Guitarist Steve Cropper, Soul Pioneer, Dies Aged 84
Steve Cropper, the influential guitarist and songwriter behind 'Green Onions' and '(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay', has died. Discover the legacy of the Stax Records icon.
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Guitar Legend Steve Cropper Dies Aged 84
Steve Cropper, the iconic guitarist who co-wrote soul classics like 'Green Onions' and '(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay', has died aged 84. Read about his monumental legacy.
Steve Cropper, Stax Records Guitarist, Dies at 84
Steve Cropper, the influential guitarist for Booker T & the MGs who shaped countless soul classics, has died aged 84. Discover the legacy of the man behind 'Green Onions' and Otis Redding's hits.
Santos questions Cory Booker's sexuality after marriage
Disgraced ex-Rep. George Santos has publicly questioned Senator Cory Booker's sexuality following his marriage. Explore the history of rumours and political attacks.
Top 15 Books of 2025: The Year's Must-Reads
Discover the best books of 2025, from Booker Prize winners to captivating memoirs. Our critic picks 15 essential reads to end your year. Start your reading list now!
Cory Booker Marries Alexis Lewis in Dual Ceremonies
Democratic Senator Cory Booker has married real estate director Alexis Lewis in ceremonies across Newark and Washington. The 56-year-old announced his engagement just months ago. Read more about their political love story.
Liverpool's Festive Fixtures Compared to Rivals
Liverpool aim to climb the Premier League table with a busy December schedule. See how their fixtures compare to Man City, Chelsea, and Man Utd.
World's Strongest Woman Title Stripped in Trans Row
Andrea Thompson crowned World's Strongest Woman after Jammie Booker disqualified. The British athlete faces shocking online abuse following the controversial decision. Read the full story.
Best Books of the Year: Booker Snubs & Triumphs
Discover the year's standout fiction from Belfast sagas to ecological epics. Find your perfect Christmas read among these critically acclaimed novels.
First Live-Action Spider-Man Actor Danny Seagren Dies
Danny Seagren, the first actor to play Spider-Man in live-action on The Electric Company and a Sesame Street puppeteer, has passed away aged 81. Read our tribute to his incredible career.
Man Utd's 7-man midfield shortlist revealed
Manchester United have identified seven midfield transfer targets for next summer as Sir Jim Ratcliffe plans a major squad overhaul. Discover the players on their radar.
Strongest Woman title stripped after transgender claims
Jammie Booker loses World's Strongest Woman crown after explicit material surfaces. Read the full investigation into the controversial disqualification.
Transgender Athlete Wins World's Strongest Woman Title
American Jammie Booker, a biological male, wins the Official Strongman Games World Championships 2025, sparking a major transgender athlete policy debate. Follow the developing story.
Strongman Hooper to enter women's contest in transgender protest
World's Strongest Man Mitchell Hooper vows to compete in women's contest after transgender athlete Jammie Booker's controversial victory. Read the full story on the debate shaking strength sports.
Transgender Athlete Wins World's Strongest Woman 2025
British strongwoman Andrea Thompson walks off podium as American Jammie Booker wins controversial 2025 World's Strongest Woman competition in Texas amid transgender athlete debate.
World's Strongest Woman 2025 Title Sparks Trans Row
The 2025 World's Strongest Woman competition descends into chaos as American Jammie Booker's victory prompts protests from athletes and coaches over fairness in women's sports.
Man missing after Disney cruise overboard incident
A 73-year-old man from Moonee Ponds is missing at sea after going overboard from the Disney Wonder cruise ship headed to Auckland. Read the latest updates on the search.
Unusual Ashes Omens: Hazlewood, Rap & Booker Prize
Discover how Josh Hazlewood's injury, rap's chart absence and Booker Prize winners create surprising Ashes omens for England vs Australia. Explore the quirky statistics.
Man Utd's Four-Man Midfield Shortlist Revealed
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim targets midfield rebuild with four Premier League stars on January shortlist. Discover the most likely transfer and potential £100m deals.
Booker Winner Ignites Masculinity Debate
David Szalay's Booker-winning novel 'Flesh' sparks crucial conversation about modern masculinity, toxic behaviour, and its reflection in contemporary literature.
Tom Gauld's Booker Prize Cartoon on Missing Out
Cartoonist Tom Gauld's witty take on Booker Prize disappointment goes viral. Discover the artist's humorous perspective on literary award season.
Flesh Wins Booker, Reclaims Male Perspective in Fiction
David Szalay's Booker-winning novel Flesh breaks from female-dominated literary trends, tackling masculinity and male sexuality with radical honesty. Discover this groundbreaking work.
Celebrity Book Clubs: Literary Boost or Pure PR?
As Sarah Jessica Parker judges the Booker Prize, we examine whether celebrity book clubs genuinely promote reading or simply feed fame. Read our analysis.
Atwood's Memoir: Writing Through Grief and Loss
The Booker Prize-winning author reveals how she continued writing amid profound personal loss in an emotional extract from her forthcoming memoir.
Salman Rushdie's Haunting New Ghost Stories Collection
Literary legend Salman Rushdie makes a triumphant return with 'Nine Authentic Ghost Stories', a chilling collection that marks his first foray into supernatural fiction. Discover how the Booker Prize winner reinvents ghost stories for the modern age.
Elmet's Haunting Theatre Triumph in Bradford
Fiona Mozley's Booker-shortlisted novel 'Elmet' receives a stunning theatrical adaptation at Bradford's Loading Bay theatre, delivering a powerful exploration of family, land, and vengeance in modern Yorkshire.
Rushdie's 'The Eleventh Hour': A Haunting Final Masterpiece
Literary legend Salman Rushdie unveils his powerful new novel 'The Eleventh Hour', a profound meditation on mortality and creativity that critics are calling his most personal work yet.
Salman Rushdie makes triumphant return at literary gala
The celebrated author appears in high spirits at prestigious Booker Prize event, marking his first major public appearance since the 2022 attack that shocked the literary world.
Jenny Erpenbeck: Objects That Contain Vanished Histories
Acclaimed German author Jenny Erpenbeck discusses her International Booker Prize-shortlisted novel 'Kairos' and how everyday objects from East Germany contain entire histories of a disappeared world.
Anne Enright on the agony of clearing her family home
Booker Prize winner Anne Enright reveals the profound emotional journey of clearing her family home, exploring how possessions become vessels of memory and the complex inheritance we pass between generations.
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