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“I never liked it, to be honest, the way it was mixed. But I do recognise that it works”: Brian May says Under Pressure sounded like The Who before David Bowie took out the heavy guitar parts

Brian May said he was “beaming” about the guitar on the early versions of Under Pressure. David Bowie was not

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“It’s probably the only time in my career I bowed out, because I knew it was going to be a fight… most of that heavy guitar was lost”: Brian May says David Bowie removed his electric guitar riffs on Under Pressure – and he never liked the results

The Queen guitar legend says the song originally sounded more like a Who-style rocker, but Bowie had other ideas…

Guitar World

The Top 10 Best US Singers: A Must-See List

Discover the top 10 best US singers of the 2000s. From pop sensations to soulful crooners, these talented artists have captivated audiences with their exce...

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"Oi, Freddie! Have you succeeded in bringing ballet to the masses yet?": When Queen frontman Freddie Mercury met Sex Pistols bassist 'Simon Ferocious'

"It upset me when the Sex Pistols exploded" recalls Brian May, who was rather more taken with punk than Freddie Mercury

Louder

Kensington Roof Gardens to be reborn as private members' club (but the flamingos have flown)

Grade II-listed former nightclub is famed for hosting lavish parties attended by A-listers such as Madonna, Kate Moss, Diana, Princess of Wales and Freddie Mercury

Evening Standard

The 35 greatest songs made for movies

They're cheesy, they're catchy, they're what make us love our favorite movies even more

Total Film

32 Amazing Biopics Everyone Should See

Who doesn't love a good biopic? Sometimes its about learning some interesting history, sometimes it's just about an amazing performance, but the best ones have both.

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Near-record $7.9bn in sales marks second strong year in row for Sotheby’s

Series of ‘extraordinary collections’ ensures New York-based auction house comes close to highs of 2022

The Guardian - UK

“Freddie goes berserk and says: ‘I’m not being constrained in my wardrobe. I will wear what the f**k I like!’”: how Queen made the groundbreaking 1981 concert movie Queen Rock Montreal

As a restored version of Queen Rock Montreal hits IMAX, we look back on two gigs that went from the tetchy to the triumphant

Louder

12 of the best Muse tracks to test your headphones or hi-fi system

Delve into Muse's extensive back catalogue with some of the British group's finest tracks for testing hi-fi and headphones.

What Hi-Fi?

This huge baby-naming trend for 2024 sure makes a statement – but would you go for it?

Girls' names are becoming increasingly popular choices among parents for their boy babies

GoodToKnow

Boots, Banksy, Piano: Elton John Puts Items Up For Auction

Music icon Elton John has put a variety of personal items up for auction at Christie's in New York, including monogrammed silver leather platform boots, a grand piano and a triptych by street artist Banksy.

International Business Times

What do your trainers really say about you? From the East London Etonians to the Mayfair gallery girls

The trainer tribes have never been more divided in 2024, but do your sneakers say Primrose Hill or The Blue Posts? Joe Bromley has your guide

Evening Standard

David Tennant ‘delighted’ to be announced as Baftas 2024 host

Last year’s ceremony was hosted by Richard E Grant, alongwith Alison Hammond

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“Forget the luxuriant moustaches and sawn-off mike-stands that would come to define them: if the prog ethos meant avoiding the expected, they were definitely a prog band”: You’ve always known the truth about Queen

Mike Portnoy and Steve Howe provide supporting evidence that Bohemian Rhapsody is only the tip of the band’s boundary-pushing iceberg

Louder

“I called Keith Richards about doing it. His manager said: ‘Keith has already got a band. They’re called the Rolling Stones’”: the epic story of Kings Of Chaos, rock’s billion dollar supergroup

Featuring members of Guns N’ Roses, Def Leppard, Deep Purple, Alter Bridge and more, Kings Of Chaos are rock’s most high-profile covers band

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27 Movies That Didn’t Stand The Test Of Time Despite Being So Popular At First

The first time you watch a new movie can be an awesome experience and you might end up falling in love with that movie. But occasionally, when the bliss of the first impression goes away, you start thinking about what you have watched. And then you realize that the movie…

International Business Times

Migration, Mega-fines And Barbie: 2023 In Records

Sizzling temperatures, millions fleeing their homes, multitudes flocking to a movie about a doll -- 2023 was another year of extremes.

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The Guardian - UK

The big 2023 quiz of the year

Barbie was on the big screen, Taylor Swift on the airwaves… How well do you remember the year that was?

Salon

The gender-bending powers of eyeliner

"Eyeliner" author Zahra Hankir spoke to Salon about the many messages that eyeliner can convey beyond beauty

The Canberra Times

Five things to do in Canberra this weekend

There's plenty of music and comedy to enjoy.

Evening Standard

The making of a royal: how The Crown's experts transformed its stars into William, Kate and Harry

Taking an unknown actor off the street and turning them into a member of the Royal Family is no mean feat. Here, The Crown's esteemed movement, dialect and casting directors tell Maddy Mussen how it's done

Evening Standard

Checking in to Zanzibar's Fundu Lagoon

Ben Cobb finds a potent blend of culture, pleasure and relaxation on Zanzibar’s island neighbour

The Independent UK

The ‘confession’ Christopher Nolan had to make to Leonardo DiCaprio on Inception set

Filmmaker shared the news with his lead star on set of 2010 film

The Guardian - US

The Trans Handy Ma’am: the home repair TikToker championing renters

Mercury Stardust makes DIY home repair videos centering renters – and the person who thinks they can’t fix anything

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