Father John Misty: Mahashmashana review | Alexis Petridis's album of the week

(Bella Union) The singer-songwriter sticks to apocalyptic first principles on his sixth album, couching contemporary chaos in soaring ballads and discofied yacht rock . Nine years after his ...

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Linkin Park: From Zero review | Alexis Petridis's album of the week

(Warner Records) They sold millions as the most poppy and emotional band in nu-metal. Now, returning with Emily Armstrong as frontwoman, they remain just as dynamic. In September, Linkin Park’s ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

Music Review: Father John Misty's 'Mahashmashana' offers cynical, theatrical take on life and death

Father John Misty’s sixth studio album is titled “Mahashmashana,” a reference to cremation

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Music Review: The Cure return after a long break to look at mortality with one of their best albums

You might think that after being silent for 16 years, The Cure would be in a rush to get things going

Entertainment - ABC News - October 30

Music Review: State Champs’ self-titled album is enjoyable, quintessential, predictable pop-punk

New York pop-punk band State Champs’ self-titled album is one fans of the genre have heard before

Entertainment - ABC News - November 4

Music Review: Linkin Park returns on 'From Zero,' their first album since Chester Bennington's death

Linkin Park, the inventive American rap-rock band who wove electronica into its heavy, melodic compositions, return with their first new album in seven years, “From Zero.”

Entertainment - ABC News - November 15

The Week: Ukraine, Israel and John Prescott reflections

Adam, Alex, Chris and Henry wrap up the week

Nick Harkaway steps into his father John le Carré's footsteps with spy thriller 'Karla's Choice'

Fictional spymaster George Smiley is back

Entertainment - ABC News - October 26

Nick Harkaway steps into his father John le Carré's footsteps with spy thriller 'Karla's Choice'

Fictional spymaster George Smiley is back

World - ABC News - October 26

Back in Top 25 spotlight, No. 22 St. John's puts away Wagner to set up Pitino father-son showdown

In their return to the national rankings, Rick Pitino and his St. John’s team finished much better than they started

Sports - ABC News - November 14

Music by John Williams review – the man behind the soundtracks, from Star Wars to Superman

Steven Spielberg, Yo-Yo Ma and Chris Martin contribute to this fascinating if fleeting glimpse into a remarkable career that also encompasses Jaws, Indiana Jones and Harry Potter. Seventeen ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Rick Pitino blasts officials in St. John's loss to Baylor after 'highly unethical' late review, clock mishap

Pitino went off on the referees for icing a player shooting crucial free throws by reviewing a "BS makeup [call]"

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Rangers, Alexis Lafreniere agree to contract extension

The Rangers and Alexis Lafreniere agreed to terms on a contract extension, New York announced Friday.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 26

Recipe from Martha Stewart: Alexis's Chopped Salad

From the lifestyle entrepreneur's 100th book, "Martha: The Cookbook," comes one of her daughter's specialties: a chopped salad featuring at least ten different vegetables.

St. John's, Pitino begin life as a ranked team as part of the week's AP Top 25 national schedule

St. John's enters this week ranked for the first time in nearly six years in The Associated Press men's college basketball poll

Sports - ABC News - November 12

Digested week: Snail’s pace payments, a dodgy knee and gullible hounds | John Crace

As the Post Office Horizon inquiry ends, Gary Lineker steps aside and Donald Trump makes some mad picks. More than four years after it was established, the Post Office Horizon inquiry is finally ...

World - The Guardian - November 15

Rangers sign Alexis Lafrenière to 7-year contract extension

The New York Rangers have signed winger Alexis Lafrenière to a seven-year contract extension

Sports - ABC News - October 25

Alexi Lalas keeps tweeting Maga propaganda. Does it matter?

