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Keir Starmer told to “put fans first” by including touting ban in next week’s King’s Speech

The FanFair Alliance has again called on UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to properly include legislation to outlaw for-profit ticket touting in next week’s King’s Speech. Reports suggest a touting ban might get a mention as a ‘draft bill’, but that will mean further delays in making the ban law

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Jello Biafra “Progressing Nicely” Following Stroke

The punk legend's personal assistant has shared a positive update about the punk legend following his stroke earlier this year. Jello Biafra “Progressing Nicely” Following Stroke Spencer Kaufman

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Experiencing the BTS Magic at the “ARIRANG WORLD TOUR” Kickoff in Tampa: Stanning BTS Podcast

Kayla and Bethany report back on their unforgettable Florida trip to see BTS return to the stage. Experiencing the BTS Magic at the “ARIRANG WORLD TOUR” Kickoff in Tampa: Stanning BTS Podcast Ben Kaye

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Steven Drozd on Wayne Coyne sacking him from Flaming Lips: “I went back to treatment, and he just stopped communicating with me”

“I just assumed that after some time Wayne and I would communicate again. But that didn’t happen”

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Best AirPods Deals for May 2026

The AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods 4 are both deeply discounted. Best AirPods Deals for May 2026 Eddie Fu

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Ted Turner, CNN Founder and Cable TV Trailblazer, Dead at 87

Turner introduced the world to 24-hour cable news. Ted Turner, CNN Founder and Cable TV Trailblazer, Dead at 87 Carys Anderson

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Ed Sheeran Among Figures Urging U.K. Government Not to Delay Ticket Tout Ban

An FT report claims that plans to bring the ban into law will be delayed.

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“Over the past 24 hours, I’ve received hundreds of messages about my current situation. So yes, it’s official: I’ve made the move”: Jared James Nichols switches to Marshall amps

The purveyor of Blues Power says his heart belongs to the sound of a cranked Plexi and Gibson guitars

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DragonForce Announce Alissa White-Gluz as New Singer

The ex-Arch Enemy frontwoman will share lead vocal duties with Marc Hudson. DragonForce Announce Alissa White-Gluz as New Singer Spencer Kaufman

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Ohio Radio Station Embraces the LOLZ, Changes Name to WKRP in Cincinnati

The name changeover included a six-hour block of the original series' theme song. Ohio Radio Station Embraces the LOLZ, Changes Name to WKRP in Cincinnati Chris Coplan

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Sting Praises His Kids’ ‘Extraordinary Work Ethic’ While Doubling-Down on Not Handing His Fortune Over to Them: ‘I’m Spending Our Money’

The rock icon said his move is "not cruel," just good parenting.

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Smart instrument maker Artinoise launches  fundraising campaign for tiny digital flute

Italian-based smart instrument maker Artinoise has a recent history of making fun, quirky and accessible instruments, including a re-think of the recorder, an instrument that cursed UK classrooms with tuneless renditions of “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” for decades. It’s now launched a Kickstarter c

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Posters for Kneecap’s ‘Fenian’ had to be censored after TfL refused to allow them

TfL said it “did not request any changes”, but the group’s manager has shared screenshots where they were told that it would “not allow the word” 'Fenian'

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No knobs? No problem – Sterling By Music Man takes bass guitar design minimalism to its logical conclusion with the super-cool Joe Dart Vision

The new Joe Dart signature bass has one pickup, no controls whatsoever, and it is available now in a timed release alongside his original SBMM bass. Order by end of May or miss out

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‘The Boys’ final episode to screen in US cinemas

The finale will be screened in the 4DX format

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Dr. Raymond Coffer, Former Manager of Smashing Pumpkins & Cocteau Twins, Dies at 70

Coffer died following a short illness on April 30.

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‘The Bear’ drops surprise new episode about Richie and Mikey’s work trip to ‘Gary’

Stars Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Jon Bernthal also wrote the special

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Lego Batman game pays tribute to voice actor icon Kevin Conroy

The legend voiced The Dark Knight in countless TV shows, feature films and video games

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BTS-nomics, overseas investment strategy, and the future of K-pop: 5 things we learned on HYBE’s Q1 earnings call

HYBE's Q1 2026 earnings call was dominated by the return of BTS. Here's what stood out… Source

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UMG tells appeals court Salt-N-Pepa termination bid lacks legal foundation

UMG argued that the termination provision "also places important limitations on when and how the right may be exercised.” Source