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6 of the Best Country Songs Turning 60 This Year
American Songwriter has compiled a list marking the 60th anniversary of six standout country songs released in 1966, a year it credits with producing some of the genre’s most enduring classics despite the era being dominated in popular memory by rock and psychedelia. The feature highlights the lasting influence of artists such as Loretta Lynn,…
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Brave’s Stubbs stars to slow Rockets’ march to final
Southern Brave produced a strong batting display to beat Trent Rockets by six wickets in a match in The Hundred, dealing a setback to the Rockets’ hopes of progressing towards the competition’s final. The result gives Brave a timely boost as the tournament’s business end approaches, while leaving the Rockets facing an anxious wait to…
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Sony Pre-Empts ‘The Ballad Of The Ember Knight’; 14th Century-Set Spec By First-Time Scribes Lands Near 7-Figures
Sony has pre-empted “The Ballad of the Ember Knight,” a 190-page spec script set in the 14th century, paying close to seven figures to first-time screenwriters Kieran and Brennan O’Dea. The deal is notable both for its unusually high price for an untested writing duo and for reflecting renewed studio appetite for literate period drama,…
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they said I couldn’t mix indie and drum & bass!
This YouTube Short comes from a music creator poking fun at genre purists, built around the cheeky claim that indie and drum & bass simply don’t mix — and setting out to prove otherwise. It has the feel of a quick, punchy studio clip or mini-performance rather than a full single release. Going by the…
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Charli xcx Releasing $25 Angel Tickets for “Music, Fashion, Film Tour”
Charli xcx is offering a limited batch of discounted $25 “Angel Tickets” for her forthcoming “Music, Fashion, Film Tour,” giving fans a cheaper way to attend shows ahead of the run’s September start. The scheme mirrors similar low-cost ticket initiatives used by other touring artists, aiming to widen access despite seating being largely unpredictable. Requests…
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Charli xcx Releasing $25 Angel Tickets for “Music, Fashion, Film Tour”
Charli xcx will release a limited number of discounted “Angel Tickets” for her upcoming “Music, Fashion, Film Tour,” giving fans a cheaper way to secure entry ahead of the North American run. The initiative reflects a growing trend among touring artists to offer affordable, if unpredictable, seating options to broaden access to high-demand shows. The…
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50 Cent is producing a Payday project for ‘the screen’
Rapper and producer 50 Cent (Curtis Jackson) is reportedly developing a screen adaptation based on the Payday video game franchise, according to a brief report from PC Gamer. The project would see the popular heist-themed games, known for their cooperative bank-robbery gameplay, adapted for film or television, continuing a broader trend of video games being…
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Inside CFP expansion battle as SEC, Big Ten and TV networks fight for College Football’s next big move
The College Football Playoff committee faces a December deadline to decide whether to expand the postseason tournament beyond its current 12-team format ahead of the 2027 season. The decision has become a point of tension between the SEC, the Big Ten and television networks, each with competing interests in how any expansion would affect matchups,…
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Battlefield 6 Player With Over 400 Hours Gets Full Refund from Steam After Key Modes Were Removed
A Battlefield 6 player with over 400 hours of playtime received a full $110 refund from Steam after Battlefield Studios removed key game modes, including Rush, from the game’s quick-play matchmaking. Steam typically only grants refunds within two weeks of purchase and minimal playtime, but Valve made an exception after the player explained their frustration…
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As GTA 6 anticipation builds and the games industry buckles, Take-Two boss says “I don’t love winning by attrition, but I’ll take it”
Take-Two chief executive Strauss Zelnick said the publisher could benefit as weaker rivals struggle, describing this as “winning by attrition” despite saying he did not enjoy it. His remarks underline the company’s confidence ahead of Grand Theft Auto 6, one of the industry’s most anticipated releases, during a period of widespread pressure on games businesses.…