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'She'd Written a Smash': Natasha Bedingfield's 'Unwritten'
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Students at Whitman College in Washington State, staged a walkout, in solidarity with Gaza. The students could be seen holding signs calling for ceasefire in ... Show more
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Taylor Swift and Jack Antonoff Have Reached Their Limit: 'The Tortured Poets Department' finds Taylor Swift and Jack Antonoff's collaborative well ...
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Taylor Swift and Jack Antonoff Have Reached Their Limit
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‘Tortured Poets’ Has Shifted the Taylor Swift Debate. Let’s Discuss.: The superstar’s 11th album is a 31-song excavation of her recent relationships that is not ...
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‘Tortured Poets’ Has Shifted the Taylor Swift Debate. Let’s Discuss.
Quick Glance: Patti Smith Applauds Taylor Swift in 'Tortured Poets Department'
  • Taylor Swift mentions Patti Smith in her new album 'The Tortured Poets Department'.

  • Smith responded positively by posting photos of herself with a book by Dylan Thomas.

  • Despite seeming different, Smith expressed understanding for Swift and praised her for potentially influencing fans positively.

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Opinion | I’m a Columbia Professor. The Protests on My Campus Are Not Justice.: I do not believe that the Columbia demonstrators are driven by antisemitism ...
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Quick Glance: Spread of Anti-War Protests at U.S. Universities
  • University of Minnesota student sets up protest camp following arrests of pro-Palestinian demonstrators.

  • Pro-Palestinian protests sweep campuses nationwide, demanding universities cut ties with Israel.

  • Arrest of over 100 student protesters at Columbia University sparks solidarity protests at other colleges.

  • Student anti-war protests spread across the country, from Yale to University of California, demanding divestment from Israel.
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Tupac Shakur's Estate Gives Drake 24 Hours To Remove 'Taylor Made Freestyle': The song, a diss track directed at Kendrick Lamar, appeared to use artificial ...
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The Problem With Taylor Swift’s New Album: The Tortured Poets Department isn’t a great breakup album. It’s something newer and tricksier, for us modern idiots.
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The Problem With Taylor Swift’s New Album
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Taylor Swift Fans Certainly Aren’t Expecting the Real Target of Her New Album: Move over, ex-boyfriends. Taylor Swift has a new nemesis.
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Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi sentenced to death for songs critical of regime: Salehi's music denounced government corruption and suppression of dissent.
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Quick Glance: Iranian Rapper Toomaj Salehi Receives Death Sentence for Criticizing Authorities
  • Toomaj Salehi's songs criticized government corruption and repression.

  • An Iranian court imposed a death sentence on rapper Toomaj Salehi for his critical songs.

  • Salehi, subjected to multiple arrests, condemned the regime in his music.

