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Women’s Country Chart Sweep Is Unlike Any Before, Thanks to Ella Langley, Taylor Swift & Stella Lefty
Women have occupied all five of the top positions on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart for a seventh consecutive week on the Aug. 1-dated list, the longest such run since the chart began in 1980. Ella Langley leads the sweep with three of the five songs, alongside Taylor Swift and newcomer Stella Lefty, marking a…
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SHOULD I BRING THE OTHER LADS?!??
This YouTube Short carries the title “SHOULD I BRING THE OTHER LADS?!??”, suggesting a cheeky, off-the-cuff moment built around a group decision or in-joke among mates. The exclamatory, caps-heavy phrasing points to the kind of spontaneous, laugh-out-loud clip that thrives on short-form video, likely capturing a reaction or a bit of banter rather than a…
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3 Romantic and Heartbreaking 90s Country Songs About Old Flames
This article rounds up three early-1990s country songs that deal with the theme of old flames and past relationships, spanning both heartbreak and gratitude. It offers a nostalgic look back at how country artists of the era captured the bittersweet feelings tied to former partners, whether through longing, relief, or humour. The featured tracks are…
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‘Father Joe’ Director Barthélémy Grossmann Signs With Artist International Group For Management
Swiss filmmaker Barthélémy Grossmann has signed with Artist International Group (AIG) for management, Deadline has reported exclusively. The move comes as his latest feature, Father Joe, written and produced by Luc Besson, prepares to premiere at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, marking a significant moment in Grossmann’s growing international profile. Father Joe is an…
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TOM KEIFER Cancels Shows After Suffering ‘A Severe Vocal Muscle Strain/Injury’
Cinderella frontman Tom Keifer has cancelled the final three dates of his 2026 solo tour after suffering “a severe vocal muscle strain/injury” that left him completely unable to sing. The news continues a difficult run for the veteran rock singer, who had already been forced to postpone one of the affected shows weeks earlier due…
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It’s Official: Influence Media to Buy Anthem for Over $600 Million
Influence Media Partners, backed by BlackRock, has agreed to buy Anthem Entertainment’s music publishing, master recording, and film and TV publishing assets in a deal worth more than $600 million. The acquisition significantly expands Influence Media’s catalogue and underlines the growing role of institutional investors such as BlackRock in the music rights market, where song…
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“Our label boss has been hounding us to put it on vinyl and we gave in.” Kneecap’s 2018 mixtape 3CAG to get first vinyl release
Kneecap are set to release their 2018 mixtape 3CAG on vinyl for the first time next month, marking the Irish-language rap trio’s earliest recorded work in a new physical format. The mixtape, made before the group signed to Heavenly Recordings, includes fan favourites such as “C.E.A.R.T.A.” and “Your Sniffer Dogs Are Shite” and has become…
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3 Forgotten Country Songs From the 1970s That Still Hit So Good Today
An American Songwriter piece revisits three country songs from the 1970s that the writer argues were once major hits but have largely vanished from country radio today. The article is a nostalgic list piece rather than hard news, aiming to remind readers of tracks that achieved significant chart success in their time but receive little…
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3 Arena Rock Choruses From 1984 That Could Shake Any Stadium
This piece from American Songwriter revisits three arena rock anthems released in 1984, celebrating songs designed to fill large venues with their oversized choruses and crowd energy. The feature is part of an ongoing series looking back at rock music from specific years, offering nostalgic context for tracks that defined the genre’s stadium-filling sound during…
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Tony Iommi confirms new solo album, ‘From The Dark’, with special guest vocalist
Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has confirmed a new solo album, “From The Dark”, set for release via BMG this autumn. The record teams Iommi’s guitar work with vocals from Norwegian singer Jorn Lande, marking a collaborative project outside his work with Black Sabbath and giving fans a fresh solo release from the veteran musician.…