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Music Scribe | Editorial Board, The Journal of Beatles Studies | Cultural Historian: Actor Michael Sheen | Production Designer + Digital Artist πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ Substack: writehearpopculture.substack.com

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A Strange Planet homage featuring 'Muriel' and 'Crowley' in a four-panel illustration by Steph, as Crowley tearfully relates how he misses Aziraphale.

A Strange Planet homage featuring 'Muriel' and 'Crowley' in a four-panel illustration by Steph, as Crowley tearfully relates how he misses Aziraphale.

Not only does @klikandtuna.bsky.social write (and illustrate!) some pretty amazing multiple #GoodOmens AU over on AO3... the work on a Strange Planet crossover is *chef's kiss*

More please!

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John Lennon looking into the camera without glasses, 1974. Photo by Bob Gruen for John's Walls and Bridges album.

John Lennon looking into the camera without glasses, 1974. Photo by Bob Gruen for John's Walls and Bridges album.

Still watching the wheels, John, even though we had to let you go.

Photo: Β© Bob Gruen

08.12.2025 13:56 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
YouTube Music graphic for Manic Street Preachers La Tristesse Durea (Scream to a Sigh)

YouTube Music graphic for Manic Street Preachers La Tristesse Durea (Scream to a Sigh)

Because… reasons 🫑

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Sam Mendes Adds Cast To The Beatles - A Four Film Cinematic Event | The Beatles News - 03 December 2025 Sam Mendes Adds Cast To The Beatles - A Four Film Cinematic Event
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Actor David Morrissey

Actor David Morrissey

More than anyone announced for Sam Mendes' Beatles biopics, I'm looking at David Morrissey as Paul McCartney's dad Jim as THE choice for the role. Woo-hoo!

05.12.2025 14:56 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Steve Cropper, Guitarist for Stax Records, Booker T. & the M.G.’s and The Blues Brothers, Dies at 84 Steve Cropper, a founding member of Booker T. & the M.G.’s whose distinctive funky guitar licks graced R&B and soul hits from the iconic Stax Records label and on tracks performed by The Blues Brothers, has died. He was 84.

Steve Cropper, a founding member of Booker T. & the M.G.’s whose distinctive funky guitar licks graced R&B and soul hits from the iconic Stax Records label and on tracks performed by The Blues Brothers, has died. He was 84.

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The List Keepers The AIDS crisis shattered Broadway, and the scope of the loss has never been fully accounted for. Some kept their own records.

For World AIDS Day, which is Dec. 1 and which is being ignored by the Trump administration because they dislike the World Health Organization, other countries, science, and queer people, I'm reposting a piece I wrote earlier this year. (They also hate history.) www.vulture.com/article/hiv-...

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An angel and a demon plushies courtesy of Alex Miller.

An angel and a demon plushies courtesy of Alex Miller.

Look at this ineffable #GoodOmens couple! Much love and thanks to @smudgeandfrank.bsky.social for these two beauties. You did an amazing job and I'm very happy to have them safe and sound in their new home. πŸ’–

Can I hear a wahoo?

29.11.2025 15:49 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

"I like crowds."

Ah, the pre-Internet days of Black Friday cannot be replicated.

28.11.2025 16:42 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
WKRP Turkey Drop
YouTube video by Brian Henigin WKRP Turkey Drop

"Oh! The humanity!"

The absolute classic #Thanksgiving TV moment that came from the Buckeye News Hawk Award-winning radio reporter Les Nesman.

Stay 'til the end. You're welcome. πŸ¦ƒ

27.11.2025 15:42 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Dylan Thomas Prize's Director Elaine Canning and Michael Sheen.

Dylan Thomas Prize's Director Elaine Canning and Michael Sheen.

From instagram.com/dylanthomasprize ::: "Here's a lovely image of the Dylan Thomas Prize's Director Elaine Canning catching up with the Prize's patron, award-winning actor and champion of the arts, Michael Sheen, at a special event in Swansea last night."

26.11.2025 19:30 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
An image of a plate with popcorn, pretzel twists, jellybeans and buttred toast with a sundae dessert and the words A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

An image of a plate with popcorn, pretzel twists, jellybeans and buttred toast with a sundae dessert and the words A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

For every popcorn kernel, jellybean, pretzel twist and slice of buttered toast you've given us over the decades, a very happy heavenly birthday to @schulzmuseum.bsky.social πŸŽ‚

26.11.2025 14:58 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Music – 'Various Artists: With A Little Help From My Friends - Covers of The Beatles 1967–1970' The sequel to 'We Can Work It Out – Covers of The Beatles 1962-1966' explores their 'blue period'

What would a Beatles cover collection be if not for the eclectic affectations over a wide-ranging landscape of smooth pop, prog rock and instrumentals that defy definition yet can equally do justice to a group that is intrinsically welded into our musical DNA?

26.11.2025 04:41 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A list of Beatrix Potter festive names.

A list of Beatrix Potter festive names.

For the holidays and beyond.

Your ever lovin' Mrs. Holly-whiskers of Puddle-duck Pond 🐰

25.11.2025 18:56 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1

Just a reminder that holiday food season is also hoodie season, so go nuts.

24.11.2025 17:53 β€” πŸ‘ 36    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
Hand screened red T-shirt from Ravi Zupa Arts with a fierce cat graphi and prose from Dylan Thomas: Do not go gentle into that goo night. Rage against the dying of the light.

