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Remember When Robert Plant Sampled Himself From the Led Zeppelin Days for a Big Solo Hit in 1988?
Robert Plant, who had spent much of the 1980s deliberately distancing his solo work from Led Zeppelin’s sound, ended up embracing his old band’s legacy on the 1988 hit “Tall Cool One.” The track came about after he heard the Beastie Boys’ 1986 debut album, which sampled Led Zeppelin extensively, including John Bonham’s drumming on…
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SWFC News: Kane Taylor profiled as Owls express interest in Aston Villa youngster – thestar.co.uk
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‘It’s no joke!’ Clacton voters can put reversing Brexit back on the table, says ex-MEP running against Farage
John Stevens, a former Conservative MEP standing for the Rejoin the EU Party in the Clacton by-election, has argued that the contest offers a genuine opportunity to push the case for rejoining the EU, rather than being merely a media sideshow pitting Nigel Farage against comedian candidate Count Binface. He told The Independent that local…
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SUFC News: United gem continues impressive rise to prominence as search goes on – thestar.co.uk
Sheffield United’s emerging young player has continued to make a strong impression during pre-season, while the club pursue further defensive reinforcements. His rise gives manager Chris Wilder an additional internal option and could influence how urgently the Blades need to recruit at centre-back. The report places the player’s progress alongside United’s continuing search for a…
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‘Andy Burnham can grow a moustache!’: SNL UK’s Paddy Young on breakout stardom – and impersonating the new PM
Paddy Young, the comedian who co-anchors Saturday Night Live UK’s Weekend Update segment, has spoken about his sudden rise to fame despite a recent freak accident in which he badly sliced his hand on a samurai sword being used as a prop for his comedy night, Floggers. The injury required surgery after a tendon was…
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Shania Twain’s honest playlist: ‘If Dancing Queen comes on, you rush out’
In a Guardian “honest playlist” feature, country-pop star Shania Twain shares candid musical picks, from the tracks that shaped her to the ones she keeps as guilty pleasures. She reveals that Ennio Morricone’s “Gabriel’s Oboe” once moved her to tears while driving at 22, showing her the emotional power of music, while Janis Ian’s “At…
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‘Weekday games were amazing’: pubs toast extra £150m in World Cup sales
Pubs across England enjoyed their best football-related sales boost in recent years thanks to England’s run to the semi-final of an expanded World Cup, combined with extended late-night opening hours. The uplift, confirmed by multiple industry sources, outstripped that seen during previous tournaments including England’s run to the Euro 2024 final, offering rare relief to…
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Andy Burnham promises to ‘defend Britain’s national interest’ in BBC interview
New prime minister Andy Burnham used an interview with the BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg to strike a defiant tone on foreign policy, saying he would stand up to US president Donald Trump if it served Britain’s national interest, while also pledging to plug a substantial shortfall in defence spending. The remarks come as Burnham faces his…
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SWFC: Henrik Pedersen makes squad admission – offers Wednesday transfer update – thestar.co.uk
Sheffield Wednesday head coach Henrik Pedersen has acknowledged that his squad lacks the depth needed for a Championship season and said the club must add players soon. His comments underline the pressure on Wednesday’s recruitment team after a difficult summer, with limited senior options potentially affecting the side’s competitiveness. Pedersen said the club was working…
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TALK OF THE TOWN: Zendaya and Tom Holland to host wedding party at one of Britain’s most famous castles – but the local wildlife may prove a problem…
Actors Zendaya and Tom Holland are reportedly planning to hold a wedding celebration at one of Britain’s best-known castles, according to a gossip item from the Daily Mail’s “Talk of the Town” column. The piece suggests the venue’s local wildlife could pose a complication for the event, though full details of the couple’s wedding plans…