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Paramount Primal Snaps Up High-Concept Thriller Spec ‘Sweet Spot’ From Nic Curcio & Kirby Gladstein
Paramount Primal has pre-emptively acquired Sweet Spot, a high-concept thriller screenplay by Nic Curcio and Kirby Gladstein. The deal gives the studio an early claim on a project by an emerging writing partnership, although its story and potential cast or producers have not yet been disclosed. Curcio and Gladstein began writing together in 2023 and…
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Paramount Primal Picks Up Erotic Thriller ‘Sweet Spot,’ Co-Written By Screenwriting Influencer (Exclusive)
Paramount Primal has acquired Sweet Spot, an original high-concept erotic-thriller screenplay by writer Nic Curcio and his wife, Kirby Gladstein. The deal expands the new Paramount genre label’s developing slate and marks another industry project for Curcio, who is also widely known for screenwriting advice on TikTok. No producers, director or cast have yet been…
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Two Massive Attack Members Banned From Singapore After Pro-Palestinian Display At Concert
Two members of Massive Attack have been banned from Singapore and given a “stern warning” after displaying a Palestinian flag and leading “Free Palestine” chants during the band’s 29 July concert at the Star Theatre. Singaporean police and the Infocomm Media Development Authority said the incident was being investigated as possible breaches of laws governing…
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Editors Guild Urges “Critical” Need For CA Post-Production Tax Incentive
The Motion Picture Editors Guild has backed California Assembly Bill 2319, calling for a separate tax incentive for post-production work as the state’s screen industry continues to contract. The proposed 35% to 50% credit would aim to keep editing, visual effects, sound and other finishing work in California even when filming takes place elsewhere, helping…
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‘Ted Lasso’ Returns, ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Swings Into Hollywood and This Week’s Best Events
This gallery highlights notable entertainment premieres, celebrity appearances and branded events held across Hollywood, New York, the Hamptons and beyond during the week. – Tom Holland, Zendaya, Sadie Sink and Jon Bernthal attended the Hollywood premiere of Spider-Man: Brand New Day. – Jason Sudeikis, Hannah Waddingham and other cast members marked the Los Angeles premiere…
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Boy George responds to “genocide denier” criticism after pro-Israel song ‘We Will Dance Again’: “I come from a place of peace”
Boy George has defended his pro-Israel song ‘We Will Dance Again’ after critics called him a “genocide denier”, saying he wrote it from “a place of peace” and does not lack compassion for Palestinians. The dispute matters because the song addresses Israel’s war in Gaza and criticism of artists supporting Palestine, placing the singer in…
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Disney Lorcana just revealed its answer to Magic’s Commander format
Disney Lorcana has unveiled Format Coconut, a codename for a new multiplayer format that borrows broad ideas from Magic: The Gathering’s popular Commander mode. Playtesting began at Gen Con 2026, and the format matters because it is designed to offer a more social, expressive way to play Lorcana beyond standard two-player matches. Players choose one…
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Pandora’s ad-free subscription is less than $10 a month in 2026: Is it worth it?
Pandora Plus is presented as a worthwhile low-cost option for listeners who want stronger music discovery and fewer adverts, particularly if Spotify’s recommendations feel repetitive. Its Music Genome Project, station-based listening and adjustable discovery settings can help users find new artists while refining suggestions through thumbs-up and thumbs-down feedback. The service costs $5 per month…
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The 1988 Traveling Wilburys song they weren’t supposed to make: “I remember Bob coming in”
“Congratulations” was an unusual Traveling Wilburys track because it was largely brought into the 1988 sessions by Bob Dylan already written, rather than being created collectively from scratch. The song illustrates the group’s informal, collaborative recording process while also preserving Dylan’s distinctive songwriting voice within the supergroup. Jeff Lynne recalled Dylan arriving with much of…
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These Levi’s jeans are built to last — and most styles are under $50
Levi’s jeans are presented as durable, long-lasting wardrobe staples, with a selection of women’s and men’s styles currently discounted, many below $50. The article highlights classic fits alongside trend-led baggy, low-rise and ultra-high-rise designs, aiming to help shoppers choose by silhouette and body preference. – Women’s 501 Original Fit jeans cost $38.50, reduced from $110,…