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‘Super Troopers 3’ Review: A Cult Comedy Franchise Seeks No Converts in Instantly Forgettable Third Go-Round
Variety film critic Guy Lodge has given a lukewarm review of “Super Troopers 3,” the latest instalment from comedy troupe Broken Lizard, arguing that the film lacks a compelling reason to exist. Unlike 2018’s crowdfunded “Super Troopers 2,” which benefited from 17 years of built-up nostalgia after the 2001 original, this Disney-backed sequel arrives just…
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Miliband says UK and US are ‘closest allies’ but ducks questions on Trump criticism
Ed Miliband held talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington, describing the UK and US as “the closest of allies,” but avoided answering reporters’ questions about his past description of Donald Trump as “an idiot, a racist and a misogynist.” The meeting was closely watched given reported White House unease over Miliband’s…
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How Lightspeed found their newest hire… via Instagram DM
Lightspeed Venture Partners investor Claire Zau and partner Josh Machiz discussed with TechCrunch’s Equity podcast how the firm is building out a media presence, including how Zau’s hiring began with an Instagram direct message. Zau, a content creator with a large social following, joined Lightspeed earlier this year, reflecting a wider trend of venture firms…
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Why Lightspeed is going all-in on creator-led venture capital
Lightspeed Venture Partners has hired Claire Zau, a seed investor with a large Instagram and TikTok following, to source deals and co-host a new firm show called Lightwork alongside chief marketing officer Josh Machiz. The move reflects a broader shift among venture capital firms towards recruiting content creators to build credibility with younger founders before…
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Trump revamps White House helipad, then tears it up
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timelesz’s ‘Kienai Hanabi’ Scores No. 1 as Five ‘Chiikawa’ Film Tracks Chart on Japan Hot 100
timelesz’s single “Kienai Hanabi” has claimed the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 chart released on 5 August, marking the group’s first ever chart-topper under its current lineup. The track, which serves as the theme song for the animated film Kimi to Hanabi to Yakusoku to featuring member Shori Sato’s lead debut,…
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Xbox Celebrates 25 Years With New Community Designs, Updates and FanFest Tour Dates (Gaming News Roundup)
Xbox is marking its 25th anniversary, which falls on 15 November, with new community-designed content, curated Game Pass collections and a schedule of FanFest Tour stops across the globe. The celebration highlights how Microsoft is leaning on community creators and nostalgia-driven game bundles to mark the milestone, while using the FanFest Tour to engage players…
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NWSL sets plans for early start, summer break next season to account for 2027 World Cup
The National Women’s Soccer League has announced its 2027 schedule, which will feature the earliest start in league history and a seven-week mid-season break to accommodate the Women’s World Cup in Brazil. Commissioner Jessica Berman said the timing decisions, including opening the season in Los Angeles just before the Super Bowl, are part of a…
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T-Mobile Launches New Student Discounts for Wireless Plans That Include Netflix, Apple TV, and Hulu
T-Mobile has launched a new Student Perks range of wireless plans in the US, offering discounted access to its Essentials and Experience tiers for qualifying students. The move is aimed at cash-strapped students during the Back-to-School season and forms part of a wider push by the carrier to make its services more affordable and accessible,…
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‘Martin’ Spinoff ‘The Varnell Hill Show’ Sets Premiere Date
Paramount+ has announced that “The Varnell Hill Show,” a spinoff of the classic sitcom “Martin,” will premiere on 1 September 2026. The half-hour workplace comedy stars Tommy Davidson reprising his role as talk show host Varnell Hill, a character first introduced nearly three decades ago, with Martin Lawrence making special guest appearances. The show marks…