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2014 in review: July, with Jake from Rixton

July 2014 was a month in which various things happened in ‘the world at large’. But how did these things impact Jake from instru­ment-playing boyband Rixton? Let’s find out shall we.…
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2014 in review: June, with Nicole Scherzinger

June 2014 was a month in which various things happened in ‘the world at large’. But how did these things impact lexicon abuser Nicole Scherzinger? Let’s find out shall we. In June the…
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2014 in review: May, with Foxes

May 2014 was a month in which various things happened in ‘the world at large’. But how did these things impact Debenhams soundtrack artiste Foxes? Let’s find out shall we. In May it was…
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2014 in review: April, with Kiesza

April 2014 was a month in which various things happened in ‘the world at large’. But how did these things impact perpetual dancer Kiesza? Let’s find out shall we. In April, golf…
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How Beyoncé's created pop panic, and how Taylor made us feel safe

“Can I say I'm sick of what 'BEYONCE' has created. Now there's always rumours someone is about to 'pull a Beyonce' and gets me all excited and it always adds…
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2014 in review: February, with Nile Rodgers

February 2014 was a month in which various things happened in ‘the world at large’. But how did these things impact actual living legend Nile Rodgers? Let’s find out shall we. In February,…
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Who should do a massive fuck-off remix of the Star Wars theme?

Not sure if you're aware, but there's a new Star Wars film coming out. That's right, C‑3PO, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Mulder and indeed Scully are all back back back. There's…
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Ten bits of information about The Veronicas' new album, as relayed by The Veronicas themselves

Actual twins Lisa and Jessica Origliasso, aka The Veronicas, have been a bit quiet of late. In fact, their last album was released seven whole years ago, which is put into sharper…
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Ariana Grande's 'My Everything': A first listen review thing

In less than twelve months, Ariana Grande's gone from former Nickelodeon sitcom star to vaguely diverting "throwback" chanteuse circa 'Yours Truly' to the cusp of potential pop greatness with 'Problem'. All while slipping…
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100 Questions with GRL

GRL — basically Pussycat Dolls V2 but without the scream­ingly obvious front­wo­man — have now been involved in two amazing singles in a row. They are Pitbull's 'Wild Wild Love' and…

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    Congratulations to Charli XCX and Lorde: winners of the 2024 Popjustice Twenty Quid Music Prize
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    The 2024 Twenty Quid Music Prize: Shortlist
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    The 2023 Popjustice Twenty Quid Music Prize: Shortlist
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    Fine, let's do a Substack then.
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    The 2022 Popjustice Twenty Quid Music Prize: shortlist
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    2021 Popjustice Twenty Quid Music Prize: Laura Mvula wins
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