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Music NewsBono Recalls Ed Sheeran Keeping His Distance from Politics on U2 Collaboration
Bono and Larry Mullen Jr. reflect on working with Ed Sheeran on 'Yours Eternally' following recent tour fallout over stage speech.
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Music NewsTalking Heads Announce Super Deluxe Edition of Fear of Music with Unreleased Material and Live Video
Rhino will reissue Talking Heads' 1979 album Fear of Music as a super deluxe edition featuring unreleased recordings and archival live footage.
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Music NewsJames Blake, Stormzy and Emily Eavis Recognised at Ivors Academy Honours
The Ivors Academy gathered in London to celebrate figures championing songwriters, including James Blake, Stormzy and Emily Eavis.
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Music NewsInside Liquid-Filled Vinyl and How the Moving Records Actually Work
Specialty pressings containing sealed fluid are turning up across rock and soundtrack catalogs, combining playable grooves with fluid visual effects.
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Music NewsRonnie Wood Unveils Jimi Hendrix Portraits in London Flat They Once Walked
A new exhibition at Handel Hendrix House pairs Ronnie Wood's artwork with his memories of living alongside Jimi Hendrix in sixties London.
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Music NewsRick Ross Arrested in Miami on Domestic Violence and Strangulation Charges
William Roberts II, known professionally as Rick Ross, was booked into a Miami-Dade detention center early Thursday on felony battery by strangulation and misdemeanor battery charges.
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Music NewsEnter Shikari Set 2027 Date to Step Away and Fall Dormant
Enter Shikari have confirmed plans to enter an indefinite hiatus at the close of 2027, marking two decades since their debut record before stepping away from touring and the studio.
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Music NewsBRIT Awards Manchester Debut Brings 5 Million Pound Economic Influx
An independent study reveals that moving the 2026 BRIT Awards to Manchester generated five million pounds for the local economy and created over 3,000 jobs.
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Music NewsLCD Soundsystem Set 12-Night New York Run Across Queens and Brooklyn
James Murphy and company will play a dozen hometown dates this winter, celebrating their 100th residency show along the way.
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Music NewsTalking Heads Reconvene with Este Haim to Open New SiriusXM Channel
Talking Heads have gathered for a rare joint interview with Este Haim, marking over fifty years since their formation and inaugurating a dedicated SiriusXM station.
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Music NewsMacklemore Sells Out European Benefit Run Following Stadium Tour Ouster
Macklemore has sold out his upcoming run of Free Palestine benefit concerts in Dublin, Paris, and London after being dropped from Ed Sheeran's stadium tour.
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Music NewsU2 Partner with Jack White's Third Man Records for Limited 'Carnaval De Luz' Vinyl
U2 have linked up with Jack White's Third Man Records to release an exclusive independent record store vinyl edition of their upcoming album Carnaval De Luz.
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Music NewsRoskilde Festival 2027 Lineup Begins with Tame Impala, Caroline Polachek and Patti Smith
Roskilde Festival has announced the first acts for its 2027 edition, with Tame Impala, Caroline Polachek, and the Patti Smith Quartet leading an eclectic opening list of 18 artists.
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Music NewsWhy Fatboy Slim Has Played Glastonbury Over 100 Times Without Taking a Fee
Norman Cook reveals that despite clocking more than a century of sets at Worthy Farm, he has never received a performance fee from the Eavis family.
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Music NewsBlink-182 and Faith No More Lead First Roster for Rock For People 2027
Faith No More end a decade-long hiatus alongside co-headliners Blink-182 at Czechia's Park 360 next summer.
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Music NewsPaul McCartney Recruits Celine Dion for High In The Clouds
Paul McCartney has shared updates from the studio with Celine Dion as vocal sessions continue for his long-gestating animated film High In The Clouds.
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Music NewsRobbie Williams Treats Buenos Aires Street Crowd to Surprise Acoustic Set
Ahead of his first Argentinian arena dates in two decades, Robbie Williams stepped onto the pavement in Buenos Aires to perform an impromptu four-song set for fans outside his hotel.
