"Ain't Nobody" almost never happened. Rufus initially rejected the song because its unusual drum machine pattern and minimalist arrangement sounded too different from the band's previous material. Keyboardist David "Hawk" Wolinski insisted on keeping it, believing it had the potential to become something special. According to Wolinski, producer Quincy Jones later wanted Michael Jackson to record the song for Thriller but he refused because he believed it belonged to Chaka Khan and Rufus. Released in 1983 as one of the studio recordings on the live album Stompin' at the Savoy, "Ain't Nobody" became Rufus and Chaka Khan's final hit together. The song reached No. 1 on the Billboard R&B chart, No. 22 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 8 on the UK Singles Chart. It also won the Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal in 1984. Its innovative blend of funk, R&B and electronic production helped transform it into a timeless classic that continues to be sampled and covered decades after its release.

When En Vogue hit SNL in March 1992, they dismantled the myth that girl groups couldn’t sing full-throttle live in heels. Trading leads across Cindy, Dawn, Terry, and Maxine, their dynamic control remained untouchable—from Dawn’s raspy rock bite to Terry’s operatic belts. When they converged on the hook, their four-part harmonies locked in with their blend and zero backing tape. The album dropped 3 days later, proving to themselves and to the world just how Funky, these Divas really are.

Henry Nowak was just 18 years old, with his whole life ahead of him. His murder was a horrific and senseless crime, and my thoughts remain with his family and friends, who have endured unimaginable loss and heartbreak. The Nowak family have shown extraordinary courage and dignity in their pursuit of answers. Henry’s case has raised serious and legitimate questions about whether more could have been done to prevent this tragedy, and about the response of public authorities in its aftermath. An independent review will seek those answers. I am grateful to Alex Chalk for agreeing to lead this important work. He brings considerable experience and expertise, and I know he will conduct the review with the rigour, independence and seriousness that Henry’s case demands.

North West debuts her Halloween costume as Baddies creator Natalie Nunn. 🎃😂 Last night (Oct. 21), North shared a video of her transformation, including an elongated chin. Natalie approved of the look, writing on IG, "I GOTTA GET @northwest her baddie chain now! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ SHE GETS A BADDIE CHAIN HAPPY HALLOWEEN MONTH !!"

🚨 WATCH: Green MP Ellie Chowns attacks Andy Burnham for approving Jackdaw gas field instead of keeping fossil fuels "in the ground" Burnham: "Can I just say that the gas would still be needed? It would just be imported from somewhere else if we didn't use our own" #PMQs

🚨 BREAKING: The Government has officially approved the Jackdaw gas field for North Sea drilling It's the UK’s largest known untapped gas reserve and will start to supply gas to British homes and businesses from the end of this month

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🚨 BREAKING: The woman who described Israel as a terrorist state has been elected President of Ireland. xitter.cf/X_Global_tv/status/210…

🚨🇬🇧 ÚLTIMA HORA: Muhammad Saifullah, musulmán de origen somalí residente en Reino Unido: «Ustedes (los europeos) deben convertirse al Islam o habrá guerra». «Osama bin Laden era un musulmán verdadero». «Si yo fuera líder del mundo, Israel no existiría». «No los veo como seres humanos. Los veo como cucarachas». «Los homosexuales serían destruidos». «Con una espada, le cortaría la cabeza así». «Si te descubren cometiendo adulterio, te lapidan hasta la muerte». «A los apóstatas, personalmente, los torturaría». «Si alguien insulta al profeta Mahoma, 100%. Yo mismo lo ejecutaría». Estas declaraciones, que revelan los verdaderos objetivos del Islam en Europa, fueron realizadas durante una entrevista de más de 90 minutos con el podcast británico The Dozen with Liam Tuffs.

Pro-independence first ministers will sign ‘memorandum of understanding’ at Cardiff summit and demand referendums

Here is the Full Primavera Sound 2027 lineup! Guys I’m sooo exciting!! 🇪🇸🔥 See you there!!