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A66 Memorial Disorder as Trump Skips Ground Zero Commemoration
Police reinforce County Durham after violence at a crash victim’s memorial; Trump is expected at the Pentagon for 9/11. Cuban-born Grammy winner Degnis Nelson Bofill Miranda reportedly faces possible deportation after ICE detention.
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King Edward’s horrifying ultimatum, the breathtaking hubris of his lover… and the Highland holiday that sowed the seeds of his downfall
The article argues that Wallis Simpson’s 1936 stay at Balmoral with King Edward VIII turned an already controversial relationship into a constitutional and public-relations crisis. It portrays the visit, following widespread coverage of the couple’s Mediterranean cruise, as further alienating members of the royal family, officials and Scottish public opinion, contributing to the pressures that…
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Meg Stalter on ‘Oh, Mary’, Advice for Bowen Yang and Preparing Her Emmys Red Carpet Look With Paul Downs: ‘It’s in the Works’
Meg Stalter has discussed taking over the lead role in Broadway comedy “Oh, Mary!” while preparing for her first individual Emmy nomination for “Hacks”. Her 10-week run as Mary Todd Lincoln ends in September, before Bowen Yang assumes the role; Stalter said she has offered him no advice because she expects him to be excellent.…
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EVAN Talks Going Solo, New EP ‘DEATH OF ME,’ & Breaks Down The Tracks | Billboard News Special
EVAN discusses his move into a solo career and the release of his debut-era EP, ‘DEATH OF ME’, in a Billboard News Special. The interview matters because it outlines how he is establishing an individual artistic identity and communicating directly with his fanbase, known as Evers. He explains that “Evan” is a name friends had…
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Royal Blood pack out The Gallery tent for raucous Reading 2026 “surprise” set
Royal Blood drew a large crowd to The Gallery tent at Reading Festival 2026 for a previously announced “surprise” set, despite dry weather that the band had jokingly hoped would drive people indoors. The Brighton duo delivered a high-energy performance built around heavy riffs, mosh pits and audience participation, underlining their reputation as a strong…
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De Zerbi wants one more signing for Tottenham before transfer deadline
Roberto De Zerbi wants Tottenham to make one further signing before Tuesday night’s transfer deadline, despite saying the club’s recruitment has already surpassed his expectations. The Spurs head coach discussed a final move with the club’s owners and senior executives, while also leaving open the possibility of departures as he seeks to refine his squad.…
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MOTHER Shares Soaring New Track ‘MOTIONS’
MOTHER has released ‘MOTIONS’, its second track, following debut single ‘UNHOLY’ and further establishing the project’s dark, emotionally intense modern-metal sound. The song matters as an early indication of MOTHER’s direction, blending electronic atmosphere with metalcore elements while exploring harmful cycles that can feel difficult to escape. According to MOTHER, the lyrics examine relationships, behaviours…
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PLUSH Shares Music Video For New Single ‘Animalistic’
PLUSH has released a music video for its new single, “Animalistic”, the first track unveiled from its forthcoming second album, “Mass Hysteria”. The band says the song and video explore internal conflict, rage and resilience, using contrasting light and dark visual scenes to represent outward identity and hidden instincts. The song was written by Moriah…
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Why Brad Pitt turned down the 1995 movie his mother called “the best” she’d ever seen
Brad Pitt declined the role of astronaut Jack Swigert in Ron Howard’s 1995 drama Apollo 13, opting instead to play Detective David Mills in David Fincher’s Se7en. The decision mattered because Se7en became a defining 1990s thriller and helped establish Pitt as an actor willing to take darker, less conventional roles rather than rely on…