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James Gray says actors shape a film’s style more than realised
Filmmaker James Gray opened a Sunday press conference at the 79th Locarno Film Festival by admitting he is “always shocked” when actors say they want to work with him, a self-deprecating remark that set the tone for a wide-ranging conversation ahead of him receiving the festival’s Career Leopard honour. He went on to argue that…
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‘It’s a true art form’: Nigeria goalkeeper Maduka Okoye on high fashion and life at Udinese
Nigeria and Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has spoken about his growing profile in high fashion, following a viral appearance at Paris fashion week’s Jean Paul Gaultier show alongside Cardi B. He insists his off-field interests, including a near two-million-strong social media following, remain entirely separate from his football career, which he treats as his true…
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America’s richest and most successful would rather pay $5MILLION to live in economic backwater on the other side of the world than stay another day in Gavin Newsom’s California
Growing numbers of wealthy Americans are reportedly seeking to leave California, paying as much as $5 million to secure New Zealand’s investor “golden visa” scheme rather than remain under Governor Gavin Newsom’s leadership. The trend reflects deepening dissatisfaction among some of the US’s richest and most successful individuals with the state’s political and economic climate,…
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4 Forgotten Pop Hits From 1989 That Still Sound Fresh Today
Songs from 1989 remain overlooked despite once topping the charts, and American Songwriter has compiled a list of four pop hits from that year worth revisiting. The selection spans synth-pop, pop-rock and glam metal, illustrating how varied mainstream radio was at the tail end of the 1980s, and argues these tracks still hold up sonically…
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Disturbing state glamorous NYC fashion designer was found dead on Montauk yacht revealed in new medical records
The available article text consists only of the Daily Mail’s website navigation and links to unrelated stories; the actual body text of this report was not provided, so a detailed, accurate summary cannot be produced. Based on the headline, the piece concerns Martha Nolan O’Slatarra, a New York City fashion designer, whose death aboard a…
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Woman shares urgent warning after suffering second-degree burns on hands after making a COCKTAIL
A woman has warned others after suffering second-degree burns to her hands following the preparation of a margarita with limes. The incident highlights the potential risk of skin reactions linked to citrus juice and sunlight, which can be mistaken for ordinary burns or irritation. The article reports that the burns occurred after handling limes while…
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Record 1,000 drug mules arrested for smuggling cannabis into UK as police warn gangs on social media are luring young Britons with promise of influencer lifestyles
Almost 1,000 British nationals were arrested at UK airports last year for smuggling cannabis from abroad, a sevenfold rise on 2023, prompting warnings from the National Crime Agency that criminal gangs are recruiting young Britons via social media with the lure of free holidays and an “influencer” lifestyle. The surge is largely linked to Thailand,…
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Magic Designer Wants to Resurrect a Forgotten Card That Tells a Perfect Miniature Horror Story
Magic: The Gathering designer Doug Beyer says he expected the 2012 card Vengeful Pharaoh to become more popular, because its rules evoke a complete mummy-horror narrative. The card punishes attackers while it is in the graveyard, then returns to the top of its owner’s deck, effectively depicting an awakened curse; its relative obscurity highlights the…
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Chaos continues at UK airport as runway defect sees flights cancelled or diverted with homecoming Brits forced to land hundreds of miles from home
A runway defect at Bristol Airport forced the closure of the site on Friday night, causing widespread disruption as flights were cancelled or diverted to airports hundreds of miles away. Although operations resumed at 8am on Saturday, the airport warned that knock-on delays would continue throughout the day, leaving many returning holidaymakers facing long and…
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4 Fabulous Songs About Friendship From Rock Legends
Four songs by major rock artists are highlighted for portraying friendship with warmth, loyalty and occasional strain. The selections show that friendship songs are less common than romantic ones but can capture long-lasting bonds and reconciliation. – The Band’s “Rockin’ Chair” depicts two ageing friends, including the narrator’s companion Willie, looking back on shared adventures…