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Netflix’s Iconic ’80s Sitcom Reboot Gets Official First Look
Netflix has released the first official images from its reboot of the classic 1980s sitcom *A Different World*, confirming a premiere date of 24 September. The revival returns to the fictional Hillman College, a historically Black institution, more than 30 years after the original series ended, and marks the streamer’s latest attempt to revive a…
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The Baseus 20,000mAh 45W Power Bank With Dual USB-C Cables Drops to $21 After Coupon
Amazon is currently selling the Baseus 20,000mAh 45W power bank for $20.99 when the coupon code “5SV3CVL9” is applied, down from its usual $39.99 price. IGN highlights the deal as notable because sub-$25 power banks of this capacity have become less common amid rising import prices, and the offer is available to all Amazon shoppers,…
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On This Day in 1965, Bob Dylan Released a Hank Williams-Inspired Song That Broke All the Rules and Made Him an International Star
On 20 July 1965, Bob Dylan released “Like a Rolling Stone” as a single from his forthcoming album Highway 61 Revisited, a track that helped cement his shift from acoustic folk singer-songwriter to electric rock musician. Although its unconventional length and dense lyrics unsettled his record label and divided fans, the song became a critical…
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Travel ball insanity: Rival 15U parents brawl at Mississippi ‘World Series’ over youth sports drama
An argument between parents supporting rival 15-and-under travel softball teams escalated into a physical fight at a youth tournament billed as a “World Series” in Laurel, Mississippi, at the weekend. Eyewitnesses said the confrontation involved parents from Texas and Louisiana and left children present visibly upset, with some reportedly screaming and crying, highlighting how intense…
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Meet Songer, The British Star Who Rhymes Over Britney Spears and Says He’s ‘Not A Rapper’
Songer, a British rapper from Wokingham near Reading, is releasing his sixth studio album, “What If I Say No?”, days after speaking to Rolling Stone about his career and identity as an artist. Despite mainstream interest and chart success in the UK, he has remained fiercely independent and resists the “rapper” label, describing himself instead…
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Forget Indiana Jones, Tom Hanks’ Globe-Trotting Adventure Is Winning Over Global Audiences
Tom Hanks’ 2006 mystery thriller The Da Vinci Code has been finding renewed popularity with streaming audiences, with the article arguing it outperforms even a globe-trotting adventure franchise like Indiana Jones in current appeal. Directed by Ron Howard and based on Dan Brown’s bestselling novel, the film represented a distinctive moment in mid-2000s cinema when…
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Horror-Comedy ‘Bad Karaoke’ Debuts Trailer Ahead of Tubi FrightFest Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
A new comedy-horror film titled “Bad Karaoke”, directed by Chris Lightbody and Robert J. Steinmiller Jr., has released its first trailer ahead of a world premiere at Tubi FrightFest in London. The film follows a wedding band keyboardist who discovers an old karaoke machine that turns deadly when performances go badly, blending musical comedy with…
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The “perfect” 1966 movie John Wayne called “the most American story I ever heard”
John Wayne described the 1966 film The Alamo as “the most American story I ever heard”, reflecting his belief that its account of Texan defenders facing overwhelming odds captured ideals of courage, sacrifice and national identity. The film matters largely because Wayne directed, produced and starred in it, making it one of his most personal…
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LG’s monitors come with an unwanted addition for Windows: McAfee pop-up ads
LG monitors are silently installing an unwanted Windows app that has begun bombarding users with pop-up adverts for McAfee antivirus and LG’s own software. Investigators at Gamers Nexus found that connecting a new LG UltraGear monitor to a Windows 11 PC triggers Windows Update to install LG drivers and the “LG Monitor App Installer” without…