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A Vampire Movie Inspired One of Bonnie Tyler’s Biggest Hits in 1983
Bonnie Tyler’s 1983 hit “Total Eclipse of the Heart” was inspired by Jim Steinman’s unfinished ideas for a musical adaptation of the vampire story *Nosferatu*. The song became a major international success despite its unusually long running time for radio, reaching number one for four weeks and helping establish Tyler’s move from country-leaning music towards…
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Watch Benny Blanco & Selena Gomez Cook an Italian Birthday Dinner Together
Selena Gomez marked her 34th birthday by cooking a homemade Italian dinner with her husband, producer Benny Blanco, in a video he shared on 22 July. The intimate social-media post offered fans another glimpse of the couple’s relationship following their marriage and their recent musical collaboration. The pair made fresh pasta, roasted squash blossoms filled…
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Davido Opens Up About 15 Years in Music, ‘ORIADÉ’ & Taking Afrobeats Back Home | Billboard News
Davido has reflected on reaching 15 years in music while preparing to release his sixth studio album, ORIADÉ. He describes the project as a personal, Africa-centred tribute shaped by touring the continent and reconnecting with the culture behind his rise in Afrobeats. The singer says he is continually making music, comparing it to athletes training…
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3 Country Songs That Every Small-Town Radio Station Played in 1995
The article looks back at three country songs that remained fixtures on small-town US radio in 1995, arguing that limited station choice and the genre’s popularity made them especially familiar to listeners. It highlights their enduring appeal, noting that songs did not need to be current chart hits to receive frequent airplay. – “Sold (The…
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The Beach Boys Reschedule Summer Tour Dates for Mike Love to “Recharge”
The Beach Boys have postponed their remaining summer tour dates to allow Mike Love to rest and “recharge”, with the band due to resume performing in late September. The decision matters because Love, aged 85, is the only original member still touring with the group and has recently faced reported health and vocal difficulties. Tickets…
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Egyptian warrior princesses, ancient avocados, and more science news
NPR’s Short Wave presents a roundup of recent science stories, exploring how birdsong is built, the evolutionary history of avocados, and evidence relating to Egyptian warrior princesses. – Researchers examine the fundamental building blocks that shape birdsong. – The programme considers how avocados evolved over time. – It also discusses findings concerning female warriors or…
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Beach Boys Call Off Remainder of Summer Concerts ‘to Recharge’ Before Resuming in Fall
The Beach Boys’ touring group, led by Mike Love, has cancelled or postponed almost 30 summer concert dates from 23 July to 3 September, saying it needs time to “recharge”. The move interrupts one of the band’s traditionally busy touring periods, with performances expected to resume on 24 September. Tickets for postponed shows will remain…
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HUNTR/X’s REI AMI Joins Ken Jeong on First-Ever Shark Week Anthem ‘Om-A-Nom (Shark Week)’
Actor and comedian Ken Jeong has released “Om-A-Nom (Shark Week)”, described by Discovery as the first official anthem for Shark Week. The song features Grammy-nominated artist REI AMI and accompanies K-Pop Shark Heroes, a special intended to use K-pop, comedy and educational material to improve public perceptions of sharks. REI AMI is known for voicing…
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4 Single-Disc Greatest Hits Albums From 70s and 80s Bands That Don’t Miss
The article highlights four single-disc greatest-hits albums from 1970s and 1980s bands, arguing that each offers a consistently strong, concise introduction to its artist. – Foreigner’s *Records* compiles 10 singles from the band’s first four albums, including “Cold As Ice”, “Urgent” and “Waiting for a Girl Like You”. – Electric Light Orchestra’s *ELO’s Greatest Hits*…
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Hear unreleased John Prine track “World Without Love” from new archival release
An unreleased John Prine song, “World Without Love”, has been made available ahead of a new archival release. The track offers fans previously unheard material from the late American singer-songwriter and adds to the continuing presentation of his recorded legacy. The announcement centres on the song’s first official release as part of the forthcoming archive…