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Wes Streeting follows Ed Miliband in trying to rebuild bridges with Donald Trump’s US government in new ‘charm offensive’ after previous attacks
Health Secretary Wes Streeting is reportedly attempting to rebuild relations with Donald Trump’s US administration through a new “charm offensive”, following a similar approach already taken by Energy Secretary Ed Miliband. The move comes after both ministers had previously been critical of Trump, and reflects a wider effort within the UK government to smooth over…
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Christopher Nolan Abandoned Remaking This Spy Thriller Officially Streaming for Free
Christopher Nolan was twice attracted to remaking *The Prisoner*, the classic 1967 British spy series, first in 2009 and again after winning his two Academy Awards, but neither attempt materialised. Although a Nolan-directed remake now looks unlikely, the original series is highlighted as essential viewing for fans of his films, given how closely its themes…
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“Americans shocked me”: The best blues singer Mick Jagger wanted everyone to know
The article examines Mick Jagger’s admiration for blues singer Howlin’ Wolf, whom he regarded as a performer of exceptional power and authenticity. It argues that Jagger’s wish to draw attention to Wolf reflected the Rolling Stones’ deep debt to African American blues, while also highlighting the racial inequalities the band encountered in the United States.…
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Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO Shows Off “Super Limit-Breaking NEO” DLC And Free Update
Bandai Namco has revealed more details on “Super Limit-Breaking NEO”, the upcoming paid DLC for DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO, via a special showcase. The expansion will land on other platforms on 30th July 2026, while release details for the Switch and Switch 2 versions are yet to be confirmed, and it forms part of ongoing…
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The band Iggy Pop compared to Christ: “Kind of like Jesus”
Far Out Magazine revisited comments in which musician Iggy Pop likened a fellow Detroit post-punk band to a Christ-like figure, describing them as “kind of like Jesus” in tone or impact. The piece situates the remark within Iggy Pop’s long-standing reflections on the influential Detroit rock scene of the late 1960s and 1970s, a period…
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The notorious Cameroonian prison with its own record label
A prison in Douala, Cameroon has become known for an on-site music studio and record label, Jail Time Records, which has turned some inmates into modest online stars and become the subject of an award-winning documentary. The project, founded in 2018, gives prisoners at New Bell an outlet for creativity within a facility that already…
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Hayley Williams Brings Jenny Lewis, Jack Antonoff & More Surprise Guests to the Stage at Newport Folk Fest
Hayley Williams headlined a guest-packed “Hayley Williams & Friends” set at the 2026 Newport Folk Festival on Friday 24 July, bringing out a string of musicians including Jack Antonoff, Lucy Dacus and Jenny Lewis. The performance is one of the highlights of this year’s event at Fort Adams State Park in Newport, Rhode Island, reflecting…
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Remember When Lionel Richie Released His First Solo Single in 1982?
This piece looks back at Lionel Richie’s 1982 debut solo single “Truly,” released after he stepped away from The Commodores to pursue a solo career. The song mattered as a turning point in Richie’s career, becoming both a commercial hit and his first Grammy win, cementing his transition from group member to solo star and…
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The “garage” band Tom Petty believed “saved” the blues
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Miliband urged to order probe into international prosecutor ousted for sex pest claims exposed by Mail on Sunday
The article reports that there are calls for a government minister to order an investigation into an International Criminal Court prosecutor who was ousted following sexual misconduct allegations. The claims against the prosecutor were originally brought to light through reporting by the Mail on Sunday, and the story concerns whether UK authorities should now formally…