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Oasis: The story of a very British phenomenon in 12 songs
This feature revisits Oasis’s career and cultural impact by tracing it through 12 key songs, timed to coincide with the 30th anniversary of the band’s landmark Knebworth concerts. It reflects on how, despite Liam and Noel Gallagher’s well-documented feuding, both brothers always agreed on the enduring power of the band’s music, which the piece argues…
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2,000 Fortnite Players Hired as Air Traffic Controllers by US Government
The US Department of Transportation has hired 2,000 people through a scheme that specifically recruited video gamers, particularly Fortnite players, to become air traffic controllers, US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on 9 August. The initiative addresses a chronic shortage of controllers as flight numbers rise, a gap that risks more delays, cancellations and safety…
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A Timeline of KATSEYE’s Lineup, From Forming on ‘Dream Academy’ to Hiatuses
Billboard has published an updating timeline charting the lineup history of KATSEYE, the girl group formed in 2023 by HYBE and Geffen as the music industry’s first “global” girl group. The six members – Sophia, Manon, Lara, Yoonchae, Megan and Daniela – were selected from tens of thousands of applicants through the competition series “Dream…
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Spotify’s New Ad-Skipping Feature Is Not Scaring Off Podcast Advertisers Yet
Spotify’s test of a new “skip ahead” feature, which makes it easier for podcast listeners to bypass ads, initially alarmed the podcasting industry, but advertisers and podcast platforms say the concern has proved overblown so far. The button began rolling out last week for some paid subscribers, allowing users to skip past ads, promotions, intros,…
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Every Artist With 100 or More Billboard Hot 100 Hits
Billboard has identified every artist to have logged 100 or more entries on its Hot 100 singles chart, a milestone reached by just 23 acts since the chart began in August 1958. The list highlights how streaming-era chart methodology, which folds in streaming activity alongside radio airplay and sales, has made it far easier for…
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Shakira, Maluma, Camilo & More Bring Attention to Earthquake in Colombia: ‘We Need Strength and Union’
A powerful magnitude-7.4 earthquake struck Colombia on Monday 10 August 2026, prompting an outpouring of concern from the country’s biggest music stars, including Shakira, Maluma and Camilo, who used social media to express solidarity and urge Colombians to unite in the aftermath. The disaster has caused significant loss of life and widespread structural damage, making…
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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Is Second-Fastest Film To Cross $1B At Int’l Box Office; Global At $1.67B; ‘Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie’ Opens With $25M – Update
Sony/Marvel’s “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” has crossed $1 billion at the international box office in just 12 days of release, making it the second-fastest film ever to reach that milestone abroad, behind only “Avengers: Endgame”. The film now stands as the 12th highest-grossing movie of all time worldwide, with analysts suggesting it is on track…
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18 AAA games in 8 weeks: With the GTA 6 shadow looming, Gamescom suddenly feels like the most essential gaming event of 2026
GamesRadar argues that Gamescom’s Opening Night Live has become a particularly important event for the games industry in 2026, as a crowded release period precedes the expected arrival of Grand Theft Auto 6. The article suggests publishers may use Gamescom to secure attention for major titles before GTA 6 dominates player interest, media coverage and…
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10 Most Intense Movies of the Last 10 Years
Collider has published a ranked list of the ten most intense films released over the past decade, spanning horror, thrillers and drama. Writer Michael Block argues an “intense” film is one built to provoke a visceral reaction, whether through unbearable tension, shocking violence or overwhelming emotional pressure, and that these ten titles represent the extremes…