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“Disaster Zones” is all blown-out ambience, and the LP closes on a showstopping cover of John Prine’s classic “Angel From Montgomery.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

She was joined by Björk, for a showstopping performance of her recent single Berghain; which host Jack Whitehall noted started like the "Last Night of the Proms" and ended like an Ibiza club rave.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

The pair tackled a savoury quiche, a technical teatime biscuit and a showstopping day off in cake form - although neither was crowned star baker at the end.

From BBC • Oct. 18, 2025

The sheer amount of people created a showstopping spectacle, with each group of instrumentalists on different raised levels.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2025

The girl really knew how to make a showstopping entrance and exit.

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon