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The “absolutely gaga” 1960s James Bond movie Roger Ebert called “the most indulgent film ever made”
Roger Ebert strongly criticised the 1967 spoof James Bond film ‘Casino Royale’, reportedly calling it “the most indulgent film ever made” and describing it as “absolutely gaga”. The film matters within the Bond franchise because it was an unofficial, star-studded parody made outside the main Eon Productions series, rather than a conventional 007 adventure. Released…
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As PS5 and Xbox prices endlessly balloon, Take-Two CEO says rising console costs are good for no one, but won’t hurt the company as GTA 6 approaches
Take-Two Interactive chief executive Strauss Zelnick said that rising PlayStation 5 and Xbox console prices are “good for no one”, but argued they should not materially affect the company as Grand Theft Auto 6 approaches release. The comments matter because more expensive hardware could reduce the pool of potential players, although Take-Two expects demand for…
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Labor keeps saying the economy is strong. These damning numbers reveal why Aussies aren’t buying it – and it’ll only fuel Pauline’s rise: PVO
The article argues that the Labor government’s claims of a strong economy do not match many Australians’ experience of living costs and financial pressure. It suggests this disconnect could weaken confidence in Labor and increase support for Pauline Hanson and her One Nation party. Its central theme is voter sentiment rather than a specific policy…
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Bar fight: Hugo cocktail takes aim at Aperol in UK summer of spritz
The Hugo, an elderflower-based spritz, is rapidly gaining popularity in Britain and is challenging Aperol’s dominance during the summer cocktail season. Its rise reflects a broader shift towards lighter, longer drinks consumed in the late afternoon, particularly among younger drinkers, and has expanded the market for colourful, social-media-friendly spritzes. Orders for Hugo spritzes in bars…
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Supernatural’s head of fitness on rebooting the VR exercise app after leaving Meta
Supernatural, the virtual-reality fitness app previously owned by Meta, will relaunch later in 2026 as an independent company after Meta cut staff and paused new content in January. Its head of fitness, Leanne Pedante, says the smaller organisation hopes to restore popular features quickly, revive content production and preserve the app’s close-knit community. The service…
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Revealed: The £1million family home of Stone Roses legend Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield put on market nine months after musician’s death
The family home of Stone Roses bassist Gary “Mani” Mounfield has reportedly been placed on the market around nine months after his death. The sale brings renewed attention to the musician’s legacy and to the property associated with his family life. The article’s headline values the home at about £1 million, but the supplied text…
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Revealed: Weakest Link presenter Anne Robinson calls time on country life – and sells £4million seven-bedroom Cotswolds mansion to fund return to London
The article reports that Anne Robinson, the former presenter of The Weakest Link, has sold her seven-bedroom Cotswolds mansion and plans to return to London. The reported £4 million sale is presented as marking an end to her period of country living and funding her move back to the capital. No further details from the…
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Protect College Sports Act stalls in overnight Senate showdown, vote pushed to September after chaotic evening
The Protect College Sports Act failed to secure a Senate vote during a late-night push that continued into the early hours of Saturday, despite public support from President Donald Trump. The setback delays action on legislation intended to address issues in college sport and shows that supporters were unable to overcome procedural and political resistance…
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STANLEY SIMMONS, Featuring Sons Of KISS’s PAUL STANLEY And GENE SIMMONS, Shares Sixth Single ‘Lilith’
STANLEY SIMMONS, the project formed by Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons, has released “Lilith” as the sixth single from its forthcoming debut album, accompanied by a video directed by Greg Furman. The release continues the build-up to *Dancing While The World Is Ending*, due on 28 August, and marks another step for the duo as…