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4 U2 Classics That Show off Their Mastery of the Slow Stuff
American Songwriter highlights four U2 ballads as examples of the band’s ability to move beyond its early, anthemic rock sound into slower and more emotionally direct material. The selections span different phases of U2’s career, showing how the group used arrangements, songwriting and Bono’s vocals to address longing, relationship breakdown and family grief. – ‘All…
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Kelly Osbourne Blasts Dee Snider’s “Attempt to Belittle” Ozzy Osbourne
Kelly Osbourne has criticised Dee Snider for comments she said diminished the musical legacy of her late father, Ozzy Osbourne. The dispute centres on Ozzy’s songwriting role in Black Sabbath and his solo career, with Kelly arguing that his achievements as a musician, singer, songwriter and bandleader are clear to fans and collaborators. Snider wrote…
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The Cradle Announce New Album Get Yourself A Man & Other Love Songs: Hear “Human Nature”
The Cradle, the project of singer-songwriter Paco Cathcart, has announced a new album, Get Yourself A Man & Other Love Songs, and released its lead single, “Human Nature”. The announcement marks Cathcart’s return to the Cradle name after releasing an album under their own name last year, and introduces a record described as combining songs…
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Black Women Earned Record Emmy Directing Noms as Asian Auteurs Made Gains. Will Wins Follow?
Black women have received a record five Emmy directing nominations across three categories this year, signalling increased recognition in an area where they have historically been overlooked. The nominations are significant because directing awards can influence future hiring, yet Black women have rarely converted nominations into wins outside variety programming. Salli Richardson-Whitfield received two drama…
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The 1964 opening scene Martin Scorsese calls cinema’s “ultimate” introduction: “Still the strongest”
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The 5 Best Songs Of The Week
Stereogum’s staff has selected its five best new songs of the week, spanning shoegaze, heavy rock, indie roots-rock, electronic music and club pop. – Tinashe’s “Melatonin” tops the list for its unpredictable club production and distinctive vocal delivery. – Ryan Hemsworth’s instrumental “A Display Of Emotion” combines post-rock textures, piano, drum loops and samples. -…
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wilt Announce Debut Album when no one’s watching, Share Music Video for “dent”: Stream
Los Angeles alt-rock quartet wilt have announced their debut album, when no one’s watching, due for release on 2 October through AWAL. The announcement is accompanied by the new single “dent” and a music video, marking a significant step for a band that has built attention through social media and live showcases. The 11-track album…
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Drea de Matteo says OnlyFans became ‘political statement’ after financial struggles threatened her home
Drea de Matteo says joining OnlyFans became both a financial necessity and a political statement after financial difficulties put her home at risk. The actor, known for The Sopranos, said the decision reflected her wish to avoid relying on an entertainment industry she believes sidelined her over her public opposition to COVID-19 vaccine mandates. De…
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Paramount Says It Has Secured All Global Clearances to Close WBD Deal … Except for That Pesky Lawsuit
Paramount Skydance says it has obtained antitrust approval in 68 countries, leaving a lawsuit by California and 11 other US state attorneys general as the final barrier to its proposed $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The company argues that the transaction would strengthen competition, investment in content and support for creative workers, while…
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All 4 Avengers Movies, Ranked by Impact
Collider ranks the four Avengers films by their influence on both the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the wider film industry, arguing that the original 2012 film had the greatest overall impact. – Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) is placed fourth, described as divisive, overstuffed and the franchise’s lowest-grossing entry. – Avengers: Infinity War (2018) ranks…