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Music NewsMogwai Celebrate 30 Years With New Iggy Pop Collaboration and Career-Spanning Box Set
Mogwai mark three decades with Happy Tears, bringing in Iggy Pop for a brand new song alongside an extensive retrospective and a feature-length audio documentary.
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Music NewsMuse Pick Dead Poet Society as Support for 2026 European and UK Arena Run
Muse have confirmed that Boston rockers Dead Poet Society will join them as special guests across their UK and European tour dates this autumn.
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Music NewsFlorence + The Machine, RAYE, and Pulp to Perform at 2026 Mercury Prize in Newcastle
Ten live sets are lined up for the Mercury Prize ceremony at Newcastle's Utilita Arena, featuring Florence + The Machine, RAYE, Pulp, and local jazz outfit Knats.
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Music NewsThe Bronx School of Hip-Hop Welcomes Its First Freshman Class
A video from the New York City mayor's office highlights the launch of the Bronx School of Hip-Hop, documenting its inaugural class and appearances from artists like Nas.
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Music NewsCaleb Flynn Found Guilty of Murdering Wife Ashley Flynn in Ohio
Former American Idol contestant Caleb Flynn has been convicted of murder, felonious assault, and tampering with evidence following a trial in Ohio.
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Music NewsPeaches Reimagines Fuck The Pain Away for Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival
Peaches has reworked her signature track for the upcoming Hellraiser video game, bringing in Doug Bradley to reprise his role as Pinhead.
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Music NewsCody Ash Takes On Slipknot's Wait and Bleed in Drumeo Speed Challenge
Jelly Roll drummer Cody Ash visited Drumeo to learn the drum parts for Slipknot's 'Wait and Bleed' under the pressure of the clock.
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Music NewsR.E.M. Detail Reveal 25th Anniversary Edition With Unreleased 2001 Paris Concert
Craft Recordings will mark twenty-five years of Reveal with an expanded edition featuring an unreleased Radio France concert taped days before the album arrived.
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ShindigPami Explores the Messy Side of Modern Love on New Single Loser
Thai bedroom pop artist pami returns with loser, an intimate new single that explores the complicated reality of staying in a relationship you already know is not good for you. Bu…
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New ReleasesMarc Blackwell Takes Aim at Everyday Monotony With Outrunning Boredom
Marc Blackwell’s new release Outrunning Boredom takes a familiar feeling and turns it into an energetic, relatable song about breaking away from routine and searching for somethin…
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Music NewsFontaines D.C. Warp Their Sound on Unsettling New Track Tongue
Ahead of their fifth album Dopamine Chamber, Fontaines D.C. lean into pitch manipulation and tape tricks on their newest single.
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Music NewsKings Of Leon Map Out New Single Cold Blue Dawn With The Weather Channel
Kings Of Leon have unveiled their bluesy new track Cold Blue Dawn, accompanied by an inventive lyric video assembled from NASA satellite photos in partnership with The Weather Channel.
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Music NewsMegan Thee Stallion Steps Into Act III With Tina Tuesday Freestyle
Megan Thee Stallion opens the road to Act III with Tina Tuesday Freestyle, returning to straightforward rhyming after a turbulent year on stage and in the hospital.
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Music NewsFirst Aid Kit and the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra Honour Dolly Parton at the Royal Albert Hall
Joining forces with a 65 piece orchestra to revisit their 2014 album Stay Gold, Klara and Johanna Söderberg closed an expansive London evening with an orchestral reading of Dolly Parton's best known ballad.
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Music NewsSlam Dunk Festival 2027 Lineup Features Bowling For Soup, Simple Plan, and Killswitch Engage
Slam Dunk Festival has unveiled its first acts for 2027, featuring Bowling For Soup, Simple Plan, Killswitch Engage, and an exclusive Reel Big Fish reunion.
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Music NewsWoman Accused in Rihanna Estate Shooting Declared Mentally Fit for Trial
A Los Angeles judge has ruled that Ivanna Lisette Ortiz is mentally competent to face trial over the March rifle attack at Rihanna and A$AP Rocky's residence.
