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A Candidate Named ‘Count Binface’ Is the Most Normal Part of This Pivotal UK Election
Count Binface, a satirical candidate portrayed by comedian Jon Harvey, is standing in the Clacton-on-Sea by-election against Reform UK leader Nigel Farage amid an unusually crowded and theatrical contest. The election has drawn attention because Farage resigned following allegations over undeclared financial support, which he denies, and because the main Labour and Conservative parties declined…
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Mutants assemble: what does the future hold for the X-Men?
Marvel is preparing a fresh X-Men film series within the Marvel Cinematic Universe after Spider-Man: Brand New Day introduced Jean Grey, played by Sadie Sink. The reboot would bring a major Marvel property fully under Disney’s control after its purchase of Fox, but it arrives while superhero films face concerns over increasingly complicated continuity and…
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Carcass Clad: stifling tank combat promises tension, terror and surprising laughs
Wrong Organ’s next game, Carcass Clad, shifts from the scripted space horror of Mouthwashing to a gameplay-led co-operative tank survival experience. Three players must operate different roles inside a cramped armoured vehicle while escaping a ruined city, combining intense pressure, body horror and the potential for accidental comedy. Players act as gunner, driver or commander,…
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Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls review – an anime-style rumble that’s rooting for you
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls is praised as a visually striking, accessible yet deep superhero fighting game that could become a modern successor to Marvel vs Capcom 2. Arc System Works’ anime-inspired reinterpretation of Marvel characters makes flashy combat approachable for newcomers while rewarding players who learn its strategic systems. Matches use four-character teams sharing one…
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Billboard U.K. to Launch Inaugural 40 Under 40 List, Host Honors Event at Manchester’s Beyond The Music Festival
Billboard U.K. will launch its first 40 Under 40 list this autumn, recognising young executives and other industry figures shaping Britain’s music business. The initiative extends Billboard’s existing franchise and will culminate in an honours event during the Beyond The Music conference in Salford, highlighting talent across labels, management, publishing, streaming, live music and rights…
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Lee Daniels, Nadine Labaki, Marina Abramovic Win Liberatum Pioneer Awards (Exclusive)
Lee Daniels, Nadine Labaki and Marina Abramović will receive the 2026 Liberatum Pioneer Awards during the Venice Film Festival. The honours recognise artists who challenge convention, overcome systemic barriers and broaden the possibilities of their fields, with the organisers highlighting each recipient’s influence on public culture and artistic practice. The presentations will be held in…
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Denzel Curry, Kenneth Blume Collaborate On New Album ‘ii’
Denzel Curry and producer Kenneth Blume have announced a collaborative album, ‘ii’, due for release on 21 August via Loma Vista Recordings. The announcement is accompanied by the new single ‘Difference’, and marks a more substantial reunion between two longstanding creative partners. The album arrives during a busy period for Curry, who has formed rap…
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Four takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries in six states
Voters in half a dozen states went to the polls Tuesday, and results highlight the ongoing conflicts within both parties ahead of the November midterms.
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Football transfer rumours: Folarin Balogun to Tottenham? Gabriel Jesus to Napoli?
The latest transfer-rumour round-up links several Premier League and European clubs with potential late-window moves. – Liverpool are reportedly pursuing PSG winger Bradley Barcola, while Arsenal are also interested. – Tottenham may sell Djed Spence to Inter for £25.6m and are discussing a £51.2m move for Monaco striker Folarin Balogun. – Napoli are reportedly considering…