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The drummer Eddie Van Halen immediately fell in love with at a strip club: “I couldn’t believe it”
Eddie Van Halen, widely regarded as one of rock’s most innovative guitarists, was known not only for reinventing guitar technique but also for his genuine respect for other musicians, particularly drummers, given his own close musical partnership with his brother and bandmate Alex Van Halen. This appreciation extended to Pantera drummer Vinnie Paul, whom Eddie…
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10 R-Rated Thriller Movies That Can Be Called Masterpieces
Collider has published a list of ten R-rated thriller films the site considers masterpieces, arguing that the R rating lets these movies pursue tense, morally complex ideas without softening the violence, sex or unease that define them. The selections range across eras and styles, united by a focus on ordinary people or seasoned professionals being…
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day Comes Close to Passing Avengers: Endgame With Second Biggest Box Office Debut of All Time at $927 Million Globally
Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the latest instalment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, achieved an estimated $927 million at the global box office over its opening weekend, making it the second-biggest opening in box office history. It narrowly missed overtaking Avengers: Endgame’s 2019 record, though it did secure the biggest-ever opening for a Sony or Spider-Man…
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“Learning to live”: The week Stevie Nicks stayed in her closet while writing a 1982 classic song
The article recalls a difficult period in Stevie Nicks’s career when, while writing a song later released in 1982, she reportedly spent a week living in a closet. It presents the experience as part of the personal and professional strain that shaped her songwriting and her changing relationship with Fleetwood Mac. The supplied text does…
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‘Time Has Told Me’: the 1968 demo where Nick Drake found his voice
A newly highlighted 1968 demo, ‘Time Has Told Me’, is presented as an early recording that captures Nick Drake finding the distinctive voice and songwriting style that later defined his brief but influential career. The article argues that the performance already shows his restrained delivery, intricate guitar work and reflective lyrical perspective, making it significant…
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Xbox consoles are now much more expensive in the EU and UK
Microsoft has raised prices for its Xbox Series S and Series X consoles across the European Union and UK, with increases even steeper than those recently applied in the US. The rises, which took effect on the Xbox store from 1 August, mean the cheapest console now costs £429.99/€499.99, adding pressure on consumers already facing…
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The 5 Most Underrated Opening Tracks on 1970s Classic Rock Albums
An American Songwriter feature makes the case for five opening tracks from classic 1970s rock albums that the writer believes were unfairly overshadowed by their more famous album-mates. The piece argues these songs deserve greater recognition, as they were often eclipsed by hit singles or standout tracks elsewhere on the same record, despite being strong…
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Wonder Man showrunner reveals why the series was shockingly canceled
Andrew Guest, showrunner of Disney Plus’ Wonder Man, has confirmed in a TikTok video that the series was cancelled after a second season had already been announced and preparations were well under way. He was keen to stress that the decision had nothing to do with scheduling clashes among the cast and crew, including Spider-Man:…
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Prime Video Scores Quentin Tarantino’s Favorite Western Trilogy
Clint Eastwood’s “Dollars trilogy” — A Fistful of Dollars, For a Few Dollars More and The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly — is now available to stream in full on Prime Video, a boost for fans of the Spaghetti Western classics that Quentin Tarantino has long called his favourite film series. The news comes…
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Wallen’s I’m the Problem returns to Billboard 200 summit for 14th week
Morgan Wallen’s album “I’m the Problem” has returned to number one on the Billboard 200 chart for a 14th non-consecutive week, jumping from third to first place on the chart dated 8 August. The album, which debuted more than a year ago and has never dropped out of the top 10, appears to have been…