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Jon Bernthal on His ‘Brotherly Dynamic’ With Tom Holland in ‘Spider-Man’ and ‘The Odyssey,’ and Why Punisher Is Peter Parker’s ‘Cautionary Tale’
Jon Bernthal discusses reuniting with Tom Holland in “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” after the pair filmed one another’s Marvel audition tapes in 2015. Their characters, the Punisher and Spider-Man, share the screen for the first time, with Bernthal describing Frank Castle as an unlikely confidant whose violent life serves as a cautionary example for Peter…
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North West Scraps Tour Plans: ‘It Isn’t Happening Anymore’
North West’s planned debut KimoKawaii Tour with rapper Molly Santana has been cancelled days before it was due to begin. The 14-date run would have marked a significant early live-performance opportunity for the 13-year-old artist, who released her first EP, N0rth4evr, in May. West said the tour was “not happening anymore” but promised fans something…
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Unsurprisingly, It’s PlayStation, Not You, Benefiting From Tariff Refunds
Sony expects to receive about ¥80 billion in refunds for US tariffs that were later ruled unlawful, with most of that money expected to benefit its PlayStation business. The development matters because PlayStation customers who faced console price rises are unlikely to receive a corresponding refund, while Sony’s profitability is set to improve. Sony raised…
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Francisca Valenzuela’s ‘Maldita’ Is an Unflinching — and Cathartic — Look at Motherhood
Francisca Valenzuela’s album Maldita is presented as a candid, cathartic exploration of her experience of early motherhood, exhaustion and postpartum depression. The review argues that its importance lies in rejecting idealised expectations of maternal happiness while pairing painful self-examination with carefully composed, elegant music. The Chilean singer-songwriter, 39, initially considered making an upbeat, Raffaella Carrà-inspired…
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Kennedy Center pauses public tours: Reports
The Kennedy Center has temporarily suspended its free public tour programme, according to reports citing an internal memo to volunteers. The move matters because the volunteer-led tours have been a longstanding way for visitors to access and learn about the Washington performing arts institution. The pause took effect on Friday and follows scrutiny of changes…
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BTS Boycott the Grammys, But Will Other Artists Follow?
BTS have announced they will not submit their work for Grammy consideration this year, shortly after the Recording Academy introduced a Best Asian Pop Music Performance category. The decision has been interpreted as a rejection of being separated by region or language rather than judged in major general categories, intensifying debate over how the Grammys…
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Emmanuel Macron to Host Ted Sarandos, Donna Langley, Dana Walden and Pierre-Antoine Capton Among Global Film Leaders at Lumière Summit (EXCLUSIVE)
French President Emmanuel Macron will co-chair the Lumière Summit on 7 September in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, bringing together senior film-industry executives, filmmakers and policymakers to discuss AI, cinema exhibition, financing and independent film. The event matters because it seeks to shape international cooperation as streaming, social media and technological change disrupt traditional film and television business models.…
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Country singer Ruston Kelly commits to sobriety after relapsing on drugs following freak golf cart crash
Country singer Ruston Kelly said he has recommitted to sobriety after relapsing on drugs following a golf cart accident in June. The 37-year-old described the recent period as difficult in a candid social-media post, highlighting the personal impact of the incident. Kelly said he was three days sober when he shared the update with followers.…
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All the RPS Supporter rewards for July 2026: space battles, messy desks, and puzzling dreams
Rock Paper Shotgun has introduced a monthly roundup of its Supporter-exclusive content and programme updates, beginning with July 2026. The post is intended to show subscribers what their support provides, while also promoting ad-free browsing and encouraging readers to join. – A dedicated RSS feed for Supporter articles has been launched following reader requests. -…
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Six Years of Genshin Impact Support Culminates in Next Month’s Sequel-Sized PS5 Update
Genshin Impact’s version 7.0 update will launch on PlayStation 5 on 12 August, taking players to Snezhnaya, the long-awaited seventh nation of Teyvat. The update represents a major milestone for the game after six years of support, adding a new region, story, characters, wildlife and gameplay systems centred on an industrial state facing an energy…