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Angels fans’ ‘tarps off’ cheer helps team break 106-game streak against Cardinals
The Los Angeles Angels ended a 106-game losing streak in games where they trailed in the ninth inning, securing a walk-off victory against the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday night. The win was notable not just for breaking such a long run of late-game losses, but also for the role fans played, with a fan-driven…
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British monk named Shaun makes history by reaching Thai Buddhism’s highest rank – 50 years after starting journey
A British-born monk named Shaun has become the first UK national to reach the highest rank within Thai Buddhism, marking the culmination of a spiritual journey that began five decades ago. The achievement is being reported as a historic milestone, reflecting both his personal dedication to monastic life and the wider recognition of Western practitioners…
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‘Hellboy’ Actor Ron Perlman Signs With Independent Artist Group (Exclusive)
Ron Perlman, the actor best known for playing Hellboy and Sons of Anarchy’s Clay Morrow, has signed with talent agency Independent Artist Group, which will also represent his production company Asylm Studios. The move brings one of Hollywood’s most recognisable character actors into the IAG fold as the agency looks to strengthen its roster with…
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This Dean Martin Hit Single From 1964 Was Actually Written for Frank Sinatra Instead
Dean Martin’s 1964 chart-topper “Everybody Loves Somebody” was not originally written with him in mind, but for Frank Sinatra, who had recorded a version of it back in 1948. Written by Irving Taylor, Ken Lane and Sam Coslow, the song went on to become Martin’s first major hit since “Volare” in 1958, reviving his career…
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The only artist Billy Joel has ever attempted to emulate: “I am inspired”
Billy Joel has said that Ray Charles is the only artist he has consciously tried to emulate. He described Charles as a major inspiration because of his ability to combine technical musical skill with emotional directness, suggesting that Joel sees him as a model for communicating feeling through songwriting and performance. Joel highlighted Charles’s piano…
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DoorDash Pushes Past Food Delivery, Offering Nearly Half Off Sephora Orders for One Day Only
DoorDash is running a one-day promotion offering DashPass subscribers $40 off Sephora orders of $100 or more, highlighting the delivery platform’s push beyond food into retail and gifting. The deal, timed to coincide with the close of DoorDash’s “Summer of DashPass” campaign, is designed to showcase the value of its paid membership scheme beyond restaurant…
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Trump must divulge financial details about businesses in $10bn BBC lawsuit
A US magistrate judge has ruled that Donald Trump must hand over detailed financial records from his numerous businesses as part of his $10bn defamation lawsuit against the BBC. The decision, made during a discovery hearing on Tuesday, could expose previously private information about the hundreds of companies held by Trump’s family trust, and underscores…
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Mike Preston, ‘Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior’ and ‘Hot Pursuit’ Actor, Dies at 93
Mike Preston, the British-born actor best known for playing settler leader Pappagallo in “Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior” and Detective Bob Delaney in the Australian series “Homicide,” has died at the age of 93. He passed away on 8 June in Florida, with his death confirmed to Variety by his wife, Josie Preston. His…
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This Forgotten 5-Part Spy Thriller Is Too Good To Miss for Fans of ‘Slow Horses’
A television writer at Collider is recommending “London Spy,” a little-known 2015 BBC Two miniseries, to fans of Apple TV’s “Slow Horses” left wanting more after each of that show’s short six-episode seasons. The five-part thriller, now streaming on Prime Video, offers a similarly gripping espionage story despite having largely faded from public memory over…
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Ridley Scott Saves Matt Damon in the Sci-Fi Masterpiece Taking Over Prime Video
The Martian, Ridley Scott’s 2015 sci-fi film starring Matt Damon, has surged back into popularity after landing on Prime Video this month, riding a wave of renewed interest in Damon following Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey. Critics have praised Damon’s performance as Odysseus in the newly released film, and the attention has prompted audiences to revisit…