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Music NewsOasis Halt Auction of Rare Soundboard Tapes Through Legal Action
A massive archive of soundboard recordings and candid studio audio from Oasis has been pulled from auction following an injunction by the band.
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Music NewsThe Flaming Lips Mark 20 Years of At War With the Mystics With Expansive Six-Disc Box Set
A massive six-disc collection will celebrate the 2006 album with unreleased demos, film work, and complete live concerts.
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Music NewsEnter Shikari Schedule Club Warm Up Dates Ahead of Winter Arena Tour
Enter Shikari will play two intimate club shows in Oxford and Leicester this October before launching their winter arena run.
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Music NewsMonsieur Periné Step Away After Nearly Two Decades
Following nearly twenty years together and a fresh Latin Grammy nomination, Colombian outfit Monsieur Periné have announced an indefinite hiatus.
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Music NewsJim Root Says New Slipknot Album Will Challenge Fans and Avoid Past Formulas
Jim Root reveals Slipknot are stripping back their studio setup with producer Matt Wallace, tracking analog and live while leaving their early catalog formulas behind.
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Music NewsSlipknot Face Fan Backlash Over Booking Marilyn Manson for 2027 Stadium Dates
Slipknot have announced their massive 2027 stadium tour, but the decision to bring Marilyn Manson along as support has drawn immediate anger from fans.
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Music NewsVictoria Beckham Spotted in Recording Studio Working With Son Cruz
Cruz Beckham has shared an image of his mother Victoria back behind a studio microphone, sparking speculation over an upcoming vocal feature.
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Music NewsNME Schedules September and October Print Run with Guitar.com Magazine Pairing
NME prepares to release its September and October 2026 print issue this week, bundled with Guitar.com Magazine and sold exclusively through Dawsons.
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New ReleasesMoody Melody: Serge Gorbman Brings Cinematic Neo-Soul to a New Release
Serge Gorbman returns with Moody Melody, a collaboration with Ofri Afek that blends neo-soul and alternative R&B with a cinematic approach to production. The track is built ar…
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Music NewsLime Garden Share New Single Moving Target Ahead of Autumn Tour
Brighton four-piece Lime Garden have released their new standalone single Moving Target ahead of their October UK headline dates.
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New ReleasesSilver Otto Turns Summer Nostalgia Into a Dancefloor Rush With Indescribable
Silver Otto returns with Indescribable, an energetic new electro-pop release that turns late-summer nostalgia, attraction and pure escapism into a vibrant three-minute rush. Built…
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ReviewsEddie Brings Determination and Energy to The Pinnacle
Eddie’s The Pinnacle is an upbeat pop rock track built around a simple but powerful idea: keep moving forward, even when other people are ready to judge you. Featuring Lindsay Dun…
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Music NewsNick Valensi Joins Jack White on Stage at the Hollywood Palladium
The Strokes guitarist made an unannounced appearance alongside Jack White in Los Angeles, stepping back onto the stage during his ongoing hiatus.
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Music NewsThe Town Defends Marilyn Manson Booking for 2027 São Paulo Lineup
Organizers of Brazil's The Town festival are standing behind their decision to book Marilyn Manson alongside Slipknot for September 2027.
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Music NewsLa Roux Maps Out 2027 Headline Tour Across North America, Europe and the UK
Elly Jackson will support her fourth studio album Old Flames with an extensive headlining tour across three continents in early 2027.
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Music NewsOverpass and Nieve Ella Rework 'Fall In Love' Into a Two-Way Conversation
Overpass have invited fellow Midlands artist Nieve Ella onto a fresh version of 'Fall In Love', rewriting the breakup track as a dialogue.
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Music NewsRoger and Harry Waters Unveil Legacy Tour Celebrating Pink Floyd
Roger Waters and his son Harry are launching Legacy, an expansive touring production taking Pink Floyd's 1970s material across more than 100 cities.
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Music NewsFoo Fighters Step Up to Support AC/DC Again at Rescheduled MetLife Stadium Date
Dave Grohl and company will reunite with AC/DC in New Jersey this week after severe weather pushed back the East Rutherford stop on the Power Up tour.
