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'I'm a homeless single mum, an NHS nurse and want to work full-time - but a DWP rule means I can't'
Manchester Evening News
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June 15, 2025
All Nadine Rich wants to do is work. A qualified NHS district nurse from Peel Hall in Wythenshawe, she has a three-year-old daughter, Nevaeh, to look after and raise. While juggling a career and bringing up a toddler is a difficult job for any...
Big & Rich: From hit song ‘Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)’ to Billboard Hot Country Song chart
The Tennessean
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From left, Michelle Poe, Terri Howell, Tracy Gershon, Big Kenny, John Rich, Jules Nortman and Johanna Michel share a laugh during Ronnie and Janine Dunn second annual Rock the Barn fund-raiser on the Dunns’ Williamson County property on Oct. 3,...
NCT’s Doyoung sings birthday song to SEVENTEEN’s Hoshi at his solo concert
allkpop
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On the last day of his solo concert ‘DOORS’ at Jamsil Arena, NCT’s Doyoung takes the time to thank his fellow celebrity friends who came to support him in the audience. Doyoung addresses SEVENTEEN’s Hoshi, his rare same-age friend born in 1996. He...
I went to Primavera Sound — 1 artist stood out and it wasn't Charli XCX or Chappell Roan
The Mirror
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June 15, 2025
Festival season 2025 has well and truly kicked off, with Glastonbury, TRNSMT and All Points East just a few weeks away. And while these UK festivals all have their own unique merits, you really can't beat a festival abroad. Primavera Sound, which...
Underdogs (docuseries): Release date, concept, and everything we know so far
Sportskeeda
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June 15, 2025
Underdogs, the new wildlife docuseries by National Geographic, makes the viewers step into the lesser-known worlds of several unique animals. From escape tricks to finding their life partners, the animals shown in the series are touched upon per...
Jonas Brothers downsize upcoming tour, including Philadelphia concert
6 ABC Action News
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June 15, 2025
Jonas Brothers downsize upcoming tour, including Philadelphia concert PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- New Jersey natives The Jonas Brothers are downsizing their upcoming tour. The group announced they are canceling six concerts and moving to smaller venues...
AVATAR's JOHANNES ECKERSTRÖM On Supporting IRON MAIDEN On European Tour: 'I Feel Kind Of Free To Just Enjoy It Purely'
Blabbermouth - California
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June 15, 2025
In a new interview with Wayne Carle Jr. of the 95 WIIL Rock (WIIL-FM) radio station in Wisconsin, vocalist Johannes Eckerström of Swedish metallers AVATAR spoke about the band's upcoming July/August 2025 European tour as the support act for IRON...
Pa. musician helps farmers open up with ‘Empty Barn’ song
WESA - Pennsylvania
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June 15, 2025
Farmers are 3.5 times more likely to die by suicide than the general population, according to the National Rural Health Association. In response, a former Pennsylvania farmer is using his life experience and music to raise awareness about mental...
American Beyoncé fans travel to London for tour: Why it’s worth it
USA Today - Virginia
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Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" tour is attracting American fans to international venues, particularly London. Some fans cited lower ticket prices overseas compared to the U.S. as a motivating factor for traveling. Others emphasized the cultural...
Rock drummer says he turned down Oasis reunion tour to play with band who fired him
Syracuse.com - New York
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June 15, 2025
An acclaimed drummer says he turned down performing on the highly anticipated Oasis reunion tour to play with a band who fired him. Zak Starkey, the 59-year-old son of The Beatles legend Ringo Starr and godson of original The Who drummer Keith...
'We were so happy': Pittsburgh concert promoter Rich Engler and wife recall early years
WTAE 4 Pittsburgh - Pennsylvania
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June 15, 2025
'We were so happy': Pittsburgh concert promoter Rich Engler and wife recall early years Couple appeared on Sunday’s edition of 4 The Record LEGENDARY PITTSBURGH CONCERT PROMOTER RICH ENGLER, SHARING HIS STORIES. IT WAS KIND OF MY DUTY, I THOUGHT...
Oasis fans brutally labelled ‘fat, drunk and rowdy’ ahead of reunion tour
Metro
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June 15, 2025
Oasis fans might not be thrilled when they hear what they’ve been called by a local council (Picture: Getty/ PA) One local council might have some explaining to do when Oasis fans flock to its city. The countdown is now on for the string of...
West End star to perform concert in memory of loved ones
Darlington and Stockton Times
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Voices United: Rubies for Our Angels will be held at York’s Grand Opera House on Friday, July 18, in support of St Leonard’s Hospice, marking its 40th anniversary. The event is organised by Sarah Walker and her friend Ian Stroughair, known...
Indie band Forgetting The Future return to Thurso for ‘biggest hometown show ever’
John O'Groat Journal & Caithness Courier
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June 15, 2025
Thurso band Forgetting The Future are looking forward to an unforgettable night when they return to their hometown for what promises to be a packed gig on Saturday. The four-piece indie rock band, made up of singer Robbie McNicol, drummer Sam...
HALESTORM's LZZY HALE On Singing Live On Tour: 'I'm Proud To Say That I Hardly Warm Up Anymore'
Blabbermouth - California
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June 15, 2025
In a new interview with Chaoszine, HALESTORM frontwoman Lzzy Hale, who is widely considered to be one of the best female rock singers in the world, was asked how she has felt her "voice evolution of over the years". She responded (as transcribed...
New leader at Studio@620 looks to build on artistic legacy
Tampa Bay Times - Florida
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ST. PETERSBURG — The building at 620 First Ave. S. has been an iconic, eclectic venue for the arts in downtown St. Petersburg since 2004. More than 20 years later, Erica Sutherlin has taken over as the space’s new artistic executive director, and...
Iconic Beatles song only took 'two takes' but fans say they prefer different version
Daily Express
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June 15, 2025
A timeless track from the iconic band The Beatles was completed in "just two takes". The beloved original, which appeared on their film soundtrack, Help!, quickly became a fan favourite, and enthusiasts were thrilled to discover an alternate...
New artist of the day : Last Apollo ‘startling post Lankum dark forest/dark folk soundscapes’
Louder Than War
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June 15, 2025
Portrait Lucy Rice of Last Apollo, London, 19th May 2025. New artist of the day : Last Apollo With songs full of a dark forest/dark folk grandeur, Last Apollo is a startling newcomer. Her new song, ‘Dandelion’, claims to be ‘Dreamy, Fierce,...
Ports of Call: Toasaves Revives Flemish Song with a Global Sound
World Music Central
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June 15, 2025
(headline image: Toasaves – Photo by Laura Soriano) Toasaves is a Belgian music collective founded in early 2021 by ud player and artistic director Tristan Driessens. Its name, written phonetically, means “home ports” in the Antwerp dialect, aptly...
Materialists: Celine Song’s Modern Twist To The Age-Old Love Dilemma
Digital Mafia Talkies
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June 15, 2025
The love market has been discussed and dissected by academics and artists, and the age-old question of ‘Will you marry solely for love?’ continues to put many in a moral dilemma. You know you’ll be judged if you walk away from your partner just...