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Bill Maher Has A Word For Luigi Mangione “Groupies”
Bill Maher criticised supporters of Luigi Mangione during the opening monologue of HBO’s Real Time, after Mangione pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges connected to the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare chief executive Brian Thompson. Maher mocked people he called “Mangionistas” for questioning whether the plea amounted to an admission of guilt, despite Mangione acknowledging in…
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SOUNDGARDEN’s KIM THAYIL Sets Record Straight: Seattle Rock Scene Of 1990s ‘Didn’t Have A Drug Culture’
Soundgarden guitarist Kim Thayil has rejected the idea that Seattle’s 1990s rock scene had a collective drug culture, saying drug use was an individual issue rather than something bands or the wider scene encouraged. His comments matter because deaths linked to addiction, including those of Kurt Cobain, Layne Staley, Mike Starr and Andrew Wood, have…
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Mary McAleese reveals what Queen Elizabeth really thought of GAA – and one Gaelic sport in particular – as she explains in great detail the MANY reasons why the late monarch ‘abhorred’ hardline unionist Ian Paisley
Former Irish president Mary McAleese has said Queen Elizabeth II “abhorred” hardline unionist Ian Paisley and had “no time for him whatsoever”, in remarks made on The Ireland Podcast. McAleese, who was president from 1997 to 2011 and hosted the Queen’s historic 2011 State visit to Ireland, said the comments arose while discussing the late…
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PLUSH Shares New Single ‘Animalistic’ From Upcoming ‘Mass Hysteria’ Album
PLUSH has released “Animalistic”, the first single from its forthcoming second album, “Mass Hysteria”, due worldwide on 18 September 2026. The heavy rock track explores inner rage and survival during personal turmoil, establishing the album’s wider focus on resilience, pain and the scars left after struggle. Written by Moriah Formica with Blair Daly and Zac…
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Heathrow airport roads reopen after flooding from burst water main
Road access to Heathrow’s Terminals 2 and 3 was temporarily restricted on Saturday after a burst water main flooded the central terminal area. The leak has since been contained, roads have reopened and Heathrow says operations are normal, but the incident caused inconvenience for passengers and people trying to reach airport car parks during a…
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Matthew McConaughey’s Life in Songs Has Taken Him Everywhere
Matthew McConaughey has discussed the songs that have shaped his life, describing how music has prompted family memories, film associations and unusual personal journeys. Most notably, Ali Farka Touré’s “Ai Du” inspired him to travel through Mali without a return ticket to find the musician, an experience he calls the most important trip of his…
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Marvel reveals the new X-Men cast, including Inde Navarrette and Adam Driver
Marvel has announced the principal cast for its forthcoming, untitled X-Men film, formally bringing the mutant team into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The announcement is significant because X-Men characters have been anticipated within the MCU for years and were only recently introduced through the latest Spider-Man film. Sadie Sink will play Jean Grey, alongside Kit…
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Archaeologists uncover mysterious face hidden for centuries in Book of Revelation city
Archaeologists have reportedly uncovered a marble statue featuring a mysterious face at Sardis, an ancient city mentioned in the Book of Revelation. The find matters because it may offer further insight into the city’s Lydian-era culture and the artistic or religious life of a place with both historical and biblical significance. The article describes the…
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‘Strategic change and grasping nettles’: where now for John Lewis as boss exits?
John Lewis managing director Peter Ruis is leaving abruptly, amid a difficult period for department stores and questions over the chain’s recovery. His departure matters because he led key efforts to revive the retailer, while the wider sector faces weak demand, changing shopping habits and renewed pressure on high-street businesses. Ruis, who returned in 2024,…
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Darren Walker Opens His Home to Friends and Anonymous Content Emmy Nominees in Celebration of ‘Joy, Reflection, Delight and Awe’
Darren Walker, the new president and chief executive of Anonymous Content, hosted an intimate party at his Los Angeles home to celebrate the company’s Emmy nominees. The event highlighted Walker’s arrival in the entertainment industry after a prominent philanthropic career, while also showcasing the historic significance of his residence, designed by architect Paul Revere Williams.…