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British pop sensation Blue coming to Bangkok
Life, Published on 13/08/2025
» In 2001, British pop band Blue released their debut single All Rise which became a massive hit. The group, consisting of four members -- Simon Webbe, Duncan James, Antony Costa and Lee Ryan -- rose to fame and became one of the most successful pop acts of the early 2000s.
Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne dead aged 76
AFP, Published on 23/07/2025
» LONDON - Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary frontman of heavy metal group Black Sabbath, died on Tuesday at the age of 76, his family said, just weeks after he gave an epic farewell concert.
Bob Geldof and Brian May mark Live Aid's 40th at London musical
Published on 14/07/2025
» LONDON - Musicians who performed at Live Aid, the transatlantic concert that raised millions for famine relief in Ethiopia, reunited in London on Sunday to mark the event's 40th anniversary, attending a special performance of the musical "Just For One Day".
Macron turns to politics on second day of UK visit
AFP, Published on 09/07/2025
» WINDSOR, England - French President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to Britain turned to politics Wednesday as London is expected to press Paris for new measures to curb undocumented immigration.
'Criminal': Elton John condemns UK's AI copyright plans
Published on 18/05/2025
» LONDON - Elton John on Sunday accused the British government of "committing theft" by proposing that tech firms could train artificial intelligence models on the UK's music and creative output without guaranteeing proper recompense.
The art of choosing the right words
Roger Crutchley, Published on 09/03/2025
» The word "diplomacy" has been making frequent appearances on newspaper pages in recent days and unless you have been in hibernation there is no need to explain why.
Oscars 2025: full list of nominees for 97th Academy Awards
Published on 02/03/2025
» The full list of nominees for the 97th Oscars on Sunday.
Musicians release silent album in anti-AI protest
Published on 25/02/2025
» LONDON - More than 1,000 musicians, including Kate Bush and Cat Stevens, on Tuesday released a silent album to protest proposed changes to Britain’s copyright laws, which could allow tech firms to train artificial intelligence models using their work.
Remembering soul' s ' Sultans of Sweat '
Life, John Clewley, Published on 21/01/2025
» For twenty years, between 1961 and 1981, the hugely popular US soul and R&B act Sam & Dave, thrilled audiences with their all-action, stompin' soul music. Both singers were brought up singing in gospel choirs at church and they took their 'pleading preacher' call-and-response gospel style to secular audiences.
Elton John says he has lost his eyesight
Published on 03/12/2024
» LONDON - Music legend Elton John has told a theatre audience in London that he’s lost his sight after struggling to recover from an eye infection earlier in the year.