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Jessica Chastain’s New Western Thriller Officially Arrives This Week

  • *Heartland* streams on Netflix on 13 November.
  • Jessica Chastain plays a former country star investigating her niece’s disappearance.
  • Shana Feste wrote and directed the Nashville-set thriller.

Netflix’s crime thriller *Heartland*, starring Jessica Chastain, arrives on the service on 13 November. Chastain plays a former country singer drawn back into the Nashville music scene when her niece goes missing, making the film a mystery about family, buried secrets and the darker side of the industry.…

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Phil Collins surprised by solo Rock Hall induction 16 years after Genesis entry

  • Collins will enter the Hall for his solo career.
  • He was surprised by the recognition.
  • He has sold over 100 million solo albums.

Phil Collins will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for his solo career on 14 November, 16 years after joining as a member of Genesis. He said he was surprised by the honour and is “very, very pleased”, adding that he had become used…

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The guitarist Carlos Santana and Bob Weir agreed created “a different kind of blues”

  • Santana admired Bloomfield’s guitar work on ‘East-West’.
  • The 1966 track fused blues, jazz and Indian music.
  • Bob Weir said guitarists quickly copied Bloomfield’s licks.

Carlos Santana singled out Mike Bloomfield’s guitar work on the Butterfield Blues Band’s 1966 track ‘East-West’, calling it “a different kind of blues”. The 13-minute piece blended blues with modal jazz and Indian music, and its extended improvisation helped point towards the cross-cultural, exploratory sound Santana later developed.…

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Ridley Scott Will Miss Academy’s Governors Awards, Accept Honorary Oscar Remotely (Exclusive)

  • Ridley Scott will accept his honorary Oscar remotely.
  • He was advised not to fly while recovering from a minor procedure.
  • His films have earned about $5 billion and nine Oscars.

Ridley Scott will miss the Academy’s Governors Awards ceremony in Hollywood after a minor medical procedure and medical advice not to fly while recovering. He will accept his honorary Oscar remotely through a pre-recorded speech, while his family attends the event. Scott, who lives in London and turns…

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“It’s All Cinema!” Directors of 2026’s Top Docs on Taking Risks, Interacting With Subjects and the Huge Success of ‘You Can See Everything’ (Video)

  • Ten documentary directors discussed their films at the Savannah festival.
  • The panel explored risk, subjects and documentary storytelling.
  • Earlier panel selections earned 27 Oscar nominations and eight wins.

Directors of 10 documentary features selected for the 2026 Docs to Watch panel discussed their films at the SCAD Savannah Film Festival in late October. The conversation explored how the projects began and changed, how filmmakers handled sensitive subjects and weighed risks, and the striking success of You…

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Billy Idol welcomes music education role ahead of Hall of Fame induction

  • Idol welcomes the Hall’s support for young musicians.
  • Save the Music donated $55,000 in instruments to a Downey school.
  • Idol and Steve Stevens will be inducted on 14 November.

Billy Idol says his induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is made more meaningful by its work supporting young musicians. The Hall partnered with Save the Music to donate $55,000 worth of instruments to a high school in Downey, California, and Idol said he welcomed…

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The Longest-Leading Billboard Hot 100 No. 1s: ‘Choosin’ Texas’ & More

  • “Choosin’ Texas” has spent 27 weeks at No. 1.
  • It is the longest-running non-holiday Hot 100 hit.
  • Only 4% of No. 1s have lasted at least 10 weeks.

Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” has set a new record for the longest-running No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, reaching 27 weeks at the top by the survey dated 14 November 2026. Its run surpasses Mariah Carey’s seasonal hit “All I Want for Christmas Is You” and makes…

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Paul McCartney’s wealth exceeds $1.4bn, Forbes estimates

  • McCartney’s estimated wealth exceeds $1.4 billion.
  • He ranks third behind Jay-Z and Taylor Swift.
  • Publishing rights and touring helped build his fortune.

Forbes estimates Paul McCartney’s wealth at more than $1.4 billion, placing him third among the world’s richest musicians. The former Beatle ranks behind Jay-Z, estimated at $2.8 billion, and Taylor Swift, at $2 billion. McCartney’s fortune reflects decades of songwriting, music publishing and touring. He founded MPL Communications…

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‘Stick’ Soundtrack: All The Songs You’ll Hear In The Apple TV+ Golf Series

  • *Stick* follows a former golfer backing a talented teenager.
  • Season two features Noah Kahan’s “Northern Attitude” in its trailer.
  • Caamp performs the opening credits song.

Apple TV+’s golf comedy-drama *Stick* follows former professional golfer Pryce Cahill as he backs talented teenager Santiago Wheeler and takes him towards the professional game. Its soundtrack uses songs to underline Pryce’s optimism as well as the show’s more serious moments. The first series premiered in June 2025,…

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Krill – “Secret Language”

  • Krill have shared the title track from their first album in over a decade.
  • The song centres on family, bedtime and understanding loved ones.
  • Maria Jacobson and Macie Stewart feature on the track.

Boston band Krill have released “Secret Language”, the title track from their first album in more than a decade. The song offers a personal look at family life and the ways loved ones try to understand one another beyond what they say aloud. Jonah Furman says its opening…

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