The music industry pushed the group behind hits like “Manic Monday” and “Eternal Flame” hard, then pulled them apart. A new book tells their story. By Bob Mehr Reporting from Los Angeles The first ...

In the autumn of 1989, and just six months after their irrepressibly pretty “Eternal Flame” had hit the top of the charts the world over, The Bangles imploded. It had been an intense run. Three years ...

In the pantheon of ‘80s bands, The Bangles are among the most underappreciated. Recalled primarily for their chirpy Prince-penned ditty “Manic Monday,” the silly – albeit fun – video for “Walk Like an ...

Metal bangles are another popular choice when it comes to African jewelry. Crafted from brass, copper, or silver, these ...

Long before their chart domination, global popularity and, ultimately, their implosion, the Bangles began with an ad on a big board in the Sunset Boulevard shopfront of Musicians Contact Service.

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

In The Number Ones, I'm reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart's beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. The silliest ...

Let’s be honest - bangles aren’t just accessories. They’re little circles of tradition, beauty, and identity that say a lot without saying a word. Especially for married women, they’re more than just ...

A bangle is one of the most important ornaments that an Indian woman wears. For married women, bangles hold a special significance as they are a sign of their suhaag. Bangles, over time have become ...

カナダの女性ジャズヴォーカリスト、ケイティ・ジョージ（Caity Gyorgy）の新曲リリースが続いています。どれもジャケットが素敵。この「Baubles, Bangles and Beads」（2024年）は、真夏の夜のジャズという感じの涼し気なテイストで最高。アナログ盤でリリースし ...