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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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Henry Cavill and Alan Ritchson’s WWII Thriller Storms to #1 on Prime Video

  • Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare hits #1 on Prime Video's VOD chart
  • Henry Cavill/Alan Ritchson WWII film flopped in cinemas, thrives on streaming
  • Comes amid a big 2026 for Ritchson, with Reacher Season 4 next

Alan Ritchson has continued his run of streaming success in 2026, with the 2024 WWII action thriller The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, which he starred in alongside Henry Cavill, climbing to the top of Prime Video's VOD chart. Directed and written by Guy Ritchie, the film underperformed at…

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Tom Holland: Some of My Movies Are ‘S–t’ and You ‘Shouldn’t’ Watch Them

  • Holland admits some past films he promoted were, in his words, "shit"
  • He's enjoying press for "The Odyssey" and new Spider-Man film
  • Praised Anne Hathaway for teaching him how to handle press well

Tom Holland has admitted that he has previously had to promote films he privately felt were poor quality, telling listeners he once thought "you shouldn't" watch a movie he was doing press for because it was "shit". Speaking on the Dish Podcast on 22 July, the actor said…

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The unlikely 1972 chart feat that proves the decade belonged to prog-rock

  • Jethro Tull’s 43-minute suite reportedly reached number one in 1972.
  • The article sees this as evidence of prog-rock’s mainstream appeal.
  • Prog-rock mixed ambitious arrangements with substantial commercial success.

The article argues that Jethro Tull’s 1972 success with ‘Thick as a Brick’ illustrates prog-rock’s commercial strength in the 1970s. It presents the work’s chart-topping performance as notable because it was an unconventional, densely arranged 43-minute continuous suite rather than a typical pop single. Released across two sides…

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Apple weighs camera-free smart glasses over privacy fears

  • Apple may launch smart glasses without a working camera
  • Privacy concerns are a key reason for the product's delay
  • Reveal now expected at WWDC 2027, launch by end of 2027

Apple is reportedly considering releasing its long-awaited smart glasses without a camera, or with a camera that cannot capture photos or video, as it grapples with privacy concerns that have contributed to delaying the product. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, teams within Apple's Vision hardware group regard privacy…

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‘Transformers: The Movie’ Getting Fall Theatrical Re-Release From Hasbro & Fathom – Comic-Con

  • 1986 "Transformers: The Movie" gets 4K cinema re-release on 17 September
  • Part of Hasbro's "Apology Tour" over Optimus Prime's death
  • New post-credits scene added; tickets on sale 7 August

The 1986 animated cult classic "Transformers: The Movie" is returning to cinemas in 4K on 17 September, thanks to a re-release from Fathom Entertainment in partnership with Hasbro. The screening, announced at Comic-Con alongside a new trailer, will include a newly created post-credits sequence and other exclusive additions…

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SNP accused of being ‘obstructive’ during probe into party finances

  • SNP accused of obstructing a probe into its party finances
  • Allegation adds to ongoing scrutiny of SNP's financial affairs
  • Full article details were not available for further specifics

The Scottish National Party has been accused of being "obstructive" during an investigation into its party finances, according to a Daily Mail report. The claim adds to a series of controversies the SNP has faced in recent years over its financial affairs and internal transparency, which have drawn…

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Every new UK home should have air conditioning, say Liberal Democrats

  • Lib Dems want air conditioning compulsory in all new UK homes
  • Only 4m of 30m+ UK homes currently have air conditioning
  • Recent heatwaves linked to roughly 2,700 UK deaths, study finds

The Liberal Democrats are calling for air conditioning to be made mandatory in all new UK homes, arguing the country's housing stock is "woefully unprepared" for the extreme heat brought by climate change. The party also wants cooling systems required in essential public buildings such as schools and…

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Everyday Revolutionary War heroes take center stage in Trump’s ‘Spirit of ’76’ exhibit

  • New "Spirit of '76" exhibit honours overlooked Revolutionary War heroes
  • Part of America 250th independence anniversary celebrations
  • Features 23-foot bronze statue and Caesar Rodney tribute

A new exhibition called "Spirit of '76", created as part of the America 250 celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of US independence, is spotlighting lesser-known figures from the American Revolutionary War. Designed by Matthew Taylor, the display aims to move beyond famous founding fathers to celebrate ordinary patriots…

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3 Early Crossover Songs From the 1950s That Helped Define the Pop Hit

  • Three 1950s songs pioneered the multi-genre "crossover" pop hit
  • Elvis, Johnny Cash and The Everly Brothers all featured
  • These tracks helped shape the modern definition of a pop hit

American Songwriter highlights three songs from the 1950s that helped establish the "crossover hit" as a defining feature of the emerging pop genre, when tracks could top multiple genre charts simultaneously. This mattered because it showed how rock 'n' roll, country and rhythm and blues were beginning to…

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How to safely clean your USB ports

  • Dirty USB ports can cause charging and connection problems
  • Use a toothpick or compressed air to clean them gently
  • Avoid WD-40, cleaning sprays, Q-tips and metal tools

Dirty USB or charging ports are a common but overlooked cause of unstable connections, intermittent charging and undetected accessories, according to a guide from Engadget. Fortunately, the fix is usually simple and cheap, requiring only household items rather than professional cleaning, provided the correct technique and materials are…

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