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Clacton by-election looms as Burnham launches cost-of-living tour
A by-election in Clacton was due to take place on 13 August after Nigel Farage resigned as the constituency’s MP on 8 July and announced that he would seek the seat again. The Reform UK leader had described the contest as a fight between the public and the political establishment, while Labour, the Conservatives, Liberal…
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Born 117 Years Ago in California, the Inventor Who Forever Changed Popular Music With an Instrument He Never Learned To Play
Leo Fender, born on 10 August 1909 in Anaheim, California, is remembered as the founder of the Fender company and the inventor of the first commercially available solid-body electric guitar, despite never learning to play the instrument himself. His work reshaped popular music by giving guitarists a reliable, feedback-resistant alternative to the hollow-body instruments of…
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How Flea and Thom Yorke reaffirmed the value of live music to Brad Pitt: “AI can’t do that”
There’s nothing like live music. The post How Flea and Thom Yorke reaffirmed the value of live music to Brad Pitt: “AI can’t do that” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Officially Shows Off New Look at Doctor Doom [Exclusive]
Iron Studios has exclusively revealed to Collider new Disney D23 Expo merchandise tied to Marvel Studios’ upcoming film Avengers: Doomsday, offering fans a fresh look at Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom. The reveal follows earlier collectible figurines shown at San Diego Comic-Con, which also teased Professor X (Patrick Stewart) and Magneto (Ian McKellen), suggesting the…
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The 9 Best RPGs Like Dragon Age
Polygon has published a list recommending nine role-playing games for fans of BioWare’s Dragon Age series, aimed at players drawn to the franchise’s deep companion relationships, branching dialogue and choices that carry long-term consequences. The list spans both fantasy titles that closely echo Dragon Age’s structure and games in different settings that share its focus…
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Bozoma Saint John Signs With CAA (EXCLUSIVE)
Marketing executive and media personality Bozoma Saint John has signed with talent agency CAA for representation, Variety reports exclusively. Saint John is well known for holding senior marketing roles at major companies before going independent, as well as for joining the cast of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills”. The move adds a major Hollywood…
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William H. Macy, Shawn Hatosy and Troy Kotsur honoured at Astra TV Awards
William H. Macy, Shawn Hatosy and Troy Kotsur were honoured among the recipients of this year’s Astra TV Awards, with the ceremony hosted by Lisa Ann Walter. The event was held at the InterContinental hotel in Los Angeles, celebrating television performers through a series of dedicated honorary awards voted on by members of the Hollywood…
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Next Gen 2026: The Hollywood Reporter Accepting Nominations for 35 Under 35 List
The Hollywood Reporter has opened nominations for its 2026 Next Gen list, which honours 35 rising stars in the entertainment industry under the age of 35. The annual feature, now in its 33rd year, has a track record of identifying future industry leaders, with past honourees including major executives such as Mike De Luca, Donna…
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Random: Metroid Prime In 2D Is Now A Reality Thanks To New Fan Project
Fan development studio Lv.4 GAMES has released “Metroid Prime Origins,” a project that reimagines Nintendo’s 2002 GameCube classic Metroid Prime as an NES-inspired 2D adventure. It reworks the acclaimed first-person exploration title into an entirely retro 8-bit experience, complete with original sprites, sound effects and music, offering fans a fresh way to revisit the game…
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4 Well-Worn Country Hits That Every 1960s Kid Still Knows Today
American Songwriter has published a list highlighting four country songs from the 1960s that remain widely recognisable today, spotlighting how the decade shaped the genre. The piece frames these tracks as enduring standards that listeners who grew up in the 1960s can still recall word for word, underlining their lasting cultural imprint. The selections are…