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Girlbands Forever reminds us of the toxic pressure women faced in the 2000s - and the progress still to be made

From fat shaming to being told motherhood would 'ruin' their careers - the BBC documentary lays bare the misogyny top noughties girl groups suffered

Woman & Home

99 To Beat Is So Ridiculous, But That's Its Charm. Let Me Explain

It's extremely unserious.

Cinemablend

Celia Imrie shares how a hidden letter sparked her eating disorder, and why she's speaking out about it after so many years

'For a long time I didn't talk about it' - why Celia Imrie is speaking out about her teenage anorexia

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Eating disorders in midlife are on the rise - is menopause the cause? 3 women share their stories

Being older doesn’t make women immune to disordered eating, and perimenopause can be a particularly difficult time

Woman & Home

'When you have an eating disorder, you become very good at lying' - Victoria Beckham bravely shares the secret she kept from her family

In her Netflix docuseries Victoria revealed she was 'very critical' of herself and was 'never honest' with her parents about this

Woman & Home

Watch King Crimson 80s affiliate band Beat perform Elephant Talk live

Adrian Belew, Danny Carey, Tony Levin and Steve Vai have just released Beat Live on Blu-ray, vinly and CD

Louder

“A truly virtuosic and deeply musical homage to King Crimson’s legacy – hugely entertaining”: BEAT LIVE captures the joy of Adrian Belew, Steve Vai, Tony Levin and Danny Carey reviving and evolving the 80s

The quartet’s relaxed yet enthusiastic approach means they never sound indulgent as they segue between pachyderm-impersonating dissonance and languorous ambience

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King Crimson offshoot Beat share new live clip of Thela Hun Ginjeet

Adrian Belew, Danny Carey, Tony Levin and Steve Vai will release Beat Live in September

Louder

‘I started to put my self-worth in numbers on a scale’: How eating disorder cases in men are rising

Often stereotyped as a female problem, anorexia is on the rise among men worldwide, with evidence suggesting they are at greater risk of severe illness and death.

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“Steve Vai walked me through the process – he’s had it done twice. He introduced me to one of the best surgeons in the US”: Adrian Belew on his carpal tunnel fears and recovery, working with Vai and Frank Zappa, and his next musical adventure

As he recovers from surgery, the progressive guitar icon draws a line from Frank Zappa through Talking Heads, King Crimson and Beat, explains his synergy with Steve Vai, and hints at the pedals that will drive his future creations

Guitar World

King Crimson affiliates Beat release live video for classic Frame By Frame

Starring Steve Vai, Adrian Belew, Tony Levin and Danny Carey, Frame By Frame comes from the upcoming album Beat Live, out next month

Louder

“My hand started getting numb and it would stay numb from the moment that I woke up, all the way until soundcheck. It was a little scary”: Adrian Belew reflects on having his left hand repaired – and how his playing is recovering

Belew was diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome during his BEAT tour alongside Steve Vai, Tony Levin, and Danny Carey

Guitar World

A Beatnik Tourist in Ayahuasca Country

William Burroughs and Allen Ginsberg's trip reports form one of the most entertaining books in the Beat canon.

Reason

BEAT share live clip of Neal And Jack And Me as they announce new live release

Louder

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I thought only needing two buttons would make this Steam Next Fest rhythm demo easier... I couldn't have been more wrong

Unbeatable's punk and rebellious story has hooked me, but its incredibly replayable two-button rhythm action is what's really reeling me in

Louder

Watch pro-shot video of a full King Crimson set from Adrian Belew, Tony Levin, Steve Vai and Danny Carey

The 100-minute video features pro-shot, multi-camera footage of BEAT playing highlights from King Crimson's eighties catalogue

Guitar World

“My upbeat moment is, I'm alive”: Robert Fripp reveals he’s recovering from a heart attack

The prog rock icon underwent two lots of emergency surgery in Italy, revealing there were “complex moments” along the way

The Conversation

‘I don’t even recognise myself anymore’: the reality of eating disorders in sport

The UK is facing what charities are calling an eating disorder epidemic, with an estimated 1.25 million people affected. These conditions have the highest mortality rate of any mental health illness, making early intervention and education urgent.

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Louder

“They can steal pretty much everything. They haven’t figured out a way of stealing the live experience. And they still have to pay for that!” Adrian Belew on survival, orchestra music and Frank Zappa

Now touring with King Crimson offshoot Beat, the Bowie, Shatner and Hancock collaborator has long been confident that the future is secure on the road – which pleases him because he loves it

Louder

“With deference to everybody in Beat, my function is to amuse myself and hopefully you. I can’t do music from 45 years ago”: Why Bill Bruford demoted himself from the King Crimson, Yes and Genesis league

Bill Bruford retired in 2009 and later sold most of his equipment to Tool’s Danny Carey. Then he found he wasn’t finished on stage – and he’s come back re-energised

The Independent UK

Weight-loss jab use rising among people with eating disorders, experts warn as NHS chief calls for crackdown

Online pharmacies and private providers have been urged to ‘act responsibly’ and ensure that the drugs are only prescribed to people with a medical need

MusicRadar

“It is beautiful... it’s clean and it works great, and it does everything I need”: Steve Vai shows us just what’s needed to play ‘80s King Crimson as he offers tour of his custom-built BEAT rig

If the Fractal Axe-Fx III is doing the heavy lifting for the effects, Vai's indomitable tech, Doug MacArthur is the power behind the tone

Guitar World

“I would say he’s underrated in the echelons of guitar. Honestly, there’s no-one close”: Steve Vai reveals what it’s like to work side by side with fellow Frank Zappa alum Adrian Belew on the BEAT tour

The two virtuosos have been flexing their distinct styles on the ongoing BEAT tour – which celebrates King Crimson's '80s repertoire – alongside bassist Tony Levin and Tool drummer Danny Carey

MusicRadar

“Jesus, that was hard! But I got it. I welcome the challenges”: Guitar hero Steve Vai reveals the difficulties of playing King Crimson music - and how he gets by with a little help from Robert Fripp

“I’m a fan and want to play the exact notes,” Vai says

Guitar World

“There was no way we would cancel the gig, but there were no guitars, amps, pedals, or anything. How am I going to make the show work for Steve Vai?” When Steve Vai’s gear got lost in transit, his tech stepped in to save the day

Incredibly, Doug MacArthur sourced a full live rig in just four hours so the show could go on

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