headlining
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The Sex Pistols headlining the Palladium in New York City or the Agora in Cleveland wouldn’t have made splashy headlines.
From Salon ● Aug. 10, 2026
Earlier this year, Katseye member Manon Bannerman also hit pause on performing with the pop group, meaning Saturday’s headlining performance in Pasadena will feature four of the group’s original six members.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026
That makes Debbie and Judith relatable and extraordinary figures, in that they are 50-something women, played by 50-something women headlining a high-velocity espionage thriller, linked to developments each is entitled to be angry about.
From Salon ● Jul. 26, 2026
BBC Newsbeat reporter Jimmy Blake described the absence as a "missed opportunity" at a breakthrough time from grime, with Stormzy headlining Glastonbury and Dave winning the Mercury Prize.
From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2026
I was headlining at clubs all over the country.
From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah
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