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‘Blast’ & ‘Idhayam Murali’ Actress Preity Mukhundhan Lands IMDb Breakout Star Award

  • Preity Mukhundhan wins IMDb's Breakout Star STARmeter Award
  • Recognised for Tamil films Blast and Idhayam Murali
  • Five upcoming projects planned across multiple languages

Actress Preity Mukhundhan has won IMDb's 'Breakout Star' STARmeter Award, recognising her rapid rise in Indian cinema since starting her career in 2024. The award follows standout performances in the Tamil films Blast and Idhayam Murali, which released within two months of each other and significantly boosted her…

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Wasserman Buy Out Moves Forward With Investment From Providence

  • Providence Equity Partners increases investment in The Team (formerly Wasserman) to facilitate founder Casey Wasserman's exit; transaction expected to close later in 2026
  • Michael Watts will become chief executive; multiple major entertainment firms competed for acquisition

Casey Wasserman's sports and entertainment agency, now rebranded as The Team, has moved a step closer to a buyout of its founder after Providence Equity Partners announced a further investment in the business. Michael Watts is set to become the agency's chief executive once the deal closes, expected…

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Pokémon Pokopia ‘Bubbly Basin’ Expansion Pass DLC Locks In Switch 2 Release Date

  • Pokémon Pokopia's "Bubbly Basin" DLC launches 5th August 2026.
  • It's Part 1 of a three-part paid Expansion Pass ($34.99).
  • Adds underwater exploration via the new Dive move.

The Pokémon Company has confirmed that "Bubbly Basin", the first part of the paid Expansion Pass for Pokémon Pokopia on Switch 2, will launch on 5th August 2026. The date was revealed via a Japanese television commercial rather than an official announcement, giving players an underwater-themed content drop…

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Grace Under Fire: How Vetle Nærø Improvised When His Instruments Got Lost at the Airport

  • Pianist Vetle Nærø's gear was lost at the airport before a festival set
  • He improvised a solo piano performance instead at a historic Norwegian church
  • Audience of 200 was moved to tears; equipment later returned

Norwegian composer and pianist Vetle Nærø turned a travel mishap into a memorable performance when his electronic equipment, including synthesisers, was lost by an airline ahead of a scheduled set at the 2026 Bergtatt Festival in Norway. Rather than cancel or delay, he reworked the concert on the…

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Red-faced Democrats admit they were scammed out of $29,000 by fraudster posing as DNC chair Ken Martin

  • Democrats scammed out of $29,000 by DNC chair impersonator
  • Fraudster posed as Ken Martin to deceive officials
  • Case highlights impersonation fraud risks in politics

Democratic officials have admitted they were duped out of $29,000 by a fraudster impersonating Democratic National Committee chair Ken Martin, according to the Daily Mail. The scam is an embarrassing episode for the party, exposing how vulnerable even senior political operatives can be to impersonation fraud, particularly when…

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Collins says State Department will reinstate funding for global humanitarian vaccine alliance

  • State Department will provide Gavi with $600 million, Collins says.
  • Senators had urged release of the already appropriated funds.
  • Gavi supports vaccination access and outbreak preparedness worldwide.

Senator Susan Collins said the US State Department will restore $600 million in funding for Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, after the money had been held up. The decision matters because Gavi helps provide routine vaccines in lower-income countries and supports international preparedness for outbreaks, so the funds could…

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Bodycam shows Tony Romo arguing with officer before refusing breath test during DUI arrest

  • Tony Romo's OWI arrest bodycam footage released
  • Romo claimed he'd had "zero" drinks after golfing
  • He refused to take a breath test

Newly released police bodycam footage shows former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo questioning officers and refusing a breath test during his arrest on suspicion of operating while intoxicated (OWI) in Wisconsin. The footage, obtained by Fox News Digital, adds detail to a story that draws attention because Romo…

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Green Party Leader Stands By Guillotine Post of Farage as Police Report Filed

  • Polanski refused to apologise after reposting an image showing Farage with a guillotine, claiming no wrongdoing
  • Farage reported the post to police and local authorities, arguing it exemplifies a double standard in how threats against right-wing politicians are handled
  • The incident has intensified wider concerns about political violence and consistency in political rhetoric standards

Zack Polanski, leader of the Green Party, has declined to apologise after sharing an image depicting Nigel Farage alongside a guillotine, asserting that his actions were appropriate. The image, originally posted on Insta

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Jumanji: Open World finale brings jungle chaos into the real world

  • Jumanji: Open World trailer confirms 11 December 2026 UK cinema release
  • Story reverses premise: jungle dangers now invade the real world
  • Johnson, Hart, Black and Gillan return for the trilogy's finale

The rebooted Jumanji franchise is set to conclude with Jumanji: Open World, due in cinemas on 11 December 2026, following the release of its official trailer. The film marks a notable shift for the series, bringing the jungle's supernatural dangers into the real world rather than pulling characters…

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Ben Carroll says he’s different… but Victoria may disagree after he spent almost a decade in the cabinet: PETER VAN ONSELEN

  • Ben Carroll claims to offer change within Victorian Labor
  • Critics note his near-decade in cabinet undercuts that image
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Victorian politician Ben Carroll is seeking to present himself as a fresh start for the state's Labor government, but commentator Peter van Onselen argues voters may be sceptical given Carroll's long-standing role within the administration. The piece questions whether someone who has served in cabinet for roughly a…

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