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‘People think fame is a magic wand’: Jarvis Cocker on old songs, young fans and his granny’s verdict on Pulp

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What happened

Before the release of a joyful film on the history of the Sheffield band, frontman Cocker and director Garth Jennings talk dark times, taking inspiration from Abba – and why there could yet be another record When the director Garth Jennings first mov…

Key facts

  • Before the release of a joyful film on the history of the Sheffield band, frontman Cocker and director Garth Jennings talk dark times, taking inspiration from Abba – and why there could yet be another record When the director Garth Jennings first mov…
  • Reported by The Guardian and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:00:05 UTC.

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  1. People long for simpler times, say Practical Magic reboot stars

  2. ‘People think fame is a magic wand’: Jarvis Cocker on old songs, young fans and his granny’s verdict on Pulp

  3. ‘Practical Magic 2’ Sparks $3.5M+ In Previews On Thursday – Box Office Update

  4. ‘Practical Magic 2’ Aims to Make ‘Spider-Man’ Disappear From No. 1 at Box Office

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