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Solo GP Ashley Smith announces second $25M fund to back startups in AI, security and more
Vermilion Cliffs Ventures, the firm founded in 2023 by operator-turned-investor Ashley Smith, has announced the close of a $25 million second fund to back early-stage technical founders. Smith runs the firm as one of the few solo women general partners in venture capital, and the new fund continues her thesis of investing in startups building…
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Pure Flix Founder Michael Scott Teams With ‘Duck Dynasty’ Stars Willie and Korie Robertson on Faith-Based Company EKKL Entertainment (EXCLUSIVE)
Michael Scott, the co-founder and former chief executive of faith-based film distributor Pure Flix, has partnered with “Duck Dynasty” stars Willie and Korie Robertson to launch EKKL Entertainment, a new faith-and-family entertainment platform. The venture aims to bring together films, series, podcasts, daily devotionals, community, commerce and travel in a single connected destination, targeting Christian…
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Netflix Bolsters History Slate With Josh Brolin-Narrated WWII Series & New ‘Turning Point’ Doc
Netflix has commissioned two new history documentary projects, deepening its investment in the genre as the United States marks its 250th anniversary. The streamer has greenlit a four-part World War II docuseries narrated by actor Josh Brolin, and is expanding its established Turning Point strand with a feature-length documentary examining the legacy of the 11…
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The whole Pixel line could get more expensive this year
Google’s forthcoming Pixel devices may carry higher prices than their predecessors, according to leaked pricing reports from Dealabs highlighted by 9to5Google. The rumours point to increases across both the Pixel Watch 5 and the Pixel 11 phone range, with Google potentially dropping the cheapest 128GB storage option on the Pixel 11 to raise its entry…
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Christian Pulisic’s ‘rest’ comment after World Cup exit draws strong reactions from USA soccer legends
Christian Pulisic, the United States men’s national team’s talisman, has faced a sharp public backlash after a disappointing 2026 World Cup campaign that ended in a 4-1 Round of 16 defeat to Belgium. Once the darling of American soccer, the 27-year-old AC Milan forward struggled throughout the tournament, and his post-match remark that he could…
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London City Lionesses confirm signing of Spanish superstar Alexia Putellas
London City Lionesses have confirmed the signing of Spain midfielder Alexia Putellas, unveiling the two-time Ballon d’Or winner at an event in New York. The 32-year-old joins on a free transfer after leaving Barcelona at the end of the season, ending a 14-year spell at the Catalan club, and her arrival is a landmark moment…
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Spinoff ‘Soulm8te’ Headed Straight to Home Video After ‘M3GAN 2.0’ Bombed
Universal has removed the M3GAN spinoff Soulm8te from its theatrical release schedule, and Blumhouse Atomic Monster will instead send the AI sci-fi thriller straight to home video. Directed and co-written by Kate Dolan (You Are Not My Mother), the film will launch exclusively on digital platforms from 1 August through a deal with Universal Pictures…
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New Madonna Photo Book Will Feature Never Before Seen Portraits by Ken Regan
A new photo book, Madonna: Into the Groove, is due for release in October 2026, featuring never-before-seen images of the singer taken by acclaimed rock and roll photographer Ken Regan. The roughly 200-page volume, accompanied by text from former Rolling Stone staff writer Tomás Mier, captures Madonna in 1985 as she rose to global stardom,…
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Ed Sheeran to Sign New Deal With Interscope Records
The superstar singer-songwriter will ink the new contract after leaving Warner Music Group, his label of 15 years, in May