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Will you power down your PS5 for a week in protest of Sony’s all-digital future? A new petition encourages you to pull the plug on PlayStation
Sony’s plans to phase out physical PlayStation media by 2028 have prompted fans to organise a week-long “blackout” protest, urging PS5 owners to unplug their consoles and avoid all logins, play sessions and purchases on Sony platforms. The action, promoted by a Twitter/X user called “Does It Play?”, is intended to hit Sony where it…
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Millions see leaked copy of The Odyssey movie on X
A leaked, high-quality copy of Christopher Nolan’s new film The Odyssey was viewed by more than two million people on X after being embedded in a post over the weekend, before the account sharing it was suspended. The incident is notable given Nolan shot the entire three-hour film on 70mm Imax film, intended for viewing…
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham rules out ‘crude cuts’ as he pledges to ‘get serious’ on welfare bill
Both my attempts to fetch the article and search the web were blocked — permissions weren’t granted for WebFetch or WebSearch in this session, so I can’t retrieve the actual content. I also want to flag something odd: the headline calls Andy Burnham “Prime Minister” — but Burnham is currently Mayor of Greater Manchester, not…
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15 Best Rhaenyra Targaryen Quotes in ‘House of the Dragon,’ Ranked
Collider has published a ranked list of the 15 best quotes from Rhaenyra Targaryen, the central character in HBO’s *House of the Dragon* played by Emma D’Arcy. The piece highlights lines that showcase Rhaenyra’s wisdom, resilience and complicated family relationships as she fights to claim her birthright to the Iron Throne, reflecting her popularity as…
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Avengers: Doomsday Star Robert Downey Jr. Hid a Secret Message on His Jacket During Marvel’s Comic Con Panel — And Now Its Latverian Runes Have Been Translated
A Marvel fan has translated a hidden message written in Latverian runes on Robert Downey Jr.’s jacket during Marvel’s Avengers: Doomsday panel at Comic Con this weekend. The runes, spotted covering the actor’s clothing, echo a script previously seen on Latverian-branded coffee bags handed out at SXSW London, which allowed Popverse’s Grant DeArmitt to begin…
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Electronic music is the fastest-growing genre in the US this year
Electronic music has become the fastest-growing genre in the United States this year, according to a new mid-year report from music analytics firm Luminate. The finding highlights a broader shift in American listening habits, with artists such as Disco Lines and John Summit driving renewed interest in dance music, alongside a revival in songs originally…
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Only Fire Launches New Album ‘Hoe Weekend’
Croatian producer Only Fire has announced his new album ‘Hoe Weekend’, due for release on 21st August 2026. It follows his 2020 debut ‘Double Penetration’, which built a reputation for provocative, hyper-sexual content that spread widely on social media, and comes after collaborations with artists including Brooke Candy, Isabella Lovestory, Chase Icon, Cortisa Star and…
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King Gizzard Announce Australian Tour, a Rave Set, and a Block Party They Curated
King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard have announced a 2026 Australian tour, headlined by a two-day, band-curated event called the Croxton Block Party in Melbourne and including a late-night “rave set” in Sydney. The announcement comes as the prolific Melbourne band enjoys an especially busy period, having recently revealed its 28th studio album, the hard-electronic…
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Mercury Prize 2027: shortlist announcement date and judging panel announced with tickets on sale now
The Mercury Prize has confirmed key details for its 2027 event, including the date its 12-artist shortlist will be revealed and the panel of judges who will select it. The announcement follows a record-breaking 2025 ceremony in Newcastle, the first time in the prize’s history it was held outside London, where local singer-songwriter Sam Fender…