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Lauren Bennett, singer on LMFAO’s Party Rock Anthem and G.R.L. member, dies aged 36
Lauren Bennett, the British singer who sang the bridge and hook on LMFAO’s chart-topping 2011 hit “Party Rock Anthem” and later joined the girl group G.R.L., has died at the age of 36. Her death was announced by G.R.L. in an Instagram post, though no cause or exact date was given; a former bandmate indicated…
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Merino strikes in stoppage time to send Spain past Portugal
Spain beat Portugal 1-0 in their World Cup 2026 last-16 tie on 6 July 2026, securing a place in the quarter-finals. The result eliminates Portugal and ends Cristiano Ronaldo’s hopes of winning the tournament. The winning goal came deep in stoppage time from substitute Mikel Merino, who was introduced as an impact player and settled…
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Fury and Joshua Wembley bout hinges on late-night start for US viewers
Turki Alalshikh, the Saudi powerbroker coordinating the proposed all-British heavyweight bout between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, has said the fight will only be held at Wembley Stadium if London authorities agree to a later-than-usual start time. He wants to stage the contest in England while still catering to a global television audience, particularly in…
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Backstreet Boys and Eagles among 2026 Las Vegas residencies
Billboard has published a running list of the music residencies playing Las Vegas through the rest of 2026, aiming to help fans keep track of which artists are performing, where, and when tickets can be bought. The piece frames Vegas as a leading destination for live music this year, with several major stars either launching…
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Venezuela kept at level 3 travel advisory after major earthquake
The US State Department has updated its travel advisory for Venezuela, urging Americans to reconsider visiting the South American country following a major earthquake. In an update dated 27 June, officials added recent seismic activity to a list of existing dangers, keeping Venezuela at a Level 3 “Reconsider Travel” rating. The move matters because it…
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V/H/S found-footage series to release first feature adaptation of SCP Foundation
Indie horror label Spooky Pictures and Image Nation Studios have announced “V/H/S: SCP”, a new feature-length instalment in the long-running “V/H/S” found-footage horror franchise. The film is the first feature-length adaptation of the SCP Foundation, a large online collaborative fiction project, marking a notable crossover between an established horror series and one of the internet’s…
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Spain edge past Portugal as Merino strikes late to reach quarter-finals
Spain reached the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup with a 1-0 victory over Portugal, secured by a late goal from substitute Mikel Merino. The midfielder scored coolly in added time, ending the match as a decisive contest and eliminating Portugal from the tournament. Merino’s introduction from the bench proved pivotal, with his composed finish…
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Fery pulls off five-set upset over Dimitrov to reach quarter-finals
Arthur Fery comes from a set down to beat Grigor Dimitrov after a fifth set tiebreak, becoming the first British wildcard to reach a Grand Slam quarter-final at Wimbledon 2026.
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Time capsule from 1976 reopened as America marks its 250th anniversary
Residents of Bardstown, Kentucky gathered to unearth a 50-year-old time capsule on Saturday.
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Orbital Studios to relocate operations to Television City lot
Orbital Studios has relocated its LED walls to Television City, the former CBS studio on Los Angeles’ Fairfax Avenue. The virtual production company moved its headquarters from the L.A. Arts District to the historic lot once home to “The Carol Burnett Show” and “The Price Is Right.” The move provides LED volume possibilities for Television…