Americas

LOS40 Primavera Pop to Make Latin American Debut in Buenos Aires

• Primavera Pop will debut in Buenos Aires on 28 October.
• Luis Fonsi and Argentine artists lead the inaugural line-up.
• A larger 2027 edition is planned at Movistar Arena.

LOS40 Primavera Pop, a long-established Spanish multi-artist pop festival, will hold its first Latin American edition in Buenos Aires on 28 October. The move marks the event’s first expansion beyond Spain and aims to establish its pop concert format in one of Latin America’s major live-music markets. The…

4 Songs From 1967 Every 60s Kid Heard While Riding in the Family Car to School Each Morning

• Four major 1967 radio hits are recalled.
• The songs show pop radio’s stylistic range.
• Lulu, Gentry, Strawberry Alarm Clock and Franklin feature.

Four songs that were widely heard on US pop radio in 1967, and so likely formed part of many children’s morning car journeys to school, are highlighted. The selection reflects the variety of the era’s Top 40 programming, spanning pop, country-blues, psychedelic pop and soul. - “To Sir…

If These 6 Modern Movies Aren’t Classics in 100 Years, I’ll Eat My Hat

• Collider predicts six modern films will endure as classics.
• *The Worst Person in the World* is the first choice.
• Its honesty and emotional impact are central to the case.

A Collider writer argues that six recent films are likely to be regarded as classics a century from now, framing the prediction as a humorous wager inspired by Werner Herzog’s willingness to honour a bet by eating his shoe. - The first selection is Joachim Trier’s 2021 Norwegian…

Engine parts smashed Ryanair window that man’s head was sucked out of, report says

• Engine debris shattered a Ryanair window during a July flight.
• A passenger was partially sucked through and seriously injured.
• The aircraft returned safely to Thessaloniki after an emergency.

A preliminary US investigation has found that fragments from a broken engine fan blade smashed a Ryanair aircraft window shortly after take-off from Thessaloniki, Greece, on 10 July. A Serbian passenger’s head and right shoulder were pulled through the missing window, seriously injuring him, before the crew returned…

Trump cancels Biden-era bid to speed power line construction

The Trump administration is canceling a Biden-era effort to speed up power line construction in parts of Pennsylvania, Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Nebraska and the Dakotas. The Energy Department announced this week that it would not move forward with designating three areas as National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors,…

Man City reject fresh Rodri bid – Friday’s gossip

• Manchester City reject Barcelona’s £55m Rodri bid.
• Djed Spence nears £25.6m Inter Milan move.
• Hull and Ipswich pursue several transfer targets.

Friday’s football gossip is led by Manchester City rejecting Barcelona’s £55m offer for Rodri, reportedly holding out for more than £60m as negotiations continue. Elsewhere, Tottenham defender Djed Spence is close to joining Inter Milan, while Arsenal have been told Atletico Madrid’s Marc Pubill is not for sale.…

Sombr Made a Surprise Appearance During A Suki Waterhouse Interview at Lollapalooza

• Sombr made a playful surprise cameo in Waterhouse’s Lollapalooza interview.
• Waterhouse discussed her new album, Loveland.
• She hoped her festival set would leave fans feeling hopeful.

Suki Waterhouse’s Lollapalooza interview with Rolling Stone was briefly interrupted by indie-pop artist sombr, who appeared in the background and made heart signs at the camera. The unscripted cameo highlighted the informal, behind-the-scenes atmosphere of the Chicago festival, where both artists were performing. Waterhouse was discussing favourite songs…

Matthew McConaughey Says Acting in ‘The Wedding Planner’ With Jennifer Lopez Saved Him From Being Searched at U.S.-Mexico Border: ‘They Let Me Go’

• McConaughey says “The Wedding Planner” helped him at the U.S.-Mexico border.
• Officers reportedly recognised him and let him continue after taking photographs.
• The film launched a successful run of McConaughey romantic comedies.

Matthew McConaughey said appearing with Jennifer Lopez in 2001 romantic comedy “The Wedding Planner” helped him avoid a search after he was stopped while crossing the U.S.-Mexico border late at night. He recalled that officers recognised him after he mentioned the film, took photographs with him and allowed…

4 Songs by New Edition That Still Make Me Want To Dance Today

• Four New Edition hits retain strong dance-floor appeal.
• “Candy Girl” and “Mr. Telephone Man” were number-one hits.
• “Earth Angel” was a successful cover.

New Edition produced a run of danceable R&B and pop hits from their 1983 debut onwards, and this article highlights four songs that remain energetic favourites. - “Candy Girl” — the 1983 debut single and title track, written by Maurice Starr and Michael Jonzun, was the group’s first…