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Charli xcx’s ‘Music, Fashion, Film’ Struts to No. 1 on U.K. Albums Chart
Charli xcx’s Music, Fashion, Film has debuted at No. 1 on the UK Official Albums Chart, giving her a fourth chart-topping album. The achievement is significant because it makes her the first British female artist to score two UK No. 1 albums in one calendar year. The album follows her Wuthering Heights soundtrack, which reached…
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3 Classic Rock Songs From the 1990s That Are as Visual as Any Painting
Three 1990s rock songs are highlighted for lyrics that create especially vivid, painterly imagery. – Soundgarden’s “Black Hole Sun” is described as an apocalyptic, dreamlike piece with sombre imagery. – Red Hot Chili Peppers’ “Under the Bridge” portrays addiction, isolation and a lonely view of Los Angeles. – Alice In Chains’ “Would?” uses complex metaphors…
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Mahershala Ali on Marvel axing ‘Blade’: “I don’t really want to be known for remakes”
Mahershala Ali has commented on Marvel’s decision to halt its planned Blade film, saying he does not want his career to be defined by remakes. The project’s cancellation ends years of uncertain development and raises questions about Marvel Studios’ strategy for reviving established franchises. Ali had been attached to play the vampire hunter Blade since…
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Tom Waits Shares New Spoken Word Piece ‘The Fly’: ‘My Appreciation for the Winged Nuisance’
Tom Waits has released ‘The Fly’, a new spoken-word piece and the B-side to his recent collaboration with Massive Attack. The track is notable as only his second original recording since 2011’s Bad as Me, pairing his distinctive gravelly delivery with a humorous, hostile meditation on flies and human folly. Co-written with his wife Kathleen…
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Modest Mouse replacing guitarist Simon O’Connor on tour following allegation of inappropriate messages to minor
Modest Mouse have said they will replace guitarist Simon O’Connor on tour after an allegation that he sent inappropriate messages to a minor. The decision matters because it removes him from the band’s immediate live commitments while the allegation draws public scrutiny. No further details from the article text were available, including the nature or…
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Ed Miliband heaps praise on ‘tireless efforts’ of US after Hamas pledges to disarm
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband welcomed Hamas’s reported pledge to disarm in return for an Israeli troop withdrawal from Gaza, thanking the US and regional mediators for their role in negotiations. He said the next priority was full implementation of the proposed peace plan, including a ceasefire, Israeli withdrawal and increased humanitarian aid, amid continuing severe…
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Lollapalooza 2026 Thursday Photo Gallery: Lorde, Wet Leg, Sombr & Blood Orange
Lollapalooza 2026 opened on Thursday 31 July with performances from Lorde, Wet Leg, Blood Orange and other artists. The opening day was notable for Lorde bringing Charli xcx on stage for a duet of the remix of “Girl, so confusing”, adding a high-profile surprise to the festival’s first day. Other Thursday performers included Viagra Boys,…
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Learn How To Play TONY IOMMI’s New Solo Single, ‘World Alone’, Via Gibson App
Gibson has released an exclusive in-app guitar lesson for Tony Iommi’s new solo single, “World Alone”, timed with the track’s worldwide release through BMG. The lesson offers tailored arrangements at several difficulty levels, allowing beginners and experienced players to learn the song and explore Iommi’s distinctive heavy-metal riffs and phrasing. “World Alone” features Norwegian singer…
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The major labels propose rules to keep AI slop off the charts
Major record labels including Universal Music Group, Sony Music and Warner Music Group have proposed excluding most AI-developed songs from official international charts. The initiative seeks to curb low-quality or potentially manipulated AI music while requiring clearer disclosure of AI use to listeners. Under the proposal, AI-assisted recordings would need to be “substantially human made”,…
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Designer of Princess Diana’s wedding dress creates replica of her historic 40-foot veil after the original goes ‘missing’ – and shares unseen photographs of the gown’s creation
Elizabeth Emanuel, who co-designed Princess Diana’s 1981 wedding dress, has recreated the Princess’s 40-foot embroidered veil after the original was reportedly lost or unavailable for display. The replica is intended to complete the famous bridal ensemble, whose dress has often been exhibited without the veil, and to preserve the look for future audiences. Emanuel was…