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“Sometimes I’m trying to create this amazing world in my songs that’s like, not actually reality,” says Wild Pink’s John Ross. Photo: Mitchell Wojcik “Nothing ever means nothing,” John Ross declares on “Amalfi,” a song off his band Wild Pink’s fantastic third album, A Billion Little Lights . It could be an unofficial motto for the New York rock trio. From the band’s early EPs and 2017 debut album, Wild Pink has always committed to the idea that details matter, small or otherwise. In his songs, Ross scatters one-off thoughts and lines from conversations across detailed scenes and landscapes, often rendered in just a few lines. Specificity is his strength, whether he’s referencing a landmark or a movie. On A Billion Little Lights , more than ever, that maxim extends to the songs themselves. “I wanted the record to sound as big as it did in my head,” Ross says on a morning phone call. That meant doubling down on the synthesizers and pedal steel that had rooted Wild Pink’s … [Read more...] about Wild Pink Found Beauty Where it Didn’t Exist to Make 2021’s Best Rock Album

A ROYAL Mail postman was busted appearing to call a house a f***ing s***hole" as he delivered his letters. Annette Barrett, 40, caught the stand-in postie on her door-cam footage as she tried to track down a missing parcel. But instead, the homeowner from Walsall, West Mids., appeared to be met with fierce critique. In the clip, the Royal Mail worker can be seen ringing Annette's doorbell while looking through a pile of letters in his hand. He appears lost in thought as he says out loud: "What a f***ing s***hole". Annette, who works for Jaguar Land Rover and prides herself on keeping her home tidy, couldn't believe what she was hearing. "I was shocked," she told The Sun Online. "I'd understand if it looked a s***hole but I pride myself on keeping a nice house - the back garden is beautiful." Annette's home, which she shares with her partner and their four chihuahuas, is pristine on the inside with an immaculate lawn at the back. She said: "I found it a bit … [Read more...] about Royal Mail postman caught ‘calling house a “f***ing s***hole”‘ as he delivered letters

GEMMA Collins has turned over a new leaf after almost losing her dad to Covid-19, revealing she has overhauled her lifestyle and is exercising daily in a bid to boost her health. Both Gemma’s parents - Joan and Alan, 74 - contracted the coronavirus, but it was the star’s dad who was left fighting for his life in intensive care. She says: “It was traumatising. I was heartbroken. I’ve never been scared of anything in my life. I’m quite a go-getter, but I was paralysed with fear. “I realised, when my mum and dad got really ill, no money in my bank account was saving them. “It was a big moment where I thought: ‘If you have not got your health, you have not got a chance of surviving.’ “It got me really thinking about lifestyle choices and changes - putting myself first.” The former Towie star’s parents were diagnosed with Covid in December. Gemma believes her mum’s rheumatoid arthritis medication helped prevent her from suffering as much as her dad, who spent six weeks … [Read more...] about I’m desperate to have a baby this year – I want a two-hour labour & to pop her out to Mariah Carey, says Gemma Collins

SPRING is here which means it's time to talk about one of our all-time favourite outwear heroes: the suede jacket. Polished but understated; casual but cool—the best suede jackets can elevate any outfit, and are a must for every wardrobe, whatever your style. The beauty with suede jackets is their numerous design combinations. There's the classic western jacket, the rock 'n' roll biker, the elegant waterfall, the timeless trench—and no, we won't judge if you want one of each! Then of course, there's a spectrum of hues to try out; from traditional tan to colourful suede jackets that will inject some fun into your collection of spring and autumn staples. Choose pastels for a softer edge to your wardrobe, or bold shades like red and mustard to really add some statement. If you'd rather not go for genuine suede, faux suede looks just as good as the real thing, with some excellent options available to shop now—plus it's usually cheaper, so it's a great way to buy into the trend if … [Read more...] about 5 best suede jackets for women: from 70s fringing to laidback shackets, these are SS21’s new outerwear heroes

In the wake of new Captain America John Walker taking a dark turn last week, episode 5 of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier -- entitled Truth -- dropped on Disney Plus Friday. It's time to see how the Marvel Cinematic Universe reacts to the newly Super Soldier Serum-empowered Walker ( Wyatt Russell ) publicly slaying a defeated member of antinationalist Flag Smashers. Sign up for Disney Plus Sam Wilson ( Anthony Mackie ) and Bucky Barnes ( Sebastian Stan ), aka Falcon and Winter Soldier, witnessed the killing after losing track of Flag Smasher leader Karli Morgenthau ( Erin Kellyman ). Their morally dubious ally Helmut Zemo ( Daniel Brühl ) is also in the wind, as he flees Wakandan special forces seeking justice for killing their country's king . CNET Culture Entertain your brain with the coolest news from streaming to superheroes, memes to video games. The show is set six months after Avengers: Endgame . Let's fling a shield … [Read more...] about Falcon and Winter Soldier episode 5 recap: New Captain America has some explaining to do