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The Beatles biopic is being brought to us by a trio of white men – how boringly predictable

STATE OF THE ARTS: As three male writers are announced as the people behind the new, four-part Beatles biopic – along with director Sam Mendes and stars including Paul Mescal and Barry Keoghan – Laura Barton asks why women, despite propelling the band to glory, are rarely considered an authority…

The Independent UK · May 10, 2025

Taylor Swift was subpoenaed to testify in Justin Baldoni's trial against Blake Lively: the reaction was explosive.

The artist was mentioned by Blake Lively herself in her texts to Justin Baldoni. Now Taylor Swift could take the stand, and she's not happy at all.

Latin Times · May 10, 2025

Eurovision star Emmy was ‘scared’ of Irish judges

The 24-year-old Norwegian singer was voted through as the 2025 Ireland Eurovision representative with her song Laika Party.

Evening Standard · May 9, 2025

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Taylor Swift subpoenaed in Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s legal battle

A representative for the pop superstar said the decision to subpoena her was designed to create ‘tabloid clickbait’

The Independent UK · May 9, 2025

“Some of the most ambitious custom shop guitars I’ve ever seen”: These are the gear releases that have caught my eye this week – and the essential launches you might have missed

New drops from JHS Pedals, Fender, Victory, and more that need to be on your radar this week

Guitar World · May 9, 2025

Maren Morris' 'Dreamsicle' album invites healing as she embraces her new life

Country star Maren Morris is back with a new album, “Dreamsicle,” her fourth studio project

The Independent UK · May 9, 2025

Self Esteem says she is ‘comfortable sharing’ Glastonbury line-up with Kneecap

Self Esteem is due to perform at Glastonbury and said she thinks it is ‘important’ that the Irish band perform.

Evening Standard · May 9, 2025

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“Even today, there’s little nuances that Eddie did, and I can get close, but it’s about trying to capture the feeling”: Why George Clinton’s P-Funk All Stars never shined so bright as when ‘Kidd Funkadelic’ and Eddie Hazel joined forces on Maggot Brain

Woodstock '69 finally had some competition as the ultimate acid guitar jam when Rockpalast 1985 united two funk-rock guitar gods under a trippy groove

Guitar World · May 9, 2025

Pink Floyd return to top of UK album charts with 1972 Pompeii concert recording

Prog rockers score seventh No 1 album with recording of Italian gig, extending their chart run following final studio album The Endless River in 2014

The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2025

Pink Floyd score seventh UK number one album with Pompeii live recording

In the UK singles chart Alex Warren’s Ordinary remained at number one.

Evening Standard · May 9, 2025

“This gentleman was someone we looked up to before the Ramones." Watch Pearl Jam rock Nashville with one of the biggest rock stars of the '70s

Pearl Jam invite one of their favourite British rock stars to share their stage in Nashville

Louder · May 9, 2025

AP PHOTOS: Statue of late Motorhead frontman Lemmy unveiled in English hometown

A decade after his death, Lemmy, the frontman of the legendary British heavy metal band Motorhead, will stand tall and proud in his hometown in the north of England.

The Independent UK · May 9, 2025

“The only difference for me between me calling it an album and a mixtape is what I went into it thinking it was”: PinkPantheress on why her new project, Fancy That, is a mixtape rather than an album

“If I went in thinking it was an album, it probably would have been different in some ways”

MusicRadar · May 9, 2025

Joe Louis Walker obituary

Restlessly inventive blues guitarist and singer whose gift was for reinventing the genre in surprising ways

The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2025

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The Independent UK · May 9, 2025

Judas Priest ‘gutted’ to miss final Ozzy Osbourne show says singer

Frontman Rob Halford commented: ‘I had no idea it was happening!’

The Independent UK · May 9, 2025

Alice in Chains suddenly cancel tour kickoff show after member’s ‘medical emergency’

Heavy metal band assured fans that it was a ‘non-life-threatening medical emergency’

Guitar World · May 9, 2025

“I’ve only seen it that once and just for about two hours. It was a piece of crap”: Steely Dan’s Denny Dias says his iconic Do It Again electric sitar solo was recorded on a lousy rental model

The former Steely Dan guitarist was required to borrow a Danelectro/Coral electric sitar for the job – but he was less than impressed

What Hi-Fi? · May 9, 2025

Be Hear Now – every Oasis album is now available in Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos on Apple Music

From 1994's Definitely Maybe on, Oasis' entire back catalogue is now more immersive.

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MusicRadar · May 9, 2025

“John said, ‘I don’t know where to go from here.’ So Paul said, ‘Well, I’ve got this other song I’ve been working on.’ They joined the two bits together to make one song”: The story of the greatest thing The Beatles ever recorded

How Sgt. Pepper's epic finale was created

Metal Hammer · May 9, 2025

“Trent Reznor started out as a roadie for us, next thing I know he’s on the cover of Rolling Stone.” Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan interviewed Ministry legend Al Jourgensen and the results are as brilliant as you’d expect

From trading Ministry songs for drugs and production lessons to inspiring Nine Inch Nails and accidentally spiking Tool with LSD, no stone is left unturned

The Independent UK · May 9, 2025

Morgan Wallen skips 2025 ACM Awards and posts picture with NFL legend instead

Country music star missed the ceremony despite being nominated in several categories, including Entertainer of the Year

Evening Standard · May 9, 2025

Singer Chaka Khan says West End musical about her life is the ‘greatest honour’

The musical will look at her career from its 1970s beginnings with funk band Rufus to her solo success.

Guitar World · May 9, 2025

“Although the road has not always been enjoyable for me, it is usually easy. The best job I could ever have had”: Pete Townshend looks back at life on the road as The Who announce farewell North American tour

The legendary band will bid farewell in a country where Townshend has always appreciated the “incredible” crowds

Guitar World · May 9, 2025

“A personal crowning moment for me was having Lemmy ask me to play on a Motörhead record!” Alice in Chains’ Mike Inez on why Cliff Burton ruled, Paul McCartney's influence – and what John Entwistle told him (that he already knew)

Inez is a rock bass powerhouse, holding it down with AIC, Ozzy, Heart, guesting with Slash. Here he discusses a life in low-end and the evolution of his style

Guitar World · May 9, 2025

Kurt Cobain's 1989 Takamine expected to fetch up to $500,000 at auction – alongside guitars played by the likes of Eric Clapton, Eddie Van Halen, David Bowie, Joe Perry and Melissa Etheridge

This year's Music Icons sale – organized by Julien's Auctions – includes over 700 collectible items from some of the world's biggest guitar stars

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