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Football transfer rumours: Eli Junior Kroupi to boost Barcelona attack?
Barcelona are searching for a new striker after Robert Lewandowski’s departure, with 20-year-old Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi emerging as a “Plan B” option behind primary target Julián Alvarez. Alvarez, who wants to leave Atlético Madrid, is also coveted by Real Madrid, whose £129m bid was rejected in June, while Atlético have so far refused…
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5 Years Later, John Cena’s Biggest Action Hit Is Officially Taking Off on Netflix Again
The 2021 Fast and Furious instalment F9 is enjoying a fresh wave of popularity on Netflix five years after its release, with the film re-entering the streaming service’s Top 10 charts in several countries. Its renewed success highlights the lasting appeal of John Cena’s addition to the franchise, whose combination of physicality and comic timing…
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BTS to snub the Grammys: “We hope our music can be heard and loved for what it is”
BTS have said they will not pursue Grammy recognition in 2027, stating that they hope their music will be heard and appreciated on its own merits. The decision signals a rejection of the awards circuit by one of the world’s most prominent pop groups and may renew debate about how international artists are recognised by…
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Born 60 Years Ago Today in the Sunflower State, the “Celine Dion of Country Music” Behind One of Country’s Most Heavenly Hits
Country singer Martina McBride, born in Kansas on 29 July 1966, is marking her 60th birthday. Known for her powerful soprano voice, which has led some to dub her the “Celine Dion of country music”, McBride built a career defined by emotionally resonant songs that have connected deeply with listeners over more than three decades…
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75 Best Comedy Movies of All Time, Ranked
Collider has published an updated ranked list of the 75 best comedy movies of all time, spanning from silent-era classics to modern hits, compiled by writers Luc Haasbroek and Ryan Heffernan. The list highlights films the site considers to have proven “timeless” appeal despite comedy being a notoriously hard genre to get right across different…
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007 First Light’s Switch 2 release date may be closer than we realised
A leaked Amazon Japan listing suggests the Nintendo Switch 2 version of IO Interactive’s 007 First Light will launch on 16th September, filling in a release date that had previously only been described as “sometime in summer”. The Switch 2 edition was notably absent when the game launched on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S…
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Palace hold talks with ex-Arsenal defender Tomiyasu
Crystal Palace have opened talks with free agent Takehiro Tomiyasu over a permanent deal that would return the Japan international to the Premier League. The 27-year-old, who is currently training with the club and was named among the substitutes for a pre-season friendly against Lens, left Arsenal by mutual consent last season before a brief…
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Tom Holland says Spider-Man’s fight moves in Brand New Day were influenced by Insomniac’s game finishers
Tom Holland has said that the fight choreography for his Spider-Man in the upcoming film Brand New Day drew inspiration from the finishing moves seen in Insomniac Games’ Spider-Man video games. The comment highlights the growing crossover between blockbuster film-making and video game design, with directors and actors increasingly looking to games for kinetic, cinematic…
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19 Years Later, Gregg Araki’s Only Comedy is Already Aging Like Fine Wine
Gregg Araki’s 2007 film “Smiley Face” is being reappraised as an overlooked gem of the stoner comedy genre, nearly two decades after its release. The film stands out as the sole straightforward comedy from a director best known for transgressive, DIY queer cinema, and is anchored by a standout lead performance from Anna Faris that…
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6 Best Zombie Movies Released Since 2010
Collider has put together a ranked list of the six best zombie films released since 2010, highlighting how the genre has evolved beyond straightforward horror to embrace romance, comedy and musical elements while still tackling serious themes. The article argues that modern zombie cinema, unlike older mindless-monster fare, often uses the undead to explore genuine…