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The 1989 classic rock album that Dr Dre crowned “one of my favourite albums ever made”

  • Dr Dre named ‘Mother’s Milk’ among his favourite albums.
  • The Red Hot Chili Peppers released it in 1989.
  • It helped set up the band’s later breakthrough.

Dr Dre has praised the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ 1989 album ‘Mother’s Milk’, calling it one of his favourite albums ever made. The endorsement highlights the producer’s broad musical tastes beyond hip-hop and reflects the album’s enduring reputation in alternative and rock music. Released in 1989, ‘Mother’s Milk’…

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Burnham’s Cabinet bloodbath kicks off as Starmer loyalists David Lammy, Steve Reed and Peter Kyle are axed – with swipes at new PM’s plotting

  • Burnham sacks Reeves, Lammy, Reed and Kyle in Cabinet reshuffle
  • Sacked ministers make swipes over loyalty and plotting
  • Lord Timpson quits as prisons minister amid the changes

Andy Burnham has begun sweeping Cabinet changes after becoming prime minister, sacking several senior figures who had been loyal to his predecessor, Sir Keir Starmer, including Chancellor Rachel Reeves, Foreign Secretary David Lammy, and ministers Steve Reed and Peter Kyle. The reshuffle signals a decisive break from the…

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The “magic” 1963 song that set Eddie Van Halen on course to rock stardom

  • ‘Glad All Over’ helped inspire Eddie Van Halen’s turn towards rock.
  • The Van Halen brothers initially trained in piano.
  • Alex chose drums, leaving Eddie to pursue guitar.

The article argues that the Dave Clark Five’s 1963 hit ‘Glad All Over’ helped steer Eddie Van Halen towards rock music, encouraging him and his brother Alex to move away from the piano training they had received. It presents the song as an early catalyst in the path…

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Kevin Feige on Marvel’s Failed ‘Blade’ Reboot: ‘I Feel Like a Gigantic Loser and Failure That We Didn’t Get Off the Ground With Mahershala Ali’

  • Feige calls himself a "loser and failure" over Blade reboot's collapse
  • Mahershala Ali's Blade languished for years before being shelved in 2024
  • Multiple directors and five-plus writers cycled through the troubled project

Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has openly expressed regret over the collapse of the studio's long-delayed "Blade" reboot, which was meant to star Mahershala Ali as the vampire hunter. Speaking on the "Happy Sad Confused" podcast, Feige admitted, "I am feeling like a gigantic loser and failure that…

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Liam Gallagher Slams World Cup Halftime Show Featuring Madonna, Shakira, and More as “a Bad Trip”

  • Liam Gallagher blasted the World Cup halftime show as "a bad trip"
  • Show featured Madonna, Shakira, BTS, Bieber and more, curated by Chris Martin
  • Spain beat Argentina 1-0 after the near 12-minute performance

Oasis singer Liam Gallagher publicly criticised the World Cup's first-ever halftime show, calling it "like a bad trip" in a series of posts on X during Spain's 1-0 win over Argentina. The star-studded, nearly 12-minute performance was curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin and featured Madonna, Shakira, BTS, Justin…

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TIFF Announces Star-Studded Gala and Special Presentations, Led by ‘Rocky’ Biopic ‘I Play Rocky’ and Chris Rock’s ‘Misty Green’

  • TIFF 2026 reveals Gala and Special Presentations film selections.
  • "I Play Rocky" and Chris Rock's "Misty Green" lead the highlights.
  • Festival runs 10-20 September; closes with a Villeneuve racing biopic.

The Toronto International Film Festival has unveiled its 2026 Gala and Special Presentations line-up, featuring films from nearly 30 countries and directors including Danny Boyle, Pedro Almodóvar, Chris Rock, Mike Leigh and Hirokazu Kore-eda. The announcement is one of the most closely watched moments in the festival calendar,…

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7 Years Later, Kevin Feige Takes Responsibility for Marvel’s Biggest Failure

  • Kevin Feige admits fault for Blade reboot's failure to materialise
  • Blade, announced 2019 with Mahershala Ali, pulled from release schedule
  • Comes as Marvel hypes new Avengers: Doomsday trailer

Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige has publicly taken the blame for the long-stalled Blade reboot, describing himself as "a giant loser and failure" for failing to get the film made with star Mahershala Ali. Speaking on the Happy Sad Confused podcast with Josh Horowitz, Feige's rare admission highlights…

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Rustie – “Psion”

  • Rustie quietly releases new track "Psion" on YouTube
  • Fifth mysterious 2026 track, no album announced yet
  • Two-minute cut turns digital static into experimental rave

Rustie, the influential Glasgow producer, has released another new track called "Psion" as part of a quietly unfolding 2026 comeback, sharing music directly to YouTube rather than through a formal album announcement or streaming platforms. The move continues a pattern of low-key drops that has seen him re-emerge…

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“I’ve Really Made It Now”: Shania Twain Lives Out Dream With Tiny Toronto Dive Bar Show

  • Shania Twain finally played Toronto's Horseshoe Tavern for the first time
  • She called it a "full circle moment" after decades of trying
  • Previewed new songs ahead of album Little Miss Twain, out 24 July

Shania Twain fulfilled a long-held ambition by performing at Toronto's Horseshoe Tavern for the first time, calling it a "full circle moment" after a career spanning decades. The intimate 500-capacity venue, which has hosted acts from Conway Twitty to the Rolling Stones, had eluded her in her earlier…

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Xbox Game Pass Is Removing A Lot More Games Very Soon

  • Eight games leave Game Pass on 31 July.
  • July removals total 19 titles.
  • Departing games are discounted by 20%.

Microsoft will remove eight games from Xbox Game Pass on 31 July, following the removal of 11 titles earlier in the month. The changes underline the service’s regular catalogue rotation, giving subscribers limited time to finish or purchase affected games. - Back to the Dawn, Celeste, Crusader Kings…

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