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The 2017 role that gave Ewan McGregor an existential crisis: “Fuck! What if I can’t do it?”
Ewan McGregor said reprising Mark Renton in 2017’s T2 Trainspotting gave him an existential crisis because he feared he was no longer sufficiently Scottish to portray the character convincingly. The concern mattered because Renton is one of McGregor’s best-known roles, and the sequel reunited him with the world and collaborators of the acclaimed 1996 film.…
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Jeff Buckley on the singer who far outstripped the influence of his father: “The first voice I really fell in love with”
Jeff Buckley described the Pakistani singer Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan as “the first voice I really fell in love with”, highlighting the profound influence Khan had on his own musical development. The comparison matters because Buckley was already associated with the legacy of his father, folk singer Tim Buckley, yet he saw Khan’s vocal power…
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Maluma’s ‘Loco X Volver’ Spins Off a Second Tropical Airplay No. 1
“Tu Recuerdo” gives the singer a fifth champ on the tropical radio ranking.
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Sony Music Files Another Lawsuit Against Udio, Alleges AI Music Generator Copied 30,000 Songs to Train Models
Sony Music Entertainment has filed a fresh lawsuit against AI music generator Udio, accusing it of unlawfully copying more than 30,000 songs by artists including Beyoncé, Harry Styles and Elvis Presley to train its models. The new complaint, lodged on 20 July 2026 in New York, follows a judge’s refusal to let Sony add the…
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‘Hellboy’ Actor Ron Perlman Signs With Independent Artist Group (Exclusive)
Ron Perlman, the actor best known for playing Hellboy and Sons of Anarchy’s Clay Morrow, has signed with talent agency Independent Artist Group, which will also represent his production company Asylm Studios. The move brings one of Hollywood’s most recognisable character actors into the IAG fold as the agency looks to strengthen its roster with…
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This Dean Martin Hit Single From 1964 Was Actually Written for Frank Sinatra Instead
Dean Martin’s 1964 chart-topper “Everybody Loves Somebody” was not originally written with him in mind, but for Frank Sinatra, who had recorded a version of it back in 1948. Written by Irving Taylor, Ken Lane and Sam Coslow, the song went on to become Martin’s first major hit since “Volare” in 1958, reviving his career…
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The only artist Billy Joel has ever attempted to emulate: “I am inspired”
Billy Joel has said that Ray Charles is the only artist he has consciously tried to emulate. He described Charles as a major inspiration because of his ability to combine technical musical skill with emotional directness, suggesting that Joel sees him as a model for communicating feeling through songwriting and performance. Joel highlighted Charles’s piano…
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Doja Cat & Latto Team Up for Sexy 2000s-Themed ‘Okayyy’ Video, Atlanta Rapper to Join Doja’s Ma Vie World Tour
Doja Cat and Latto have released a 2000s-inspired music video for their joint track “Okayyy,” alongside a surprise announcement that Latto will join Doja Cat’s Ma Vie World Tour across North America. The pairing has generated a strong positive reaction from fans online, with the collaboration seen as a highlight for both artists as they…
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“It was fully manufactured”: why Heath Ledger worried he’d been “spoon-fed” his career
Heath Ledger said he felt his Hollywood career had been “manufactured” by a studio before he had properly developed as an actor. The article highlights his discomfort with rapid fame and leading roles, despite his acknowledged talent and later critical success. Ledger began on Australian television before becoming a heartthrob in 10 Things I Hate…
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Cate Blanchett wins planning battle to create grand garden at her £1.6million Cornish ‘Hollywood on Sea’ eco-home
Cate Blanchett has won a planning dispute allowing her to create a large garden at her eco-home in Cornwall, a property that has been nicknamed ‘Hollywood on Sea’ and is reported to be worth around £1.6 million. The ruling means the actress can proceed with landscaping plans that had previously faced objections, allowing her to…