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Manic Street Preachers have opened up about the inspiration in their new album ‘Critical Thinking’, and said that they approached the writing process “with a bit more urgency than usual”.It comes after the band returned with their triumphant single, ‘Decline & Fall’, back in August, and announced details of their upcoming 15th album.They had been teasing new material in advance, and the track arrived on the eve of the 30th anniversary of 1994 album ‘The Holy Bible’. It was their first new music since 2021’s chart-topping 14th album ‘The Ultra Vivid Lament’.Now, the members have opened up about the new project in an interview, and revealed that the songs came together across two years.“We started with a bit more urgency than usual.

Gruff Rhys’ with ‘Sadness Sets Me Free’, and Skindred with their ‘Smile’ album, which peaked at Number Two on the UK album charts and saw them crowned the winner of best alternative act at the 2024 MOBO Awards.“Thanks to my mum and my dad – as a young black kid growing up, they constantly told me I could do anything and be anything,” L E M F R E C K said, accepting the award at the Millennium Centre in Cardiff.“This one goes to my community in Newport. If I didn’t see Benji [Webbe of Skindred] doing it first, I’m telling you now, I would not be able to do this, so I’d like to thank him,” he added.

Country music superstar and Tennessee native Dolly Parton is donating $1 million to Hurricane Helene relief efforts, with her Dollywood Foundation and other businesses matching the amount.

Teddy Swims has shared details of a new US tour which arrives in celebration of his new album, ‘I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 2)’. Find ticket details below.As the title suggests, the upcoming record is the second part of his breakthrough debut album, which arrived last September via Warner, and contained hits including ‘Lose Control’ and ‘The Door’.

There's been a number of school closures amid flooding and heavy rains across the UK this week. Wales woke up to 11 flood alerts on Monday morning, following heavy overnight rain and a school in Pembrokeshire announced its closure due to a fallen tree nearby, with power cuts also reported in west Wales.The wind warning indicates that strong winds may cause disruption across southwest England and Wales as well.

A 'cruel' woman beat two schoolgirls with a hammer and a candlestick after 'losing all sense of control'.

Erik ten Hag has been dealing with considerable pressure, and while some might expect him to unwind with a glass of wine after matches, he's had to forgo this tradition. The practice, once championed by Sir Alex Ferguson, who enjoyed sharing a glass with the opposition manager after a game, has been sidelined due to media scrutiny.

With nearly a quarter of a century in Hollywood, McG is returning to his Newport Beach roots.

Jenelle Riley Deputy Awards and Features Editor Oscar winner Nicolas Cage and Oscar nominees June Squibb, Colman Domingo and Marianne Jean-Baptiste are among the honorees at this year’s Newport Beach Film Festival Honors on Oct. 20 at the Balboa Bay Resort in Newport Beach. The honorees will be feted at a special brunch also celebrating Variety’s 10 Actors to Watch.

Tamra Judge‘s mom is NOT holding back while reacting to her new plastic surgery!

Manic Street Preachers have returned with their triumphant new single, ‘Decline & Fall’. Check it out below.Having been teased throughout the week, the song comes on the eve of the 30th anniversary of the band’s seminal 1994 album ‘The Holy Bible’, and marks their first new material since 2021’s acclaimed chart-topping 14th album ‘The Ultra Vivid Lament’.The single adopts some of the retro-futuristic ABBA-esque sounds of their previous record met with the arena euphoria of ‘Resistance Is Futile’ and ‘Everything Must Go’ – but driven forward by the Manics’ influences of The Skids, ‘Gran Turismo’-era The Cardigans and The War On Drugs.“Musically with ‘Decline & Fall’ we tried to create forward motion – a song which harnesses the past to propel it into the future – the lyric is one of realisation and understanding – of celebrating the tiny miracles that still exist whilst accepting and embracing managed decline,” said the band of ‘Decline & Fall’.The song was recorded at the band’s Door To The River studio in Newport and the legendary Rockfield Studios in Monmouth, and was produced by regular collaborators Dave Eringa and Loz Williams and mixed by Caesar Edmunds (Beach House, Suede, Wet Leg).The band discussed their upcoming 15th album in an interview with Louder Sound in June, which they described at the time as “90 per cent done” and likely to come out in January or February 2025.“It has a lot of energy, even though I don’t feel particularly energised,” said bassist and lyricist Nicky Wire.

Gogglebox favourites Dave and Shirley Griffiths have shared a rare snap of their daughter who doesn't appear on the hit Channel 4 show.The much-loved couple, who rose to fame after first starring on our screens in 2015, posted the glam picture of daughter Gemma on Instagram. Wearing a green dress and matching hat, she was seen smiling alongside a pal.The caption read: "Have a lovely day, our daughter Gemma and her friend don't get to drunk," with three laughing emojis. Fans rushed to the comment section to say how stunning their daughter was, with many complimenting her bright red hair.

Liam Gallagher has dedicated Oasis‘ ‘Live Forever’ to late 60 Ft. Dolls musician Carl Bevan – watch the performance below.Last week (August 9), news broke that Bevan, drummer of Britpop band 60 Ft. Dolls had died at the age of 51.

The Gilded Age is expanding its ensemble.

Drummer Carl Bevan, of the punk band 60 Ft Dolls, has died at the age of 51.The musician is best known for supporting Oasis on tour and also performing at Glastonbury in 1997. His partner, Bev, confirmed his death with a post on Facebook that said: "Hello everyone, this is Bev, Carl's girlfriend.

Christina Hall has a message for her potential suitors out there: STOP!

Are Christina Hall and Ant Anstead finally on good terms? Wow! It sure looks to be heading in that direction amid her divorce from Josh Hall — if her latest social media move means anything!

Hozier covered The Band‘s song ‘The Weight’ with Mavis Staples, Joan Baez and more at the Newport Folk Festival last week. See the footage below.The Irish singer-songwriter played a headline set at Fort Adams State Park in Newport, Rhode Island last Friday (July 26).Per Setlist.FM, Hozier was joined on stage by a host of guests to deliver a live rendition of The Band’s 1968 track ‘The Weight’ towards the end of the show.

Rangers have backed out of a move for Sevilla ace Joan Jordan, writes Andy Newport in Berlin.

Christina Hall‘s divorce filing has finally been processed — and as expected, it’s already proving that this is going to be a messy split!

Shannon Beador is opening up about her DUI arrest.