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Empire Of The Sun’s Luke Steele says “of course” he uses AI in music and it can “empower artists that know how to use it”
Empire Of The Sun frontman Luke Steele has openly admitted to using artificial intelligence in his music, arguing that it can “empower artists that know how to use it” rather than diminish their creativity. Speaking to iHeartRadio Canada at last weekend’s Osheaga festival in Montreal, he pushed back against fellow musicians such as Mac DeMarco,…
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Bagpuss creator’s artwork sells for £400k at auction
Artwork by Peter Firmin, the illustrator and puppet maker who co-created Bagpuss, has sold for more than £400,000 at auction in Canterbury, drawing bidders from across the world. The sale, held over two days by Canterbury Auction Galleries, comprised over 500 paintings, books and collectibles discovered at Firmin’s Kent home following its sale, and marked…
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Ed Sheeran fined for failing to insure Aston Martin
His classic car is in a workshop being restored, but Sheeran admits it was not insured.
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Toone grateful to Skinner after his Man Utd departure
Manchester United midfielder Ella Toone has said she will always be “grateful” to former manager Marc Skinner, who left the club by mutual consent this week after five years in charge, particularly for the support he gave her following the death of her father in September 2024. Skinner’s departure comes at an uncertain time for…
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Slipknot Reportedly Fired Sid Wilson Because Of “The Way He Treated” His Bandmates
Slipknot turntablist and keyboardist Sid Wilson has reportedly been fired from the band, according to sources cited by TMZ, with his dismissal said to stem from how he treated his bandmates. Slipknot, who never comment publicly on personnel changes, are reported to have been unhappy that the news broke via TMZ last Friday before they…
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Nurse who killed her three young children while in throes of post-partum psychosis scored huge win from prosecution witness at murder trial, expert says
Lindsay Clancy, a Massachusetts nurse on trial for killing her three young children while suffering from severe post-partum psychosis, is reported to have gained a significant advantage during proceedings after testimony from a witness called by the prosecution. According to a legal expert cited in the report, the witness’s evidence appeared to bolster the defence’s…
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Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer looks absolutely jacked just in time for fall camp
Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer has drawn attention for his noticeably more muscular physique as college football teams move from player-led summer workouts into fall camp. The piece is part of a broader look at how physical transformations among players are an under-appreciated storyline heading into the new season, alongside position battles and practice reports.…
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The 1996 movie Martin Sheen called his most underrated ever: “It’s revered in the industry”
Martin Sheen has named his 1996 film “The War at Home”, directed by and starring his son Emilio Estevez, as one of his most underrated works, insisting it remains “revered in the industry” despite its poor box office performance. The actor, who has notched up almost 300 credits since his 1967 debut, has admitted that…
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All Machine Party minigames and how to win
Destructoid has published a guide to all 15 minigames in Machine Party, a horror-tinged party game from Oro Interactive, explaining how to survive and win each grisly challenge. The game is a co-op-focused collection in the vein of Mario Party but with lethal consequences for losing, so understanding each round’s mechanics is essential to avoid…
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George R.R. Martin Says He Battled Depression This Year: “The Worst May Be Yet to Come”
George R.R. Martin has revealed he battled depression over the past year, describing 2026 as “stressful” and “overwhelming” despite several professional highs. In a personal blog post, the Game of Thrones author and House of the Dragon co-creator said he had lost friends and struggled with sadness, adding ominously that “the worst may be yet…