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‘It Isn’t Something Carved in Stone’: Xbox Still Unclear on Future PS5 Ports
Microsoft remains unable to give a clear answer on which future Xbox games will come to PS5, months after announcing its return to console exclusivity. Xbox boss Matt Booty said in a new interview that avoiding single-player titles on PS5 is “a good rule of thumb” but “not carved in stone”, suggesting some story-driven games…
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The musical master Robert Plant knew no one could resist: “Everybody goes back and has some more”
Robert Plant described Bob Dylan as the musician who best defies audience expectations, arguing that listeners repeatedly return even after complaining about his changing performances. The article uses Plant’s remarks to highlight his own refusal to be confined by Led Zeppelin’s legacy and his belief that artists should remain free to experiment. Speaking in a…
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The Odyssey Proves There’s Still Hope for Big-Budget Filmmaking
Christopher Nolan’s new film adaptation of Homer’s epic poem The Odyssey has opened in cinemas to strongly positive reviews, with critics praising it as an example of thoughtful, big-budget filmmaking that stands apart from the irony-laden style of many modern studio blockbusters. Writing for IGN, Carlos Morales argues the film succeeds because it treats its…
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DEF LEPPARD’s RICK ALLEN Featured In ‘Skywalker’ Music Video From His Wife LAUREN MONROE
Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen has appeared in the music video for “Skywalker”, a new single by his wife, singer-songwriter and wellness artist Lauren Monroe. The release highlights the couple’s ongoing musical partnership, with Allen a regular contributor to Monroe’s live performances alongside her solo career in music and healing arts. Monroe said the song…
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The comedy actors Mike Myers always tried to match: “If you’re in for 10 minutes, you’re in for two hours”
Mike Myers said he aimed to match the commitment of comedy actors such as Peter Sellers, Alec Guinness and Monty Python performers, treating even brief appearances with the same intensity as leading roles. The approach mattered because it shaped his character-based style in films including Wayne’s World, Austin Powers and Shrek, where exaggerated personas were…
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No ODI century but Bethell helps England to stunning start
England’s Jacob Bethell fell just short of an One Day International century, scoring 91 off 93 balls to give England a strong platform in the third and deciding ODI against India at Lord’s. His innings featured a range of eye-catching shots that helped set England up for a potentially big total in the series-deciding match.…
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2026’s Hidden-Gem Sci-Fi Thriller Is Officially a Global Streaming Smash
Redux Redux, a low-budget science-fiction thriller from brothers Kevin and Matthew McManus, has become a surprise streaming hit after a modest theatrical run earlier in 2026. The film has climbed to fifth place among the most-watched titles on Hulu in the US, offering a rare moment of recognition for a project that had largely flown…
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Watch: KINGDOM COME Returns To Live Stage In Ohio
Kingdom Come, the classic rock band best known for its early success in the late 1980s, has been performing again with a lineup that blends original members with new recruits. Footage has emerged of the group playing a show in Youngstown, Ohio, on 9 July, marking a continued return to live performance for the band…
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‘The end of an outstanding partnership’ – Bethell departs for 91
Jacob Bethell was finally dismissed for 91 as India claimed their first wicket of the day, ending a record-breaking opening stand of 192 with Ben Duckett in the series-deciding third One Day International against India at Lord’s. The dismissal came after England had made a rapid and dominant start to the innings, putting them in…
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After GTA San Andreas’ Hot Coffee debacle, Rockstar makes a “huge effort” to wipe anything cut from its game to avoid accidentally shipping it, ex-dev says
A former Rockstar Games developer says the studio now makes a deliberate, thorough effort to strip cut or unused content from its games before release, a policy shaped by the fallout from the infamous “Hot Coffee” scandal in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. That 2005 incident saw a hidden, unfinished sex minigame discovered by modders…