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Music NewsFather John Misty Releases The X-panded Universe and Details December Tour
Josh Tillman has shared his third single of the year, The X-panded Universe, while announcing a winter run across the western United States with Damien Jurado.
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Music NewsDeath From Above 1979 Detail New Record Private Lives and Share North American Dates
Death From Above 1979 will release Private Lives, their first record since 2021, arriving this January alongside a fresh single and tour.
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Music NewsBlossoms, The Streets, and Danny Dyer Join Saturday Night Live UK Lineup
Saturday Night Live UK has revealed its upcoming guest list, featuring live sets from Blossoms, The Streets, and Sasha Keable alongside host Danny Dyer.
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Music NewsLater... With Jools Holland Unveils Lineup for Series 69 at Alexandra Palace
Later... With Jools Holland returns to BBC Two on October 11, featuring appearances from Johnny Marr, Paul Heaton, Jamie T, and Violet Grohl.
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New ReleasesMargot Perkinson Brings a Classic Country Feel to Something More
At just 16 years old, North Carolina singer and songwriter Margot Perkinson makes a striking introduction with Something More, a heartfelt country song about wanting a relationshi…
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Music NewsJohnny Marr on Stage Testing New Songs, The Prodigy, and The Age Of Everything
Ahead of his fifth solo album The Age Of Everything, Johnny Marr explains why he played the new material live before recording, what he picked up from Damon Albarn, and how British music culture lost its edge.
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Music NewsWendy's Teams Up With Rise Records on an Emo EP Featuring Scene Veterans
Wendy's has released Songs to Listen to in a Wendy's Parking Lot, a six-track emo EP featuring members of Silverstein, State Champs, and Memphis May Fire.
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Music NewsElton John Opens Apple Music Hall at Battersea Power Station
Elton John christened London's new 600-capacity Apple Music Hall at Battersea Power Station with an intimate 12-song set broadcast around the world.
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Music NewsLarry Mullen Jr. Rejoins U2 as Rehearsals for New Tour Begin
With drummer Larry Mullen Jr. back behind the kit following surgery, U2 are rehearsing both stadium dates and potential club shows while preparing to release their next album.
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Music NewsPixies Team Up with Eddie Vedder for Beachside Performance of Wave Of Mutilation
Eddie Vedder joined Pixies onstage at Ohana Festival in California, sharing vocals on Wave Of Mutilation during a sixteen-song beachside set.
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Music NewsAfter Trace Their Sunkissed Debut to Maximalist Films and Millennium Trip-Pop
Justine Dorsey and Graham Epstein pair a quiet ambient playlist with thoughts on Y2K nostalgia and the visual world behind their debut album.
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Music NewsRod Stewart Schedules Final European and UK Dates for 2027
Rod Stewart has confirmed that his 2027 European trek, The Final Encore, will mark the definitive end of his touring career after six decades on the road.
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Music NewsAmelia Dimoldenberg Takes Aim at Ed Sheeran on SNL UK After Tour Fallout
Amelia Dimoldenberg targeted Ed Sheeran in her SNL UK monologue as satire continues to mount over the singer's troubled Loop stadium tour.
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Music NewsTaylor Swift Unveils Gothic 'Patient Zero' Video and Makes VMA History
Taylor Swift premiered her self-directed video for 'Patient Zero' at the VMAs, starring Colin Farrell and Dakota Johnson, before becoming the ceremony's most decorated artist.
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Music NewsDavid Guetta Schedules Record London Headline Date for The O2 Anniversary
David Guetta will stage his largest London headline concert yet on June 5 as part of The O2's 20th anniversary concert series.
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Music NewsStevie Wonder Curates Standalone EP of Unreleased Songs in the Key of Life Outtakes
Fifty years after releasing Songs in the Key of Life, Stevie Wonder has personally selected four unreleased session outtakes for a new standalone EP.
