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David Bowie collaborator Tony Visconti shuts down claims that ‘Harry Styles is the new Bowie’

Styles’ successful solo career has often been compared to that of the late Bowie

The Independent UK

This new Michael Jackson biopic will glorify a man who abused children

The director of controversial documentary Leaving Neverland, which featured two of the singer’s young victims, says the latest film about the star sends out an unacceptable message

The Guardian - UK

Sam Smith's new music video brings out the haters — and a lot of supporters

Fans are defending Sam Smith online after their latest music video received a wave of fatphobic, anti-LGBTQ criticism.

Los Angeles Times

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Michael Jackson’s nephew ‘humbled’ to star as the King of Pop in new biopic

It is unclear whether or not the film will address the child sex abuse allegations against Michael Jackson

Manchester Evening News

Calling Sam Smith’s music video ‘pornographic’ is a toxic double standard

Sam Smith’s latest music video has drawn controversy for the kind of in-your-face, sex- and body-positive sensibility that’s become commonplace in modern music. The criticism surrounding the pop singer’s effort reeks of homophobia, writes Louis Chilton

The Independent UK

Daniel Day-Lewis over Bradley Cooper?!: The 13 most confusing Oscar mistakes of all time

OSCARS 2025: From awarding Rami Malek’s all-teeth performance as Freddie Mercury to Julianne Moore winning Best Actress for the wrong movie, the Oscars have always inspired confusion and frustration. Ahead of this year’s Academy Awards, Adam White explores the most egregious mistakes in recent Oscar history

The Independent UK

Britain's Got Talent's Bruno Tonioli breaks silence on David Walliams' shock text to him

Auditions are underway for the new series of Britain's Got Talent, which is set to launch in April, with former Strictly Come Dancing star Bruno Tonioli having joined the judging panel on the ITV show

Daily Mirror

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Måneskin review – Rush!: Eurovision winners continue to broaden their appeal with an infectious third album

Italian rock band continue to prove their 2021 Eurovision triumph was only the beginning

The Independent UK

Rock’s best kept secret: Tony King on life with John Lennon, Elton John and Freddie Mercury

He held Mercury’s hand in hospital, retrieved Lennon from a cocaine escapade with David Bowie, and was upbraided by Keith Richards for smoking a joint. Now the Zelig of the music world is looking back

The Guardian - UK

Ronnie Wood's paintings make Rolling Stones rocker £1 million in a year

Ronnie Wood may be best known as a member of band The Rolling Stones but he's a keen artist, with him having had artwork such as oil paintings and prints displayed in exhibitions in recent years

Daily Mirror

I Wanna Dance With Somebody review – doggedly formulaic Whitney Houston biopic

The singer’s voice is mostly lip-synced, by British actor Naomi Ackie, but this by-numbers film falls well short of capturing Houston’s mega-watt appeal

The Guardian - UK

Fans sing Brian May's praises after Queen legend becomes 'Sir Bri'

Ace guitarist knighted in New Year Honours and vows to 'behave in a way which benefits the country and rest of the population'

Wales Online

Whitewashing or reclaiming? A new Whitney Houston biopic spotlights musical highs over personal lows

The new Whitney Houston biopic climaxes with a detailed reenactment of the pop superstar's show-stopping performance at the 1994 American Music Awards.

Los Angeles Times

Review: ‘Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody’ is a well-acted biopic about not just a voice, but The Voice

Mostly, almost entirely, it is not British actor Naomi Ackie’s singing voice you hear as Whitney Houston in the smooth, enjoyable new biopic “Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody.”

Chicago Tribune

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Review: Clumsy Whitney Houston Biopic Mars Its Star’s Skill

Whitney Houston’s voice was one of a kind and the creative team behind a new big-budget biopic of the singer had no choice but to agree. Naomi Ackie, who plays Houston in “I Wanna Dance With Somebody,” turns in a fierce performance but is asked to lip-sync throughout to Houston…

The Independent UK

I Wanna Dance with Somebody review: The first authorised biopic turns Whitney Houston into a product

‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ screenwriter Anthony McCarten strips a miraculous talent of her messy, beautiful humanity

Autosport

Acura explains Honda F1 influence in LMDh design

Acura’s new car for the IMSA SportsCar Championship has benefitted from Honda's Formula 1 knowledge of hybridised powertrain systems, which is one of the reasons its ARX-06 makes a “weird noise” under braking.

Motorsport

Acura explains Honda F1 influence in LMDh design, why car makes “weird noise”

Acura’s new car for the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Series has benefitted from its Formula 1 knowledge of hybridized powertrain systems, which is one of the reasons its ARX-06 makes a “weird noise” under braking.

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The Guardian - UK

‘Homework will be a nice break from performing’: meet the stars of Junior Eurovision

For the first time in 17 years, the UK is competing in the youth contest where singers never score nul points – as it’s too cruel. Its entrants talk Instagram, viral fame – and not knowing Bucks Fizz

Evening Standard

Sam Ryder: There’s Nothing But Space, Man! review - keeps that Eurovision glow going

The impact of Ryder’s voice ranges as wide as his flawless smile and pulls off some mighty tricks

Daily Record

Scotland's funniest gritter names as snow ploughs hit the roads amid blizzard

Scotland is known for its hilariously named fleet of gritters, featuring the likes of Sleetwood Mac and Gonnae Snow Dae That.

Daily Record

Lanarkshire rotary club play their part in helping Ukraine with fundraiser

Cambuslang Rotary have held several events this year

Chronicle Live

Newcastle United and the World Cup: 1986 - Peter Beardsley, Gary Lineker and Maradona

In 1986, Peter Beardsley became the first Newcastle United player for 32 years to appear at the World Cup finals - but the Mexico tournament will always be remembered for the exploits of Maradona

Evening Standard

Best Christmas baubles of 2022 that deserve a place on your tree

Deck the halls (and everything else), it’s Christmas!

Daily Mirror

Football fans 'can't unsee' Phil Foden cat lookalike – it's seriously uncanny

A picture of a cat has gone viral on Instagram thanks to its unique resemblance to Manchester City and England midfielder Phil Foden, complete with crop hair cut

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