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True Villains was the first band in Nashville that caught the attention of Grammy-winning producer Nick Raskulinecz
2023-08-02 06:00
Crystal Palace 0-1 Arsenal: Player ratings as Gunners hold on for win despite Tomiyasu red card
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2023-08-22 05:10
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F1 fans joke The Simpsons ‘predicted’ Damian Lewis 'slaughtering' the national anthem
Sporting events tend to attract some high-profile names to sing the national anthem before the competition gets underway – from Lady Gaga’s take on the “Star Spangled Banner” at the 2016 Super Bowl, to Homeland actor Damian Lewis singing “God Save the King” at Sunday’s British Grand Prix at Silverstone. Yes, really. Taking over from Eurovision runner-up Sam Ryder, who performed it at the F1 race last year, the Wolf Hall star decided to deliver a jazzier rendition of the song alongside a saxophonist in sunglasses. As Lewis - who released his debut album Mission Creep last month - dragged out almost every word of the well-known chorus, one spectator was caught on camera letting out a small laugh, before the performers finished up their song with a flyover from the iconic Red Arrows. At least that offered some pre-show entertainment for those in attendance. Meanwhile, those watching at home decided to have some fun with some memes, because of course they did: Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter In amongst all this ridicule, one Twitter user joked The Simpsons – the iconic animated series which has become famous for seeming to ‘predict’ cultural events – managed to see Lewis’s cringeworthy performance coming: Taken from the season two episode “Dancin’ Homer”, in which the dysfunctional dad becomes the team mascot for the Springfield Isotopes baseball team, the musician picked to sing the American national anthem is that of “Bleeding Gums” Murphy – the jazz singer and saxophonist who is Lisa Simpson’s idol. As he takes to the mic to sing the “Star Spangled Banner” at 7:30pm, Murphy proceeds to deliver a version which – like Lewis’s – stretches out every word and has a more soulful feel to the melody. However, taking 26 minutes to finish his performance, the Simpsons family (all except Lisa) and the rest of the crowd can be seen getting more and more exhausted as the song progresses, to the extent they all collapse back in their seats as soon as he finishes singing. Ouch. And this wasn’t the only bit of drama to emerge from Sunday’s British Grand Prix, as Suicide Squad actor Cara Delevingne was slammed for her “rude” response to an interview request on the grid from Sky Sports F1 presenter and racing legend Martin Brundle. Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-07-10 20:53
Who will coach Texas A&M for the remainder of 2023 after Jimbo Fisher firing?
With Texas A&M pulling the plug on the Jimbo Fisher era, the Aggies still need someone to lead them for the rest of the season. They are 6-4 and have achieved bowl eligibility. Who is A&M's interim head coach?
2023-11-13 06:02
Tesla Cuts Prices of Model 3, Y in US After Quarterly Sales Miss
Tesla Inc. cut prices on its most popular cars in the US again, days after its third-quarter deliveries
2023-10-06 10:55
Republican leader of Wisconsin Assembly says he won't move to impeach state's top elections official
The Republican leader of the Wisconsin Assembly says he won't pursue impeachment for the state's top elections official, despite calls from Senate Republicans to do so
2023-10-06 06:29
The latest on Donald Trump's many legal clouds
Multiple federal and state investigations are ongoing regarding the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol, his efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election, his handling of sensitive government documents and his family business.
2023-10-03 07:38
Alabama Barker recalls using mom Shanna Moakler's makeup 'prematurely', says 'best dad' Travis Barker inspires her
Alabama Barker calls Travis Barker 's support 'unmatched' amid her blooming career
2023-09-11 09:23
Steve Cohen’s Mets Flop While Orioles Win With New Breed of Moneyball
The 2023 Major League Baseball regular season marks the 20th anniversary of the publication of Moneyball, Michael Lewis’
2023-10-04 17:00
Judge delays first criminal trial in Elijah McClain's death over objections of prosecutors
A judge in Colorado has agreed to delay the first criminal trial in the death of Elijah McClain, a 23-year-old Black man who was stopped by police, forcibly restrained and injected with a powerful sedative nearly four years ago
2023-06-03 06:08
Philippine Billionaire Andrew Tan Looks to Expand Casinos Beyond Manila
Alliance Global Group Inc., the investment company of Philippine billionaire Andrew Tan, is looking to expand its casino
2023-06-15 13:41
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