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Era-defining executive, label chief, and producer Clive Davis dies aged 94

Music industry giant Clive Davis has died, at the age of 94. Davis helped shaped the modern music industry though a series of adroit signings that showcased his skill for identifying future talent: Aretha Franklin, Janis Joplin, Whitney Houston, Billy Joel and Bruce Springsteen, amongst many others.

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Smashing Pumpkins Get New Tribute Album with Tame Impala Cover of “Hummer”: Stream

Hearts To All My Dearies - A Tribute To The Smashing Pumpkins is due out on August 14th. Smashing Pumpkins Get New Tribute Album with Tame Impala Cover of “Hummer”: Stream Alex Young

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“It’s bittersweet to be parting with these guitars but I want them to go to new homes and new people who will love them as much as I have”: Johnny Marr is auctioning off his most-famous guitars

After documenting them in Marr's Guitars, the indie icon couldn't bear consigning them to storage once more, and they'll be auctioned via Christie's in September

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‘Boyhood’ returning to cinemas for 12th anniversary celebration

The Oscar-winning film is considered a modern classic

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Maria May Discusses Burnout and Artist Development in Electronic Music

Music agent Maria May (CAA) on what three decades in electronic music has taught her about burnout, boundaries, and the gap between how we develop artists and how we look after the people running the

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Clive Davis, Music Industry Veteran, Dies at 94

He worked with Springsteen, Santana, Whitney Houston and many more

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Wonderwall looks like being England’s anthem for this World Cup

Declan Rice describes singing it with fans as “special”

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“It belongs to the people, and it was a magical moment between the people and the players”: Wonderwall looks like being England’s anthem for this World Cup and Noel Gallagher is right behind it

Declan Rice describes singing it with fans as “special”

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Spotify wins dismissal of lawsuit claiming it allowed ‘billions’ of fraudulent Drake streams

In November 2025, rapper RBX claimed Spotify failed to curb "mass-scale fraudulent streaming," stripping royalties from other rights holders. Source

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Nicolas Cage joins ‘Call Of Duty: Black Ops 7’

The summer of action starts later this week

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Maria May Discusses Burnout and Artist Development

Music agent Maria May (CAA) on what three decades in electronic music has taught her about burnout, boundaries, and the gap between how we develop artists and how we look after the people running the

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Man Dies After Falling at Goose Madison Square Garden Show

The band said they were “deeply saddened and heartbroken” over the incident

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Liam Payne’s nine-year-old son Bear named sole beneficiary to inherit $29million estate

The majority will be held in a trust until Bear turns 18-years-old

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Who dies in the ‘House Of The Dragon’ season three premiere?

Spoilers ahead

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Where to watch classic ‘Jackass’ episodes in the UK

The fifth and final film in the franchise, 'Jackass: Best And Last', is out this week

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Music agent Maria May discusses burnout and artist development

Music agent Maria May (CAA) on what three decades in electronic music has taught her about burnout, boundaries, and the gap between how we develop artists and how we look after the people running the

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Final Jackass film announced

The fifth film in the franchise hits cinemas on Friday (June 26)

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Why is ‘The Bear’ ending with season five?

The acclaimed FX comedy-drama returns for its last run this week

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Ticket re-seller StubHub UK ordered to refund 50,000 customers and pay a £900,000 fine

“Action today means thousands of fans will get back money taken unfairly through hidden fees”

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‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ star Mia Sara says coming-of-age classic wasn’t a “good experience”

The '80s teen comedy celebrates its 40th anniversary this month