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‘Hadestown: The Musical’ Is Now Top Grossing Live Theater Capture – Specialty Box Office
“Hadestown: The Musical,” Bleecker Street’s West End stage-to-screen recording, has become the highest-grossing live theatre capture ever released in cinemas, overtaking Disney’s “Hamilton”. The milestone came in its second weekend, helping independent releases contribute strongly to one of the biggest overall box office weekends on record, alongside studio blockbusters such as “Spider-Man: Brand New Day”…
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Democrats split over socialist influence as Carville threatens exit
Democratic strategist James Carville said he would leave the Democratic Party if left-wing streamer Hasan Piker became one of its leading voices, framing the remark as part of a broader warning about the growing influence of socialist and progressive figures within the party. Made during an appearance on Fox News’ “The Sunday Briefing”, his comments…
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3 of the All-Time Best 1970s Songs To Pair With a Glass of Wine
This lighthearted feature from American Songwriter picks out three classic 1970s tracks that pair well with a glass of wine, tying each song’s backstory to its wine-related theme. The piece is part of a recurring “list” format the site uses to spotlight nostalgic music trivia, aimed at readers who enjoy classic rock, pop and country…
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Morgan Wallen’s Year-Old Album Manages to Climb Back Atop the Charts
Morgan Wallen’s album I’m the Problem has returned to the top of the Billboard 200 chart, more than a year after its release in May 2025 and seven months after it last held the number one spot in January. The comeback came in one of the closest chart races of the year, with Wallen narrowly…
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From Grafton Street to global stardom: Allie Sherlock shares the secret of her incredible rise to stardom – and it’s definitely not what you’d think!
Allie Sherlock, a musician from Cork, Ireland, has built a global following after starting out busking on Dublin’s Grafton Street at the age of 12. A video of her singing an Ed Sheeran cover went viral online, launching a career that has since taken her from street performances to international recognition, with the singer crediting…
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Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has Tony Romo’s back, believes he will ‘work through’ OWI arrest
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has publicly backed former quarterback Tony Romo following Romo’s recent arrest for operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) in Wisconsin, saying he believes Romo will “work through” the incident. Jones’s comments carry weight given his long-standing personal and professional relationship with Romo, who quarterbacked the Cowboys for 13 seasons before…
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4 of the Biggest Stretches Among the “Paul Is Dead” Musical Clues
An American Songwriter article revisits the notorious “Paul Is Dead” conspiracy theory, which claimed Paul McCartney secretly died in a 1966 car crash and was replaced by a lookalike, with fans insisting The Beatles hid confirming clues throughout their music. The piece debunks four of the most commonly cited “clues” found in the band’s songs,…
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Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur hurt in hit-and-run near Toledo
Democratic Representative Marcy Kaptur of Ohio was injured in a hit-and-run collision on Sunday morning while travelling to a church service near Toledo. Police launched an investigation into the crash, which drew significant attention given Kaptur’s standing as one of the longest-serving members of the US House of Representatives, though the driver responsible has not…
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Microsoft hikes UK and EU Xbox prices over chip shortage
Microsoft has confirmed steep price rises for its Xbox Series S and Series X consoles across the UK and European Union, with the new prices taking effect from 1 August. The increases are notably sharper than those applied in the United States, with some models rising by as much as €200, highlighting how directly consumers…
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Will Levis supremely confident he is capable of being NFL starter while battling for Titans’ backup role
Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis remains confident in his ability to be an NFL starter, despite entering the 2026 season expected to serve as the team’s third-string quarterback behind Cam Ward. Levis has not played in a competitive NFL game since January 2025, and questions persist over both his fitness and his standing within the…