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Netherlands pulls out of 2027 Eurovision Song Contest for second year

Dutch public service broadcaster Avrotros appeared to blame Israel’s continued participation in the event for the decision.

Evening Standard · Aug 24

Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen admits that super-producer 'Mutt' Lange was "about 99%" responsible for the phenomenal success that the English hard rock band enjoyed in the 1980s

"He taught us how to sing, he taught us how to play guitar"

Louder · Aug 24

“There’s nothing more threatening than a girl with a guitar”: The classic ’80s hit that topped the US chart for seven weeks and turned Joan Jett into a rock icon

“If people want to call the song an anthem, I think it’s wonderful”

MusicRadar · Aug 24

Keith Urban Cries Onstage Over Regret Ballad as Ex Nicole Kidman Moves On With New Romance

Keith Urban became emotional during a performance of 'We Go Back', coinciding with rumours of Nicole Kidman's romance with Michael Reinstein. The timing has reignited interest in their past relationship.

International Business Times UK · Aug 24

Classic Rock's Tracks Of The Week: August 24, 2026

Eight songs you need to hear right now, from Joanne Shaw Taylor, Earth Tongue, De Staat and more

Louder · Aug 24

Jimmy Page on how a ‘lost guitar track’ almost derailed Led Zeppelin’s Physical Graffiti: “He erased one of the original guitar tracks. For some reason, he rubbed the damn thing out”

A miraculous salvage job rescued The Rover after an overdub ruined an original take

Guitar World · Aug 23

Rock Band Buckcherry Breaks Silence After Tour Bus Involved in Fatal I-26 Crash Near Spartanburg

Buckcherry's tour bus was involved in a fatal crash on I-26, South Carolina. The band confirmed all members are safe, while offering condolences to the victim's family.

International Business Times UK · Aug 23

“Snake Sabo is the master of the riff. I’ll never forget when he played me 18 and Life for the first time... We had no formula”: Skid Row’s Rachel Bolan on going solo, his ’70s inspirations, and the band’s continuing search for a new singer

Bolan looks back on the only gear he could afford when he started, his creative process, and what he learned from Gene Simmons, Paul McCartney, and Yes

Guitar World · Aug 23

Quote of the day by Britney Spears: 'I think with anybody who's doing well in the public eye or whatever, there's always gonna be...' - inspiring quote by Grammy-winning singer of Toxic teaches life lessons on dealing with critics and why success shouldn't come at the cost of your happiness

Quote of the day by Britney Spears: Britney Spears' quote highlights the difficulty of maintaining happiness under public observation. She suggests people often criticize those who appear consistently successful and happy. This reflects the challenges public figures face with constant judgment and opinions.

The Economic Times · Aug 23

Learn “pendulum” strumming – the secret to natural-sounding chords

Take your rhythm playing beyond beginner with this simple exercise

Guitar World · Aug 23