America’s most prominent soccer broadcaster leaves no doubt about his political affiliation. That risks alienating a large swathe of fans in the US. As the US men’s national team prepared to kick ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Digested week: Crap telly, power naps – oh and I think I may have saved a friend’s life | John Crace

Also this week, Sunak fails to go out with a bang, while his party can just about be bothered to pick his replacement. Life skills you never knew you had. A little while ago I met a friend for ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

The Offspring on 30 years of punk rock and new album

Jamie Yuccas catches up with The Offspring to discuss their groundbreaking album "Smash," their influence on punk rock and their latest album, "Supercharged."

Kendrick Lamar surprises with new album 'GNX'

Kendrick Lamar gave music listeners an early holiday present with a new album

Entertainment - ABC News - Yesterday

Kendrick Lamar Releases a Surprise Album, ‘GNX’

The rapper’s sixth studio album follows the success of a pair of tracks this year that were sparked by a war of words with Drake.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Kendrick Lamar drops surprise album, GNX

Rapper caps off 2024 with release of 12-track album featuring guest spots from SZA and Kamasi Washington. Kendrick Lamar has released a surprise album called GNX.. The Pulitzer prize-winning ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Kendrick Lamar drops surprise album 'GNX'

Kendrick Lamar unexpectedly released his sixth studio album "GNX" on Friday.

Kendrick Lamar drops surprise new album GNX

The 12-track album, which is the performer's sixth studio release, dropped on Friday.

'John Malkovich isn't me': John Malkovich remembers 'Being John Malkovich'

The title star of 'Being John Malkovich' looks back on the 'iffy call' to make the movie that would introduce audiences to future Oscar winners Spike Jonze and Charlie Kaufman.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 29

A Lesson From John Lennon

The ecstasy and agony of an original Beatles fan.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 26

Remembering John Prescott

Peter Mandelson pays tribute to Labour giant John Prescott.

Dawn Richard and Spencer Zahn lean into the quiet moments for their new album

Former Danity Kane member Dawn Richard turned to music to process the grief of losing a family member and the stress of having parents in and out of the hospital

Entertainment - ABC News - October 29

The Cure's Robert Smith: 'Singing new album live helps me grieve'

The goth icons played two sets at the BBC in support of their new record, Songs Of A Lost World.

‘Played on over 250 albums’: was Nicky Hopkins the greatest unsung pianist ever?

He helped shape classic songs by the Rolling Stones, the Who and the Beatles but his influence on music has been largely ignored. A new documentary aims to correct that. In one of the Rolling ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

Luke Grimes on final episodes of "Yellowstone," his album and fatherhood

"Yellowstone" star Luke Grimes spoke to "CBS Mornings" about what to expect as the beloved show nears its end and what's next for him.

Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" album lands her 99 career Grammy nominations

The Grammys released their nominations for the 2025 awards on Friday. Beyoncé led the pack, garnering 11 nods for her album "Cowboy Carter." Entertainment Tonight correspondent Cassie DiLaura joins ...

Leon Bridges on new album, tour and staying grounded in Texas roots

Touring his new album "Leon," singer-songwriter Leon Bridges talks with Anthony Mason about his music, his connection to Texas and the power of staying grounded.

Leon Bridges on returning to his Texas roots with new album

Celebrating his Texas roots, Grammy-winning artist Leon Bridges releases "Leon," an album he calls a love letter to the city of Fort Worth.

Rauw Alejandro on Puerto Rico, salsa and working with Pharrell on his new album

Last year, Puerto Rican superstar Rauw Alejandro was in outer space with “Playa Saturno.”

Entertainment - ABC News - November 15

Clay Aiken returns with new holiday album "Christmas Bells Are Ringing"

Award-winning singer Clay Aiken, who rose to fame on American Idol, joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about his new holiday album, "Christmas Bells Are Ringing," and his rendition of Bing Crosby's ...

Shelby Lynne reflects on her journey and new album "Consequences of the Crown"

After overcoming years of personal struggles, Grammy winner Shelby Lynne is back with her first album in years. She tells Anthony Mason why her return to recording came as a surprise, even to her.

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