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From Haaland love to Mexico’s Merlin: 26 memories from the 2026 World Cup
A retrospective of the 2026 World Cup highlights memorable sporting moments, controversies and fan culture from across the tournament. – Curaçao scored their first, and only, World Cup goal despite losing 7-1 to Germany. – Norway disputed Jude Bellingham’s goal, alleging the ball hit an overhead cable beforehand. – Canada coach Jesse Marsch drew criticism…
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The “vile” move Stevie Nicks never forgave Mick Fleetwood for
Stevie Nicks reportedly felt deeply betrayed after Fleetwood Mac drummer Mick Fleetwood began a relationship with her close friend, Sara Recor, shortly after his own affair with Nicks ended. The episode added to the band’s already fraught personal dynamics and is presented as a lasting source of resentment for Nicks. The relationships unfolded amid Fleetwood…
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“I felt like when I finished the Riot! record and we listened back, that we had created this monster that was built like a British tank”: How Paramore blazed a unique trail in the world of 2000s emo
Paramore emerged from Nashville’s mid-2000s emo scene to become an unusually prominent and distinctive band within it, driven by Hayley Williams’s commanding presence and a more muscular, pop-focused sound. The article presents their early success as both improbable and hard-won, recalling the group’s anxiety before a major hometown Warped Tour performance less than a year…
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Smokey Robinson and Gladys Knight: 7 Highlights From Their Hollywood Bowl Show
Smokey Robinson and Gladys Knight opened their two-night “Just the Two of Us” run at the Hollywood Bowl on 24 July, offering a contrast between Robinson’s energetic, polished performance and Knight’s more limited set. The concert mattered as a rare appearance by two enduring Motown and R&B figures in their eighties, though the review found…
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Zelensky says US, Ukraine moving forward on joint drone production
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the United States and Ukraine are advancing plans for joint drone production, including a factory in the US using Ukrainian technology. The proposed partnership could deepen defence-industrial ties as Ukraine seeks to turn its battlefield drone expertise into a longer-term strategic asset. Zelenskyy said Ukrainian drones can now operate over…
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‘Love Island USA’ Contestant Kenzie Slams Rumors That She’s a Trump Supporter ‘Just Because I’m Blonde and White’: ‘F— the F— Off!’
Love Island USA contestant Kenzie Annis has denied online claims that she supports Donald Trump, calling the speculation offensive and rejecting the assumption that her appearance indicates her political views. The rumours stemmed from unverified screenshots said to show her standing in front of Trump flags, and she addressed them during an Instagram livestream. Annis…
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‘Futurama’ to Release Three New Supersized Specials, Including a Christmas Episode, Starting Next Year on Hulu
Hulu has commissioned three extended “Futurama” specials alongside the animated comedy’s forthcoming 14th season. The announcement, made at San Diego Comic-Con, signals continued investment in the revived series and gives fans new feature-length-style episodes to anticipate from 2027. The first “XXXL-Sized” special will be Christmas-themed and is currently in production, although further release dates and…
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Hulu orders three extended Futurama specials alongside season 14
Hulu has commissioned three extended-length Futurama specials, currently in production, alongside the show’s forthcoming 14th season, with the news unveiled at the programme’s San Diego Comic-Con panel. The move confirms continued investment in the long-running animated series beyond its regular season order, giving fans additional feature-length instalments to look forward to. The first “XXXL-sized” special…
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The 1981 Foreigner song that the band “literally had no control over”
Foreigner’s 1981 hit ‘Waiting for a Girl Like You’ became one of the band’s biggest songs, yet guitarist and songwriter Mick Jones later said the group had little control over its final release. The song’s success mattered because it helped cement Foreigner’s commercial status, but its production and release were heavily shaped by outside decisions.…