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Live Preview: Green Man 2026
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Brian May’s career highlight: “Nothing could ever quite top it”
Brian May has identified Queen’s performance at Live Aid in 1985 as the defining highlight of his career, saying that nothing else could quite surpass it. The remark underlines the lasting importance of the band’s short but widely celebrated Wembley Stadium set, which has become central to Queen’s public legacy. The performance saw Queen play…
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From Paul McCartney to Phoebe Bridgers: David Byrne shares his ultimate biking playlist
David Byrne, the former Talking Heads frontman known for his enthusiasm for cycling, has shared a new playlist intended for listening to while biking. The playlist brings together a wide range of artists, spanning generations and genres, from Paul McCartney to Phoebe Bridgers, reflecting Byrne’s eclectic musical tastes. The playlist reportedly comprises 40 songs, though…
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Sailor Honeymoon take us on a ‘14.5 Hour Flight From Seoul To London’ in exclusive playlist to accompany The Cover
South Korean punk trio Sailor Honeymoon have curated an exclusive playlist titled “14.5 Hour Flight From Seoul To London” to accompany their appearance on NME’s The Cover, a weekly feature spotlighting emerging global talent. The playlist blends Korean and Western artists, reflecting the band’s own cross-cultural sound and the wide-ranging influences behind their music. The…
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UEFA warns Infantino over document destruction as Wales withdraws backing
Wales has become the first national football association to publicly withdraw its support for Gianni Infantino’s bid to remain FIFA president from 2027 to 2031, marking the culmination of the fallout from his abandoned plan to sell equity in FIFA competitions. The dispute escalated from an internal governance disagreement into open political opposition to Infantino’s…
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Singapore bars Massive Attack duo over Palestinian flag display
Singapore has permanently barred Massive Attack founding members Robert Del Naja and Grant Marshall from re-entering the country after a Palestinian flag was displayed on stage during their concert. The incident took place at the Star Theatre on 29 July, when audience members also chanted pro-Palestinian slogans, prompting swift action from Singaporean authorities against the…
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Prince musical ‘Purple Rain’ heading to Broadway in 2027
The stage musical adaptation of Prince’s *Purple Rain* is transferring to Broadway, opening at the Majestic Theatre with a new creative team. Directed by Saheem Ali with a book by Peter Duchan, the production follows the 1984 film’s story and features Prince’s music, including “When Doves Cry” and the title track, marking a significant tribute…
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Furious UEFA warned Gianni Infantino NOT to destroy botched World Cup plan documents with lawsuit threatened before FIFA president abandoned his plot
UEFA formally warned FIFA president Gianni Infantino not to destroy any documents relating to a botched, now-abandoned World Cup plan, threatening legal action had evidence been tampered with. The episode marks a serious escalation between European football’s governing body and FIFA, reflecting UEFA’s fury both at the substance of the scheme and at how Infantino…
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Muse – “The Wow! Signal” – Everything Is Noise
Everything Is Noise reviews Muse’s tenth studio album, The Wow! Signal, portraying it as a return to the band’s expansive, science-fiction-inflected rock style. The release matters as it follows 2022’s Will of the People and reinforces Muse’s enduring preference for large-scale, theatrical songs that divide opinion but remain distinctive. The 10-track album was released on…
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Massive Attack Addresses Singapore Concert Aftermath in New Statement
Massive Attack has responded to the fallout from its Singapore concert, describing how founding members Robert “3D” Del Naja and Grant “Daddy G” Marshall were detained, questioned separately, had their hotel rooms searched and had passports temporarily confiscated after unfurling a Palestinian flag during their 29 July show. Singapore authorities have permanently banned both men…