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Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Fleetwood Mac's Rumours gets a very special 50th anniversary release – including a surprise format
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Fleetwood Mac's tenth studio album is getting three new special releases to mark its 50th anniversary year. On 8th August, a Blu-ray Audio disc with a new Dolby Atmos mix will arrive alongside two brand-new limited-edition vinyl as part of the label Rhino's series of high-end reissues. This is the second of the band's albums to be remixed in Atmos for Blu-ray Audio, following Rumours last year. The mix by Chris James (who also mixed Rumours and Tusk as well as Prince's Purple Rain in Atmos) promises to deliver 'a fully immersive experience' of the breakthrough album. The Blu-ray Audio also includes a traditional 5.1 surround mix by original producer Ken Caillat and Claus Trelby. The record release, meanwhile, is part of the Rhino High Fidelity collection and comes in two versions: one is limited to 5000 individually numbered copies, while another is limited to only 2000 copies and includes two replica 7-inch singles featuring the singles Over My Head backed with Rhiannon, and Say You Love Me backed with Blue Letter. The vinyl has been mastered by Kevin Gray, who was also behind the Rumours 45rpm cut, and cut directly from the original analogue master tapes before being pressed on 180g wax. By 1975, the year the Billboard 200 chart-topping album was released, Fleetwood Mac already had a storied history, of course, what with founder Peter Green's era, numerous subsequent personnel changes, and a temporary disbandment behind it. But it was just before then that Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Knicks joined the Mick Fleetwood, John McVie and Christine McVie lineup, and, beginning with the self-titled album, the band was transformed into the iconic group we remember today. As featured in the new liner notes by music journalist Anthony DeCurtis, Buckingham recalls the energy surrounding that period: 'I think we all felt that we had grabbed ahold of something and that it was going to take us wherever it was going to take us.' He adds, 'It was a great sign that we were destined for something.' MORE: I watched every Star Wars film ever made – here's what I learned Quick! These 15 Prime Day deals are still live Best Dolby Atmos soundbars: our reviewers' 5 recommendations Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Fleetwood Mac Celebrates Huge Milestone With Special Treat For Fans
Fleetwood Mac Celebrates Huge Milestone With Special Treat For Fans originally appeared on Parade. Iconic band is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its self-titled 1975 album Fleetwood Mac, which just today, July 11, was certified 9x Platinum, with a limited edition vinyl version as part of the Rhino High Fidelity series and a new Dolby ATMOS mix. "The Blu-ray Audio edition features a new Dolby ATMOS mix by Chris James, delivering a fully immersive experience of this classic album. It also includes a 5.1 surround mix by original producer Ken Caillat and Claus Trelby," reads the press release. Pre-order the album here; it drops on August 8. It continues, "Fleetwood Mac (Rhino High Fidelity) was mastered by Kevin Gray, cut directly from the original analog master tapes, and pressed on 180-gram vinyl at Optimal. Available exclusively at and internationally at select WMG stores, the album is limited to 5,000 individually numbered copies. A special version (limited to 2,000 copies) will also be available that includes two replica 7-inch singles featuring the single mixes of 'Over My Head' b/w 'Rhiannon' and'Say You Love Me' b/w 'Blue Letter.'"Fleetwood Mac was the band's 10th studio album, but it was the one that introduced the iconic members and , who joined members Mick Fleetwood, John McVie and Christine McVie. "The chemistry between the five was immediate — and transformative. The album's sound marked a break from the band's blues-based roots, pivoting toward a melodic, harmony-rich approach that would come to define a generation of FM radio," says Rhino's press release. It continues, "In the new liner notes by acclaimed music journalist Anthony DeCurtis, Buckingham recalls the energy surrounding that period: 'I think we all felt that we had grabbed ahold of something and that it was going to take us wherever it was going to take us.' He adds, 'It was a great sign that we were destined for something.'" (Rhino High Fidelity)LP Track Listing Side One 'Monday Morning' 'Warm Ways' 'Blue Letter' 'Rhiannon' 'Over My Head' 'Crystal' Side Two 'Say You Love Me' 'Landslide' 'World Turning' 'Sugar Daddy' 'I'm So Afraid' The two new versions of Fleetwood Mac drop August 8. Pre-order the albums here now. Fleetwood Mac Celebrates Huge Milestone With Special Treat For Fans first appeared on Parade on Jul 11, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 11, 2025, where it first appeared.
