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Sid Wilson is ‘kicked out of Slipknot after almost 30 years in the heavy metal band’ months after his split from fiancée Kelly Osbourne
Sid Wilson, the DJ and turntablist known as one of Slipknot’s masked members, has reportedly been kicked out of the heavy metal band after being part of it for almost 30 years. The news comes just months after Wilson’s split from his fiancée, Kelly Osbourne, adding a difficult personal backdrop to what would already be…
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Cinespia reunites Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman ahead of sequel
Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman made a surprise joint appearance at a Cinespia screening of their 1998 film Practical Magic, held at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, generating excitement ahead of the long-awaited sequel. The pair thanked fans for their support in getting the follow-up made and introduced new cast members Joey King and Maisie Williams, marking…
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“I can’t relax”: Sheffield residents speak out on city safety – thestar.co.uk
The Star reported that some Sheffield residents had described feeling unable to relax while moving around parts of the city, raising concerns about their personal safety. The article centred residents’ accounts of feeling uneasy in public spaces, rather than presenting a single incident or a confirmed change in crime levels. Their comments point to the…
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The 1963 TV show Peter Jackson has always wanted to direct: “I would be very happy to”
Peter Jackson has said he would be happy to direct an episode of ‘Doctor Who’, the long-running BBC science-fiction series that began in 1963. The comments underline the enduring appeal of the programme to major filmmakers and suggest Jackson remains interested in working within established British television franchises. Jackson, best known for directing ‘The Lord…
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Toymaker Hasbro Reimagines Most Iconic Board Games With Spider-Man-Themed Graphics and Gameplay
Hasbro has released Spider-Man-themed editions of several of its best-known board games, timed to coincide with the box office run of “Spider-Man: Brand New Day.” The new versions of Monopoly, Connect 4, Yahtzee and Chutes & Ladders retain each game’s classic mechanics while swapping in Spider-Man branding, characters and artwork, and several are currently discounted…
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Forget ‘Dungeons & Dragons,’ Netflix’s Best High Fantasy Series Is a Perfect Weekend Binge
Netflix’s anime series *Delicious in Dungeon* (also known as *Dungeon Meshi*) is being highlighted as an outstanding entry in the high-fantasy genre, offering a fresh take by blending traditional adventure storytelling with an unexpected culinary theme. Based on Ryōko Kui’s popular manga and animated by Studio Trigger, the series stands out for combining two seemingly…
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Their husbands made the ultimate sacrifice. Now these military widows are fighting cruel rule that is costing them the chance to move on
Military widows in the United States are campaigning against a decades-old rule that strips them of financial benefits if they remarry before turning 55, arguing it forces them to choose between honouring their late husbands’ legacy and moving on with their lives. The policy affects around 30,000 surviving spouses of service members and is seen…
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Chiefs rookie standout Cyrus Allen exits practice after scary collision with teammate Kaiir Elam
Kansas City Chiefs rookie Cyrus Allen, who has been standing out in training camp, left practice early following a worrying collision with teammate Kaiir Elam. The incident briefly interrupted what had been a promising start to camp for the young player, prompting concern among Chiefs staff and observers before further details emerged on the extent…
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VisionQuest Needs To Fix the MCU’s Biggest Loose End Ahead of ‘Avengers: Doomsday’
Marvel Studios confirmed at San Diego Comic-Con that VisionQuest, the Disney+ series centred on Paul Bettany’s Vision, will premiere on 14 October, making it the final release before Avengers: Doomsday. As the concluding chapter of a loose trilogy that began with WandaVision and continued with Agatha All Along, the show represents the franchise’s last opportunity…
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“I probably should’ve put them through hell.” Tarja reflects on her public dismissal from Nightwish in 2005
Tarja Turunen, the former operatic vocalist of Finnish symphonic metal band Nightwish, has reflected on her acrimonious departure from the group in 2005, admitting she perhaps should have been tougher on them at the time. She rose to fame with Nightwish’s 2004 album Once, but was dismissed the following year via a controversial open letter…