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“Slash offered me a lot of money for it, but I said, ‘I’m not selling it!’ He said, ‘If you ever do, promise me I’ll be the first you call’”: Linda Perry on living with the success of 4 Non Blondes’ What’s Up?, and the Goldtop she wouldn't sell to Slash

The veteran hitmaker recalls attending guitar class without owning an instrument, and reveals why she decided to re-record the smash she wrote for Christina Aguilera

Guitar World

Linda Perry: ‘I can’t believe I’ve allowed this film about me to come out’

INTERVIEW: After a hugely successful career creating hits for Pink, Christina Aguilera and Gwen Stefani, the singer-songwriter behind 4 Non Blondes’ ‘What’s Up’ is back with her first solo album in 27 years and a documentary about her life. She tells Kevin E G Perry about her complicated relationship with her late…

The Independent UK

"Immaculately crafted, played and produced, it's classic AOR with just enough grit to her voice to keep it interesting." Linda Perry puts her strengths and vulnerabilities on display for the world to see

Former 4 Non Blondes frontwoman and all-powerful pop songwriter Linda Perry goes solo

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‘The best gift Mom gave me was a peaceful death’: Linda Perry on cancer, abuse and her intense documentary

She hit the big time with 4 Non Blondes, then penned hits for everyone from Christina Aguilera to Courtney Love. But as an intimate new film about her life shows, she’s had to confront illness, family trauma and an identity crisis

The Guardian - UK

"It's time to go. It’s like, you're Gwen Stefani. You don't need No Doubt. You're going to be amazing, right?”: What Linda Perry told Gwen Stefani as she channelled the star's negative energy into her explosive debut single

“I'm like going, ‘What is this girl waiting for?’ You know, like, what is the deal?”

MusicRadar

Songwriting legend Linda Perry to be honoured with special Ivor Novello award

The 61-year-old US musician, responsible for hits like ‘What’s Up?’ and ‘Beautiful’, will be honoured for her profound influence on the UK music industry

The Independent UK

Linda Perry to receive special international award at The Ivors

The 4 Non Blondes singer has written several hits for other artists, including Beautiful which was recorded by Christina Aguilera.

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“I said, ‘We gotta re-record this. This is terrible. I cannot allow this to happen’”: How Linda Perry saved 4 Non Blondes’ ’90s classic What's Up? from certain doom

Released in 1992 as the second single from their sole studio album, What's Up? became 4 Non Blondes' biggest and most enduring hit

Guitar World

“I’m looking at this ‘hot chick’ who's got everything going on – or at least that’s what you think – and she wants the song about being Beautiful? How vain is that?”: How Christina Aguilera ended up recording a Linda Perry song that she's now reclaimed

"Christina, she’s not me, you know? And I’m not Christina"

MusicRadar

20 Famous Songs With Hidden Stories That Will Change The Way You Listen Them

Here are 20 famous songs with hidden stories that will change how you hear them.

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“I went to the label and said, ‘This song sucks. This is not the song I wrote.’ They said it sounded fine. I did not agree”: When a songwriter went to war with her producer and record company over the track that became a ’90s anthem

An idiosyncratic and insanely catchy rock-pop classic

MusicRadar

What's Up?: An anthem to our frustration

From "Yellowjackets" to "Sense8," from Dolly Parton to Ninja Turtles, "What's Up?" is for shouting into the void

Salon

Police continue to probe fires at homes linked to PM as man remains in custody

Counter-terrorism officers are working ‘at pace’ to establish the cause of the fires and ‘any potential motivation’, Scotland Yard said.

Evening Standard

Suspect remains in custody as police probe fires at properties linked to PM

Scotland Yard is working ‘at pace’ to establish the cause of the fires and ‘any potential motivation’ and inquiries are ongoing, the force said.

Evening Standard

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"This is one of my favourite songs in the whole world": Watch Steven Tyler return to the stage with Nuno Bettencourt and Mick Fleetwood

The reported Aerosmith reunion failed to materialise, but this year's Jam for Janie show was still an all-star affair

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Linda Perry To Host Songwriting Workshop For Aspiring Musicians

Join Linda Perry's workshop in LA to learn about songwriting and music production from a seasoned professional.

Louder

"The Bigelf DNA is stronger than you think." How Mike Portnoy helped resurrect Bigelf with Into The Maelstrom

After a six-year absence, Bigelf are back with an album that showcases their muscular new sound. In a career dogged by tragedy and setbacks, the future’s finally looking bright for Damon Fox and co…

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Dolly Parton releases track list for first-ever rock album

Country star to be joined by Sir Elton John, Sting, Sir Paul McCartney and Sir Ringo Starr on first rock venture

Salon

Ringo's "EP3" offers pure positive vibes

If you're looking for high-minded musings about the trauma and turmoil of workaday life, look elsewhere

Newcastle Herald

Waax breaking free with national album tour

MAZ DeVita is undoubtedly one of the most captivating frontwomen on the Australian rock scene and audiences will have the chance to catch her live when Waax launch their massive album tour in October. On August 12 the Brisbane punk four-piece will release their second album At Least I'm Free,…

The Guardian - UK

Legendary hit-maker Linda Perry: ‘Singers have to earn my songs. I don’t just give them out’

She turned Pink into a global sensation, found Christina Aguilera’s sensitive side – and hit Grammy territory with Dolly Parton. As her extraordinary achievements are finally properly recognised, the ex-Non Blonde relives her battles with a toxic industry that is 98% male

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