Glasgow Times
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Dance inspired by black holes set for Glasgow conference
Hundreds of scientists are expected to participate in the dance, which creatively interprets the gravitational waves in spacetime first theorised by Albert Einstein. The performance marks the 10th anniversary of the first detection of gravitational waves, a groundbreaking achievement which ushered in a new era of astronomy. (Image: Chris James) The dance will debut at the GR–Amaldi meeting, an international science conference which will be held at the Scottish Exhibition Centre in Glasgow from July 14 to 18. The conference organisers anticipate that many of the more than 800 delegates will join the first large-scale performance at a ceilidh on July 17. Read more: LIVE Three rushed to hospital after car crash on Glasgow's High Street The dance has been devised to represent the gravitational-wave signals measured by the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) and the black holes that create them. Dr Christopher Berry from the University of Glasgow's School of Physics and Astronomy said: 'We are delighted to host the GR–Amaldi conference here in Glasgow during the tenth anniversary year of the revolutionary first observation of gravitational waves. (Image: Chris James) "It felt right to welcome our visitors to the city with a traditional Scottish dance, and to give it a cosmic twist inspired by the research that unites us." The dance illustrates the life-cycle of black holes and how they form orbiting pairs before colliding to create the signal detected on Earth. At the peak of the dance, participants are encouraged to let out a celebratory 'whoop', representing the final stage of a binary black hole merger. Lewis Hou, director of Science Ceilidh, who guided the development of the dance, said: "Working with University of Glasgow researchers on developing this dance has been a fantastic experience. "What we've ended up with is a dance which is great fun to perform but has a real basis in science. "It represents the process of black hole coalescence through dance, inspired by how black holes interact, pair up, get closer to each other and finally merge." After its inauguration at the GR–Amaldi, the dance is set to be introduced to youth groups to aid their understanding of gravitational waves through dance. The University of Glasgow's gravitational wave research is supported by funding from the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), part of UK Research and Innovation.
RNZ News
01-07-2025
- Health
- RNZ News
Government urges Pharmac, Medsafe to embrace artificial intelligence
David Seymour said he saw AI playing a role in a more efficient Pharmac and Medsafe. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii The government has urged Pharmac and Medsafe to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) to speed up the approval of new medicines. Associate Health Minister David Seymour issued a statement on Tuesday, confirming he had recently written to the agencies, and that both had replied positively. "I believe that technology absorption greatly increases productivity and see Al playing a role in a more efficient Pharmac and Medsafe," he said. "Finding efficiencies in medicine assessment processes means patients can access the treatments they need faster." In response to Seymour's letter, Medsafe group manager Chris James acknowledged that AI, in future, could help streamline medicine decisions, speed up audits, and help analyse large information sets. A small number of staff were currently taking part in a Health Ministry pilot related to Microsoft's Copilot AI tool, he said. "We are also in the early stages of broader discussions about access to other AI tools with the ability to manage larger datasets and meet our commercial and patient sensitive confidentiality requirements," James said. In her response, Pharmac chair Paula Bennett said she greatly appreciated the minister's support and encouragement around the potential of AI. "I share your views that AI presents exciting opportunities to enhance productivity, improve processes, and deliver better outcomes for New Zealanders." She said staff were already using Microsoft Copilot "enthusiastically and creatively" to improve efficiency. "Staff have begun using AI tools to assist with tasks such as processing complex information, analysing large volumes of data, and improving the clarity and accessibility of technical content," Bennett said. "These applications are already helping us work more quickly and effectively and will also have a role in supporting greater transparency in our decision-making." Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
Scoop
23-06-2025
- Health
- Scoop
GPs And Nurse Practitioners Able To Start ADHD Treatment From Next Year
From February 2026, general practitioners (GPs) and nurse practitioners will be able to start medical treatment for adults with ADHD, following decisions by Medsafe and Pharmac. This is a change to the current system, under which GPs and nurse practitioners can only prescribe ADHD stimulant medicines to patients on a written recommendation from a paediatrician or psychiatrist, or after someone has already been diagnosed with ADHD and given a first prescription. Pharmac's Acting Director Advice and Assessment, Catherine Epps says the new rules, which come into effect in February 2026, will mean that over time, more GPs and nurse practitioners will be able to diagnose and start adults on treatment for ADHD. For children and adolescents, who currently require input from a paediatrician or psychiatrist to initiate medical treatment for ADHD, the changes will allow nurse practitioners, working within child health or mental health services, to diagnose and start treatment for ADHD. 'The decision, which is based on feedback from psychiatrists, paediatricians, GPs, nurse practitioners and patients, is one of many changes we are making to increase access to ADHD medicines. It follows our decision last year to remove the two-yearly renewal criteria for these medicines, making it easier to access ongoing treatment,' says Epps. Medsafe Group Manager Chris James says the change draws on the skills of GPs and nurse practitioners to improve access to ADHD treatment for the public. 'We have a workforce of highly experienced general practitioners and nurse practitioners, a number of whom are already working closely with specialists to treat patients with ADHD. Implementing this change will mean they can do this work more quickly and efficiently without needing to wait for approval from a specialist. 'It's important we ensure a high quality of ADHD assessment, and that people can expect to receive appropriate care and support. We have been working closely with sector representatives to develop a clinical framework which will set out principles for diagnosing and treating ADHD, including the appropriate clinical care required of healthcare practitioners,' says Chris James. Earlier this year, Medsafe and Pharmac asked for feedback on the proposal to change the regulatory and funding restrictions for stimulant treatments for ADHD. More than 940 people and organisations responded to the consultation. Overall, most of the feedback was supportive. People explained how this decision will improve access to diagnosis and treatment for people with ADHD. Some were concerned about the supply issues affecting methylphenidate, and the impact this decision would have on it. To respond to these concerns, health agencies have delayed the implementation date of the decision. It will now come into effect in February 2026, rather than July 2025. This will also allow more time for more GP and nurse practitioners to develop further clinical expertise to begin assessing adults for ADHD and initiating their treatment.