Hand screened red T-shirt from Ravi Zupa Arts with a fierce cat graphi and prose from Dylan Thomas: Do not go gentle into that goo night. Rage against the dying of the light.

I mentioned about a year ago what fantastic work ravizupa.com create firsthand, whether its prints, cards or tees.
Just received my amazing T-shirt and will be definitely wearing it from now until next November when I make my trip to Wales.

24.11.2025 23:29 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I swore an oath to the Constitution in 1986. I've upheld it through 25 years of service and every day since I retired.

If Trump's trying to intimidate me, it won’t work. I’ve given too much to our country to be silenced by bullies who care more about power than the Constitution.

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Jimmy Cliff, Jamaican reggae singer, actor and cultural icon, dies aged 81 Star of The Harder They Come had hits including You Can Get It If You Really Want and I Can See Clearly Now

Farewell to the great Jimmy Cliff, the Jamaican singer who played a pivotal part in introducing reggae to the rest of the world. www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...

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Is This What We Want? More than 1,000 musicians have come together to release Is This What You Want?, an album protesting the UK government’s proposed changes to copyright law.

In February, more than 1000 musicians came together for 'Is This What We Want?', protesting the UK govt's proposed changes to copyright law. Now releasing on vinyl Dec. 8 with a bonus track - a recording of an empty studio - from Paul McCartney. All profits donated to the charity Help Musicians.

22.11.2025 23:01 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The Beatles (White Album) with serial number 0566948. This was the last one posted on Chang's IG account webuywhitealbums.

The Beatles (White Album) with serial number 0566948. This was the last one posted on Chang's IG account webuywhitealbums.

A smiling Rutherford Chang holding open the double album The Beatles in front of his installation on the wall and in front of him.

A smiling Rutherford Chang holding open the double album The Beatles in front of his installation on the wall and in front of him.

#OTD in 1968, The Beatles (the 'White Album') was released in the UK.
Also remembering conceptual artist Rutherford Chang who passed in January and his posts at instagram.com/webuywhitealbums

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Bluey arrives at Cardiff Airport to celebrate launch of Welsh language BlΕ΅i on S4C Bluey has arrived at Cardiff Airport to launch the Welsh language version of the hit global television series. BlΕ΅i has been dubbed in Welsh for the first time by the production company Tinopolis and ...

Bluey has arrived at Cardiff Airport to launch the Welsh language version of the hit global television series

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David Tennant and Siobhan Finneran star in third series of Jimmy McGovern’s award-winning drama Time Set within a Young Offenders Institution, the series will explore the impact of locking up teenagers and the effects on those who look after them

Series creator and writer Jimmy McGovern says: β€œSiobhan Finneran is back! And we've got a wonderful leading man in David Tennant. And a brilliant director in Paul Whittington. I think it's going to be wonderful.”

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"He that would make his own liberty secure, must guard even his enemy from oppression; for if he violates this duty, he establishes a precedent that will reach to himself." - Thomas Paine

"He that would make his own liberty secure, must guard even his enemy from oppression; for if he violates this duty, he establishes a precedent that will reach to himself." - Thomas Paine

"He that would make his own liberty secure, must guard even his enemy from oppression; for if he violates this duty, he establishes a precedent that will reach to himself." - Thomas Paine

17.11.2025 00:07 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square
YouTube video by Bud Powell - Topic A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square

Music tidbit for the day: Bud Powell was one of the key figureheads in the development and popularization of bebop. He was also an inspiration for the film 'Round Midnight,' starring Oscar-nominated jazz great Dexter Gordon, a bandmate of Powell's.

Another fun fact for our #GoodOmens loving family.

19.11.2025 14:12 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The complete package comes with double-sided adhesive circles. Just peel and stick. They remove very easily. The kit also comes with velcro-type dots to place items on the felt, so little fingers don't get stuck!)

18.11.2025 14:04 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The Beatles Anthology | Official Trailer | Disney+
YouTube video by Disney Plus The Beatles Anthology | Official Trailer | Disney+

THE BEATLES new trailer for the 30th anniversary of Anthology has dropped on YouTube and will air as a nine-part series on Disney+.

"We played Shea Stadium twice?"
...
"How was it?"

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Matthew Rhys reading β€œCommon Sense” as Thomas Paine. The man is a masterclass actor.

18.11.2025 03:28 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Title card for PBS' The American Revolution.'

Title card for PBS' The American Revolution.'

Welsh National Theatre graphic for Playing Burton starring Matthew Rhys.

Welsh National Theatre graphic for Playing Burton starring Matthew Rhys.

If like me you can't make it to the @welshnattheatre.bsky.social production of 'Playing Burton,' head over to pbs.org and listen to Matthew Rhys intone the words of Thomas Paine in Episode 1. Master class in voiceover characterization.

17.11.2025 22:03 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

@lacymb.bsky.social I love your work and am spitting nails through my nose about this. For freelance, please seek out @popheist.com - they are great people! And... ever think of a newsletter on Substack, Beehiiv or Ghost?

17.11.2025 20:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Felt half circles in a range of colors on an ivory wall with various pins attached.

Felt half circles in a range of colors on an ivory wall with various pins attached.

Here's my motley collection. My GO-loving teen arranged the pins and the felt pieces. He's a superstar.

17.11.2025 19:56 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

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