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Miley Cyrus-Edited Issue of ‘Wonderland’ To Feature Dolly Parton, Kelela, Noah Cyrus, Sky Ferreira, 070 Shake, Towa Bird & More

  • Miley Cyrus guest-edits a special Wonderland magazine issue, out 27 July
  • Issue features Dolly Parton, Noah Cyrus, Kelela, Sky Ferreira and more
  • Includes unseen photos, a Daryl Hannah interview and Barbie doll feature

Miley Cyrus has guest-edited a special edition of Wonderland magazine, released on 27 July via select retailers and the Wonderland website. The 33-year-old "Flowers" singer curated the issue with Wonderland's chief creative officer, Alastair McKimm, bringing together a cross-generational line-up of artists and family members who have influenced…

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Widow of soldier dad killed in Iraq delivers heartbreaking tribute after fatal drone mission

  • US Army Sgt Michael Swinton died demolishing a downed Iranian drone in Iraq
  • Widow Mia Gonzalez-Swinton paid emotional public tribute to him
  • Couple's daughter reportedly believes her father is now an angel

The widow of a US Army soldier killed in Iraq has paid an emotional public tribute to her husband following his death during a military operation. Sergeant Michael Emmanuel Swinton died while carrying out a controlled demolition of a downed Iranian drone, and his wife, Mia Gonzalez-Swinton, has…

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Miley Cyrus signs with Atlantic Records, eyes return to acting

  • Miley Cyrus has signed with Atlantic Records, leaving Columbia after two albums.
  • She says she'd "genuinely" like to return to acting and directing.
  • Comments came via her guest-edited issue of Wonderland magazine.

Miley Cyrus has signed with Atlantic Records after two albums with Columbia, and confirmed she would "genuinely" like to return to acting, in an interview published as part of her stint guest-editing music and culture magazine Wonderland. The label switch marks a fresh chapter for the Grammy-winning singer,…

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INTERVIEW: Sparta On Living For Now Whilst Embracing The Past On Their Healing New Album

  • Sparta's Jim Ward discusses new album 'Cut A Silhouette'
  • Album made in seven days with producer J. Robbins
  • Ward reflects on health, gratitude and Sparta's 2018 reformation

Sparta frontman Jim Ward has spoken about the band's new album 'Cut A Silhouette', describing it as the product of a healthier, happier period in his life following the group's return in 2018. He credits the record's focus and quality to working with producer J. Robbins, a longtime…

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4 Country Songs From the 1950s and 1960s That Signaled a Huge Style Shift

  • Female country artists challenged male-dominated narratives from the 1950s onward
  • Kitty Wells's 1952 hit began the stylistic shift in the genre
  • List includes songs by Loretta Lynn, Jean Shepard and Jeannie C. Riley

American Songwriter has compiled a list of country songs from the 1950s and 1960s that marked a shift towards female perspectives in a genre previously dominated by male artists and narratives about "untrustworthy" women. The article traces this stylistic change from Kitty Wells's pioneering 1952 hit through to…

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The movies Martin Scorsese saw as his unofficial trilogy: “I’m just obsessed”

  • Scorsese groups three De Niro films as an unofficial trilogy.
  • All examine obsession, isolation and unstable masculinity.
  • The films span 1976 to 1982.

Martin Scorsese has described three films from different stages of his career as an “unofficial trilogy”: *Taxi Driver*, *Raging Bull* and *The King of Comedy*. Although their stories are not directly connected, he sees them as linked by their focus on alienated, unstable men and the destructive effects…

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Pupils in first borough to ban smartphones in schools are happier and better behaved say heads

  • A borough's schools banned smartphones, first in the UK to do so.
  • Head teachers say pupils are happier since the ban.
  • Heads also report improved pupil behaviour.

Head teachers in the first London borough to introduce a ban on smartphones in schools have reported that pupils are happier and better behaved as a result. The move reflects growing concern among educators and parents about the impact of smartphone and social media use on children's mental…

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Jon Stewart and Pete Davidson Announce NYC Still Rising 9/11 Comedy Benefit at Madison Square Garden

  • Stewart and Davidson host 9/11 anniversary comedy benefit at MSG
  • Line-up includes Chappelle, Burr, Ansari, Glaser and more
  • Tickets on sale 29-31 July; proceeds go to 9/11 charities

Jon Stewart and Pete Davidson have announced a one-night comedy benefit at Madison Square Garden to mark the 25th anniversary of the 11 September attacks. The show, called NYC Still Rising, will take place on Thursday 10 September and will feature performances from Stewart, Davidson, Dave Chappelle, Bill…

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Rebecca Ferguson Confirms Her Dune Return Comes With a Major Catch

  • Rebecca Ferguson says Lady Jessica appears in just one scene in Dune: Part Three
  • She initially thought the character wouldn't feature at all
  • The scene is believed to be the trailer's "never started a war" exchange

Rebecca Ferguson has confirmed that her role as Lady Jessica in Denis Villeneuve's Dune: Part Three will be limited to a single scene, despite the character's central importance to the franchise. Speaking to ExtraTV at San Diego Comic-Con, Ferguson said her appearance amounts to one sequence already shown…

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Think You Can Beat Darts Superstar Luke Littler? Netflix Opens Entries for Live Sports Show

  • Netflix launches "Beat Luke Littler" live darts show airing 30 October 2026
  • Winning amateur could take home £501,000 for beating the champion
  • Part of Netflix's expanding push into live sports broadcasting

Netflix has confirmed a live darts special called "Beat Luke Littler", inviting members of the public to challenge the 19-year-old British darts prodigy for a prize of £501,000. The one-off event, scheduled for 30 October 2026, marks another step in Netflix's growing push into live sport, following its…

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