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Tyga admits he used AI on new album ‘$tarface’: “I don’t care”
Rapper Tyga has confirmed he used artificial intelligence as a “tool” while making his new album ‘$tarface’, released on 31 July, saying he does not care if listeners object. Speaking to Vibe, he compared AI’s role to the introduction of Auto-Tune, arguing that “real artists” adapt new technology rather than resist it, and that the…
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The 1968 song that Elton John “freaked out” over: “It changed my life”
Elton John has said that hearing The Band’s 1968 song ‘The Weight’ was a formative musical experience that “changed my life”. He and lyricist Bernie Taupin were struck by its unfamiliar blend of Americana, soul and funk, which helped shape the more roots-influenced direction of John’s early work. John first heard the track after BBC…
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Starbucks is latest coffee chain to water down its reward scheme – with customers having to spend 20% MORE to get free drink
Starbucks has become the latest coffee chain to weaken its customer loyalty scheme, requiring shoppers to spend significantly more to earn a free drink. The move follows a wider trend among high street coffee retailers of quietly reducing the value of their reward programmes, prompting frustration among regular customers who feel increasingly short-changed by schemes…
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Billy Strings performs in protective headgear after being hit by object on stage
Bluegrass musician Billy Strings performed wearing protective headgear following an incident the previous night in which a fan threw an object, believed to be a lighter, at his head during a show in Fishers, Indiana. The moment came as Strings was thanking the crowd for allowing him to make up a previously postponed concert, and…
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The “ridiculous” 1976 western Clint Eastwood couldn’t stand: “It wasn’t a good script”
Clint Eastwood dismissed Arthur Penn’s 1976 western *The Missouri Breaks* as “ridiculous”, arguing that its weak screenplay undermined the film despite its high-profile cast of Marlon Brando and Jack Nicholson. His comments matter because they reflect a leading western star’s view that strong material, rather than the genre itself, determines whether such films succeed. Eastwood…
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The three greatest songwriters of all time, according to Neil Young
Neil Young has named the three songwriters he considers the greatest of all time, offering a rare personal ranking from one of rock’s most respected and enduring artists. As a prolific songwriter himself with a career spanning decades, Young’s picks carry weight, giving fans and fellow musicians insight into whose work he holds in the…
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Harlan Coben’s Newest Hit Is Officially Making History on Netflix
Netflix smash-hit show released in 2026 has officially claimed a spot on the coveted list and keeps rising. Get all the details here.
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Unmasking London City’s Spanish superstar
Alexia Putellas, the two-time Ballon d’Or winner and Barcelona captain, has spoken to English media for the first time since signing for London City Lionesses this summer, in a move being described as the biggest signing in Women’s Super League history. The 32-year-old Spanish superstar, nicknamed “La Reina” (the queen), is swapping Champions League football…
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‘If you’d done that in the 90s, you’d be torn to shreds!’: comedy icons share their Edinburgh fringe survival tips with first-timers
The Guardian brought together six pairs of Edinburgh Fringe comedians – seasoned performers and first-time debutants – to discuss the realities of taking a show to the world’s biggest arts festival, from handling bad reviews and empty houses to surviving a month surrounded by fellow comics. The feature, timed to the 2026 fringe, offers a…
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In ‘Demons,’ Love and Betrayal Become a Metaphor for the Relationship Between Russia and Ukraine (Exclusive Trailer)
The film from writer-director Natalka Vorozhbyt, premiering at Locarno, sees a drifter from Russia arrive in a remote village in central Ukraine and meet a strong and independent woman.