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On This Day in 1966, David Houston Was at No. 1 With One of the Biggest Country Hits of the 20th Century
On 14 August 1966, David Houston was No. 1 on the US Hot Country Songs chart with “Almost Persuaded”, a single that ultimately remained there for nine consecutive weeks. The achievement made it one of country music’s longest-running chart-toppers of the 20th century and established Houston as a major commercial force in the genre. Written…
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Thora Birch, Barbara Hershey, Jeff Perry & Morgan Saylor Among Cast For Indie Feature ‘The Last Seder’
Thora Birch, Barbara Hershey, Jeff Perry, Alysia Reiner, Abigail Rose Solomon and Morgan Saylor will star in the independent family dramedy ‘The Last Seder’, which has completed production in Los Angeles. The film adapts Jennifer Maisel’s play and centres on a family confronting major change during a final Passover gathering, with themes of ageing, loss…
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Thames Water plans to restart desalination plant – after drought has ended
Thames Water is preparing to restart its Beckton desalination plant by the end of the year, despite current drought conditions likely easing before it becomes operational. The move matters because the plant was intended as an emergency water source for London, yet it has rarely operated and is now seen as an expensive, underused asset.…
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Eurovision Eyes Voting Changes & Blocks Countries In “Armed Conflict” Zones From Hosting Competition
Eurovision is preparing rule changes for 2027 aimed at reducing tactical and politically motivated voting, amid growing controversy over the contest’s role in international disputes. The European Broadcasting Union also says winners from countries affected by armed conflict or serious regional instability will not be able to host, prioritising safety and operational stability. Under the…
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Sheryl Crow Previews New Album ‘Pick You Up’ With Jesse Welles Collaboration ‘Freedom Bus’
Sheryl Crow has announced her new album, Pick You Up, due for release on 9 October, and shared its first single, ‘Freedom Bus’, featuring Jesse Welles. The album is presented as a response to social division and uncertainty, with Crow aiming to offer listeners themes of hope, connection and unity. Produced with her longtime collaborator…
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Phoebe Bridgers makes rare comment about key ‘Lost Weekend’ influences
Two niche picks. The post Phoebe Bridgers makes rare comment about key ‘Lost Weekend’ influences first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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Lanterns didn’t originally feature a Green Lantern suit as star reveals the DC show creators “weren’t sure” about including it
The forthcoming DC series Lanterns was initially conceived without its heroes wearing the familiar Green Lantern costume, according to one of its stars. The change suggests the production team debated how closely the show should follow the comic-book look, a notable decision for a series intended to introduce Green Lantern to DC Studios’ new screen…
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Alex G Announces Teenage Sex And Death At Camp Miasma Soundtrack: Hear “Pain Is The Heart Of Love” (Feat. The Blue Nile’s Paul Buchanan)
Alex G has announced the soundtrack for Jane Schoenbrun’s new slasher film, Teenage Sex And Death At Camp Miasma, and released its lead single, “Pain Is The Heart Of Love”, featuring Paul Buchanan of The Blue Nile. The collaboration continues Alex G and Schoenbrun’s working relationship following We’re All Going To The World’s Fair and…
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HBO’s Harry Potter Officially Returns to Hogwarts 2 Weeks Early
Filming on HBO’s second season of Harry Potter appears to have started two weeks earlier than expected, after actor Asha Soetan said she was back on set. The development suggests HBO and Warner Bros. Discovery are moving quickly on the adaptation, which plans to devote one season to each of J.K. Rowling’s novels. Soetan, who…
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A Queensland man enjoyed soaring profits from a crypto trading app. Then his money started disappearing
A 29-year-old Queensland man lost more than A$166,000 after investing through a seemingly legitimate cryptocurrency trading app whose displayed profits encouraged him to deposit more money. Unauthorised transfers later drained his crypto wallet, and he discovered that the platform’s customer service was only a basic chatbot, revealing it as an AI-built investment scam. Experts warn…