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Taxpayer set to fund ‘media adviser’ for Andy Burnham’s wife as she ‘takes on First Lady-style role’
Downing Street is reportedly set to recruit and fund, from public money, a personal aide to handle media duties and provide assistance to Marie-France van Heel, the wife of Prime Minister Andy Burnham. The move has drawn attention because it signals a more formal, US-style “First Lady” role for van Heel, a marketing executive who…
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The “beautiful” 2011 song Rick Rubin knew would always work: “Astounding”
A new piece from Far Out Magazine revisits producer Rick Rubin’s role in shaping Adele’s 2011 album 21, focusing on his suggestion that she cover The Cure’s “Lovesong”. Rubin, known for pairing artists with unexpected material across genres, felt the song’s themes of finding calm and connection after heartbreak fitted perfectly with the emotional arc…
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Ex-BioWare designer says doom and gloom about the next Mass Effect is overstated: ‘I think that they can do it’
A former BioWare designer has pushed back against widespread pessimism surrounding the next Mass Effect game, arguing that the studio is capable of delivering a successful entry despite ongoing scepticism from fans and industry observers. The comments come amid a broader climate of concern about BioWare’s future, following a turbulent period for the studio marked…
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Donald Trump shows off a very different look as he steps off Air Force One… weeks after flaunting ‘impossible glow-up’
US President Donald Trump was seen with a noticeably darker, browner hairstyle as he stepped off Air Force One in Morristown, New Jersey, on Friday, en route to his golf club in Bedminster for the Labor Day weekend. The change, a departure from his usual blond comb-over, drew widespread comment on social media and came…
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Prime Video’s ‘James Bond’-Style Spy Thriller Is Officially a Streaming Sensation
Prime Video’s spy thriller The Night Manager, starring Tom Hiddleston, has become one of the platform’s most-watched shows, continuing to perform strongly worldwide following the release of its second season earlier this year. The series, often compared to James Bond and John Wick for its blend of espionage and combat sequences, follows Hiddleston’s character Jonathan…
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‘It Will Happen Tonight’ Review: Louis Garrel and Jasmine Trinca Follow Each Other Through the Years In a Light and Predictable Romcom
Variety’s review of Nanni Moretti’s “It Will Happen Tonight,” which premiered in competition at the Venice Film Festival, is largely unimpressed, describing the Italian director’s latest as old-fashioned to the point of feeling dowdy. The film follows Matteo (Louis Garrel) and Greta (Jasmine Trinca), who repeatedly cross paths over the years while attached to other…
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Chilwell seals Crystal Palace comeback win after Mitchell double at Fulham
Crystal Palace came from behind twice to beat Fulham 3-2 at Craven Cottage, with new permanent signing Ben Chilwell volleying home a dramatic winner after coming off the bench, giving incoming manager Pierre Sage his first win in charge. It was a painful start for Fulham’s new head coach Álvaro Arbeloa, whose side saw twice-taken…
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Heathrow runway is closed by grass fire as flights are disrupted
A grass fire near Heathrow’s southern runway forced its closure earlier today, causing disruption to flights at Britain’s busiest airport. Emergency services attended quickly and extinguished the blaze, but the closure led to at least two long-haul flights being diverted to other UK airports while passengers voiced frustration over the resulting delays. A flight from…
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BioWare doesn’t need advice for Mass Effect 4, says veteran designer, as long as “people get out of the way”
Veteran BioWare cinematic designer Armando Troisi has said the studio doesn’t need outside guidance on developing Mass Effect 4, arguing that enough of the original trilogy’s creative team remains in place to see it through. His comments matter as scrutiny mounts on BioWare following the mixed reception of Dragon Age: The Veilguard, with observers watching…
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Mark Wahlberg’s ‘Reacher’-Style Action Hit Officially Scores Big on Streaming
Mark Wahlberg’s 2007 action thriller Shooter has become a streaming success, with the article highlighting it as one of the actor’s most enduring vehicles. The piece comes amid a run of Wahlberg action projects, including Prime Video’s Play Dirty and Balls Up, and his current cinema release By Any Means alongside Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, underlining…