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Why did Cat Stevens change his name to Yusuf?

(Credits: Far Out / A. Vente / Beeld en Geluid Wiki / Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision) Sat 17 January 2026 10:59, UK Renowned under his original stage moniker of Cat Stevens, Steven Demetre Georgiou carved an unmistakably distinctive path in the music industry. As a pivotal figure in the early 1970s singer-songwriter movement, […]

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‘White Lotus’ adds Steve Coogan to season four line-up

(Credits: IFC Films) Sat 17 January 2026 10:41, UK The White Lotus has added Steve Coogan and Caleb Jonte Edwards to the fourth season of the hit HBO series. As reported by Variety, Coogan will join the new season, alongside the already announced line-up of Alexander Ludwig and AJ Michalka. Despite much speculation online, these […]

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Up the Hill: Billboard Crossword (Jan. 16, 2026)

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Styngray Is Building a World, Not a Moment

There’s a difference between artists who want attention and artists who want longevity. Styngray clearly falls into the second category. No loud rollouts. No performative hype. No urgency to be everywhere at once. Instead, Styngray has been doing what a lot of artists talk about, but few actually commit to: showing up consistently, refining his […]

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Hockey player credits ‘Heated Rivalry’ for inspiration to publicly come out

Credits: HBO Max / Jesse Korteum via Facebook Fri 16 January 2026 11:34, UK Jesse Korteum, an ice hockey player from Minnesota, has credited the hit television show, Heated Rivalry, with inspiring him to come out publicly as gay. The sportsman took to social media to share the news, writing on Instagram that after years […]

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The “true artist” Matt Damon called the ultimate “goal”

(Credits: Far Out / YouTube Still) Fri 16 January 2026 11:27, UK Matt Damon‘s career is fuller than most. He not only achieved Oscar fame with the impeccable Good Will Hunting as his breakthrough performance, but he has since gone on to find himself working with some of the best directors, producing the best movies and changing […]

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Tino Kamal Hits Hard and Gets Personal on “First Born”

Tino Kamal has never been short on presence, but with “First Born,” he taps into something deeper than pure impact. The UK artist, known for blending grit, confidence, and instinct into every release, delivers a track that feels charged with meaning while still carrying the forward motion fans expect from him. It’s personal, but it […]

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Gracie Abrams to star in new A24 movie from ‘Babygirl’ director

(Credits: Justin Higuchi / Harald Krichel) Thu 15 January 2026 11:23, UK Gracie Abrams is set to make her acting debut in an upcoming A24 movie from Babygirl director Halina Reijn. The ‘Close to You’ singer-songwriter will star in Reijn’s next project, which will be titled Please. Though specific plot details remain tightly under wraps, […]

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Pulp confirm Adelaide Festival show will still go ahead following appointment of new board

(Credits: Steffen Rikenberg) Thu 15 January 2026 11:07, UK Pulp have confirmed their appearance at Adelaide Festival will still go ahead on February 27th. Over 180 people withdrew from the event after Palestinian-Australian author Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah’s invite to participate in Writers Week at the Adelaide Festival was withdrawn. Abdel-Fattah, who is a vocal critic […]