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.

How Robert Smith of the Cure Became Rock’s Most Dogged Activist

With his band’s first new album in 16 years out Friday, post-punk’s dark prince discusses enduring on his own terms and clashing with the most powerful company in live music.

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'It's like I've lost someone from my family' - Liam Payne fans gather for vigils

Police estimated at least 800 people gathered in London to grieve the former One Direction star who died at 31.

Beyoncé at Kamala Harris rally says ‘time for America to sing a new song’ – US politics live

Harris campaign says crowd of 30,000 is largest to date, while Trump is delayed for rally in swing-state Michigan. Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are tied at 48% , according to a new poll by ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Watch: Trump gives remarks at Al Smith dinner in New York

Former President Trump attended the annual Al Smith dinner in New York City on Thursday evening — a major fundraising event hosted by Catholic Charities of New York. The dinner, which traditionally ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

Tears for Fears are in full bloom with a concert film, a live album, new songs and Vegas dates

Tears for Fears are still going strong in 2024, with a concert film only the latest output from the duo who were relatively quiet for 17 years before releasing 2022's “The Tipping Point.”

Entertainment - ABC News - October 22

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

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Raye's songwriting books for new album stolen

The singer's car was stolen and contained books in which she'd written songs for her second album.

More painful mistakes, missed chances as Jets fall to Bills

Interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich replaced fired Robert Saleh, but New York followed a familiar script in losing a messy game against Buffalo on MNF.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 14

Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft Are Living in the Past

In recent weeks, Belichick and Kraft have presented themselves as a couple of needy and insecure men, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

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This Creepy New Horror Game Unravels A Mystery Using A Cursed Photo Album

October is full of new horror games you can play now or before Halloween comes to a close. Though it won't be among those playable so soon, Corporeal looks creepy enough to stretch spooky ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 21

JC Chasez releases new album and reveals if NSYNC would reunite

Singer JC Chasez talks about his new album that was inspired by Mary Shelley's 1818 novel, "Frankenstein," and his plans to make a musical.

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

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Vista's Robert Smith: How to prevent AI from further widening the racial wealth gap

. If current trends hold, the new wealth created by generative AI alone will increase the racial wealth gap by $43 billion annually, according to McKinsey.

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Robert Downey Jr: ‘I will sue all future executives who make AI replicas of me’

The actor who will be returning to the MCU as Doctor Doom said he believed Marvel would ‘never’ recreate him on screen without his permission. Robert Downey Jr has said he will instruct his lawyers ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

'Eating disorders are higher in the LGBT community - few talk about it'

Netflix hit Heartstopper is raising awareness of a crucial challenge the LGBT community faces.

How The Hill helped me learn and grow as a political journalist

Aaron Blake, a former reporter for The Hill, reflects on his time at the publication as a formative experience that allowed him to cover a variety of campaigns and develop relationships with ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

I’m a chronic nail biter — this no-bite polish finally helped me stop

This no-bite nail polish tastes bitter and helps prevent me from biting my nails. After using it for months, I’ve managed to kick my nail-biting habit.

Mets vs. Dodgers: The Temptations sing national anthem, 'My Girl' ahead of NLCS Game 5 in New York

The Mets are pulling out all the stops for this elimination game

Sports - CBS Sports - October 18

Watch: Beyoncé urges Americans to 'sing a new song' as she addresses Kamala Harris rally

The singer is the latest superstar entertainer to endorse Kamala Harris.

Cox set to cover for Smith on New Zealand tour

Jordan Cox looks set to make his England Test debut on the tour of New Zealand, with Jamie Smith likely to miss part of the series for the birth of his first child.

Former Jets head coach Robert Saleh helping Packers' Matt LaFleur analyze his offense in 'fluid' situation

Saleh is crashing at LaFleur's house while helping provide a defensive perspective on his offense

Sports - CBS Sports - October 23

Khatia Buniatishvili is a classical music superstar. Her new album honors Mozart — in her own way

Khatia Buniatishvili has been one of the most well-known classical musicians for more than a decade

Entertainment - ABC News - October 25

Willie Nelson on his new album, cannabis cookbook, Kris Kristofferson and what makes a good song

Willie Nelson, who is 91, will release “Last Leaf on the Tree" on Friday, his second studio album this year

Entertainment - ABC News - 8 hours ago

Willie Nelson Shares New Album, Cannabis Cookbook, and What Makes a Song a Hit

Legendary musician Willie Nelson released his 153rd album and has no plan to slow down.

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Harris jabs at Trump with help from Molly Shannon in Al Smith dinner video

Vice President Harris on Thursday swiped at former President Trump with jokes about his election denialism and his criticism of Detroit during a pre-recorded video address to the Al Smith charity ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

Donald Trump thanks Melania Trump during the Al Smith dinner

Former Donald Trump praised his wife, Melania Trump, who accompanied the former president to the Al Smith dinner in New York City. Trump spoke about the former first lady's memoir, "Melania," which ...

Politics - NBC News - October 18

Trump Among New York’s Elites at the Al Smith Dinner: It Got Awkward

There were grudge matches and sycophancy in equal measure at the Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner. “Isn’t it just exciting, what’s going on,” Donald Trump said.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 18

Fox News denies employee wrote Trump's jokes at Al Smith dinner

Fox News is disputing a claim made by former President Trump that "people from Fox" helped write jokes he delivered at a Catholic charity banquet this week. "Your material was real funny, who wrote ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

They Realized They Were Singing the Same Tune

When the opera singers Nicholas Martorano and Elizabeth Novella first met, they knew something was meant to be.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 8 hours ago

Kamala Harris delivers ‘closing argument’ in Washington: ‘It is time for a new generation of leadership’ – live

Tens of thousands of Harris supporters gather as she condemns ‘petty tyrant’ on the grounds where Trump spoke the day of the Capitol riot. Don’t miss important US election coverage. Get our free ...

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Trump speaks at Al Smith dinner after Harris during rally ridicules ‘father of IVF’ claim – US politics live

Donald Trump receives warm response and criticises lack of personal appearance by Kamala Harris, who spotlights reproductive rights during rally in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Don’t miss important US ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

Harris holds rally in Georgia with Barack Obama and celebrities – live

Early voting totals have been breaking records in Georgia, with about 30% of the electorate having already cast a ballot. Tell us: is the looming election stressing you out? Don’t miss ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

A moment that changed me: I was trapped in a burning building – and realised how much I wanted to live

I was in a friend’s fifth-floor flat when the place went up in flames. Suddenly I understood my mortality and what I was prepared to do to save myself. . When my friend Jonathan heard the crash ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

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