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Metallica and Red Cross Initiative Leads to 40,000 Blood Donations Collected Worldwide

This includes over 25,000 donations in the US alone. Metallica and Red Cross Initiative Leads to 40,000 Blood Donations Collected Worldwide Langdon Hickman

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Chuck Norris, “martial artist, actor and symbol of strength”, dies aged 86

"To us, he was a devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather, an incredible brother, and the heart of our family"

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Chuck Norris, Legendary Martial Artist and Actor, Dead at 86

He passed away on Thursday morning after being hospitalized for a medical emergency. Chuck Norris, Legendary Martial Artist and Actor, Dead at 86 Eddie Fu

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TikTok and Instagram launch activations for BTS ‘Arirang’ album

The promo red-carpets are rolling out for BTS’s comeback album ‘Arirang’ on streaming, social and online-video services alike. Everyone wants a piece of the K-Pop reunion, with TikTok and Instagram having just revealed their activations. TikTok’s takes the form of its now-familiar ‘in-app experience

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Bluesky sets its sights on further growth with $100m funding

Bluesky is one of the social-media apps that emerged as a refuge for Twitter users fleeing that platform in recent years. It has grown from 13 million users in 2024 to 43 million now – and a big funding round is set to fuel further growth. Bluesky has raised $100m in a Series B round led […] The pos

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Jay-Z and The Roots to Be Joined By Erykah Badu, Kehlani, Brandy, T.I. & More at 2026 Roots Picnic

Mariah the Scientist, Jermaine Dupri, Wale, De La Soul, Bilal and more will be on hand in Philadelphia on May 30 and 31.

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Jay-Z and Roots to Be Joined By Erykah Badu, Kehlani, Brandy, T.I. & More at 2026 Roots Picnic

Mariah the Scientist, Jermaine Dupri, Wale, De La Soul, Bilal and more will be on hand in Philadelphia on May 30 and 31.

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Pulse nightclub demolition begins ahead of memorial for 2016 mass shooting victims

The final plans for the 3,500 sq ft permanent memorial will be revealed in May

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‘The Pitt’ fans divided over new episode tackling ICE: “Healthcare is political”

The latest episode featured immigration agents bringing someone in for care

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Dave Grohl “had to turn everything off” after public admission of infidelity: “I’ve been in therapy six days a week for 70 weeks”

The Foo Fighters frontman said he "needed to stop and sit with myself and re-evaluate myself"

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Charvel Launches Affordable Standard SD Series Guitars

The Standard Series T-styles are cut from the same cloth as their more expensive siblings and present aspiring shredders with a pair of high-output humbuckers and a no-fuss hardtail bridge

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Olivia Rodrigo Music Used in ICE Propaganda; Government Responds

“We suggest Ms. Rodrigo thank them for their service, not belittle their sacrifice”

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Dave Grohl Discusses Therapy and Grief

The Foo Fighters founder also talked about the deep grief he suffered following the death of late drummer Taylor Hawkins in a new interview.

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Music communities: ‘Audiences become the key driver in discovery’

Big figures and views on AI were the initial headlines from yesterday’s launch of the IFPI’s ‘Global Music Report’. The post is from Music Ally.

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US government responds to Olivia Rodrigo speaking out against “awful” experience of her music being used for “dystopian” ICE propaganda

“We suggest Ms. Rodrigo thank them for their service, not belittle their sacrifice”

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Dave Grohl Has Attended 430 Therapy Sessions Since Fathering Child Outside His Marriage: ‘I Needed To Stop and Sit With Myself’

The Foo Fighters founder also talked about the deep grief he suffered following the death of late drummer Taylor Hawkins in a new interview.

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“People have told me they’ve heard it at weddings – with a guy singing it at the organ. Oh God! I can’t imagine what that was like”: Bryan Adams and the ballad that ate the world

The Groover from Vancouver’s record-breaking hit

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Mark Morton on Achieving His Signature Lamb Of God Tone

Take one classic overdrive pedal, and use it in a way that suggests you forgot it was was ever an overdrive pedal in the first place

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Riz Ahmed was banned from Tesco store after being falsely accused of shoplifting

The Oscar winner also discussed his Bond-themed series 'Bait'

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Kirsten Dunst joins ‘A Minecraft Movie’ sequel after joking about wanting “a pile of cash”

She’ll play Alex in the video game adaptation