Taylor Swift songs removed from Trump and White House’s social media posts Rage-baiting efforts of Trump accounts silenced after posts such as a video linking her Red album to Republicans The Guardian - US · Aug 9
Quote of the Day by Taylor Swift: “Why leave when you can stay? Why stay if you have… – Inspiring lessons on letting go, relationships, memories, past, attachment and why you should let go if you love something by the American singer known for her powerful performances and deep insights on human nature and life Quote of the Day by Taylor Swift: Taylor Swift’s quote, “Why leave when you can stay? Why stay if you have to go?” explores the complexity of love, choices, and knowing when to hold on or let go. The quote suggests that staying can be meaningful when there is genuine… The Economic Times · Aug 9
Did an Usher 'Clone' Perform at Metlife Stadium? Viral Video Sparks Look-Alike Claims as Fans Demand Refund A viral theory claims Usher used a look-alike at a New Jersey concert, sparking refund demands. Usher dismisses the rumour, attributing it to stadium conditions and social media speculation. International Business Times UK · Aug 9
Billionaire Pop Star to Tradwife? Taylor Swift Is Now 'Lazing About' and Baking Bread for Travis Kelce Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are reportedly enjoying newlywed life, balancing domestic bliss with public commitments, while considering where to buy their first marital home together. International Business Times · Aug 9
“Years later, he saw me playing it and he was mad at me. He said I took advantage of him. I was like, ‘You were gonna throw it away…’”: Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy on his greatest gear bargains –and why Billy Gibbons now owns his two of them The Wilco guitarist discusses his best gear finds and why he has his mom to thank for some of them Guitar World · Aug 9
Nas / The Roots review – NY rap legend is in a nostalgic state of mind Nas performs his gritty but intricate 90s classics, sharing the bill on the first London edition of the Roots Picnic festival with Questlove and co’s exuberant funk The Guardian - UK · Aug 9
“Iron Maiden was the hardest to get right. Musically, it’s not the most challenging, but we choreographed the entire song”: You have to be top of the class – of 80,000 students – to make it on the School of Rock AllStars tour Meet the new crop of young musicians touring the US as School of Rock AllStars Guitar World · Aug 9
"I don't believe in making full-length records anymore." If you were hoping for a new Motley Crue album, Nikki Sixx says don't hold your breath Motley Crue's Nikki Sixx says full-length albums are a thing of the past Metal Hammer · Aug 9
“He was one of the world’s top authorities on guitars. His depth of knowledge really wasthat astounding”: The life and times of game-changing guitar journalist Dave Burrluck As Guitarist’s inimitable reviews editor, Dave's expertise and generosity will be greatly missed by the guitar community worldwide Guitar World · Aug 9
“We were all pushing each other. We all had ideas as to where it should go. It was an intense time”: The Pineapple Thief asked how the world went off-script with It Leads To This Order, chaos, abandoned comfort zones and healthy tension arose as Bruce Soord and Gavin Harrison took the lead with the band’s 14th album – which left Soord feeling like it was only their fourth Louder · Aug 9
‘Chris Martin seems nice – but Coldplay make me feel carsick!’: Lucy Beaumont’s honest playlist As a tween, Hull’s finest learned the rap from Waterfalls – now she blubs to prog. But which song from a British singer-songwriter is her guilty pleasure? The Guardian - UK · Aug 9
“They’re looking at each other and not saying anything. Finally, they said, ‘We've auditioned a lot of people, and you're the only bass player who wants to play that song’”: The moment Doug Wimbish knew he’d joined Living Colour A fearless audition proved Doug Wimbish was exactly what Living Colour needed following the departure of bassist Muzz Skillings Guitar World · Aug 9
Oasis 'invite Andy Burnham' to Don't Look Back in Anger documentary premiere UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is said to have been invited to attend the premiere of the Oasis documentary Don't Look Back in Anger in London's Leicester Square next month. BANG Premier · Aug 9
Morrissey cancels Las Vegas residency because of 'unforeseen logistical circumstances' Former Smiths frontman Morrissey has cancelled his four-night Las Vegas residency that was scheduled to begin next week due to "unforeseen logistical circumstances". BANG Premier · Aug 9
The National (Scotland) · Aug 9 KT Tunstall behind new Edinburgh Fringe show about young deaf singer What does it mean to sing if you cannot hear? And can you sing with your body, if not your voice?
Louder · Aug 9 How Gregg Allman turned late-night despair into the classic Whipping Post. "I didn't know exactly what I was doing. I just did it." Written in the dark on an ironing board cover, Gregg Allman's raw heartbreak became an explosive blues-rock masterpiece that defined Southern rock
The Independent UK · Aug 8 Taylor Swift quietly shuts down Trump’s latest taunt as feud continues The president has made public digs at the ‘Love Story’ singer for years
Guitar World · Aug 8 “A holy relic among blues devotees”: The story of Muddy Waters’ “The Hoss” Telecaster, the guitar that helped define the sound of electric blues Played by Waters throughout the final two decades of his career, this bright red Tele has been displayed at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Metropolitan Museum of Art
BANG Premier · Aug 8 Madonna feels 'so lucky' to have known and worked with William Orbit as she pays tribute to producer William Orbit, who collaborated with Madonna on Ray Of Light, Music, and MDNA, died on July 23 at the age of 69, and his passing was announced on Friday (07.08.26).
Metal Hammer · Aug 8 Paul Di'Anno stands alone as the only legendary frontman of Iron Maiden, at least according to Blaze Bayley Former Iron Maiden singer Blaze Bayley hails the late Paul Di'Anno as the band's most iconic vocalist
Guitar World · Aug 8 Joe Bonamassa says “armchair quarterbacks” have turned guitar culture toxic: “What do you want him to do? Burn his guitar in effigy? The guy had to go to therapy! What’s wrong with people?” Endless vitriol for flubbed notes, seeing every performance as some kind of competition. Where does this stop? As Bonamassa says, it put one artist in therapy
Evening Standard · Aug 8 Madonna remembers ‘genius’ producer William Orbit: ‘I have never forgotten you’ Madonna hailed Orbit as ‘otherworldly’ and ‘singular’.
Salon · Aug 8 The movie Ariana Grande fans need to see John Early’s film on the realities of eating disorders sparks a critical conversation
International Business Times UK · Aug 8 Are KATSEYE Disbanding? Sophia Laforteza Takes Hiatus Six Months After Manon Bannerman Retreats KATSEYE fans face uncertainty as leader Sophia Laforteza takes a health hiatus six months after Manon Bannerman, sparking split rumours ahead of their third EP release.
Guitar World · Aug 8 “He said, ‘We’re going to make a record, and we’re going to have two guitar players.’ Then we made the Layla album”: Duane Allman on the first time he met Eric Clapton and made an instant classic The two had huge respect for one another and quickly became close collaborators, resulting in a historic record