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"I said, 'Only call me if it’s AC/DC or the Rolling Stones.' A week in, the phone rings, and it’s my agent saying AC/DC called. What?!" From her dad touring with Aerosmith to singing in The Grinch, Taylor Momsen on her life in music and movies

The Pretty Reckless singer has learned some extremely useful lessons across her unique career

Metal Hammer · Jan 30

Thursday news quiz: booze bans, Boudicca and bricks that glow

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

The Guardian - UK · Jan 8

’I inexplicably detest Mr Brightside’: John Simm’s honest playlist

The actor first realised what music was when he heard Yellow Submarine and knows a lot of Paul Simon lyrics, but what would he put on at a party?

The Guardian - UK · Jan 4

The world risks forgetting one of humanity’s greatest triumphs as polio nears global eradication − 70 years after Jonas Salk developed the vaccine in a Pittsburgh lab

It was like a horror movie. The invisible polio virus would strike, leaving young children on crutches, in wheelchairs or in a dreaded “iron lung” ventilator. Each summer, the fear was so great that public pools and movie theaters closed. Parents canceled birthday parties, afraid their child might be the…

The Conversation · Dec 19, 2025

‘It became a running joke how much my brothers and I hated it’: the sound of Christmas to me

Beyond Wham! and Elton, Guardian writers from across the generations select the songs that conjure the personal magic and memories of the season

The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2025

"I was wrong for using the words I used. I humbly apologise": Gene Simmons says sorry for controversial comments about the late Ace Frehley

Gene Simmons' apology came shortly after a Senate hearing in which he claimed successful musicians were treated "worse than slaves"

Metal Hammer · Dec 10, 2025

‘Fallout’ season 2 finally arrives next week — here’s 5 things you need to remember before watching

Before heading back into the wasteland for “Fallout” season 2, here’s a quick look at the essential moments, locations, and characters to remember.

Tom’s Guide · Dec 10, 2025

Cowbois reimagines Hollywood’s Wild West – with a wonderful queer twist

Music and theatre can bring into the world places and stories that exist only in the imagination. Can music and theatre also change hearts and minds?

The Conversation · Dec 10, 2025

‘Let’s rock’: Gene Simmons urges Congress to OK radio royalties  - Roll Call

“It looks like a small issue ... but our emissaries to the world are Elvis and Frank Sinatra,” the KISS bassist said.

Roll Call · Dec 9, 2025

If the nukes drop, Todd Howard says he's signing up with the Brotherhood of Steel

Come on, not the Elvis guys?

PC Gamer · Dec 4, 2025