The Barbie ban and China’s hold over Hollywood Vietnam has banned the new “Barbie” film because it features a map showing China’s claim to the South China Sea. The Week · Jul 17, 2023
"It's going to be chaotic!": Brian May shares amazing rare footage of Queen rehearsing for Live Aid, and being interviewed ahead of their iconic Wembley Stadium performance Watch priceless footage of Queen rehearsing Bohemian Rhapsody, Radio Ga Ga and more ahead of their spectacular 1985 Live Aid performance Metal Hammer · Jul 15, 2023
“All the excesses of rock’n’roll stardom – the sex, the drugs, the parties – were open to us”: Extreme’s Gary Cherone and Nuno Bettencourt on the highs, the lows and the hedonism Extreme’s career has taken in one huge hit, millions of album sales, a split, a reunion and a big dollop of over-indulgent rock star living. Frontman Gary Cherone and guitarist Nuno Bettencourt look back on where it all went right, and where it all went wrong. Louder · Jul 14, 2023
"It was a labour of love": Brian May reveals his favourite Queen album Queen guitarist Brian May on his favourite Queen album Louder · Jul 13, 2023
"John just looked at us and said, I can’t do this any more”: Brian May on why John Deacon walked away from Queen "John is still very much part of Queen": Brian May on John Deacon's decision to put down his bass following Freddie Mercury's death Louder · Jul 13, 2023
Brian May: ‘Nothing could ever top playing on the roof of Buckingham Palace with no safety net’ The Queen guitarist answers your questions, on regretting never playing with John Lennon, his love of Pink and Avril Lavigne, and his beef with Michael Eavis The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2023
I saw Blur at Wembley and saw four 'ridiculous old men' put on the show of their lives Blur are clearly hyped for their first London show since 2015 with guitarist Graham Coxon clenching his fists and screaming ‘come on’ as he walks on stage at Wembley Daily Mirror · Jul 10, 2023
Blur review – glorious reunion buzzes with energy and ragged joy The enduring friendship between Damon Albarn, Graham Coxon, Alex James and Dave Rowntree shines through in a set that veers from lairy capers to bittersweet ballads The Guardian - UK · Jul 9, 2023
Blur realise Wembley goal with triumphant performance Blur frontman Damon Albarn said the band had been waiting all their lives to play Wembley at the first of two gigs at the stadium. Evening Standard · Jul 9, 2023
Listen to Van Halen blaze through a cover of Queen’s Now I’m Here… in 1975 Proof that Eddie Van Halen and Dave Lee Roth were huge fans of Queen before either band became megastars Louder · Jul 7, 2023
‘Kismet’ brings Belinda Carlisle back to the studio and the road New five-song EP reteams the former Go-Go’s vocalist with ‘I Get Weak’ songwriter Diane Warren in a twist of fate. Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 6, 2023
Bob Marley: One Love — how to watch, reviews, trailer, cast and everything we know about the biopic Reggae legend Bob Marley's story is told with Bob Marley: One Love. Here is everything that we know about the biopic. WhatToWatch · Jul 6, 2023
Wayne Sleep at 75: ‘Did Rudolf Nureyev pinch my bum? More than that’ He danced with ballet’s legends, partied with Freddie Mercury, and became a household name. As he celebrates his birthday with a gala performance, the 5ft 2in dynamo looks back at an action-packed life The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2023
After Rewatching Amazon's Good Omens, 6 Things I Want Season 2 To Bring Back For Heaven's (or Hell's) sake, I want more of this from Crowley and Aziraphale in Amazon Prime Video's Good Omens Season 2! Cinemablend · Jul 5, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2023 Post your questions for Brian May Ask the Queen guitarist anything from the reissue of his 1983 album Star Fleet to being knighted by the king. Was Bohemian Rhapsody really called Mongolian Rhapsody? Or is this just fantasy?
The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2023 There’s a lost generation trapped in the gap between straight and gay As a pansexual man, Oliver Keens shops from every aisle of the sexual supermarket. You’d think being sexually open to all genders would make life easier. But in practice, it’s still misunderstood
Louder · Jul 3, 2023 Adam Lambert: "There's no replacing Freddie Mercury. It's impossible. Freddie Mercury is a mythic rock god" Queen singer Adam Lambert bows down before his late legendary predecessor Freddie Mercury
Louder · Jul 2, 2023 “Sir, are you married?”: the unlikely connection between Queen’s Brian May and punk band X-Ray Spex Queen guitarist Brian May crossed paths with a punk icon years before either was famous
Daily Mirror · Jul 2, 2023 Sam Fox says she's 'lucky to be in love' after 'kissing frogs to find her princess' Speaking to the Sunday People, Sam Fox says that her life has been like a 'fairy tale' and that she would have never dreamt she would be where she is now
Daily Mirror · Jul 1, 2023 Brian May pays tribute to Queen bandmate Freddie Mercury on 50th anniversary of debut The guitar legend reveals he still 'misses the butterflies' he would feel while watching the flamboyant frontman strut his stuff on stage
Tom’s Guide · Jul 1, 2023 5 reasons why you should get Hulu in July Hulu has something for everyone in July, whether you love sharks, the 90s, music, or Timothy Olyphant.
The Week · Jun 30, 2023 A weekend in Ibiza: travel guide, things to do, food and drink The party island, Eivissa, the White Isle… it may go by many names, but there is only one Ibiza. Known for its unmatched hedonism, pristine beaches and glorious scenery, this small Balearic rock has imprinted itself on the hearts of millions of tourists, including many, many Brits. But while some…
The Guardian - UK · Jun 30, 2023 Smoke on the water, and music in the air: the magic of Montreux, Switzerland The town’s fabled music festival is just one side of a place that is framed by natural beauty to hike through – and wine heritage you can savour
Metal Hammer · Jun 29, 2023 “Led Zeppelin write weak, unimaginative songs”: 10 original reviews of classic albums that got it completely wrong Everyone from Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath to Iron Maiden and Guns N’ Roses had their haters
Guitar World · Jun 29, 2023 This unassuming guitar teacher’s epic America’s Got Talent audition went viral. Here’s how he landed – and nailed – the gig of a lifetime John Wines, aka Old Grey Guitarist, has over 1m followers on TikTok and blew audiences away with his Brian May and Eddie Van Halen-channeling audition. He tells us how he put together the perfect rock-guitar showcase, and the secret to bossing the electric guitar’s greatest solos on social media