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Democrats urge ICE to halt purchase of electric gloves ‘before more innocent lives are lost’
House Democrats on the Homeland Security Committee are calling for Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin to abandon plans to equip immigration agents with electric shock gloves and “halt this procurement before more innocent lives are lost.” U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) earlier this month published a notice of their plan to…
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Phoebe Bridgers, KATSEYE Bag First No. 1s In Australia
Phoebe Bridgers has scored her first Australian No. 1 album, with Lost Weekend topping the ARIA Albums Chart published on 21 August, while girl group KATSEYE claims its first chart-topping single with “Animal”. The milestones cap breakthrough moments for both acts, with Bridgers’ latest surpassing the peaks of her previous solo and Boygenius releases, and…
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beabadoobee Conjures Blissful Nostalgia With ‘Memories’
beabadoobee has released a new single, “Memories”, the latest preview from her forthcoming album ‘Pylon’. The West London singer-songwriter is currently touring North America, having played sets at Lollapalooza and Hinterland, plus a headline show at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, ahead of returning to the UK for the album’s release. “Memories” is a wistful indie-pop track…
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Jacob Elordi Ducks James Bond Question at London World Premiere of Ridley Scott’s ‘The Dog Stars’ When Asked if He’s Been Auditioning: ‘I’m Here on Holiday’
Actor Jacob Elordi attended the London world premiere of Ridley Scott’s post-apocalyptic drama “The Dog Stars” in Leicester Square, drawing loud fan attention as speculation continues over whether he will be cast as the next James Bond. Asked directly by Variety whether he had been auditioning for the role, Elordi sidestepped the question, simply saying…
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Swedish Riser de clair Announces Debut Album ‘veta begas’
Swedish rising artist de clair has announced her debut album, ‘veta begas’, set for release on 9th October 2026, alongside a new single called ‘satisfied’ that is out now. The announcement follows a well-received double single earlier in the year, ‘naming you’ and ‘swim in illyria’, which helped establish her as an artist to watch,…
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The Far Out Pub Quiz: Glastonbury, Phoebe Bridgers and Alice Cooper
Test your knowledge! The post The Far Out Pub Quiz: Glastonbury, Phoebe Bridgers and Alice Cooper first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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MTV VMAs 2026 have scrapped the ‘Best Rock’ category after 37 years
The MTV Video Music Awards have dropped the “Best Rock” category from its 2026 nominations, ending a 37-year tradition, and replaced it with “Best Alternative”. The move, revealed when nominations were announced on 19 August, comes just a year after the ceremony paid tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne with a performance by Yungblud and…
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Leon Bridges Shares Four Brand New Songs From ‘Happiness Anytime’
Texan soul artist Leon Bridges has released four new songs from his upcoming album ‘Happiness Anytime’, continuing his approach of releasing the record in stages ahead of its full launch. The tracks showcase a range of moods, reflecting the singer’s characteristically upbeat and soulful style, and give fans an early taste of the album’s material.…
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Eliza Rose Announces New Project ‘ARCADIA: PLEASUREDOME’
Eliza Rose has announced a new six-track project titled ‘ARCADIA: PLEASUREDOME’, made in collaboration with producer Sega Bodega and due for release on 11th November 2026. The record sees the club and UK garage artist broaden her songwriting range, using the project as a vehicle to reflect on and document her formative years, marking a…
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Gaia Wilmer Large Ensemble: Parabólico review – gorgeous reinvention of Gilberto Gil’s grooves
Gaia Wilmer, the Brazilian saxophonist and composer, has released Parabólico, the first of a three-volume tribute to singer Gilberto Gil performed with her 20-piece Large Ensemble. The album continues a signature project in which Wilmer radically reworks the catalogues of celebrated Brazilian musicians, following previous homages to Egberto Gismonti and Caetano Veloso, and this instalment…