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Country star Tracy Lawrence slams California, reveals why he pulled the plug on acting in LA
Country singer Tracy Lawrence said he was discouraged by a recent visit to California while filming an acting project in Los Angeles. He criticised the state’s high fuel prices and suggested the cost of working there can make live performances financially unviable, contributing to his decision not to pursue acting opportunities in the city. Speaking…
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Matt Carmichael Announces New Album ‘Held In The Dark’
Scottish saxophonist and composer Matt Carmichael has announced his new album, ‘Held In The Dark’, due for release on 16 October. The record marks a further evolution of his work within Glasgow’s jazz scene, blending jazz improvisation with more traditional songcraft and a darker, more atmospheric sound. Carmichael worked with Charlie Stewart, Fergus McCreadie, Ali…
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NØ MAN Announce New Album Between The Sword And The Neck: Hear “They Have Names”
Washington, DC hardcore/screamo band NØ MAN have announced their new album, Between The Sword And The Neck, and released its single “They Have Names”. The song is presented as a fast, politically charged track that ends with recordings of loved ones naming people killed during Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, giving the release particular emotional…
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George and Amal Clooney evacuate from French house: ‘We do not know whether our beautiful home will survive’
George and Amal Clooney have evacuated their home near Brignoles in south-eastern France after a nearby wildfire spread through the area. In a letter to the town’s mayor, Clooney said the couple did not know whether their home would survive, but pledged to remain part of the community and help with rebuilding; the incident highlights…
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Nscale buys Anyscale as it seeks to own more of the AI compute stack
British AI cloud provider Nscale is acquiring Anyscale, a software company that helps organisations scale AI workloads across data centres and servers. The deal would extend Nscale’s operations from energy, data centres and orchestration into workload management, supporting its effort to capture more of customers’ AI infrastructure spending through a more integrated offering. Nscale is…
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ABC Says Comments Overwhelmingly Favor License Renewals Despite FCC’s “Ongoing Retaliation Campaign” To Punish Network Over Trump Coverage
ABC has told the Federal Communications Commission that its unusually early review of the licences for eight ABC-owned television stations is retaliatory and risks chilling press freedom. The network argues that the move is linked to criticism from President Trump over ABC’s news coverage, while the FCC says the review concerns an investigation into the…
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Fusion power darling Commonwealth Fusion Systems raises another $1B
Commonwealth Fusion Systems has raised a further $1 billion, reinforcing its position as the most heavily funded fusion-energy start-up. The funding will support efforts to commercialise fusion power as the company builds its Sparc demonstration reactor and completes designs for its first commercial plant, Arc; however, the technology has yet to prove it can supply…
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Indonesia’s Biggest Comedian Sold Out Arenas While Pissing Off the Government. Now He’s Starting Over in America
Indonesian comedian Pandji Pragiwaksono, long known for arena-sized shows and outspoken political satire, has moved to New York to rebuild his career in English. The move matters because it has forced a nationally prominent performer to begin again on small open-mic stages while adapting his material for a very different audience. Pragiwaksono, who lives in…
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FF7 Revelation Director Really Wants You To Have A Physical Edition For The Game
Final Fantasy VII Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi says he is trying to secure some form of physical edition for the game, although Square Enix has not made a final decision. The issue matters to fans and collectors as the industry increasingly moves towards downloads, potentially leaving the final part of the Remake trilogy without a…
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On This Day in 1983, George Jones Earned His Final No. 1 by Dethroning the Legend Who Wrote the Song
On 30 July 1983, George Jones reached the top of the US Hot Country Songs chart with “I Always Get Lucky with You”, his ninth and final solo number one. The achievement was notable because the song had been co-written and previously recorded by Merle Haggard, who had occupied the chart’s top spot the previous…