comments highlight his deliberately detached approach to reality television despite being married to Kourtney Kardashian. Speaking on The New York Times’ Popcast while promoting his Hulu…
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Labour prepares to relax net zero targets after admitting ‘affordability challenges’
Labour is preparing to soften parts of its net zero agenda after Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh acknowledged the clean energy transition poses an “affordability challenge” for households. This marks a shift in tone from the party, which is seeking to maintain public support for renewables while addressing concerns that green policies are pushing up costs…
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4 Unintelligible Rock Choruses I Can’t Help but Sing, Even Though I Don’t Know What They’re Saying
Four rock choruses remain highly singable despite lyrics that many listeners struggle to understand. – Manfred Mann’s Earth Band’s “Blinded By The Light” is highlighted for its famously misheard “revved up like a deuce” line. – Styx’s “Renegade” has a chorus whose words are clear only after looking them up. – The Kingsmen’s “Louie Louie”…
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Olivia Rodrigo Debuts ‘Pretty Sad’ Songs at Sweltering Brooklyn Surprise Show: Concert Review
Olivia Rodrigo played a surprise, sold-out show at Warsaw in Brooklyn, debuting most of the songs from her new album, “You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love”. The intimate performance gave fans an early live preview ahead of her forthcoming festival and tour, while demonstrating her ability to handle demanding new material…