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‘House of the Dragon’: Gayle Rankin on That ‘F — ed Up’ Aemond-Alys-Alicent Scene, ‘Unbearable’ Family Dinner and Dragon Egg Plans
Actor Gayle Rankin has discussed filming a startling scene in “House of the Dragon” Season 3, Episode 7, in which her character Alys Rivers becomes entangled in the Targaryen family’s incestuous dynamics. In the episode, Alicent Hightower visits her son Aemond at Harrenhal as part of a plot by Rhaenyra to lure and kill him,…
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Anthony Albanese’s health boss blasts the ABC for ‘revolting’ segment about Australia’s richest person
Federal Health Minister Mark Butler, a senior figure in Anthony Albanese’s Australian government, has criticised the ABC over a broadcast segment about Gina Rinehart, Australia’s wealthiest person, branding the coverage “revolting”. The intervention marks a public rebuke from a government minister of the national broadcaster’s editorial choices, feeding into ongoing debate about the ABC’s coverage…
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Pauline Hanson’s One Nation unveils new leader for Victoria – and bans the ABC and Guardian
Pauline Hanson’s One Nation party has appointed a new leader for its Victorian branch ahead of the state’s election campaign, while also announcing that it will no longer engage with the ABC or The Guardian. The move reflects the party’s longstanding hostility towards what it regards as left-leaning mainstream media outlets, and signals its intent…
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ABC segment about space exploration takes unexpected turn over claims the moon is part of ‘Indigenous sky country’
An astronomer, Dr Rebecca Allen, sparked debate after describing the Moon as part of “Indigenous sky country” during an ABC interview about space debris and an upcoming SpaceX rocket impact. Dr Allen, co-director of Swinburne University’s Space Technology and Industry Institute, made the remark while being asked about concerns over the collision and the wider…
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What song was number one when MTV launched in 1981?
When MTV began broadcasting on 1 August 1981, Rick Springfield’s ‘Jessie’s Girl’ was number one on the US Billboard Hot 100. The coincidence captures the moment before MTV’s music-video format became a major force in shaping pop stars and chart success. MTV’s first video was The Buggles’ ‘Video Killed the Radio Star’, signalling its emphasis…
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Company that said it could scan and destroy books for AI data-harvesting has deleted that part of its website: ‘no such service was ever brought to life’
A company that had promoted a service to scan and destroy books for use as AI training data has removed references to it from its website. It now says the service was never launched, following criticism over the prospect of physical books being destroyed to support AI data collection. The company’s earlier claims suggested that…
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Netflix’s Whimsical 3-Part Black Comedy Is the Most Underrated Show You Haven’t Rewatched
This piece is a personal, opinion-driven appreciation of Netflix’s *A Series of Unfortunate Events*, arguing that the three-season adaptation of Daniel Handler’s (writing as Lemony Snicket) 13-book children’s series is underappreciated and worth revisiting. The writer contends that beneath its whimsical tone, theatrical style and dark comedy, the show offers a more sophisticated meditation on…
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10 Perfect Netflix Shows With 5 Seasons or Less
Collider has published a list of ten Netflix shows the outlet considers “perfect” despite running for five seasons or fewer, arguing that shorter series can stay focused, avoid filler and better protect their strongest storytelling ideas. The piece highlights animated, sci-fi, romance and historical drama titles as evidence that Netflix’s shorter-run series can feel just…
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Cartoon Network’s 10/10 Masterpiece Is the New King of Streaming After Being Dumped by HBO Max
Samurai Jack, the acclaimed Cartoon Network series, has surged to the top of Apple TV Store rankings in Canada after being removed from HBO Max’s library. The show’s return to prominence highlights renewed interest in the 2001 series, which follows a displaced samurai prince battling to return to his own time after being flung into…
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‘Mindhunter’ Meets ‘Heat’ in the 100%-Rated Crime Hit That Just Toppled ABC’s Biggest Series
A new Hulu crime drama has debuted with a rare perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes, quickly outperforming other well-received 2026 series and reportedly overtaking one of ABC’s top shows in the streaming rankings. The series follows an FBI agent investigating a female serial killer and has drawn comparisons to Mindhunter and Heat, marking another…