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Four’s Company in Shygirl’s New “Alyse” Video
Shygirl has released her first single of 2026, “Alyse,” written and produced with Karma Kid and JD Reid, accompanied by a six-minute music video directed by Francesco Loy Bell and Oliver Bell. The video unfolds in three acts, opening mid-story as two halves of a wealthy couple each uncover the other’s infidelity, before building to…
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Manager Alyssa Manning Joins Untitled
Talent manager Alyssa Manning has joined Untitled, working out of the company’s New York office, after most recently being based at Mgmt Entertainment. She represents digital creators and crossover talent whose careers straddle traditional entertainment, digital platforms and new media, and her move strengthens Untitled’s growing focus on this area of the industry. She brings…
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‘The Audacity’ Season 2 Adds Usman Ally As Series Regular
AMC’s dark comedy series “The Audacity” has added actor Usman Ally as a series regular for its second season, joining previously announced cast member Miriam Shor. Ally will play Byron Zandani, a senior Silicon Valley lawyer who navigates ethically murky situations while worn down by the demands of tech CEOs, fitting the show’s satirical focus…
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Meet the Manager Prioritizing ‘Investing In People’ — Like Star Client Kehlani
David Ali, manager of R&B star Kehlani, has been named Billboard’s 2026 R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players Executive of the Year, recognised for a career built on fostering artistic freedom, trust and loyalty with his clients. As CEO of San Francisco-based Above Ground Entertainment, Ali also manages singer Destin Conrad and rapper Larry June, describing his approach…
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Inertia Enterprises finds a way to make its fusion fuel fast
US fusion startup Inertia Enterprises says it has cut the time needed to manufacture its fuel pellets from several days to just minutes, addressing one of ten technical barriers it must clear before building a commercial power plant. The breakthrough matters because the company’s $450 million in funding rests on its ability to commercialise fusion…
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The 2026 Startup Battlefield 200 is here — see who made the cut
TechCrunch has published its 2026 Startup Battlefield 200, the annual curated list of 200 promising early-stage startups selected from thousands of applicants worldwide. The companies span nearly every industry, including agtech, biotech, fintech, cybersecurity, health, energy and enterprise tech, and will exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, held 13–15 October at San Francisco’s Moscone West. Selected…
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There are less than 48 hours to save up to $300 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 ticket
TechCrunch is reminding readers that discounted early-bird pricing for its Disrupt 2026 conference closes on Friday, 21 August at 11:59pm PT, giving prospective attendees under 48 hours to save on tickets. Disrupt 2026 takes place from 13-15 October at Moscone West in San Francisco and typically draws more than 10,000 founders, investors and members of…
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It’s Greg Brockman’s OpenAI now
Greg Brockman, OpenAI’s president and co-founder, has quietly become the company’s de facto second-in-command as a wave of senior executive departures throughout 2026 has consolidated day-to-day authority in his hands. Although his official title has not changed, his responsibilities now span product strategy and the entire “scaling” arm of the business, giving him oversight of…
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The Cloning Company Trying to Bring Back the Woolly Mammoth Enlists ‘Paw Patrol’ in Its Efforts (Exclusive)
Colossal Biosciences, the de-extinction company known for its efforts to revive the Woolly Mammoth, has partnered with Paramount and Spin Master to use the children’s franchise Paw Patrol to promote real-world conservation. The campaign, timed alongside Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie, aims to teach children that endangered animals face genuine threats such as disease and…
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Next Wave #1205: Essosa
Essosa knew who she was from a young age. Growing up between Canada, Essex and London, often in the company of a creative family, Essosa was surrounded by musical influences, particularly in church, where her mother was a choir leader. “I’ve been writing since I was very young. I always… The post Next Wave #1205:…