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‘Jedi Rocks’: the decision that encapsulates George Lucas’ demise

(Credits: Far Out / YouTube Still) Sun 24 March 2024 11:00, UK He was already a very wealthy man before he sold Lucasfilm to Disney in 2012. However, as the multimedia conglomerate continues to go from strength to strength financially, his position as the company’s largest individual shareholder has seen George Lucas get a return […]

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Is Bristol’s new mystery “adulterer” plaque a Bansky?

(Credit: YouTube still) Sun 24 March 2024 10:44, UK Recently, a brass plaque appeared on a bench on the Royal York Crescent in Clifton, Bristol. The eye-catching inscription quickly caught the attention of the local art community, who wondered whether the mystery artist Banksy was behind the strange new installation. From a distance, both plaque […]

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The Lars von Trier movie that depressed Rick Rubin for three months

(Credits: Far Out / Alamy) Sat 23 March 2024 11:00, UK A sheer monolith in the music industry, the legendary producer Rick Rubin has proven throughout his career that he possesses a deep ability to bring the best out of the artists he works with. With a refined technical ability and a profound understanding of […]

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Ric Ocasek: The new wave mastermind who changed pop music

(Credits: Far Out / Lynn Goldsmith / Elektra Records) Sat 23 March 2024 10:00, UK There are no set rules for what constitutes a true rock star. While many would point to artists like Slash as the ultimate example of what a rock star should look like, not everyone will have the leather jacket and […]

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New study reveals the world’s biggest song

(Credits: Far Out / YouTube Stills / Factory Records) Sat 23 March 2024 9:50, UK In a recent IFPI report, it was revealed that we are listening to an average of 20.1 hours of music each week. This means that we’re currently listening to more music than ever before. In turn, this has also meant […]

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Cultural thirst: a collection of Slavoj Žižek’s favourite movies

(Credits: Far Out / Andy Miah) Fri 22 March 2024 11:00, UK Sometimes known as something of a pop philosopher, Slavoj Žižek has practically transcended the role of the cultural theorist with a sense of celebrity that he undoubtedly reviles. It’s Žižek’s ability to infuse his theoretical analyses with a pop culture sensibility, though, that […]

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‘George Dyer Crouching’: Francis Bacon portrait to be auctioned in New York

(Credits: Mario Dondero) Fri 22 March 2024 10:39, UK Looking for something new to hang on your walls? Well, you’re in luck; an incredible full-scale portrait of George Dyer, painted by Francis Bacon in 1966, is set to be auctioned off by Sotheby’s in New York this Spring. The portrait, imaginatively titled Portrait of George […]

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Jack Black says he’s “ready” to be bring back cult classic movie for sequel

(Credits: Far Out / YouTube Still) Fri 22 March 2024 10:21, UK There are many films to have been released with Jack Black in the lead role that has garnered die-hard fans over the years, but perhaps Richard Linklater’s 2003 comedy School of Rock is the most popular. Starring Black, Joan Cusack, Mike White (who […]

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Back to Velour: Juicy Couture Tracksuits Are Trendy Again – Here’s Where to Buy Them Online

All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Back to velour! Juicy Couture is making a comeback. If you were around during the early millennium, then you’re probably already […]