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Shabazz Palaces Announces New Album It’s A Style Sport: Hear “Ahh World (I Won The Alphabet)”
Shabazz Palaces, the Seattle art-rap project led by Digable Planets member Ishmael Butler, has announced a new album titled “It’s A Style Sport”, set for release on Sub Pop Records. The record follows 2024’s mini-album Exotic Birds Of Prey and the standalone single “Time Knows Me”, continuing a project that began 15 years ago as…
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Take Time is a fantastic co-op board game, so there’s no surprise it wound up on the recommended list for the Spiel des Jahres
GamesRadar+ describes Take Time as a strong cooperative board game, praising its shared problem-solving and accessible appeal. Its inclusion on the Spiel des Jahres recommended list is presented as fitting recognition, signalling that it has attracted attention within one of board gaming’s most prominent awards. The game is designed for players to work together rather…
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Star Wars Zero Company wants to be more than XCOM with lightsabers: “Gamers are more sophisticated now”
Developers behind Star Wars Zero Company have said they want the upcoming tactical strategy game to be more than simply a Star Wars-flavoured take on XCOM, arguing that today’s strategy fans expect deeper and more sophisticated systems. The comments position the game as an attempt to push the genre forward within a major franchise, rather…
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Former Disney star Jennifer Stone found a lifeline in the ER as fellow child actors spiraled
Former Disney Channel star Jennifer Stone has credited her career as an emergency room nurse with keeping her grounded, even as the “Wizards of Waverly Place” franchise she once starred in has made a comeback. Stone said balancing her return to the show with her work in the ER helped shield her from the pressures…
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Progressive praise for Trump as Warren backs push to curb defense contractor CEO payouts
Senator Elizabeth Warren has credited a Trump administration policy with curbing stock buybacks by major US defense contractors, saying the change has redirected roughly $2 billion away from shareholder payouts. Her comments came as the Progressive senator offered rare praise for a Trump-era measure, amid a wider push to rein in defense contractor executive pay,…
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David Ellison Told Top Execs Paramount Will Exit California If AG Refuses To Negotiate Settlement In WBD Merger Suit
Paramount CEO David Ellison has warned senior executives that the company will begin relocating out of California from 1 October if state Attorney General Rob Bonta refuses to negotiate a settlement over the antitrust lawsuit challenging Paramount’s merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. The threat escalates a bitter public dispute between Paramount and California’s top prosecutor…
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DJ Shadow Announces ‘Endtroducing’ 30th Anniversary Edition
DJ Shadow is set to reissue his landmark 1996 debut album ‘Endtroducing’ to mark its 30th anniversary, with the special edition due on 18th September via Mo’Wax/PIAS. Widely regarded as the first album built entirely from samples, the record remains a hugely influential touchstone in modern production, praised for weaving together sources ranging from obscure…
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Kelly Clarkson Handles Onstage Wardrobe Malfunction Like a Pro—and a Comedian
Kelly Clarkson took a wardrobe malfunction in her stride during a recent performance at her Las Vegas residency at Caesars Palace, turning an embarrassing on-stage slip into a moment of body positivity. As the singer performed her Studio Sessions set and spoke about her career, a gust of wind lifted her shirt to reveal her…
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How to connect Bluetooth headphones to your PS5
The PS5 does not natively support Bluetooth audio, meaning most Bluetooth headphones cannot be paired directly with Sony’s console. This matters for players who prefer wireless headphones over dedicated gaming headsets, as it means an extra accessory is required to get sound working, and even then the experience has drawbacks compared to purpose-built gaming audio…
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WNBA Trailblazer Sheryl Swoopes on How Roku’s ‘Gamechangers: Mother/Athlete’ Documentary Spotlights That Balancing Act
A new Roku Originals documentary, “Gamechangers: Mother/Athlete,” premiered at the 24th annual Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival, exploring how WNBA players balance motherhood with professional sport. The film features Sheryl Swoopes, one of the league’s founding stars, alongside Skylar Diggins-Smith, Bria Hartley, Natalie Achonwa and Allison Feaster, who share candid reflections on pregnancy, postpartum…