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Art spans visual culture, film, music, design and the objects people make and collect. It includes creative work and the institutions that preserve and present it, as well as the people, businesses and public funding that shape what audiences can see.

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Charli XCX Charges to No. 1 on ARIA Chart With ‘Music, Fashion, Film’

  • Charli XCX debuts at No. 1 on Australia’s albums chart.
  • Amy Shark is denied a fourth consecutive chart-topping album.
  • Ella Langley remains No. 1 on the singles chart.

Charli XCX has debuted at No. 1 on Australia’s ARIA Albums Chart with Music, Fashion, Film, marking another major chart success for the British singer and producer. The result prevents Australian artist Amy Shark from securing a fourth consecutive No. 1 album, while reinforcing Charli XCX’s strong run…

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You can now play Xbox games on Hisense TVs without a console

  • Xbox cloud gaming is arriving on compatible Hisense and VIDAA OS TVs.
  • No console is required, but Game Pass and a controller are.
  • The rollout covers selected 2024–2026 television models.

Microsoft has begun rolling out the Xbox app to supported Hisense and other VIDAA OS televisions, allowing subscribers to stream Xbox games without owning a console. The move expands Xbox’s cloud-gaming reach to more household devices and is aimed partly at people who cannot afford or do not…

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Trump admin cannot refuse detained illegal immigrants a chance for release on bond, appeals court rules

  • Appeals court blocks blanket denial of bond hearings for detained migrants.
  • Ninth Circuit issued the ruling by 2–1.
  • Decision challenges expanded Trump administration detention policy.

A federal appeals court has ruled that the Trump administration cannot automatically deny detained migrants within the United States an opportunity to seek release on bond. The decision blocks part of the administration’s expanded mandatory-detention policy and could affect how immigration authorities handle custody decisions while cases proceed.…

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Sainsbury’s to sell Argos to three retail veterans in £120m deal

  • Sainsbury’s will sell Argos to Swift Partners for £120m.
  • The supermarket is prioritising its food business.
  • Argos should continue trading normally during the transition.

Sainsbury’s has agreed to sell Argos for £120m to Swift Partners, a company set up by three experienced retail executives, as it seeks to concentrate investment on its core food business. The deal marks a significant reversal of Sainsbury’s 2016 purchase of Argos’s parent group for £1.3bn and…

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AI labels to be compulsory on authentic-looking content under EU rules

  • EU rules will require labels on authentic-looking AI content.
  • New systems must comply from 2 August.
  • Breaches could incur fines up to €15m.

EU rules taking effect from Sunday will require companies to label AI-generated or manipulated images, audio and text that are designed to appear authentic. The measures, introduced under the EU AI Act, are intended to help people identify deepfakes and other synthetic material, with supporters arguing that greater…

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‘Black Zombie’ Review: An Engaging Doc on How the Flesh-Eating Hordes of Screen Fame Obscured Painful Real-Life History

  • The documentary reclaims zombies’ Haitian historical roots.
  • It critiques horror cinema’s cultural distortions.
  • US release is scheduled for 11 September.

Maya Annik Bedward’s documentary “Black Zombie” examines nearly a century of zombie cinema and argues that the genre has obscured the painful Haitian history and beliefs from which it emerged. The review finds the film engaging for treating the zombie not simply as a horror icon, but as…

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Davido – Oriadé

  • Oriadé reflects on Davido’s longevity, love and faith.
  • The 13-track album features several international collaborators.
  • The review sees it as a confident continuation of his Afropop legacy.

Davido’s Oriadé is presented as a reflective Afropop album marking 15 years in music, combining the Nigerian-American singer’s established melodic style with a global, diasporic set of collaborators. The review argues that it reinforces his enduring appeal by returning to core themes of love, faith, gratitude and ambition,…

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“Neil was the surprise. He’s the GOAT. People think he’s super-serious, but he could be the goofiest one out of all of them.” I Love You, Man writer and director John Hamburg on working with “delightful human beings” Rush

  • John Hamburg praised Rush’s warmth and humour.
  • Neil Peart was reportedly more playful than expected.
  • Rush’s cameo became central to I Love You, Man.

Writer-director John Hamburg has reflected on working with Rush in the 2009 comedy I Love You, Man, describing the Canadian trio as “delightful human beings”. Their appearance was central to the film’s portrayal of the friendship between Peter Klaven, played by Paul Rudd, and Rush fan Sydney Fife,…

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PS5 Crawls Past 95 Million Units, Sales Down 36% Year-on-Year

  • PS5 sales passed 95 million, but quarterly unit sales fell 36%.
  • Higher PS5 prices helped limit the hardware-revenue decline.
  • Software sales and active users increased slightly.

Sony reports that PlayStation 5 lifetime sales reached 95.3 million units by 30 June 2026, although quarterly hardware sales fell sharply year-on-year. The slowdown is notable as the console enters its sixth year, while Sony has raised PS5 prices rather than cutting them to sustain demand, an unusual…

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Boy George pulls out of Jesus Christ Superstar after releasing pro-Israel song

  • Boy George withdraws from Jesus Christ Superstar after controversy over his pro-Israel song.
  • His manager said stepping aside would protect the production’s focus.
  • Richard Armitage will cover Boy George’s King Herod performances.

Boy George has withdrawn from a forthcoming London Palladium production of Jesus Christ Superstar after releasing a song supporting Israel’s military action in Palestine, which prompted widespread criticism and planned protests. His manager said the decision was intended to allow the production to remain the focus while respecting…

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