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Was the World Cup Final Halftime Show “Too American”? Rest of the World Seems to Think So: “Glib and Unsubtle”

  • World Cup halftime show criticised globally as overly American in style
  • British press called it "glib and unsubtle"; show ran over time limit
  • Featured BTS, Shakira, Madonna, Muppets; Spain won the final

The FIFA World Cup Final's halftime show, held during the Spain vs Argentina match at New Jersey Stadium, has drawn widespread criticism from international viewers and press for being excessively American in style, with British outlets branding it "glib and unsubtle" and an unwelcome imposition on the global…

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RUSH Rumored to Play Las Vegas Sphere Residency in 2027

  • RUSH rumoured for a 2027 Las Vegas Sphere residency of 16-18 shows.
  • Reports cite radio host Eddie Trunk and The Sun as sources.
  • Nothing officially confirmed; contracts reportedly close to being finalised.

RUSH are reportedly being lined up for a residency at the Las Vegas Sphere in 2027, according to radio host Eddie Trunk and a report in The Sun. The Canadian rock band recently launched the North American leg of their "Fifty Something" reunion tour and are due to…

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How Wife Katie Thurston’s Cancer Battle Changed Jeff Arcuri & Shaped His Debut Netflix Special – Comedy Means Business Podcast

  • Jeff Arcuri's debut Netflix special was shaped by wife Katie Thurston's cancer battle
  • Couple moved up their wedding amid a misdiagnosis scare during her treatment
  • Thurston, now Stage 4, is doing well; special hit Netflix's Top 10 chart

Comedian Jeff Arcuri has spoken about how his wife Katie Thurston's breast cancer diagnosis shaped his debut Netflix stand-up special, recorded in late 2025 during one of the most turbulent years of his life. In an interview on Deadline's Comedy Means Business podcast, Arcuri described how a planned…

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Ella Langley’s Choosin’ Texas matches record for most weeks at Hot 100 No. 1

  • "Choosin' Texas" ties record for most weeks at Hot 100 No. 1
  • Matches Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey's chart longevity marks
  • Olivia Dean and Stella Lefty also post notable chart gains

Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" has spent a 14th week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, equalling the all-time record for weeks atop the chart held jointly by Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You" and Mariah Carey's "We Belong Together" among female acts without a co-billed…

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Good Luck Getting Any Sleep: Gavin Adcock’s End-of-Tour Gift for Morgan Wallen Is Pure Chaos

  • Gavin Adcock gave Morgan Wallen a multi-animal taxidermy gift called "Roofus"
  • It marked the end of Adcock's run opening for Wallen's tour
  • Wallen has four tour dates left and releases "Been By Now" on 24 July

Country singer Gavin Adcock marked the end of his stint opening for Morgan Wallen on the Still the Problem tour by presenting him with a bizarre taxidermy creation, which he named "Roofus". Adcock explained on Instagram that after two years of supporting Wallen, he wanted to find a…

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Shakira & Burna Boy’s ‘Dai Dai’ Rules Global Charts, Oasis’ ‘Wonderwall’ Hits Top Five

  • Shakira & Burna Boy's "Dai Dai" stays No. 1 on Billboard's global charts
  • First official World Cup anthem ever to top the charts
  • Oasis's "Wonderwall" leaps to top five after England fans' adoption

Shakira and Burna Boy's "Dai Dai (FIFA World Cup Official Song 2026)" has extended its reign at the top of Billboard's global charts, remaining the world's biggest song as the 2026 World Cup, won by Spain over Argentina, comes to a close. It has become the first official…

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RIP bargain bin: The price impact of Sony’s disc-free PlayStation plan

  • Sony plans to stop making physical PlayStation discs by 2028.
  • Ars Technica compared digital and disc prices for 19 bestselling games.
  • Used discs are often cheaper, but PS Store sales can beat them.

Sony's plan to end physical PlayStation disc production by 2028 will remove the used-game market that often undercuts digital prices, according to an Ars Technica analysis of 19 current bestselling PlayStation titles. The investigation compared standard and discounted digital prices on the PlayStation Store against new and used…

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Gathering of the Juggalos 2026 has Hatebreed, Sarah Squirm, Vanilla Ice & Milli Vanilli

  • Gathering of the Juggalos 2026 lineup announced by BrooklynVegan
  • Bill includes Hatebreed, Sarah Squirm, Vanilla Ice and Milli Vanilli
  • More acts and event details expected to follow

BrooklynVegan has reported on the lineup for the 2026 Gathering of the Juggalos, the long-running festival organised by Psychopathic Records for fans of Insane Clown Posse. The bill notably mixes heavy music with nostalgic pop and novelty acts, reflecting the event's reputation for eclectic, genre-spanning line-ups that go…

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Journey’s Jonathan Cain Lays Into ‘Annoying, Bitter Old Man’ Bruce Springsteen: ‘Shut Up, Bruce… You Were Born in the USA, So Act Like It’

  • Journey's Jonathan Cain calls Bruce Springsteen an "annoying, bitter old man."
  • Cain, a self-declared conservative, says Springsteen should "shut up."
  • He cites Ted Nugent and Kid Rock as fellow conservative rock allies.

Journey keyboardist Jonathan Cain has publicly criticised fellow veteran rock star Bruce Springsteen, calling him an "annoying, bitter old man" and telling him to "shut up" during an appearance on the "Complete Disaster Network" podcast. The 76-year-old Cain, a self-described "diehard conservative" married to Trump adviser Paula White-Cain,…

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Jack White actually commented on this song last week

  • Jack White reportedly commented on this track recently.
  • Short clip highlighting the moment for fans to see.

Jack White is the acclaimed guitarist, singer and songwriter known for The White Stripes, The Raconteurs and The Dead Weather, as well as his solo work, celebrated for his raw, blues-driven sound and hands-on approach to recording. This short clip highlights a moment where White reportedly left a…

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