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It was alright when, quite recently, Sophie Ellis-Bextor decided to release a song called 'Starlight'. [youtube]8u3Njm1wGuo[/youtube] "That's a nice name for a song," everyone thought. "Starlight suggests a sophisticated romantic…

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Some stuff about the new Example single

Drugs! They're amazing! Except — seriousface alert — when they're not. It makes you think, doesn't it. Here is a song (Example's new single, as it happens) that is sort…

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Wolfette has made a video for 'Different Story' and we have the evidence

Those of us following the fortunes of Wolfette will be THRILLED and GENERALLY HAPPY that there is now a video for her upcoming single 'Different Story'. [youtube]S‑iHvKyjfdA[/youtube] There's loads to…

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Can someone Photoshop this Olympic torch photo opportunity

so that it looks like Tinchy and Dionne are gripping the tail of an elephant or large horse? We didn't put 'tail' to start with but it looked a bit wrong…

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Watch out for the Oh My! parrot

As some of you will recall, really-quite-good new duo Oh My! recently sent us a helium-filled parrot. Well, the day has sadly come for the Oh My! parrot to leave…

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Brace yourself for one of the pop albums of the year

This is the next single — apparently the video is set to 'drop' fairly soon. [youtube]cJDxvuOh2fk[/youtube]

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You'll like this — some jarring spookpop by a lady named Tala

A singer called Tala got in touch with us last month — and gave us another nudge today — about an really interesting (and good) track she's recorded called 'Heartstrings'.…

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Here are some UK dates that Britney has just added to the Femme Fatale tour

THIS IS ONE OF THEM London O2 Arena: Friday October 28 THIS IS ANOTHER OF THEM London Wembley: Monday October 31 THIS IS THE THIRD Newcastle Metro Radio Arena: Thursday November 3 AND…

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The problem is, we care too much.

Click here to register for this exciting if potentially a little bit shambolic drinking session masquerading as cultural debate.

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Brilliant.

'Great news guys', the fun ruiners have struck and Turntable.fm is now US-only. A golf clap for those involved with making that a reality. Well done everybody.

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Note to popstars: 'Starlight' amnesty begins today, ends July 31

Some stuff about the new Example single

Wolfette has made a video for 'Different Story' and we have the evidence

Can someone Photoshop this Olympic torch photo opportunity

Watch out for the Oh My! parrot

Brace yourself for one of the pop albums of the year

You'll like this — some jarring spookpop by a lady named Tala

Here are some UK dates that Britney has just added to the Femme Fatale tour

The problem is, we care too much.

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