23 h. ago MGMT fans are only just learning the meaning behind the band's iconic name

Resurfaced footage from 20 years ago has revealed how the popular synth pop-duo MGMT pronounced their band name - and what it really means.

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33 h. ago People only just learn what Kinder Bueno actually means after 35 years

Chocolate lovers are only just learning what Kinder Bueno's name actually means after enjoying them for 35 years - with many saying they're amongst their favourite treats and deserve a 10/10 rating

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3 d. ago Led Zeppelin fans surprised to discover origins behind band name

You may not realise the real meaning behind the band's iconic name- which they had to change in their early days due to a legal dispute.

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3 d. ago Aerosmith fans are only just learning the true meaning behind the band's iconic name

While they've had mega hits throughout the years, including Sweet Emotion, Dream On, and Walk This Way, the group's name has long left many fans stumped.

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4 d. ago Drivers just learn meaning behind 'handy' symbol on car dashboard

Have you ever noticed this symbol on your car dashboard? Reddit users were recently in deep discussion about what it actually means – so here's what you need to know

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4 d. ago Led Zeppelin fans only just realising where iconic band name came from

Before they were Led Zeppelin, they were The New Yardbirds - but things took a disastrous turn when a former bandmate threatened to sue, forcing the four musicians to think of a new name

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6 d. ago People are just learning what common buttons on a calculator mean

People are just learning what the C, CE, and AC buttons on calculators mean as they share their shock after realising they all have different meanings and purposes which can make it easier to use

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9 d. ago Stop ruining your clothes by understanding these laundry symbols

Never lose another top to a washing machine or ironing disaster again once you learn the meaning of these little signs

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9 d. ago Arctic Monkeys fans still confused by meaning of band's huge song 10 years on

Fans of Alex Turner-fronted indie rock icons Arctic Monkeys are still trying to work out the meaning behind one of the band's most iconic songs, a decade after it was released

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9 d. ago Arctic Monkeys' 'true meaning' of iconic song that fans are still trying to work out

Fans of Arctic Monkeys are still trying to work out the meaning behind one of the band's most iconic songs, with one Reddit user suggesting they have finally cracked the code

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1 week ago Kilbirnie resident Sean keeps on climbing in new hiking challenges

At Moorpark Place, one of Active Care Group’s residential services supporting adults with autism and learning disabilities, they strive to help individuals lead engaging, meaningful lives full of growth and opportunity, and one individual’s determination embodies this completely.

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1 week ago Nineties anthem from iconic rock band is crowned the best British song of all time

Live Forever by Oasis has topped a new poll of the best British song of all time.

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1 week ago In a difficult year being unemployed, I learned what success really means | Sunil Badami

For most of that year, I didn’t tell anyone. I didn’t want to burden them with my troubles. And, to be honest, I felt ashamedFrom finance to academia, on radio and TV and even in a Kings Cross sex shop, I’ve had a diverse range of jobs, most largely freelance, casual or contract.I loved doing new things, learning new skills and meeting new people. I was so busy for so long, with so many contracts overlapping each other, that I often didn’t have much time for anything else. By August 2023, I was burnt out.Sign up for a weekly email featuring our best reads Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Iconic UK band prove haters wrong as their music 'saves people's lives'

EXCLUSIVE: Once considered naff, this legendary British pop band have a strong legion of fans, with some claiming the groups tunes have been lifesaving - 'Music can be very therapeutic' says member

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2 w. ago All the signs tensions between Ringo Starr's drummer son and his The Who bandmates had reached boiling point from unhinged Insta posts to onstage fury

The Who recently rocked the music industry when it was claimed the band's drummer Zak Starkey had been 'sacked' from the iconic group.

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2 w. ago Rock icons The Who axe drummer Zak Starkey after 29 years in brutal band shake

The Who's Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend have reportedly sacked long-time drummer Zak Starkey who has played in the band since 1996 after the rock icons are said to have wanted a change in their music.

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2 w. ago Iconic rock band will only return to Glastonbury Festival in 'life or death' situation

It comes after the band announced a six-date UK tour including one night at Manchester Co-Op Live

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3 w. ago From Gwyneth Paltrow to the Duchess of Sussex, the girlboss is back. In this economy, who can blame them?

From Paltrow talking about KPIs to Meghan waxing lyrical about entrepreneurship, it’s not surprising famous women are cashing in on the world’s obsession with their brandsI expect certain things from a Gwyneth Paltrow interview. Breathless outfit details. Her cooking something unexpectedly indulgent for the interviewer, or appearing more laid-back than her image suggests. Spacey pronouncements. What I don’t expect to read is: “I need to optimize EBITDA” (that’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation, for the non-business-speaking people) or “impacting my P&L” (profit and loss). These quotes come from Paltrow’s recent Vanity Fair profile, in which she also referred to recent layoffs from her wellness empire, Goop, as a “reorg” and described its sexual wellness clients as: “Not the best customers from an LTV perspective,” which I learn means “lifetime value” – having bought the notorious vagina egg for a laugh, they don’t come back for cashmere and casserol...

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3 w. ago Madame Blanc's Sally Lindsay's famous musician husband with Oasis connection

Most viewers of The Madame Blanc Mysteries might not know the actress is married to a rock star and even has a connection to one of the UK's most iconic bands, Oasis

Culture

3 w. ago Iconic rock band bassist’s wife shot by police and arrested for attempted murder

Jillian Shriner, wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, has been arrested for attempted murder after she allegedly raised her handgun to police after an alleged hit and run incident

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