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Dolly Parton Was Willing to Try “Experimental Drugs” to Help Future Cancer Patients
Stella Parton says her sister Dolly was willing to try experimental cancer drugs even if her own prospects were poor, in the hope that the treatment could help future patients. The claim, shared shortly after Dolly Parton’s reported death aged 80, highlights the singer’s longstanding public image as a philanthropist and supporter of medical research.…
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Take to the skies in a Porco Rosso-esque seaplane and search for your missing uncle while you help rebuild an archipelago in Lou’s Lagoon, out today
Lou’s Lagoon, a new exploration and crafting game, has launched today on Steam. Players fly a customisable seaplane around the tropical Limbo archipelago, searching for their missing Uncle Lou while assisting island communities and restoring damaged areas. The game centres on gathering scrap, plants and wildlife materials with a multi-tool called the Swirler, then using…
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Freddie Meredith: Need a Light? review – one hilarious hour of cringe
Freddie Meredith’s Need a Light? turns the awkwardness of being alone at a party into a comic but ultimately warm-hearted hour. Set in a nightclub smoking area, it follows an anxious would-be socialiser trying desperately to make friends, and the review argues that Meredith makes the character both painfully funny and genuinely sympathetic. Known from…
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Judge refuses to dismiss indie artist’s proposed class action against Suno, clearing AI output and stream-ripping claims for discovery
A US federal judge has allowed most of indie country artist Tony Justice’s proposed class action against AI music company Suno to continue into discovery. The ruling means the court will examine claims that Suno trained its system on artists’ YouTube recordings without permission and produced music that may unlawfully imitate protected works, an early…
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Dolly Parton’s Sister Stella Says Late Icon Offered to Test Experimental Drugs to Help Battle Cancer
Stella Parton says her sister Dolly, who reportedly died on Tuesday after a brief battle with cancer, was prepared to let doctors test experimental treatments if there was no hope of recovery. Stella presented this as evidence of Dolly Parton’s lifelong concern for others and urged people to honour her legacy through kindness and practical…
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Tim Curry Remembered By ‘Rocky Horror Show’ Playwright Richard O’Brien & The Broadway Revival
Richard O’Brien, creator of The Rocky Horror Show, and the current Broadway revival have paid tribute to Tim Curry following the actor’s death aged 80. Curry originated the role of Frank-N-Furter and became closely associated with the character’s lasting cultural impact, making his death significant for the show’s cast, creators and fans. O’Brien described Curry…
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Grammy-Nominated Artist Cancels Upcoming Shows After Being Hospitalized: “I’m in So Much Pain”
Kehlani has cancelled two upcoming US tour dates after being hospitalised overnight with severe pain and difficulty swallowing. The singer said they had not been cleared to perform, highlighting the physical demands and uncertainty of maintaining health while touring. The affected concerts in Camden, New Jersey, and Columbia, Maryland, scheduled for 26 and 27 August,…
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Meta is closing a loophole that allowed people to record with their smart glasses’ light covered
Meta is issuing a software update for its smart glasses to prevent covert recording when the device’s recording light is covered after filming has begun. The change matters because the glasses have faced growing privacy concerns, including reports of people using them to secretly film or harass others in public. Previously, recording would not start…
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Dolly Parton Would Have Taken Experimental Cancer Drugs ‘if There Was No Hope’: She Wanted to Help ‘Others in the Future’
Stella Parton says her sister Dolly Parton was willing to try experimental cancer treatments if her own prospects were hopeless, in the hope that the research might benefit future patients. The account portrays the singer’s concern for others as continuing through her final illness and has added to tributes following her reported death. Dolly Parton…
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FEAR FACTORY’s DINO CAZARES Says New Singer MILO SILVESTRO ‘Shines’ On Upcoming Single ‘Roboticist’
Fear Factory guitarist Dino Cazares says the band’s forthcoming single, “Roboticist”, marks the start of a “new era” following the arrival of singer Milo Silvestro and drummer Pete Webber. Due for release on 29 August, it will be the first studio recording to feature the pair, who have toured with the band for nearly three…