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How to get the Pollo Sprite in Fortnite Chapter 7, Season 3
The Pollo Sprite has arrived in Fortnite Chapter 7, Season 3, giving players a new collectible with its own upgradeable in-game ability. As with other Sprite variants, obtaining it relies largely on chance, and early reports suggest the drop rate for this particular one is notably low. Players can acquire the Pollo Sprite by opening…
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Variety and CNN Expand Programming Partnership to Deliver Exclusive Awards Season Coverage
Variety and CNN have unveiled an expanded content partnership that will see the two organisations develop, produce and distribute exclusive programming throughout the forthcoming awards season, covering ceremonies from the Emmys to the Golden Globes to the Oscars. The deal builds on what both sides describe as a successful prior collaboration and reflects a broader…
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Mogwai! Turnstile! Angine de Poitrine! Here’s how you can experience Fuji Rock 2026 from the comfort of your home this weekend
Fuji Rock Festival 2026 takes place at the Naeba Ski Resort in Japan this weekend, and fans unable to travel there will be able to watch performances free via streaming. Amazon is broadcasting the festival, so audiences worldwide can tune in from home, with the option to use a VPN to bypass regional restrictions. Amazon…
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Alan Tudyk, Andrew Rannells, Kelly Marie Tran and Rita Ora Among Star-Studded HollyShorts Film Festival Jury (Exclusive)
The HollyShorts Film Festival has announced a star-studded jury for its 22nd edition, featuring actors including Alan Tudyk, Andrew Rannells, Kelly Marie Tran and Rita Ora. The Oscar- and BAFTA-qualifying festival, one of the leading international showcases for short-form filmmaking since its founding in 2005, will run from 13-23 August at the TCL Chinese Theatres…
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India’s Tips Music grew revenues 21% in calendar Q2 – but profit fell 4% as content spend jumped 90%
India’s Bollywood music company Tips Music reported 21% year-on-year revenue growth for the quarter to 30 June 2026, its first quarter of fiscal 2027, but after-tax profit fell 4% as spending on new content surged 90%. The divergence matters because it signals the company is investing heavily in new releases even as this squeezes near-term…
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Emma Ruth Rundle – “Enough”
Emma Ruth Rundle has released “Enough”, the latest single from her forthcoming album These Killing Times, alongside a video she co-directed with Mason Rose and Blake Armstrong. The slow-building, atmospheric track continues the style associated with Rundle’s work and addresses wealth, power and the billionaire class through a retelling inspired by “The Man Who Sold…
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Venice 2026 Talking Points: Where Are The Studios; Will There Be Stars & Has The 50:50 Gender Equality Drive Run Out Of Steam?
The Venice Film Festival has unveiled the lineup for its 83rd edition, revealing a marked absence of major Hollywood studio titles and a sharp drop in female-directed films in the main competition. Warner Bros’ big autumn releases and most of Netflix’s slate have bypassed the Lido, while Disney’s presence is limited to a single documentary,…
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Football clubs have been urged to pay more towards policing around their grounds, after the UK’s football policing lead said taxpayers covered £70m in match-related costs last season. Mark Roberts argued that the current funding model is unsustainable because clubs pay for policing inside stadiums but not outside, despite football-related crime continuing beyond match venues.…
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Recapping the World Cup in Pop Stardom, Including Shakira, Justin Bieber and ‘Wonderwall’: Greatest Pop Stars Podcast
A new episode of Billboard’s “Greatest Pop Stars” podcast reviews the music surrounding the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which concluded with Spain beating Argentina 1-0 in the final on 19 July. Host Andrew Unterberger and Billboard UK’s Thomas Smith discuss the tournament’s musical moments, from the official theme songs to the first-ever star-studded halftime show,…
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Lego’s latest Nintendo collab is a playable Donkey Kong arcade machine
Lego and Nintendo have unveiled a new set in their ongoing partnership: a 1,371-piece buildable replica of the original Donkey Kong arcade cabinet that is actually playable. The set continues a collaboration that has already produced sets such as a buildable NES and a posable Bowser, and is aimed chiefly at nostalgic adult fans rather…