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HISTORICAL FACTS: 5 - The Untold Story

“They thought he was too short. He wore a beret, and it was just very kind of corny; he sang on one knee! But he had ‘it’ - I saw it’”: How Billy Joel ended up joining the little-known ‘60s band that gave him his break as a recording artist

“All of a sudden, it came to me. I said, ‘So look, if you join The Hassles, I’ll give you this brand-new B3 Hammond,’” says drummer Jon Small

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Better Man, Sinners and Happy Gilmore 2: what’s new to streaming in Australia in July

Plus a celebration of Jaws as it turns 50, a smart Lena Dunham comedy starring Megan Stalter and a laugh-out-loud look at Australia’s housing crisis

The Guardian - AU

Sir Michael Palin gets musical memories from John Peel

Sir Michael Palin learned about music from late DJ John Peel, who used to blast out his records when they were at school together.

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A cozy accessory brings ultimate sophistication to Billy Joel's '80s living room sofa – it's primed to be a major 2025 trend (and shoppable from $10)

The singer makes his sofa extra plushy and soft with a sumptuous material – here are our editor's picks for the best pieces to integrate it into your home

Homes & Gardens

‘I’ve been incredibly lucky. I have heavy impostor syndrome’: Djo on viral fame, bad reviews, and life after Stranger Things

Actor and musician Joe Keery made his name on the Netflix hit as lovable jock Steve Harrington, but he never stopped making music. He discusses anxiety, his earnest new record and why he and his castmates are ‘bonded for life’

The Guardian - UK

Billy Joel was still dating Elle Macpherson when he met Christie Brinkley

Billy Joel was still dating Elle Macpherson when he met Christie Brinkley but he decided he wanted to be exclusive with Christie.

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Movies to stream in July: our expert's 11 must-watch movies new to Netflix, Prime Video, Max and more

From Netflix to Prime Video, here are 11 movies you are not going to want to miss when they land on streaming in June.

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Club World Cup didn’t start the fire – it didn’t light it but we’ll try to fight it

Football competitions are expanding, overlapping and bleeding into one another, but is a month off really too much to ask?

The Guardian - UK

Stevie Nicks confirms more dates for 2025 tour

The announcement comes after four stadium shows with Billy Joel were cancelled

Louder

‘I don’t want to sound like Elton, I want to sound like me’: Billy Joel reveals why he ditched Elton John’s band

Some shoes aren't meant to be filled.

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Medaina Festival transforms Petra into a new frontier for electronic music

The multi-day Jordanian festival brought electronic artists, cultural workshops and curated performances to Petra and Wadi Rum – blending heritage with high production and thoughtful restraint

The Independent UK

TV tonight: the BBC opens a Billy Joel treasure trove

An archival feast for fans of the legendary US singer-songwriter. Plus, a soft landing for Whovians as Ncuti Gatwa, Billie Piper, David Tennant and Karen Gillan feature in a documentary about the making of the show. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

Peter Lindbergh’s astonishing photos capture all sides of Tina Turner

New book celebrates the close relationship between the iconic rock singer and the revered photographer

The Independent UK

Billy Joel: 'Getting old sucks, but it's preferable to getting cremated'

Billy Joel is on good form cracking jokes amid his battle with a rare brain disorder.

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Billy Joel reveals he attempted suicide twice after betraying his best friend

‘I felt very, very guilty about it,’ singer-songwriter explained in new documentary

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Barry Manilow heartbroken by Billy Joel's health crisis

Veteran crooner Barry Manilow has revealed he's "heartbroken" by Billy Joel's health crisis after the musician was diagnosed with a rare brain condition called Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH), which is caused by a build-up of fluid in the brain.

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Billy Joel attempted suicide twice

Billy Joel was left in a coma after attempting suicide in his early 20s.

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Billy Joel's first ex-wife breaks her silence more than 40 years after her divorce

Elizabeth Weber has "great" memories of her marriage to Billy Joel but has not spoken about him for more than 40 years.

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Billy Joel shares first message with fans since brain disorder diagnosis

Legendary singer was absent from Wednesday premiere of his documentary, ‘Billy Joel: And So It Goes,’ at Tribeca Film Festival

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“He said, 'You can tell people I’m not dying'. He wants people to know that”: Howard Stern gives Billy Joel fans a good-news update following the star’s brain disorder diagnosis

The two friends met up earlier this month to celebrate Joel’s birthday

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Billy Joel 'not dying' amid brain condition

Radio DJ Howard Stern enjoyed dinner with Billy Joel recently, and has told how the music icon wants people to know he is "not dying", amid his rare brain condition diagnosis.

Guitar World

“A friend of mine told me about an open audition for a new artist named Cyndi…”: From his education with Cyndi Lauper and giving Alice Cooper a killer Poison intro, to co-writing with Julian Lennon, John McCurry shares the stories behind his biggest hits

A long-time collaborator of Lauper and Lennon, scoring hits with Bonnie Tyler, Belinda Carlisle and Alice Cooper, McCurry’s session career is legendary. To think he started out on accordion…

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Rod Stewart just accidentally confirmed who’ll be joining him on stage for this year’s Legends slot: “We're gonna do Glastonbury together”

With a history of duets as long as his list of exes, Stewart has no shortage of superstars to pick from

The Conversation

Billy Joel has excess fluid in his brain – a neurologist explains what happens when this protective liquid gets out of balance

Cerebrospinal fluid, or CSF, is a clear, colorless liquid that plays a crucial role in maintaining the health and function of your central nervous system. It cushions the brain and spinal cord, provides nutrients and removes waste products.

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Billy Joel ‘has no plans to retire despite ongoing health battles’

Despite suffering ongoing health challenges, singer Billy Joel is said to have no plans to retire from the spotlight.

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