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Clique Apps enters the superfan market with standalone apps built for individual artists
Clique Apps, a Los Angeles startup, has launched a service that builds standalone mobile apps for individual musicians and creators, rather than offering them a profile within a shared platform such as Patreon or FanFix. Founded by Cody Blake, Matthew Esposito and Peter Bunetta, the company aims to let creators own their fan relationships directly,…
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Charlie Ergen’s EchoStar Loses 241,000 Pay TV Subs, Hughes Unit Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Charlie Ergen’s EchoStar reported a second-quarter loss of 241,000 pay-TV subscribers, as the Dish and Sling TV owner continues to be squeezed by cord-cutting and competition from streaming services. Separately, the company’s Hughes Network Systems satellite internet division filed for voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Texas to restructure around $1.5 billion in debt, though EchoStar…
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Street Fighter 6’s New Season Is Underway on PS5 Now, Even if It All Feels a Bit Low-Key
Street Fighter 6’s fourth-year content cycle has begun on PS5 with the release of new playable character Yasmine, the franchise’s first Filipino fighter. She launches alongside a set of competitive balance changes intended to shake up the game’s ranked and tournament scenes, though Push Square’s editor notes the update feels lower-key than previous seasons, partly…
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Boy George stands firm with pro-Israel song as faith guides him through record label split and West End exit
Boy George has parted ways with his record label and withdrawn from the West End production of “Jesus Christ Superstar” in London, days after releasing an AI-generated, pro-Israel song titled “We Will Dance Again.” The 65-year-old singer said his Buddhist faith has helped him stay resilient amid the backlash, framing the fallout as a consequence…
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Live Report: Lollapalooza 2026
Like Glastonbury, a little inconvenience is a key part of Lollapalooza’s mythology. Schedules concede to the downpour and the grass turns to sludge, but the landmark festival of Chicago’s Grant Park just feels more authentic when everyone’s trainers are ruined because there really is no better way to say, “I… The post Live Report: Lollapalooza…
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Superfan platform Sesh acquired by free music app TREBEL to build out artist services across the Americas
TREBEL, the ad-supported app offering free downloads and streaming of licensed music, has acquired superfan platform Sesh in a deal announced on LinkedIn on 30 July 2026. The acquisition combines TREBEL’s large listener base across the United States and Latin America with Sesh’s technology for identifying and directly engaging an artist’s most dedicated fans, filling…
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Square Enix responds to Kingdom Hearts Collection AI controversy two months after players called it out
Square Enix has denied using generative AI in promotional artwork for the upcoming Kingdom Hearts Collection 1-3, following accusations from fans that first surfaced in early June. The publisher told GameSpot the images were created by its development team without AI, blaming “human error” for the visual oddities that prompted the backlash, and it pledged…
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SWFC News: Owls transfer requirements highlighted as depth chart exposes weaknesses – thestar.co.uk
The article argues that Sheffield Wednesday’s squad depth chart has highlighted areas needing reinforcement in the transfer market. It matters because shortcomings in key positions could limit the Owls’ ability to cope with injuries, suspensions and fixture congestion. Its focus is on assessing the balance and cover within the current squad rather than reporting a…