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Ronnie O’Sullivan withdraws from British Open as mural criticised
Ronnie O’Sullivan has withdrawn from the British Open on medical grounds for the fourth consecutive year, removing one of snooker’s leading figures from the Cheltenham tournament. The decision came shortly after his 6–3 defeat by Chang Bingyu at the Wuhan Open, while attention has also focused on an unfinished mural of O’Sullivan in Sheffield that…
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FX’s Near-Perfect 11-Part Neo-Western Detective Series Is a Brilliant from Start to Finish
FX’s Fargo season 4 is presented as the anthology’s least popular but still highly accomplished instalment: a slower, more serious crime drama that differs sharply from the show’s familiar snowy Minnesota setting and darkly comic tone. Its 1950 Kansas City setting, focus on racial prejudice and emphasis on rival criminal organisations make it a distinct…
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Born 44 Years Ago Today in Mississippi, the 90s Teen Queen and Youngest Country Star Since Tanya Tucker
LeAnn Rimes, born in Jackson, Mississippi, on 28 August 1982, became a country music star at 13 with her 1996 debut single, “Blue”. Her powerful voice drew comparisons with Patsy Cline and rapidly brought commercial success, Grammy awards and crossover recognition, making her one of country music’s most prominent teenage performers. Raised in Garland, Texas,…
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Welfare Reform Delayed as Macron’s Dragon Ball Park Hits Obstacle
Defence funding takes priority before the Budget as Crystal Palace face Manchester City; film and music stories include a new Mexican-Basque project and a blood-soaked Iggy Pop collaboration.
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Top Toronto Fest Party Host Expects More Studio Bashes, Tighter Budgets: “No One Is Throwing Money Around”
Toronto hospitality entrepreneur Charles Khabouth expects to host more film industry events during the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival, despite continued restraint in studio and streaming budgets. The increase would benefit venue staff and local suppliers, while reflecting TIFF’s role as a major networking and promotional event for Hollywood. Khabouth said his venues held 46…
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Antifa-linked sites go dark after State Department terror designation of tech collective
Several websites associated with Portland’s Rose City Antifa and the abortion-rights group Jane’s Revenge became unavailable after the US State Department designated their Italian technology provider, Autistici/Inventati (A/I), as a global terrorist entity. The designation matters because it restricts US financial dealings with A/I and may disrupt communications, hosting and anonymity tools used by groups…
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How England are building an attack to trouble Australia
England’s emerging four-man pace attack gave a strong performance against Pakistan at Lord’s, suggesting it could pose a meaningful threat to stronger batting sides, including Australia. After Ben Stokes’ retirement forced a reshaping of the bowling unit, Ollie Robinson, Jofra Archer, Josh Tongue and Gus Atkinson have developed a combination of pace, control and contrasting…
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Netflix’s New 26-Minute GTA 6 Release Is Already the No. 1 Movie on Streaming
A 26-minute preview of Grand Theft Auto 6, released on Netflix through an apparent deal with Rockstar, reportedly became the platform’s number-one film in under 12 hours. The article argues that the move demonstrates GTA 6’s unusually broad cultural reach, extending beyond conventional gaming marketing and turning a trailer release into a major streaming event.…
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Melissa Hirschenson Exits Innovative, Launches The Hirschenson Group
Senior talent agent Melissa Hirschenson has left Innovative Artists Entertainment after more than two decades to launch The Hirschenson Group, a management and entertainment consulting company. The new business will work across traditional and emerging entertainment sectors, reflecting a wider shift towards creator-led work, strategic partnerships and more flexible forms of representation. Hirschenson’s previous client…
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Milo Yiannopoulos detained by ICE in Louisiana
Milo Yiannopoulos, the British former Breitbart editor and far-right political commentator, was detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement and held in Alexandria, Louisiana. The detention drew attention because Alexandria is a significant centre for ICE deportation operations, although no confirmed reason for his arrest or indication of a deportation decision was reported. Fox News…