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DSA candidate pushes federal AI datacenter moratorium with Michigan early voting underway
Michigan House candidate Will Lawrence, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, has called for a federal moratorium on new AI data centres. He said the pause would allow the US to develop a national approach to the rapid expansion of AI infrastructure, making the issue part of the political debate during early voting…
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Lollapalooza 2026 Friday Photo Gallery: Charli xcx, Smashing Pumpkins, Yungblud, Slayyyter
Lollapalooza 2026 continued in Chicago on Friday 31 July, with Charli xcx delivering the day’s headline performance and the Smashing Pumpkins bringing Olivia Rodrigo on stage as a special guest. The gallery highlights a busy second day of the festival and reflects its mix of major pop, rock, rap and alternative acts. Other Friday performers…
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3 Soft Rock Songs That Defined Summer for Millions of Americans in 1981
The article highlights three soft-rock songs that it says became closely associated with the summer of 1981 for American radio listeners. It presents them as nostalgic examples of the era’s polished, romantic sound, noting their chart success and enduring appeal. Air Supply’s “The One That You Love” reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100…
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“A shameful waste”: The sad day in 1967 when David Crosby was kicked out of The Byrds
In October 1967, David Crosby was dismissed from The Byrds after tensions with Roger McGuinn and Chris Hillman had become irreconcilable. The split mattered because Crosby’s distinctive harmonies and songwriting had helped define the group, while his departure cleared the path towards Crosby, Stills & Nash and a major new chapter in late-1960s rock. The…
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Prime Video’s Best Crime Thriller Abandons the Formula of James Patterson’s Books
Prime Video’s Cross departs from James Patterson’s novels by building its first season around an original mystery rather than adapting a specific book. The article argues that this gives creator Ben Watkins scope to make the crime thriller feel contemporary, while retaining the central character, his family history and his Washington, DC setting. Aldis Hodge…
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Is this Billboard Hot 100 hit AI slop?
The Verge examines claims that Fenix Flexin’s Billboard Hot 100 song “Rubberz” may have been made largely or entirely with artificial intelligence. The rapper denies this, but the song’s abrupt shift from West Coast trap to ’80s-influenced UK synth-pop, alongside audible production oddities, has fuelled scepticism; the issue matters because AI-created music is increasingly entering…
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The “sick” thing Clint Eastwood will never do for his fans: “I always tell them no”
Clint Eastwood has said he refuses to sign autographs for fans, describing the practice as “sick” and saying he always declines such requests. The stance is notable because it runs counter to the usual expectations placed on major film stars to offer personal memorabilia to admirers. Eastwood’s objection appears rooted in his discomfort with autograph…
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See Phish Bust Out XTC’s ‘Melt the Guns’ for First Time Since 1987
Phish played XTC’s anti-gun song ‘Melt the Guns’ at Fenway Park in Boston, marking its first live performance by the band since 1987. The rendition, expanded into a 15-minute jam, became Phish’s longest-ever gap between performances of a song and reflects the group’s recent focus on reviving rarely played material. The previous performance was on…
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The accidental story behind yacht rock’s biggest triumph in 1980: “How did this happen?”
The Doobie Brothers’ 1979 hit ‘When A Fool Believes’, a reworking of a Kenny Loggins song, became one of yacht rock’s defining tracks despite a chaotic and fraught recording process. Producer Ted Templeman recalled endless takes and wasted tape during sessions, and even attempted to redo drummer Keith Knudsen’s part himself, with the band left…
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“Rock and metal is one of the few genres that has kept a certain quality.” Lacuna Coil singer says metal bands are maintaining higher standards than most in the face of industry challenges
Lacuna Coil singer Andrea Ferro says today’s short attention spans make it harder for bands to attract and retain listeners, compared with when the Italian group emerged in the 1990s. He argues that rock and metal remain notable for preserving artistic quality despite wider music-industry pressures to prioritise quick, attention-grabbing releases. Speaking to Rock Hard…