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HISTORICAL FACTS: The cure - The Untold Story

The Cure's video director Tim Pope reveals how working with disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein on cult gothic horror film The Crow: City of Angels scarred him for life

"I poured everything into that film and ended up with something I loathed"

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The Cure’s Robert Smith slams Fifa and ‘small hand’ Trump over World Cup Halftime Show: ‘Argh!’

The first-of-its-kind halftime show will be overseen by Coldplay’s Chris Martin and features performances from Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira

The Independent UK

The Cure’s Robert Smith lashes out at the World Cup halftime show

Not everyone is a fan of the upcoming World Cup final halftime show, with The Cure's Robert Smith posting his blunt but oddly poetic (considering the image) thoughts on FIFA's Super Bowl-style performance on Sunday.

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“Hope you will joining us in wishing Simon the speediest of recoveries. And Eden – thanks”: Son of Gallup saves the day for The Cure

Young bassist is filling in for his dad

MusicRadar

Sydney Sweeney Models Lace Lingerie In Her Boldest Display Ever, Fans React With Harsh Comments: “Find Jesus”

"I genuinely hope you find Jesus. No amount of fame or attention compares to the peace and purpose He gives," wrote one user.

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A Tattoo Artist Turned His Three-Year-Old Daughter’s Chalk Drawings Into A Poster For The Cure’s Berlin Concerts

A California driveway, a three-year-old's chalk drawings, and a tattoo artist's vision came together to create one of The Cure's most unexpected concert posters.

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"I purposely ignored this record for a long time. I didn’t really fully understand the band because I never gave it a chance." Converge vocalist Jacob Bannon on the '80s alt. rock album that changed his life, and his band, forever

"It changed everything"

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Roskilde 2026 review – David Byrne bridges the past-present divide with a timeless set, while Damon Albarn riles up other bands on the lineup

4/5 Gorillaz are a natural fit for the headline slot, and their electro-rock sound seems somehow both tight and expansive on Thursday night, but not everyone was impressed

The Independent UK

Isle of Wight 2026 review: Other festivals should take note

4/5 The Cure played a triumphant set in a pleasing nostalgia-filled weekend

Evening Standard

"There’s two days missing from my life. Apparently, we had a really good time!" That time The Cure's Robert Smith went on a 48 hours drinking session with David Bowie's guitarist, then offered him a job

Robert Smith and Reeves Gabrels got together in 1997 to rehearse for David Bowie’s 50th birthday gig, then hit the town to celebrate. Things got messy

Louder

Robert Smith makes Billboard Hot 100 chart for first time as solo artist with Olivia Rodrigo collab

Robert Smith has landed his first-ever solo entry on the Billboard Hot 100 after his Olivia Rodrigo collaboration What’s Wrong With Me debuted at No. 17.

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Isle of Wight 2026 review – Magnificent, mighty The Cure once again prove themselves to be one of our greatest bands

4/5 Calvin Harris provides the dopamine and Teddy Swims and Liverpool’s Luvcat also give stand-out sets, but the biggest highlight has to be Robert Smith, on extraordinary form as his band headline the Sunday night

The Independent UK

How to watch The Cure's headline set from the 2026 Isle Of Wight Festival

The Cure, Sex Pistols, Feeder, Wet Leg, The Twilight Sad, Shed Seven and The Last Dinner Party are just some of the artists playing this weekend - here's how you can catch the action from anywhere

Louder

How to watch 'Isle of Wight Festival 2026' online from anywhere

Catch Calvin Harris, Lewis Capaldi and more at this year's event - here's how to watch "Isle of Wight Festival 2026" online from anywhere.

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“I just can’t believe that this song exists with the person that it exists with”: Olivia Rodrigo confirms new song, What's Wrong With Me, featuring Robert Smith, then immediately sings it live with him during her surprise set at Primavera Sound

The pair previously sang together at the Glastonbury festival last year

Latin Times

Primavera Sound Recap Day 3: PinkPantheress Almost Causes a Stampede and The Cure Made History

Acts like PinkPantheress, Ethel Cain, JADE, and The Cure took over Day 3 of Primavera Sound Barcelona.

Latin Times

Primavera Sound Recap Days 1 & 2: Wet Leg Kicks Off the Festival and Geese Performs Through the Rain

Headliners like Doja Cat, Bad Gyal, & Massive Attack canceled their performances on Thursday due to adverse weather conditions.

Louder

"Wait till you hear the s**t Keith’s playing. It’s unbelievable." Rolling Stones producer Andrew Watt says the band's forthcoming Foreign Tongues is "rawer" than Hackney Diamonds

Prepare to be excited for the summer release of Foreign Tongues

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"He was drunk out of his mind and he asked me to make out with him." Billy Corgan on how he became a fan of The Cure...and the first time he met Robert Smith

The Smashing Pumpkins frontman and Cure leader went on to become fast friends

MusicRadar

“I told them I was dying and they didn’t believe me. I could tell by the look on my doctor’s face that there was something very, very wrong with me”: Robert Smith on the madness and the magic of The Cure’s early days

The goth legends’ ‘Doom Trilogy’ was aptly named

MusicRadar

“Honestly, this song, The Cure, has nothing to do with the band, The Cure”: Olivia Rodrigo gives the answer to the question that everyone’s been asking about her new single

“I think it's like a new perspective that I haven't really had the maturity maybe to express before in earlier albums,” she says

Latin Times

Primavera Sound 2026 Preview: Barcelona's Sold-Out Festival Returns With The Cure, Doja Cat, The xx and Gorillaz

The 24th edition of the festival will take place June 3-7 in Barcelona, with the main festival running June 4-6 with an opening day and closing party.

Evening Standard

Mick Jagger reveals how Robert Smith ended up featuring on new Stones album

The cover for Foreign Tongues is designed by American artist Nathaniel Mary Quinn.

The Independent UK

Rolling Stones unveil new album with star-studded collaborations

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Rolling Stones announce new album with guests Paul McCartney and The Cure’s Robert Smith

The album, which is set to be released in July, is preceded by new single ‘In The Stars’

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