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“I Wanted To Get Away From Everything That Felt Too Familiar” CLASH Meets supermodel*

  • Frankie Beanie discusses new project supermodel* with Clash Magazine
  • EP track references his time studying music in Liverpool
  • Interview coincided with his first UK show in three years

Clash Magazine sat down with Virginia-born artist and producer Frankie Beanie ahead of his headline show at Camden's Barfly, discussing his new project supermodel* and the eight-point manifesto that shaped it. Launched in 2025 after a turbulent attempt to break into the Los Angeles music scene, the project…

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Robert Downey Jr.’s Forgotten Road Trip Adventure Is Officially a Global Streaming Hit

  • Due Date (2011) is now a streaming success worldwide
  • Robert Downey Jr. and Zach Galifianakis star in the road-trip comedy
  • Todd Phillips directed; part of his broader Hangover-era filmography

Robert Downey Jr.'s 2011 comedy Due Date, directed by Todd Phillips, has become a surprise hit on streaming, drawing renewed global attention 15 years after its cinema release. The film, part of Phillips's broader filmography that includes The Hangover trilogy, Joker and War Dogs, had largely faded from…

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How David Byrne distilled the art of new punk in a small town in West Yorkshire

  • David Byrne highlighted West Yorkshire’s inventive new-punk spirit.
  • Yard Act exemplify its sharp, modern post-punk approach.
  • The scene updates punk through observation and originality.

The article explores how David Byrne identified a distinctive form of contemporary punk spirit in West Yorkshire, using the region’s music scene as an example of inventive, socially observant and unconventional songwriting. It suggests that this approach matters because it shows punk’s influence continuing beyond its original era,…

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AMC Theatres Sees Revenue Rise, Shares Surge, As Hollywood Box Office Bounces Back

  • AMC's Q2 revenue rose 14% to a record $1.59 billion
  • Shares jumped 17% on renewed box office optimism
  • Attendance and premium-format takings both climbed strongly

AMC Theatres reported a strong second quarter, with revenue climbing 14% to a record $1.59 billion as Hollywood's box office recovery continued to gather pace. The results, buoyed by hits such as Toy Story 5, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, sent AMC's share…

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Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 leak teases thinner, brighter flagship smartwatch

  • Leaks reveal Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 design and specs before launch
  • Thinner build, IP69K rating, bigger 800mAh battery expected
  • Brighter 5,000-nit display and Snapdragon Wear Elite chip rumoured

Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 at its Galaxy Unpacked event, with fresh leaks from Evan Blass's Leakmail Substack offering the clearest look yet at the smartwatch's design and specifications ahead of the reveal. The leaked renderings suggest a notably slimmer and more durable…

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Spain claim 2026 World Cup as fatal fountain collapse mars celebrations

  • Spain won the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a tightly secured tournament.
  • Fountain collapse in Ciudad Rodrigo killed a 13-year-old boy, injured two others.
  • Madonna and Justin Bieber's halftime show reportedly overshadowed by off-stage tension.

Spain have been crowned champions of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, bringing to a close a tournament staged under unprecedented security measures, including extensive surveillance operations, which organisers say ensured no significant attacks occurred despite the vast scale of the event and the millions of spectators it drew.…

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Starmer Steps Down After Two Years; Burnham Becomes Seventh UK PM in Decade

  • Keir Starmer resigns after two years as PM despite winning a substantial electoral mandate
  • Andy Burnham to become the seventh Prime Minister in ten years
  • Leadership churn reflects deeper instability in British political governance

Keir Starmer is resigning from the premiership just two years after securing a landslide election victory, delivering a farewell address from Downing Street whilst rejecting suggestions his tenure was unsuccessful. His d

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“I put myself on the line to potentially get the s**t kicked out of me.” Producer Andrew Watt on working with rock legends The Rolling Stones and Paul McCartney

  • Producer Andrew Watt discusses working with the Rolling Stones and Paul McCartney
  • He was previously in the band California Breed, which split in 2015
  • Watt has become one of rock's leading producers in the years since

Andrew Watt, once the least-known member of the short-lived Los Angeles power trio California Breed, has become one of rock's most sought-after producers, working with heavyweight acts including The Rolling Stones and Paul McCartney. In a new interview he reflects on the pressure and risk involved in working…

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Broken laptops can morph into Steam Machine alternatives, and the base parts cost less than 32GB RAM

  • Broken laptop parts can become compact gaming PCs.
  • Base components may cost less than 32GB RAM.
  • Results depend heavily on the original laptop hardware.

A do-it-yourself project shows how components from broken laptops can be repurposed into compact gaming PCs resembling Steam Machine alternatives. It matters because it offers a potentially cheaper, less wasteful route to PC gaming by extending the life of hardware that might otherwise be discarded. The approach centres…

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5 criminally underappreciated Final Fantasy games that are worth playing before FF7 Revelation

  • Final Fantasy Type-0 blended action combat with social simulation mechanics ahead of its time, combining Crisis Core gameplay with Persona-like school drama set during wartime
  • Monster of the Deep was a poorly-received VR fishing game that the author argues deserves appreciation as virtual exploration rather than traditional gameplay

There've been more than 100 Final Fantasy games since the series got its start on the NES back in 1987. Here are a few under-the-radar treasures.

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