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Music NewsCarl Barât Joins The Molotovs for 'What A Waster' at Sold Out London Show
Carl Barât stepped out at the O2 Forum Kentish Town to help The Molotovs tear through 'What A Waster' at the end of their London headline run.
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Music NewsMichelle Branch Launches Sold-Out Retrospective Tour at The Showbox
Michelle Branch opened her Everywhere and Back Again Tour at The Showbox in Seattle, delivering a 21-song set celebrating 25 years of music.
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Music NewsGeorge Michael Honored at the VMAs With All-Star Medley and Archival Film Announcement
A lineup featuring RAYE, Sombr, Teddy Swims, and Adam Lambert gathered at the VMAs to mark ten years since George Michael's passing, previewing restored 1988 concert footage.
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Music NewsFrank Turner to Step Away from Touring Following Final Lost Evenings Festival in 2027
Frank Turner has announced an indefinite hiatus from live touring, confirming that the 2027 edition of his Lost Evenings event at Wembley will be his final shows for the foreseeable future.
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Music NewsBono Discusses Rosalía Tribute on Upcoming U2 Album Carnaval De Luz
Bono has revealed the long backstory behind The Mirror Maker (Rosalía), an acoustic tribute appearing on U2's sixteenth studio record.
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Music NewsPlacebo Revive 1996 Instrumental for New Single Helen Keller
Coinciding with the start of their 30th anniversary tour, Placebo have released Helen Keller, a heavy new track reconstructed from a 1996 hidden instrumental.
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ReviewsDaniela Cherry Looks Back at Young Love on Seventeen
Originally released in March 2019, Seventeen by Daniela Cherry is a nostalgic song about the innocence, excitement and vulnerability of being young and in love. The song looks bac…
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New ReleasesRobert Baxter Brings Unapologetic Pop Energy to BRB
Australian pop artist Robert Baxter returns with BRB, the hard hitting focus track from their new EP PARTYANIMAL, released September 18. Built around confidence, attitude and a sh…
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Music NewsOasis Documentary Don't Look Back In Anger Heads to Streaming with Unseen Footage
Following its cinema run, the documentary chronicling the Oasis 2025 reunion tour will arrive on Disney+ this October with exclusive bonus material.
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Music NewsKeanu Reeves Introduces Peter Hook & The Light in San Francisco Before Rocking Out to Joy Division
Keanu Reeves took the stage at The Warfield to introduce Peter Hook & The Light, later singing along to his desert island favorite.
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Music NewsJoe Hahn on Documenting Linkin Park's Return in New Film Unshatter
Joe Hahn reflects on capturing Linkin Park's 2024 comeback in the new documentary Unshatter, facing initial doubts, and welcoming first-time listeners.
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Music NewsSlipknot Announce Stadium Dates in Argentina and Chile for 2027
Slipknot have booked their largest headline concerts to date in Argentina and Chile, taking the (Sic)est Stadium Tour to Buenos Aires and Santiago in September 2027.
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Music NewsJRH Brings Southern Soul and Americana Storytelling to Brown Eyes & Tattoos
JRH explores attraction, vulnerability and the uncertainty of getting close to someone who seems impossible to fully understand on Brown Eyes & Tattoos, released in June 2026.…
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Music NewsWestminster Council Considers Next Move for Banksy's Waterloo Place Flag Statue
Five months after Banksy installed his Blinded by the Flag sculpture in central London, Westminster City Council is weighing its long-term future following thousands in security costs.
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Music NewsSlipknot Reveal 2027 Global Stadium Tour Starting at Wembley
Slipknot have announced a 2027 stadium run featuring Bring Me The Horizon and Marilyn Manson, following a wave of teaser posters across major cities.
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Music NewsJason Newsted Reflects on Cliff Burton Four Decades After the Metallica Bassist's Death
Forty years on from the loss of Cliff Burton, former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted looks back at the awe and intimidation of following in his footsteps.
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Music NewsTaylor Swift Dedicates VMA Video of the Year to Dolly Parton and Breaks Ceremony Record
Taylor Swift dedicated her Video of the Year win to the late Dolly Parton at the MTV VMAs, capping a record night where she became the most awarded artist in the history of the show.