  • Despite being detained, Salehi persisted in releasing music videos opposing the Iranian authorities.
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As German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier passed his store in Istanbul, a Turkish antique shopkeeper played the song “Leve Palestina ... Show more
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Spice Girls reunion: Watch girl group perform 'Stop' at Victoria Beckham's 50th birthday party
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Spice Girls reunion: Watch girl group perform 'Stop' at Victoria Beckham's ...
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David Gilmour to Release New Album, ‘Luck and Strange,’ This Fall: Pink Floyd's David Gilmour will release a new solo album, 'Luck and Strange ...
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David Gilmour to Release New Album, ‘Luck and Strange,’ This Fall
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Birdsong once signalled the onset of spring on my street – but not this year: A dawn chorus of flutes, whistles and chirps once flowed through my Cambridge ...
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Valebol’s self-titled album is a bright, shimmery debut, the perfect ‘breeze pop’
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Valebol’s self-titled album is a bright, shimmery debut, the perfect ...
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Manchester celebrates St George's Day 2024 with huge retro parade through city: A mass of red and white flags could be seen all along the route
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Manchester celebrates St George's Day 2024 with huge retro parade through ...
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Taylor Swift has given fans a lot. Is it finally too much?: Many critics said The Tortured Poets Department was overstuffed and not her best album.
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Taylor Swift has given fans a lot. Is it finally too much?
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A video of Palestine solidarity protesters using the Kashmiri slogan ‘azaadi’ meaning ‘freedom’ in a chant at Columbia University has provoked debate and ... Show more
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Taylor Swift's lyrics in the song "I Hate It Here" have people talking, but they're also streaming, as her latest album breaks Spotify records. www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2024/04/20/taylor-swift-lyrics-all-the-racists-new-album/73395250007/
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Does Kenyan President Ruto deserve the nickname 'Zakayo'? Christina Shusho, a popular gospel musician from East Africa, has caused controversy in Kenya after ... Show more   #DWAfrica
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Maj. Gen. John Omenda to lead Kenya Air Force in a requiem mass for six soldiers who died in a KDF chopper crash alongside CDF Francis Ogolla, tomorrow ... Show more
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North Korea released a new song praising leader Kim Jong Un for being a 'friendly father' and a 'great leader,' in a move that appears to be part of a ... Show more   www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/north-korea-releases-song-praising-leader-kim-friendly-father-2024-04-19/
Quick Glance: New Song from North Korea Honors Kim Jong Un as 'Friendly Father'
  • North Korea praises leader Kim Jong Un as a 'friendly father' and 'great leader' in a new song, part of a propaganda campaign to boost his image in the reclusive state.

  • The music video for the song was broadcast on Wednesday on state-controlled Korean Central Television, showcasing North Koreans from various backgrounds enthusiastically singing lines like 'Let’s sing, Kim Jong Un the great leader' and 'Let’s brag about Kim Jong Un, a friendly father.'

  • Moreover, a live performance of the song with orchestral accompaniment and in the presence of Kim was televised as part of a ceremony to mark the completion of constructing 10,000 new homes.

  • The release of the cheerful song titled 'Friendly Father' coincides with recent changes by North Korean state media to the name of a holiday, sparking speculation that this move is aimed at consolidating Kim’s position.
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After years of trying to get his rap career off the ground, Joseph Foreman (aka OG Afroman) struck gold with a cautionary tale about the consequences of ... Show more
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Heartwarming Scene: Memories of Captain Hillary Litali uniting soldiers in song and dance before attending a beautiful event. Courtesy: UGC
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Patti Smith Reacts to Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' Nod: Patti Smith Reacts to Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' Nod
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Patti Smith Reacts to Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' Nod
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Taylor Swift Fans Certainly Aren’t Expecting the Real Target of Her New Album: Move over, ex-boyfriends. Taylor Swift has a new nemesis.
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What it’s like inside The Black Dog, the London pub made famous by Taylor Swift: Taylor Swift’s new song “The Black Dog” is rumored to be about a London-based ...
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What it’s like inside The Black Dog, the London pub made famous by Taylor ...
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Taylor Swift's feud with Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, explained: Taylor Swift released a new song called "Thank You Aimee," which fans think is a veiled jab at ...
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Taylor Swift's feud with Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, explained
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Taylor Swift Somehow Entered the Drake and Kendrick Lamar Feud: Taylor Swift found herself caught in Drake and Kendrick Lamar's drama.
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Taylor Swift Somehow Entered the Drake and Kendrick Lamar Feud
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Lost Johnny Cash album Songwriter to be released in June with contributions from Dan Auerbach and more
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Lost Johnny Cash album Songwriter to be released in June with ...
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Taylor Swift name-checked Charlie Puth and the internet is debating it: Charlie Puth is a major Swiftie and it appears the admiration may be mutual.
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Taylor Swift name-checked Charlie Puth and the internet is debating it
Quick Glance: Taylor Swift 'Tortured Poets': Why Charlie Puth named?
  • Taylor Swift namedropped singer Charlie Puth on her new album 'The Tortured Poets Department,' leaving fans confused.

