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If Paramount Leaves California, It Might Cut Costs but Wouldn’t Save on State Taxes
Paramount is reportedly threatening to leave California unless state Attorney General Rob Bonta permits its proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, with chief executive David Ellison said to believe a move could save $500 million annually. However, tax experts say relocating its headquarters would have little effect on the company’s California corporation tax bill, undermining…
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Brave widow of slain UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson comes face to face with Luigi Mangione for first time
Paulette Thompson, widow of murdered UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, came face to face with his killer, Luigi Mangione, for the first time on Friday as he pleaded guilty to federal charges over the assassination. The hearing, held at a Manhattan courthouse before Judge Margaret Garnett, marks a significant step towards resolution in a case that…
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Rideshare Stimulator Outlines AI Usage After Contentious Exchange With Ex-Writer
After Saber Interactive unveiled its upcoming title Rideshare Stimulater, former lead writer Stella Sacco came forward and said that she had been replaced by ChatGPT during development. Saber CEO Matthew Karch denied Sacco’s allegation that she had been replaced by AI, but the company has now shared previously undisclosed details about Rideshare Stimulator’s AI usage.…
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Farage Inquiry Resumes as Sydney Rail Chaos Leaves Passengers Stranded
A parliamentary standards inquiry into Nigel Farage resumed on 14 August after he was returned as MP for Clacton in a by-election. The inquiry concerns an alleged failure to register an interest under the House of Commons rules; it had been opened on 13 May and suspended when Farage left Parliament in July. The Parliamentary…
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Mulholland Drive’s 4K Criterion Collection Edition Drops to a New All-Time Low Price
Amazon has reduced Criterion Collection’s 4K UHD edition of David Lynch’s 2001 film Mulholland Drive to £20.87 in the US, described by IGN as its lowest recorded price. The promotion offers a substantial reduction from the $49.99 recommended price and may appeal to collectors or viewers seeking a high-quality edition of the film. The release…
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SALIVA Shares Music Video For Title Track Of ‘Breaking Through’ Album
SALIVA has released its new album, “Breaking Through”, alongside a music video for its title track. The record centres on frontman Bobby Amaru’s sobriety journey and addresses addiction, mental health, grief and recovery, making it a notably personal release for the hard rock band. The 13-track album includes guest appearances from Johnny Van Zant, Trevor…
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Samsung has new Galaxy headphones in the works
Samsung is reportedly developing its first over-ear Galaxy headphones in more than a decade, potentially positioning them against premium rivals such as Apple’s AirPods Max and Sony’s XM range. If released, the Galaxy H1 would expand Samsung’s audio line beyond Galaxy Buds and give it a presence in the high-end wireless headphone market. Code found…
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NICKELBACK Shares Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Making Of ‘Rattle The Cage’ Music Video
Nickelback have released behind-the-scenes footage from the video shoot for “Rattle The Cage”, the lead single from their forthcoming album, “Everything Under The Sun”. The video and single begin the promotion for the band’s first studio album since 2022, as they seek to build on renewed attention from their recent documentary and world tour. “Everything…
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This BTS Lego Set Commemorates a Song on Their ARIRANG Tour Setlist and It’s Back in Stock Online
The LEGO Ideas BTS Dynamite Collectible Set has returned to stock on Amazon, coinciding with BTS’s ARIRANG World Tour, whose setlist includes “Dynamite”. The set previously sold out after its 2023 release and was resold online at sharply inflated prices, making the restock significant for fans seeking it at its original retail level. Priced at…
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‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles’ HMU Team Used Over 100 Eyeshadow Containers to Paint Elle Fanning’s Body Green
The hair and make-up team behind Apple TV’s Margo’s Got Money Troubles transformed Elle Fanning into her OnlyFans alter ego, HungryGhost, a green alien character central to the series’ more fantastical scenes. The work helped distinguish Margo’s ordinary life as a struggling young mother from the increasingly elaborate online persona she adopts to earn money.…