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International Insider: WarnerMount UK Thumbs Up; Spidey’s Global Box Office Bonanza; Locarno Film Fest Vs. Algorithm
This international entertainment news roundup covers Paramount’s Warner Bros. Discovery takeover progress in the UK and the record-breaking global performance of Spider-Man: Brand New Day. – UK culture secretary Lisa Nandy approved Paramount’s Warner Bros. Discovery deal after assurances over 5 News’s editorial independence and children’s channels. – Paramount now has approval in 60 jurisdictions,…
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Naisha Drops Debut EP ‘911’ In Full
Mumbai-raised artist Naisha has released her debut EP, ‘911’, marking her first project intended to present her own artistic vision rather than collaborations and guest appearances. The three-track release blends predominantly Hindi vocals with club-oriented electronic production, highlighting her Indian heritage and positioning her as an emerging cross-cultural pop and electronic artist. The EP opens…
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Moment flip-flop-clad noodle-eater flees Chinese restaurant without paying as furious staff give chase
A diner wearing flip-flops was filmed leaving a Chinese restaurant without paying after eating noodles, prompting staff to chase after him. The incident highlights the impact of unpaid bills on small hospitality businesses and the confrontations staff can face when trying to recover losses. The report does not identify the restaurant’s location, the value of…
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Global food prices at three-year high as heatwaves and wars push up crop costs
Global food prices reached their highest level in three and a half years in July, driven by heatwaves, drought and conflicts disrupting crop production and trade. The rise matters because higher international commodity costs are likely to feed through to supermarket prices in coming months, while worsening food insecurity in vulnerable regions. The UN FAO…
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LEGO Harry Potter Celebrates 25 Years With Ministry of Magic Set, and The First-Ever Minifigure of a Specific Character
LEGO is marking 25 years of its Harry Potter range with a large Collector’s Edition Ministry of Magic set, which includes the first LEGO minifigure of Arabella Figg. The release adds a detailed depiction of a major wizarding-world location and is aimed at adult collectors, reflecting the range’s continued expansion since its launch alongside the…
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Clementine Douglas Returns With ‘Trust’
Clementine Douglas has released a new single, ‘Trust’, marking the beginning of a new phase of solo material. The track matters as it highlights the British songwriter’s own artistic work after a successful career writing for major performers. ‘Trust’ combines electronic production, forceful brass and club-influenced energy, aiming for a defiant, uplifting sound. Douglas has…
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Take-Two Interactive Reaches $1.4 Billion in Sales During ‘GTA 6’ Preorder Opening Quarter
Take-Two Interactive reported $1.39 billion in net bookings for the quarter in which it opened pre-orders for “Grand Theft Auto 6”, with chief executive Strauss Zelnick calling demand “unprecedented and astonishing”. The company did not disclose GTA 6 pre-order figures and cautioned that it is too early to judge how demand will translate into final…
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CANCER BATS Share Music Video For ‘Give Me Dirt’ Title Track
Canadian hardcore punk band Cancer Bats have released a music video for “Give Me Dirt”, the title track from their eighth studio album, released on 7 August. The video, directed by Mitch Barnes, accompanies an album that the band says reflects a reconnection with nature, personal loss and environmental damage. The album follows 2022’s Juno-nominated…
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‘The Blue Trail’ Director Gabriel Mascaro and Top Brazilian Producer Paula Cosenza Launch Trema, Set First Slate (EXCLUSIVE)
Brazilian director Gabriel Mascaro and producer Paula Cosenza have launched Trema, a production company based in Recife, north-east Brazil, focused on international co-productions, scripted series and auteur-led films with global ambitions. The venture aims to turn Pernambuco cinema’s growing international profile into practical production, financing and talent infrastructure, following the visibility gained by Brazilian titles…
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Trump’s Smithsonian clash exposes striking pattern among museum curators and more top headlines
Fox News’ morning newsletter leads with a report on curators involved in a controversial Smithsonian exhibition, framing it as part of a broader debate over race and museum interpretation. It also highlights US politics, including a legal challenge over Maryland’s redistricting ballot plan and an incident in which Zohran Mamdani faced hostile chants at a…