21 h. ago Popular Scottish pub known for being heart of the community wins prestigious award

An East Renfrewshire bar is one of just six in the UK to win a national award for community impact.

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3 d. ago New show home unveiled at Cruden Homes’ luxury retirement development

Cruden Homes has launched a striking new show home at The Avenue, its award-winning luxury retirement development located in the prestigious Edinburgh suburb of Barnton.

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3 d. ago ‘We’re so big we could do a gig on the moon’: tribute acts on fame, money and what it takes to make it

Dave Grohl is Bjorn Again’s ‘biggest fan’. Kelly O’Brien took out a loan to buy boobs to match Dolly Parton’s. Four tribute acts reflect on ‘the best job in the world’Get our weekend culture and lifestyle emailPink Floyd, Queen, AC/DC and, of course, Elvis play every weekend around Australia, often to sell-out crowds. Sure, they might not be the real thing – but they’re close enough.Tribute acts – the artists who make their living performing covers of well-known musicians – are not new. But in the past few years they’ve surged in popularity – even while Australia’s live music industry has struggled – as audiences embrace nostalgia more than ever before. RSLs and regional towns might be the stomping ground for tribute acts but today the best in the business can charge more than $100 a ticket.Sign up for the fun stuff with our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for the weekend, every Saturday morning Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Glasgow Library becomes first in Scotland to receive prestigious award

The city library is the first in Scotland to win a special award.

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6 d. ago Mystery rapper takes center stage as testimony at Diddy trial centers around sex parties

The rapper has not been identified, but a defense attorney described him as being at the ‘top of the music industry’

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6 d. ago Edinburgh Comedy Award Winners 2025: The last 13 acts to have won the prestigious award

It's one of the highest profile prizes awarded at the Fringe, with the winners often going on to achieve fame and fortune.

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8 d. ago MG ALBA’s Margaret Cameron receives special recognition at RTS Scotland Awards

The Royal Television Society (RTS) Scotland hosted its annual awards ceremony on Friday (6 June) where Margaret Cameron, director of content at MG ALBA, was honoured with the prestigious RTS Scotland Special Recognition Award.

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9 d. ago Sly Stone dies aged 82 as tributes are paid to Sly and the Family frontman

Sylvester Stewart was described as a "monumental figure" in the music industry.

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1 week ago Brit Awards to be held outside London for the first time in its history

The UK music industry's biggest night has been held in London for the past four decades

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1 week ago The manosphere seizes on the Diddy trial to undermine female victims: ‘I don’t see no crimes committed’

Commentators on Black masculinity are popular pundits on Sean Combs’s case – but they’ve taken a clear sideWhen the trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs began last month, there was one man who stood apart from the journalists, legal eagles and YouTube gossips queuing up for seats inside the New York courtroom: Myron Gaines, co-host of the Fresh and Fit podcast and author of the 2023 book Why Women Deserve Less. In the past five years, he has become infamous for his incendiary takes on masculinity, dating and the perceived challenges that men face in contemporary society.Combs was a natural person of interest for Gaines, as well as his peers who focus on Black masculinity and traffic in many of the same misogynistic tropes that have been present in hip-hop from its early days. For decades, the New Yorker was an alpha-male fantasy come to life: a self-made captain of industry and paragon of “Black excellence” who helps mainstream hip-hop music while juggling a roster of paramours that included...

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1 week ago The manosphere seizes on the Diddy trial to undermine alleged victims: ‘I don’t see no crimes committed’

Commentators on Black masculinity are popular pundits on Sean Combs’s case – but they’ve taken a clear sideWhen the trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs began last month, there was one man who stood apart from the journalists, legal eagles and YouTube gossips queuing up for seats inside the New York courtroom: Myron Gaines, co-host of the Fresh and Fit podcast and author of the 2023 book Why Women Deserve Less. In the past five years, he has become infamous for his incendiary takes on masculinity, dating and the perceived challenges that men face in contemporary society.Combs was a natural person of interest for Gaines, as well as his peers who focus on Black masculinity and traffic in many of the same misogynistic tropes that have been present in hip-hop from its early days. For decades, the New Yorker was an alpha-male fantasy come to life: a self-made captain of industry and paragon of “Black excellence” who helps mainstream hip-hop music while juggling a roster of paramours that included...

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1 week ago Sleepy Diddy struggles to stay awake as witness testifies about freak

Diddy, 55, has pleaded not guilty. His lawyers concede he could be violent, but he denies using threats or his music industry clout to commit abuse.

Politics

1 week ago Ayrshire school earns prestigious gold award for 'flexible learning experiences'

The school offers a wide range of flexible learning experiences.

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1 week ago Diddy the diva complains about unflattering court sketches: Live updates

Diddy, 55, has pleaded not guilty. His lawyers concede he could be violent, but he denies using threats or his music industry clout to commit abuse.

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2 w. ago Committee calls on Government to ban NDAs to tackle misogyny in music industry

A report by the Women and Equalities Committee said that ‘meaningful change requires both cultural and structural reform’.

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2 w. ago Ballon d’Or 2025 Betting Odds: Dembele’s Odds Slashed For Prestigious Award

We take a closer look at the 2025 Ballon d’Or betting odds as bookmakers reveal their favourites for the trophy

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2 w. ago Huge UK singer 'set for new Netflix film after battle with demons saw shock exit from the music industry' as rumours stir about a 2025 comeback

The singing sensation is reportedly in talks with the streaming giant's executives to review his options for a new project.

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2 w. ago Joanne Froggatt among signatories calling on Government to take action on Sudan

Figures from across the TV, film, music and sport industry have signed an open letter calling on the Prime Minister to tackle the humanitarian crisis.

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2 w. ago Tom Fletcher reveals fans know 'real' version of McFly for one simple reason

McFly have been a staple of the music industry since 2003, and this is something Tom Fletcher believes has worked to their advantage in recent years

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2 w. ago Iconic UK band announce shock SPLIT after 15 years as they release heartfelt update

The band are set to end their successful 15-year career in the music industry next year. But before they go their seperate ways they have some big gigs lined up for fans

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