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Israel-Gaza conflict framing sparks backlash over Boy George’s AI-assisted single
Boy George has released a reggae track titled ‘We Will Dance Again’, made with the help of artificial intelligence, that rejects descriptions of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza as genocide and instead frames it as a justified response to the Hamas-led attack on the Nova music festival on 7 October 2023. The song also criticises…
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3 One-Hit Wonders From the 2000s You Can Actually Work Out To
An American Songwriter listicle recommends three one-hit wonders from the 2000s that the writer says work well as workout music, arguing that upbeat, rhythmic tracks are better suited to exercise than slower genres like classical music. The piece is a light entertainment feature rather than hard news, aimed at readers looking for nostalgic gym or…
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Steve Lacy accidentally spoils major ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ character reveal in red carpet interview
Singer Steve Lacy appears to have inadvertently revealed a major plot point of “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” during a livestreamed red carpet interview at the film’s premiere. Asked which character he was most excited to see, Lacy named “Jean”, widely taken as a reference to Jean Grey of the X-Men, seemingly confirming that Sadie Sink’s…
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Billy Liar review – Tom Courtenay is superb in classic study of a young man and his quixotic dreams
This is a Guardian review of Billy Liar, John Schlesinger’s 1963 British comedy adapted from Keith Waterhouse’s 1959 novel, part of the “Angry Young Man” literary movement alongside John Osborne’s Look Back in Anger and Kingsley Amis’s Lucky Jim. The critic praises Tom Courtenay’s performance in the title role but expresses long-standing reservations about the…
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Remember When Paul McCartney Used a Soundtrack as an Excuse to Dust off Some Beatles Classics in the 80s?
Paul McCartney’s decision to write and star in the 1984 film Give My Regards to Broad Street led him to rework several classic Beatles songs for its soundtrack, a bold move given how sacred that catalogue was to fans. The film flopped with critics and audiences, and McCartney’s role as screenwriter drew particular criticism, but…
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Watch Wunderhorse debut new songs ‘Kerosene’ and ‘Promises’ as they kick off 2026 North American tour
British rock band Wunderhorse have begun their 2026 North American tour and premiered two previously unheard songs, “Kerosene” and “Promises”, at their live shows. The debuts give fans an early glimpse of new material following the acclaimed success of their 2024 second album “Midas”, though it remains unclear whether the tracks will form part of…
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Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Sequel Announced With Creator Back on Board, After Reports That Its Development Team Had Disbanded
A sequel to the acclaimed Soulslike game Wuchang: Fallen Feathers has been confirmed, despite earlier reports that its original development team had disbanded. The follow-up is being developed by Chengdu Indolphinity, a new studio founded by Wuchang creative director Xia Siyuan, working alongside publisher 505 Games, which acquired full rights to the franchise in April…
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BTS to snub the Grammys: “We hope our music can be heard and loved for what it is”
BTS have said they will not pursue Grammy recognition in 2027, stating that they hope their music will be heard and appreciated on its own merits. The decision signals a rejection of the awards circuit by one of the world’s most prominent pop groups and may renew debate about how international artists are recognised by…
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Born 60 Years Ago Today in the Sunflower State, the “Celine Dion of Country Music” Behind One of Country’s Most Heavenly Hits
Country singer Martina McBride, born in Kansas on 29 July 1966, is marking her 60th birthday. Known for her powerful soprano voice, which has led some to dub her the “Celine Dion of country music”, McBride built a career defined by emotionally resonant songs that have connected deeply with listeners over more than three decades…