  • The mention came in the title track of the album, sparking speculation about the reason behind the naming.

  • It is speculated that the mention could be related to Puth's love life and potential connections to Swift and her friend Matty Healy.

  • Puth has not commented on the mention yet, and the debate about the reasons is likely to continue.
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Lou Gramm on Foreigner’s Long-Awaited Rock Hall Induction: ‘Justice Has Been Done’
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Lou Gramm on Foreigner’s Long-Awaited Rock Hall Induction: ‘Justice Has ...
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Fans and fellow musicians are paying tribute to Ghanaian gospel star Kofi Owusu Dua Anto, popularly known as Koda. The musician passed away from kidney disease ... Show more   #DWAfrica
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Review: Country star Kane Brown disappoints at Target Center: Compared to two years ago in Minneapolis, he was slicker and less personal in a too-short concert.
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Review: Country star Kane Brown disappoints at Target Center
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‘Modern Love Podcast’: Laufey, Gen Z’s Pop Jazz Icon, Sings for the Anxious Generation
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Spice Girls stage impromptu reunion at Victoria Beckham's birthday party and perform 'Stop' dance
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Quick Glance: Tom Cruise wows guests at Victoria's 50th birthday bash
  • Tom Cruise wowed A-list guests at Victoria's party.

  • The Spice Girls also performed and danced to their 1997 hit.

  • Victoria Beckham called the celebration the best night ever.

  • Brooklyn's wife Nicola Peltz Beckham did not attend the party.
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Kelly Clarkson Celebrates Birthday With Heart, Sings ‘Crazy On You’ and ‘Magic Man’
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Kelly Clarkson Celebrates Birthday With Heart, Sings ‘Crazy On You’ and ...
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Britain's Got Talent winner predicted after Amanda Holden hits Golden Buzzer: Britain's Got Talent viewers think they've already found their winner ...
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Britain's Got Talent winner predicted after Amanda Holden hits Golden ...
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Post Malone praises Taylor Swift after 'The Tortured Poets Department' release: Post Malone praised Taylor Swift and thanked her for his inclusion on ...
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Bird shit and moments of happiness: Johannes Oerding swaps songs again: Johannes Oerding has been the host of "Tauschkonzert" for three years ...
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Bird shit and moments of happiness: Johannes Oerding swaps songs again
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‘Heartbreak is the worst. I wish I could express it more eloquently than that, but never mind, because #TaylorSwift – one of the 21st century’s great chroniclers of ... Show more   #TheTorturedPoetsDepartment   #TTPD
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A mass grave was reportedly found at a hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza, according to local accounts. At least 34,151 people have been killed in Gaza since the ... Show more   www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/22/israel-hamas-war-news-gaza-palestine/
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Tens of thousands march in Dublin calling for ‘freedom and justice for Palestine’
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Tens of thousands march in Dublin calling for ‘freedom and justice for ...
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Michael Wendler wrote the lyrics to Laura Müller's debut song: Laura Müller just celebrated her musical debut with her song “Superstar”. In her Instagram story ...
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Michael Wendler wrote the lyrics to Laura Müller's debut song
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It's the second generation of the McCartney-Lennon musical collaboration. While it may not be another Beatles tune, James McCartney, son of Paul McCartney ... Show more   goodmorningamerica.com/culture/story/paul-mccartney-john-lennon-sons-release-song-primrose-hill-listen-109302872
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Phish at the Sphere: All the songs they played on opening night in Las Vegas: Phish is the second band to play the unique Sphere in Las Vegas and the jam-rockers ...
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Quick Glance: Phish's Innovative Use of Sphere's Technology
  • Phish kicked off their four-night stay at the Sphere with an extraordinary utilization of technology, surprising even their most dedicated fans.

  • The band combined custom visual effects on a massive LED screen with live performances and individual sound distribution.

  • Audiences experienced unique visual displays, felt the music through haptic technology, and enjoyed diverse lighting effects.

