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The 25 Best K-Pop Albums of 2026 (So Far), Ranked: Staff Picks
Billboard’s staff have compiled a ranked list of the 25 best K-pop albums released so far in 2026, spotlighting a year marked by chart-breaking releases and artists pushing beyond familiar formulas. BTS’ comeback album ARIRANG spent several weeks atop the Billboard 200 and set new sales records, while acts who broke through in 2025 -…
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‘Erika HATES Candace Owens. She thinks she’s the ugliest person in the world. A soulless ghoul’: Charlie Kirk’s family reveal widow’s private tirades against podcaster she refers to as ‘that b****’
A Daily Mail report claims that Erika Kirk, the widow of activist Charlie Kirk, has privately made hostile remarks about conservative podcaster Candace Owens, according to members of Kirk’s family. The family reportedly say Erika Kirk considers Owens “the ugliest person in the world” and has described her using derogatory terms, including calling her a…
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Christopher Nolan on ‘The Odyssey’ Whetting His Horror Appetite, Making the “Ultimate Dog Movie” and Re-Releasing ‘The Prestige’
Christopher Nolan discusses the making and reception of his latest film, The Odyssey, an adaptation of Homer’s epic starring Matt Damon as the Greek hero navigating his long journey home after the Trojan War. The interview matters because it comes hot on the heels of Oppenheimer’s seven-Oscar success, and marks Nolan’s first narrative feature shot…
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Tour news: Mike D, Shania Twain, Anamanaguchi / Covet, Cootie Catcher, more
The article is a roundup of newly announced and expanded live dates, highlighting a mix of established artists and independent acts. It matters mainly as a guide to forthcoming North American and UK concerts, with several tours linked to new releases or major headline appearances. – Beastie Boys member Mike D has added North American,…
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The Odyssey turned me into an IMAX believer
The Verge’s Charles Pulliam-Moore explains why Christopher Nolan’s new film adaptation of *The Odyssey* is best experienced in IMAX rather than standard 35mm. After watching the film twice, he found that key fantastical scenes involving the story’s monsters felt slightly off in 35mm, but became far clearer and more impressive when viewed in IMAX’s larger…
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Born in the Lone Star State 109 Years Ago, the Songwriter Behind Timeless Hits From Merle Haggard, Bob Wills, and Bing Crosby
On 20 July 1917, songwriter Cindy Walker, born Lucille Walker, was born in Mart, Texas; she went on to write hits recorded by Bing Crosby, Bob Wills, Merle Haggard and many other major country and pop artists. Her career matters as one of the great songwriting success stories of American country music, spanning five decades…
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Ryan Reynolds Confirms Deadpool’s Next Movie
Ryan Reynolds has confirmed that a fourth Deadpool film is officially in development, ending years of uncertainty over whether the franchise would continue. The actor made the announcement at Fanatics Fest, marking the first concrete update since 2024’s Deadpool & Wolverine, after which Reynolds had previously expressed doubt about returning to the role and suggested…
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Rusko Announces Indefinite Hiatus From Music & Touring: ‘It Became Clear I Was Having a Breakdown Mentally’
UK dubstep pioneer Rusko has announced an indefinite hiatus from music and touring, revealing in a social media statement on 17 July that he suffered a mental breakdown after ignoring his physical and mental health for too long. He apologised to fans for cancelling upcoming shows, thanked them for their support over the years, and…
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Brad Paisley says Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce threw ‘one of the least pretentious weddings’ ever
Country singer Brad Paisley has described the wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce as one of the least pretentious he has ever attended, praising the couple for keeping the event grounded despite its scale and celebrity profile. His comments, given to the Associated Press, offer a rare guest’s perspective on the high-profile nuptials, which…