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Taylor Swift responds to fans who don’t like The Life of a Showgirl

‘I welcome the chaos,’ says popstar

The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2025

Charlie Puth Weighs In On Taylor Swift's 'Showgirl' Copycat Claims — Did She Really Rip Off Old Hits?

Charlie Puth has weighed in on the Taylor Swift 'Showgirl' plagiarism debate, breaking down why similarities between songs are inevitable — and why Swift's new tracks might not be as unoriginal as critics claim.

International Business Times UK · Oct 8, 2025

Zach Bryan shares statement on political stance after ICE raid song lyric controversy

‘The song is about all of us coming out of this divided space,’ country music star says

The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2025

Louis Tomlinson still finds Liam Payne death 'unjust and frustrating'

Louis Tomlinson has revealed how celebrating One Direction's 15th anniversary earlier this year felt "really comfortable" after Liam Payne's death.

BANG Premier · Oct 8, 2025

“People say Genesis ended when Peter Gabriel left, or when Steve Hackett left. But he was the anchor that everything else revolved around”: An appreciation of Tony Banks, by John Boegehold

Pattern-Seeking Animals keyboardist praises Banks’ ear, taste and understatement, which he argues is essential to everything Genesis achieved

Louder · Oct 8, 2025

Is Dolly Parton Sick? What We Know as Sister's Heartfelt Plea for Prayers Fuels Fears of Secret Illness

Dolly Parton's sister asks fans to pray after health challenges delay her Las Vegas residency, sparking speculation about the star's wellbeing.

International Business Times UK · Oct 8, 2025

“A miracle that silenced their harshest critics, even within the band, and opened many minds”: The prog credentials of Talking Heads’ Remain In Light

With input from Brian Eno and Adrian Belew, the creatively explosive 1980 album was a turning point for the American band – and many other artists

Louder · Oct 8, 2025

Rufus Wainwright on music, politics and life: ‘Creativity helps to fend off the darker angels’

INTERVIEW: Next month, the musician releases a cover album of songs by his hero Kurt Weill. He talks to Jude Rogers about life under Trump, hanging out with Marianne Faithfull, and why he’ll never criticise Britain over Brexit again

The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2025

Dolly Parton ‘going to be just fine’, singer’s sister says as she calls for prayers amid health problems

Freida Parton says she has been ‘up all night praying’ but later clarifies comments, saying ‘I didn’t mean to scare anyone’

The Guardian - AU · Oct 8, 2025

Watch Anika Nilles demonstrate exactly why Rush have chosen her as their new drummer

In other news, Mike Portnoy reacts to Anika Nilles' appointment as Rush drummer

Louder · Oct 8, 2025