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Meta glasses banned by Comic-Con promoter after ‘secret filming’
Monopoly Events has banned Meta glasses and other wearable recording devices from its UK conventions after guests and attendees raised concerns about being filmed without their knowledge. The promoter said secret recordings were harming personal interactions and could discourage celebrity guests from returning, making the decision significant for privacy and safety at major fan events.…
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Tom Holland reveals first film after ‘The Odyssey’ will be a Fred Astaire biopic
Tom Holland has said that his first film after Christopher Nolan’s forthcoming adaptation of ‘The Odyssey’ will be a biopic about the dancer and actor Fred Astaire. The project would mark another major dramatic role for Holland and brings renewed attention to Astaire’s influence on Hollywood musicals and screen dance. Holland mentioned the film while…
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SNAYX Share Red Hot Summer Banger ‘Nice Day 4 It’
SNAYX have released ‘Nice Day 4 It’, a new track that pairs high-energy rock and roll with drum and bass influences. Although presented as a summer-ready festival anthem, the song explores anxiety, existential doubt and self-destructive behaviour, giving its upbeat sound a darker emotional core. The band said the track reflects a mindset in which…
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19-Year-Old Rising Country Singer Shares Health Update After Life-Threatening Medical Emergency
Country singer Waylon Wyatt, 19, says he is recovering after being hospitalised with sepsis during the release of his debut album, Dustpiles. The illness forced him to cancel several important performances, including his album release show, appearances in Montana and his planned Grand Ole Opry debut, underlining the disruption to an early career milestone. Wyatt…
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Hole Reissuing Classic Albums on Vinyl
Hole will reissue its first three albums on vinyl on 18 September: Pretty on the Inside, Live Through This and Celebrity Skin. The releases revisit key records from the band’s catalogue, with remastering and several special-edition formats aimed at collectors and fans. Pretty on the Inside will include a remastered 12-inch of “Teenage Whore” with…
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On This Day in 1977, Dire Straits Recorded the Demo That Landed Them a Record Deal and Produced an International Hit
On 24 July 1977, Dire Straits recorded their first five-song demo at Pathway Studios in London, including “Sultans of Swing”. Although MCA Records rejected the tape, BBC Radio presenter Charlie Gillett began playing the song, attracting record-label interest and helping the band secure a deal with Vertigo. “Sultans of Swing” was first released in May…
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Playboy’s celebrity-driven relaunch faces credibility test in OnlyFans era, expert says
Playboy has returned to print with a relaunch that seeks to pair its traditional nude imagery with “prestige” editorial content and storytelling. An expert says the celebrity-led strategy will face a credibility test as the brand tries to distinguish itself in an era dominated by platforms such as OnlyFans. The revival comes more than 70…
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The greatest anime movie of all time officially returns to theaters in 3 weeks
Makoto Shinkai’s 2016 anime romance Your Name is returning to cinemas on 14 August to mark its 10th anniversary. The re-release brings one of the director’s most acclaimed films back to theatres, highlighting its lasting reputation for striking animation and an emotionally ambitious story about fate, time and love. The film follows Mitsuha, a teenager…
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Braxton Keith Reveals the Touring Tricks He’s Learned from Luke Bryan and Cody Johnson Ahead of His Own Headlining Trek (Exclusive)
Country singer Braxton Keith is preparing to launch his first headlining Real Damn Deal Tour after supporting artists including Luke Bryan and Cody Johnson. He says observing their stagecraft, lighting, song transitions and on-stage presence has helped him develop as a live performer, as he moves from opening slots into the spotlight himself. The tour…