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From Paul McCartney to Phoebe Bridgers: David Byrne shares his ultimate biking playlist
David Byrne, the former Talking Heads frontman known for his enthusiasm for cycling, has shared a new playlist intended for listening to while biking. The playlist brings together a wide range of artists, spanning generations and genres, from Paul McCartney to Phoebe Bridgers, reflecting Byrne’s eclectic musical tastes. The playlist reportedly comprises 40 songs, though…
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Sailor Honeymoon take us on a ‘14.5 Hour Flight From Seoul To London’ in exclusive playlist to accompany The Cover
South Korean punk trio Sailor Honeymoon have curated an exclusive playlist titled “14.5 Hour Flight From Seoul To London” to accompany their appearance on NME’s The Cover, a weekly feature spotlighting emerging global talent. The playlist blends Korean and Western artists, reflecting the band’s own cross-cultural sound and the wide-ranging influences behind their music. The…
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Action Man Movie, Based on Iconic British Toy Originally Inspired by ‘G.I. Joe,’ in Development With Working Title and Hasbro
An Action Man film is in development at Working Title in partnership with Hasbro, which owns the rights to the British toy brand. The project marks a big-screen outing for the character, first launched in the UK in 1966 by Palitoy as a local counterpart to Hasbro’s G.I. Joe, and comes as studios continue mining…
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UEFA warns Infantino over document destruction as Wales withdraws backing
Wales has become the first national football association to publicly withdraw its support for Gianni Infantino’s bid to remain FIFA president from 2027 to 2031, marking the culmination of the fallout from his abandoned plan to sell equity in FIFA competitions. The dispute escalated from an internal governance disagreement into open political opposition to Infantino’s…
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day Shatters Asian Box Office Records With Commanding Debuts in South Korea and China
“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” achieved unprecedented success across multiple major Asian markets in its opening period, establishing itself as a commercial powerhouse through extraordinary performance in both South Korea a
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Singapore bars Massive Attack duo over Palestinian flag display
Singapore has permanently barred Massive Attack founding members Robert Del Naja and Grant Marshall from re-entering the country after a Palestinian flag was displayed on stage during their concert. The incident took place at the Star Theatre on 29 July, when audience members also chanted pro-Palestinian slogans, prompting swift action from Singaporean authorities against the…
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Prince musical ‘Purple Rain’ heading to Broadway in 2027
The stage musical adaptation of Prince’s *Purple Rain* is transferring to Broadway, opening at the Majestic Theatre with a new creative team. Directed by Saheem Ali with a book by Peter Duchan, the production follows the 1984 film’s story and features Prince’s music, including “When Doves Cry” and the title track, marking a significant tribute…
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Hull, Woad & Korda star in Women’s Open best shots
BBC Sport has published a video roundup of the standout shots from the 2026 Women’s Open golf championship, spotlighting performances from Charley Hull, Lottie Woad and Nelly Korda. The clip serves as a highlights package for UK viewers following one of the year’s major women’s golf events, coming alongside coverage of the tournament’s dramatic conclusion.…
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Bosnian war journalism drama to headline Sarajevo festival tribute to Harrelson
Woody Harrelson will receive the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo at the 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival, in recognition of what organisers called his “outstanding contribution to the film industry and an exceptional acting career.” The tribute matters because it places Harrelson alongside a select group of actors honoured by the festival, and ties into a wider…