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Britney Spears Has Voluntarily Checked Into Rehab After Reports She Is 'Gripped With Terror' That Her DUI Could Send Her Back to a Conservatorship

Britney Spears is in the spotlight again after a DUI arrest and voluntary rehab entry, raising concerns about her well-being and legal future.

International Business Times UK · Apr 13

"I was embarrassed turning that song in because it was an obvious hit." How Smash Mouth wrote an anthem for bullied fans and accidentally became a pop culture phenomenon thanks to Shrek

This is the story behind All Star, the song that soundtracked a thousand memes

Louder · Apr 13

Watch Alice Cooper deliver a shock rock version of Nirvana's Smells Like Teen Spirit, with some help from new guitarist Anna Cara

The shock rock icon gave a grunge anthem a creepy twist at the 28th edition of Coopstock over the weekend

Guitar World · Apr 13

Bollywood classics, rave bangers and Michael Stipe duets: 10 of Asha Bhosle’s greatest recordings

After her death aged 92, we look back on the vast and varied catalogue of one of India’s greatest vocalists, who brought actorly skill to her Bollywood playback performances

The Guardian - UK · Apr 13

Sabrina Carpenter Apologised for Calling a Fan's Arabic Cultural Celebration 'Weird' at Coachella — the Internet Was Not Satisfied

Sabrina Carpenter apologises after mistaking a fan's zaghrouta for yodelling during her Coachella set, sparking a cultural debate.

International Business Times UK · Apr 13

Donald Trump once declared himself Bruce Springsteen's biggest fan

Despite their frequent barbed exchanges, US President Donald Trump previously declared himself ot be Bruce Springsteen's "biggest fan".

BANG Premier · Apr 13

“His work helped shape the sound of generations of musicians”: Lyndon Laney, founder of Laney Amplification, has died aged 77

Laney played with Robert Plant and John Bonham, then established Laney Amplification in 1967 – helping Tony Iommi to define the sound of metal guitar

Guitar World · Apr 13

BTS’ ARIRANG lands a third week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, marking a new career milestone

BTS have scored their longest‑running US No. 1 album as ARIRANG tops the Billboard 200 for a third consecutive week.

BANG Premier · Apr 13

“Jeff Beck arranged delivery with Marshall’s first factory arrival into the States, loading ZZ Top’s stage with stacks”: Billy Gibbons tells the tale of how an accident with a knife –and a British guitar great – set them up to conquer the ’80s

How Billy Gibbons unleashed the power of his holy grail '59 Les Paul Standard for the Texan blues-rock legend's “in-between” classic, El Loco –and set the stage for ZZ Top's domination of the decade

Guitar World · Apr 13

“When I talked to the Warner A&R guy he said, ‘Oh man, Prince really screwed up. It sucks’”: The story of Prince’s underrated 1986 classic – and the lip-smacking hit single that scared his record label

Parade is the Prince and the Revolution album that time forgot – and the critics panned. But it’s time for a reappraisal...

Guitar World · Apr 13