  • Phish intentionally opted for only four shows to create distinctive experiences and stay true to their tradition of never repeating the same show twice.
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'American Idol' recap: Two contestants are eliminated during the Top 12 reveal: Gene Simmons gave "American Idol" contestants valuable advice in the Rock & Roll ...
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'American Idol' recap: Two contestants are eliminated during the Top 12 ...
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“Blood on Your Hands!”: Protesters Decry Tennessee Vote to Arm Teachers: Republican lawmakers in Tennessee have passed a bill to allow teachers to carry ...
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“Blood on Your Hands!”: Protesters Decry Tennessee Vote to Arm Teachers
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Le Sserafim debuted a new song "1-800-hot-n-fun" at Coachella Week 2 🌴
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Saxophonist Mike Phillips ALWAYS brings the house down with this note during the national anthem!#Cavs
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Sons of Paul McCartney and John Lennon Release New Song: James McCartney teamed with Sean Ono Lennon for “Primrose Hill,” a ballad with echoes of the Beatles ...
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Quick Glance: Sons of John Lennon and Paul McCartney Release New Single
  • The most famous songwriting credit in history, Lennon-McCartney, has been revived - this time for a song written by the Beatles' sons.

  • Primrose Hill, a track by Paul McCartney's son James, co-written with Sean Ono Lennon, is an acoustic ballad featuring a shuffling backbeat and contemplative guitar solo.

  • McCartney described the song in an Instagram post as a vision he had as a child in Scotland: 'Primrose Hill is about getting the ball rolling with me & finding this person.'

  • Fans also have the chance to acquire a unique piece of McCartney memorabilia - the open-top double-decker bus used by him and Wings for their 1972 European tour, expected to be auctioned for up to £200,000 on April 22.
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Taylor Swift fans overwhelm London pub linked to 'Tortured Poets': Fans of Taylor Swift rushed to The Black Dog pub in London after it was name-dropped in the ...
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Taylor Swift fans overwhelm London pub linked to 'Tortured Poets'
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There are plenty of men in the charts – Hozier, Noah Kahan, Benson Boone – but many of these are guys with guitars singing folk or indie songs ... Show more   www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/where-have-all-the-pop-boys-gone
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Taylor Swift’s “The Tortured Poets Department,” Reviewed: Amanda Petrusich on the singer’s new album, which seems to be about relationships with Joe Alwyn ...
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Taylor Swift’s “The Tortured Poets Department,” Reviewed
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Cawood house linked to Humpty Dumpty rhyme up for sale: The ditty is said to have been inspired by events at the site of the property almost 500 years ago.
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Cawood house linked to Humpty Dumpty rhyme up for sale
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Stream the month's best new jazz, picked by Jazz Night in America: Our favorite jazz releases of the month — from traditional tunes to avant-garde adventures to ...
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'You absolute loser': Why Taylor Swift’s ‘The Manuscript’ could be about ex John Mayer
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#Música is now Certified Fresh at 98% on the Tomatometer, with 40 reviews: www.rottentomatoes.com/m/musica
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Taylor Swift's alleged Kim Kardashian takedown on 'The Tortured Poets Department' confirms it: this is the year of the diss track ... Show more   www.vogue.co.uk/article/taylor-swift-kim-kardashian-diss-track-2024
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Angeline Quinto drops new song on her wedding day: Kapamilya singer Angeline Quinto surprised her fans with the release of her new song "Salamat Ika'y Dumating" ...
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Angeline Quinto drops new song on her wedding day
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Stay away! How Europe's most popular spots are fighting overtourism: Tourist hotspots around Europe are on a crusade to deal with surging visitor numbers ...
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Stay away! How Europe's most popular spots are fighting overtourism
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Taylor Swift Fans Go Feral After Kim Kardashian Posts Viral Photo With Karlie Kloss
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Taylor Swift Fans Go Feral After Kim Kardashian Posts Viral Photo With ...