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MYSTERIOUS: 7 - What They Never Told You

“People do albums and say, ‘I just do it for myself’ – that’s absolute rubbish. No one ever really means that”: How Mike Rutherford measures his success

Genesis co-founder’s ‘hobby band’ Mike + The Mechanics had no grand plan – but made an impact anyway

Louder

Lil Nas X, ‘J Christ’ review: a sexed-up star guides his disciples into end-of-days euphoria

There’s a little echo of Sam Smith’s ‘Unholy’ to the sexy-sacred swagger of the rapper’s new single

The Independent UK

Up First briefing: Israel Supreme Court ruling; South Korean opposition leader stabbed

Israel's Supreme Court rejects right-wing changes to the judiciary. South Korea's Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung was stabbed in the neck during a visit to the city of Busan.

WEKU

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The year in pop: how Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Harry Styles and Elton John conquered 2023

As the year draws to a close, let’s meet and greet the acts and music that set the tone, filled the stadiums and earned the big bucks

MusicRadar

TikTok users including Russell Brand given special status, messages show

Exclusive: Moderators in Europe encouraged to be more lenient with accounts of some high-profile figures

The Guardian - UK

Sam Smith Commands Stage in Dress, Transcending Boundaries, Captivating Souls

Witness Sam Smith's spellbinding performance, adorned in a bewitching dress, as it transcends boundaries, captivating souls with its artistic magnitude.

Top News

Scottish star Lewis Capaldi crowned TikTok’s most-viewed UK artist for 2023

Lewis Capaldi has seen off competition from Sam Smith and Central Cee to become the most-viewed UK artist account on TikTok for 2023.

The National (Scotland)

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The Fashion Awards 2023 Lived Up To Its Name With These Incredible Outfits

Pamela Anderson, Anne Hathaway, Kate Moss, and more.

Marie Claire

Everything that happened at the Fashion Awards 2023 — from the best dressed to who won

From the surprise appearances of Gwyneth Paltrow and Anne Hathaway to the unlikely pop socks which swept the red carpet, Victoria Moss has your Fashion Awards 2023 download

Evening Standard

All the key moments from the Fashion Awards 2023

See all the best red carpet looks

Marie Claire

Valentino and Sam Smith lauded at Fashion Awards in London

Sarah Burton, Jonathan Anderson and Valentino Garavani also among winners at one of industry’s biggest nights

The Guardian - UK

‘There was no way that I wasn’t going to do whatever was asked of me’: Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt on making the Barbie soundtrack

The producing duo got more than they bargained for when they signed up to the biggest film of 2023. Originally slated to record two tracks, they ended up making the whole soundtrack – the most successful film score this century

The Guardian - UK

Brit awards extend best artist shortlist to 10 after 2023’s all-male lineup

Artist of the year and international artist of the year will each have 10 nominees, up from five this year

The Guardian - UK

From Tinder to tattoo artist and Kazakhstan to Chicago

How the first match on a dating app launched Askhat Kobekpaev’s career in tattooing, brought him to Chicago and has seen him ink singer Sam Smith.

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Evening Standard

When will BBC Radio 1 Sound of 2024 longlist be announced?

Sigrid, Sam Smith, Michael Kiwanuka, Ellie Goulding and Adele have won in previous years

Autosport

How TOCA's support classes were won in 2023

It was all change among the British Touring Car support bill for this season. For the first time in 15 years, a one-make Ginetta series did not feature and instead the Caymans of the Porsche Sprint Challenge GB became a regular fixture, while a rotating cast of guest championships provided…

USA Today Sports Media Group

Zach LaVine running point guard for Bulls is ‘intriguing’ idea

Should the Chicago Bulls consider playing Zach LaVine at the point guard position?

The Guardian - UK

Eight things we learned from Madonna’s nights of Celebration in London

The Guardian takes in a dazzling start to a tour showcasing a career that set the template for modern pop stardom

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Afternoon Edition: Why Chicago migrants could soon end up in St. Louis

Plus: Thompson Center’s face-lift, the best apple fritters in Chicago and more.

The Independent UK

Charli XCX addresses hateful comments aimed at Sam Smith collaboration: ‘It’s been really disheartening’

Singers’ new song ‘In the City’ releases on 19 October

Chicago Sun-Times

Breakthrough year brings Kim Petras to Chicago for ambitious tour stop

After her landmark win and provocative performance at the Grammys, pop star promises ‘a personal manifesto’ at Aragon.

The Independent UK

Madonna review, O2 Arena: Tour of hits reminds us why the Queen of Pop still reigns

One Michael Jackson misstep aside, this show is worthy of celebration

USA Today Sports Media Group

Bulls legend Scottie Pippen was almost traded to the Boston Celtics in 1997

The nixed deal would have radically altered the course of NBA history for years to come.

The Guardian - UK

‘What did London have that New York, Paris, and Milan didn’t?’: how the UK capital’s fashion conquered the world

Thirty years ago, the capital’s fashion scene was in the shadow of its rivals. Now a new exhibition – featuring pieces worn by Björk and Sam Smith – charts the city’s nightlife-inspired resurgence

The Independent UK

From Taylor Swift to Shakira: The 2023 MTV VMA winners list in full

Swift has a chance to become the most awarded artist in VMA history

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