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Music NewsMadonna Dominates the VMAs with Sabrina Carpenter, Charli XCX, and a Seven Trophy Sweep
Returning to the MTV VMAs stage after twenty-three years, Madonna delivered an ambitious opening set alongside Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX, taking home seven awards.
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Music NewsOasis Sell Out Full 2027 Stadium Tour Across Staggered Weekend Sale
All 42 dates of the Oasis Live '27 stadium run have sold out following a staggered weekend rollout, with the band confirming no further shows will be added.
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Music NewsNirvana Video Vanguard Acceptance at the 2026 VMAs Centers on Authenticity
Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic, and Pat Smear reunited at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards to accept the Video Vanguard honor, reflecting on Kurt Cobain and the band's enduring catalog.
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Music NewsKylie Minogue Brings Career-Spanning Show and Flying Finale to AFL Grand Final
Performing to over 100,000 fans at the MCG, Kylie Minogue delivered a high-flying AFL Grand Final pre-game set featuring Dom Dolla, G Flip, and William Barton.
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Music NewsKATSEYE Take the Studio 8H Stage as a Four-Piece on Saturday Night Live
KATSEYE made their Saturday Night Live debut during the season 52 premiere, performing two tracks from their latest EP as a quartet.
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Music NewsMark Hoppus Cut from Linkin Park Album and Playfully Challenges Mike Shinoda
At a Los Angeles screening for Linkin Park documentary Unshatter, Mark Hoppus playfully grilled Mike Shinoda about unreleased vocal takes recorded during the From Zero sessions.
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Music NewsTom Morello and Kneecap Join Forces on Blistering New Single Unconquered
Tom Morello teams up with Belfast trio Kneecap on Unconquered, an explosive cut from his debut solo rock record, Everyone Gets Everything They Want.
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Music NewsJane Asher Explains Why She Has No Plans to Watch Sam Mendes' Beatles Films
Jane Asher has confirmed she will not watch Sam Mendes' four forthcoming Beatles films, choosing to protect her long-standing privacy regarding her relationship with Paul McCartney.
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Music NewsMassive Attack Co-Founder Robert Del Naja Arrested in Liverpool Protest
Massive Attack founding member Robert Del Naja has been arrested outside the Labour Party Conference after demonstrating in support of Palestine Action.
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Music NewsRachel Chinouriri Balances Eras With Two-Song Showcase on Saturday Night Live UK
Rachel Chinouriri took to Saturday Night Live UK to perform her breakthrough track alongside an early look at her upcoming second record.
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Music NewsSNL UK Turns Oasis Into Russian Cyber Spies in Andy Burnham Sketch
Saturday Night Live UK opened its latest episode with a bizarre spoof featuring the Gallagher brothers phishing Andy Burnham for state secrets.
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Music NewsJack Rooke Is Writing a Comedy Drama About the Spice Girls
Big Boys creator Jack Rooke has penned a script for a Spice Girls biopic, describing the project as an overdue comedy romp.
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Music NewsSabrina Carpenter Joins Tom Holland in Paul King's Fred Astaire Biopic
Sabrina Carpenter will play Ginger Rogers opposite Tom Holland's Fred Astaire in Sony Pictures' upcoming biopic, which also stars Margaret Qualley as Adele Astaire.
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Music NewsChuck Varga, GWAR Co-Founder and The Sexecutioner, Dies at 68
Chuck Varga, the visual artist and performer who co-founded Slave Pit Studios and portrayed The Sexecutioner in GWAR, has died at 68 following a battle with cancer.
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Music NewsThe 1975's New Album Is Almost Done, Matty Healy Confirms
Appearing via video at a charity night in North Shields, Matty Healy offered an update on the progress of The 1975's forthcoming studio material.
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Music NewsTom Ogden Joins Niall Horan in Manchester for Surprise Performance of Charlemagne
Niall Horan welcomed Blossoms singer Tom Ogden to the Co-op Live stage in Manchester for an unexpected rendition of 'Charlemagne' during his arena tour.
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