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Melaina Kol – “Idola”
Nashville-based artist Logan Hornyak, who performs as Melaina Kol, has released a new single, “Idola”, ahead of his forthcoming album. The track is described as a delicate, unusual piece of glitch-folk and offers another preview of Hornyak’s first release for Philadelphia label Julia’s War. Hornyak said “Idola” is among the album’s more lyrical songs, exploring…
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Joe Rogan says ex-con guest allegedly killed man, hid dismembered remains month after podcast
Podcaster Joe Rogan revealed on a recent episode of “The Joe Rogan Experience” that a former guest on his show, Sheldon Johnson, allegedly murdered a man and hid the dismembered remains just a month after appearing on the podcast. Rogan disclosed the case while discussing sociopathy with physician Zach Bush, recalling Johnson’s 2024 interview in…
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The Midnight Train by Matt Haig audiobook review – a cosy, feelgood journey
This Guardian audiobook review covers The Midnight Train, Matt Haig’s latest novel following his non-fiction bestseller Reasons to Stay Alive, narrated by actor James Norton. The story follows Wilbur Budd, an elderly former business magnate, who dies of a heart attack shortly after an unexpected phone call from his estranged ex-wife, Maggie, and then finds…
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Korn’s Jonathan Davis Marries Longtime Girlfriend Brittany Parisi: See Photos From the Cliffside Wedding (Exclusive)
Korn frontman Jonathan Davis has married jewelry designer Brittany Parisi, Billboard has exclusively revealed, following seven years together. The couple wed on 3 July at The Neighborhood Church in Palos Verdes, California, in an intimate cliffside ceremony overlooking the sea, before exclusive photographs from the day were released on 23 July. The wedding was attended…
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Edtech platform raises $4.5M to help teach students how to vibe code
Imagi, an edtech startup that helps K-12 schools teach coding, digital skills and AI literacy, has raised a $4.5 million seed round from investors including Brighteye Ventures, Day One Capital and musician Wil.i.am. Founded in 2018 by Dora Palfi and Beatrice Ionascu, the company aims to equip both teachers and students with tools to build…
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AI chip startup Etched defies skeptics, hits $10.3B valuation from big-name investors
Etched, an AI chip startup founded by three Harvard dropouts in 2022, has closed a $300 million Series C funding round at a $10.3 billion valuation, doubling its worth in roughly seven months. The round, led by Sequoia with participation from Andreessen Horowitz, SK Hynix, Jane Street and Diffusion Capital, comes as the company shakes…
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“There were liquids I couldn’t identify all over my bed!”: the new issue of Metal Hammer features Electric Callboy on the cover
The new issue of Metal Hammer magazine (issue 416) puts German electronicore band Electric Callboy on the cover, marking the release of the group’s forthcoming album Tanzneid. Co-vocalists Kevin Ratajczak and Nico Sallach speak to the magazine about the band’s journey from unconventional beginnings, before their 2020 viral hit “Hypa Hypa” propelled them to arena-level…
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Virtua Fighter Crossroads is a Turning Point for the Oldest 3D Fighter | IGN Preview
Virtua Fighter Crossroads is Sega’s attempt to modernise the long-running fighting series while preserving its reputation as the first major 3D fighter. Set a decade after previous games, it will combine traditional combat with a more substantial, choice-driven story mode, aiming to welcome newcomers and broaden the series beyond competitive play. The game takes place…
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Murdoch and Musk in the crosshairs at Venice film festival
The Venice film festival’s 83rd edition will open with Danny Boyle’s Ink, a drama starring Guy Pearce as Rupert Murdoch during his 1969 acquisition of the Sun, and will also screen a four-hour Alex Gibney documentary on Elon Musk out of competition. The lineup, unveiled by artistic director Alberto Barbera, positions Venice’s traditionally starrier programme…