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Stef Chura Recruits Peter Buck, Mike Mills for New Album
Detroit indie rocker Stef Chura is releasing her first album in seven years, marking a notable return for the singer-songwriter after an extended hiatus. Dancing Alone on the Concrete, out 2 October on Saddle Creek, draws added attention thanks to guest contributions from R.E.M.’s Peter Buck and Mike Mills on the lead single “Danny.” The…
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Kenny Chesney Celebrated With New Country Music Hall of Fame Exhibit
Kenny Chesney is being honoured with a new exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, celebrating a career that has spanned more than three decades since his 1994 debut album, *In My Wildest Dreams*. The exhibit, titled *Kenny Chesney: Living In Fast Forward*, allows fans to trace the singer’s personal and professional…
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Teenage Fanclub Announce New Album Do Not Dare To Dream: Hear “Day In The Sun”
Scottish power-pop veterans Teenage Fanclub have announced their 13th studio album, Do Not Dare To Dream, due for release on 9 October via Merge Records. The band shared the news alongside a video for lead single “Day In The Sun”, directed by Donald Milne, continuing a career that stretches back to their acclaimed early-90s breakthrough…
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Shania Twain calls Ella Langley an ‘authentic songwriter’ with a unique sound in new interview
Country star Shania Twain has praised fellow country artist Ella Langley as an “authentic songwriter” with a distinctive sound, according to comments made in a recent interview. The remarks add to the wave of high-profile recognition Langley has received as her career has surged, reinforcing her growing standing among established figures in the country music…
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Inside the Art of Choosing Who Sings the National Anthem At Major Sporting Events
As major U.S. sporting events – from the FIFA World Cup to the NBA Finals and MLB All-Star Game – roll on, Billboard examines how organisers select the artists who perform “The Star-Spangled Banner” before crowds of millions and a vast television audience. The role carries huge reputational stakes: memorable renditions by Whitney Houston, Lady…
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With ‘In This Bih’,’ Kah-Lo Once Again Has a Dance World Smash — This Time, She’s Ready For It
Nigerian singer, songwriter and producer Kah-Lo has scored another major dance hit with “In This Bih’”, her collaboration with British producer Chris Lorenzo. The track’s rapid viral rise has reinforced her standing in electronic music, while giving her an opportunity to manage success on more independent terms than earlier in her career. The song was…
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By Congressional Order, Noah Kahan Tells Concertgoers To Wear Diapers
Noah Kahan jokingly told fans at his Washington DC concert to wear nappies after several recent incidents in which attendees reportedly urinated or defecated at his shows. The singer framed the request as a fictional congressional order during a recurring onstage mock phone-call segment, using humour to address behaviour that has become a notable distraction…
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Resident Evil Actor Reveals His Inspirations For Leon Kennedy, And They Aren’t What You Expect
Nick Apostolides, the voice actor for Leon Kennedy in recent Resident Evil games, has said that music helped shape his performances of the character. His choices offer an insight into how he distinguished Leon’s changing personality across the remakes and the newer Resident Evil Requiem. For the younger Leon in Resident Evil 2, Apostolides drew…
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George Michael’s ‘The Faith Tour’ Unreleased Concert Film Lands Distribution Ahead of Late-2026 Release
George Michael’s previously unreleased concert film, George Michael: The Faith Tour, has secured distribution ahead of a late-2026 cinema release. The film captures performances from his first solo tour and will bring restored archival footage to audiences, including early-access IMAX screenings in North America. Crosswalk, a Bleecker Street division, will distribute the film in North…
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‘Burlesque the Musical’ London Opening Postponed to 2027, U.K. Tour Pushed Back (EXCLUSIVE)
The London opening of “Burlesque the Musical” has been postponed until 2027, while its UK tour, due to begin this weekend, has also been pushed back, Variety reports. Producers Steven Antin and Adam Paulden told cast and crew in an email that the delay is “not a cancellation” but insisted momentum behind the show remains…