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Who Would Win In A Fight, Gandalf Or Dumbledore? Ian McKellen Finally Gives His Answer To Age-Old Question

It was obvious to Sir Ian McKellen who would win a duel between Dumbledore and “original wizard” Gandalf.

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"I had to kickstart my engine again." How David Bowie relaunched his career, and confused the world, with his deeply unloved hard rock band Tin Machine

"He needed to do something which was such a departure it would destroy everything that went before"

Louder

Bose’s new Sonos rival, a 360-degree David Bowie experience, surprise high-end hi-fi launch and more

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Ian McKellen: ‘Of course Gandalf would beat Dumbledore in a fight’

The actor on dealing with disruptive drinkers in his pub, what he’d ask Shakespeare, and being urged by Alec Guinness to withdraw from Stonewall

The Guardian - UK

The Rolling Stones: ‘Foreign Tongues’ & The 30 worst album covers of all time

CONTENT WARNING: This article contains images you can’t unsee. Some album covers also feature language some people may find offensive.

Euronews

Lady C by Guy Cuthbertson review – how Lady Chatterley’s Lover rocked Britain

A history of the social and cultural impact of DH Lawrence’s novel shows how it inspired comedy as well as controversy

The Guardian - UK

I listened to David Bowie in a 360-degree show, and now I've seen what spatial audio can do

A fitting tribute to the master of Sound And Vision.

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Dave Grohl reveals real reason he changed Foo Fighters album name

Dave Grohl has revealed he changed the name of the Foo Fighters' latest album to avoid comparisons to the movie Wicked: For Good.

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Thursday news quiz: interrupted dinners and shows, and a salamander

Test yourself on topical news trivia, pop culture and general knowledge every Thursday. How will you fare?

The Guardian - UK

"Out of the first 10 Prophets sold, one went to Rick Wakeman, one to David Bowie, and one to Joe Zawinul. It took off from there": The history of Sequential in 10 synths, sequencers and drum machines

We chart the rise, fall and revival of one of the synth world's true titans

MusicRadar

One of our test room favourites is turning 40 – and there's a special treat coming for hardcore David Bowie fans

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“Mick was a star. It felt like replacing Keith Richards. I shat my pants”: Earl Slick on the fear he felt replacing David Bowie’s most iconic guitar player – and how Bowie calmed him down

Slick stepped into fill the spot in the mid 1970s, and thought he'd have a hard time winning over the fans and the media

Guitar World

“I would never say that to anybody. Isn't that horrible?” So what exactly did Dave Grohl say to David Bowie the first time he met him?

“I backpedalled so fast,” he recalls

MusicRadar

David Bowie: You're Not Alone review — Huge, loud, surprisingly emotive

4/5 This show at Lightroom threatens to give immersive experiences a good name

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Dave Grohl recalls awkward encounter with idol David Bowie in the studio

Dave Grohl has revealed he once had a transcendent experience watching David Bowie perform, only to embarrass himself moments after meeting the icon in person.

The Guardian - UK

David Bowie: You’re Not Alone review – Ziggy glam and Berlin grime in a bum-shaking yet sanitised immersion

This hour-long, 360-degree film may skip over some chapters of Bowie’s career, but what is here is irresistible – and thrillingly huge

Guitar World

“No-one believed in us. The manager said, ‘You can only play for a few minutes.’ The entire audience jumped up on their tables”: The story of Fanny, one of the world’s first all-female rock bands

Fanny never topped the charts, but they made fans of everyone from the Beatles to David Bowie – despite constantly having to prove they could play

Euronews

David Bowie, Stranger Things and Foo Fighters: What's to see, do or hear this week in Europe

Ziggy Stardust illuminates London's Lightroom, Baby Reindeer creator Richard Gadd returns with a new, even grittier series, and Foo Fighters release their 12th album. Here's what to look out for this week.

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TFI Friday Unplugged review – Chris Evans struggles to recapture the spirit of his 90s chatshow juggernaut

Transplanted from YouTube, this nostalgic, low-budget revival offers some welcome musical performances – but the chat is superficial

MusicRadar

“A man walked into the party with a big long scarf. He looked at the mirror, whisked his scarf around his neck and tilted his hat slightly to the left. I thought, ‘Wow, he’s really vain’”: The No 1 song that propelled Carly Simon to stardom

It also left legions of fans speculating on who it was actually about

Cinemablend

50 Years After The Release Of David Bowie's First Movie, It Really Shows What Changed In Sci-Fi Just Months Later

So much changed so quickly.

Louder

"It was one of the most emotional performances I've ever done. I was in tears." How David Bowie's Heroes became his most life-changing single

Although David Bowie's Berlin-period anthem Heroes was initially something ofacommercial failure, it became a classic for the ages

Louder

Record Store Day, April 18: The 164 best releases you can buy

Another Record Store Day? Just take my wallet!

Euronews

Record Store Day 2026: Labi Siffre, Springsteen, Pixies - What releases should you be looking for?

Here are our picks for the best Record Store Day 2026 releases.

Evening Standard

Director hails Lightroom venue showing David Bowie: You’re Not Alone

David Bowie: You’re Not Alone will open at the King’s Cross immersive venue next Wednesday

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