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‘Trainspotting the Musical’ cancels plans for UK tour
Plans for a UK touring production of “Trainspotting the Musical” have been cancelled, with organisers citing poor ticket sales as the reason for scrapping the run. The announcement will disappoint fans of the stage adaptation, which draws on Irvine Welsh’s cult 1993 novel and its landmark 1996 film adaptation, both closely associated with Scottish culture…
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Serj Tankian Thinks System of a Down Bandmate John Dolmayan “Got Tired of Trump, Like Many Others”
System of a Down frontman Serj Tankian has suggested that bandmate John Dolmayan, who is also his brother-in-law, may have cooled on his previous support for Donald Trump. Speaking to Rolling Stone Italy about the political rifts within the band, Tankian said he could not speak for Dolmayan directly but believed the drummer had “got…
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Former ‘X Factor’ finalist denies murder and GBH after hitting influencer with car
Former X Factor finalist Gabrielle Carrington has denied murdering social media influencer Klaudia Zakrzewska by hitting her with a car outside a central London nightclub. The case is significant both because of Carrington’s public profile as a former reality TV contestant and TikTok/Instagram influencer, and because the charge was upgraded from attempted murder to murder…
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Best AirPods Deals for August 2026
Consequence has published its round-up of the best AirPods deals available in August 2026, highlighting discounts across Apple’s current earbud and headphone range via Amazon. The article positions itself as a shopping guide for readers considering a purchase for travel, commuting or a general audio upgrade, rather than reporting any news development. Featured deals include…
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Get the new issue of Metal Hammer with an exclusive Electric Callboy cover and art print
Metal Hammer magazine has teamed up with German electro-metal band Electric Callboy on a limited bundle available exclusively through the Louder webstore, timed to coincide with the band’s new album Tanzneid. The promotion offers fans an alternative cover of the magazine’s latest issue alongside a dedicated art print, giving readers and Electric Callboy followers a…
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The 1973 album that still doesn’t disappoint Brian Eno over 50 years on: “Absolutely brilliant”
Brian Eno has praised Roxy Music’s 1973 album *For Your Pleasure* as an enduringly satisfying record, calling it “absolutely brilliant” more than 50 years after its release. The article highlights the album’s importance both as a key work of glam-era experimental rock and as the final Roxy Music record to feature Eno before he left…
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Now It’s Overhead Announce First New Music, Concert In 20 Years
Now It’s Overhead, the Athens, Georgia indie rock project led by Andy LeMaster, has announced its first new music and live show in around 20 years. LeMaster, a longtime Bright Eyes collaborator, made the band the first out-of-town act signed to Omaha’s Saddle Creek label, and its return marks a notable reunion for a group…
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Ex-W.A.S.P. Guitarist CHRIS HOLMES Opens Up About His Prostate Cancer Battle: ‘The Good Thing Is It’s 100% Curable’
Former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes has spoken publicly for the first time about his prostate cancer diagnosis, revealing he has launched a GoFundMe campaign to help pay for treatment. The 68-year-old, who lives in Cannes, France, only went public after initially trying to keep the illness quiet, and his decision highlights the financial strain that…
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‘Evie Was Created by Our Talented Artists’: Stellar Blade Dev Responds to ‘AI Slop’ Accusations
Shift Up boss Hyung-Tae Kim has defended the studio’s AI-generated music video for Stellar Blade: Blood Rain after fans accused the company of releasing “AI slop.” Responding to a follower who questioned why the studio wasn’t relying on its “talented artists,” Kim argued that the video’s star, new protagonist Evie, was hand-crafted by artists and…
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Mollie Elizabeth’s ‘Puppet Show’ Tackles The Cost Of Perfection
Mollie Elizabeth has released a new single, ‘Puppet Show’, which explores beauty ideals and the pressure to shrink oneself to fit in. Produced by Joshua Murty with string arrangements by Kyle Gordon, the track pairs a jazz-inspired, retro-tinged sound with a pop sensibility, continuing the 22-year-old artist’s exploration of identity and self-acceptance following her recent…