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The Odyssey actors reveal the most physically difficult scene to film: ‘You don’t feel necessarily safe’
Jon Bernthal and Hamish Patel reflect on their work with Christopher Nolan in The Odyssey
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What Makes the World Cup Hit Different? Ask the Music Industry
FIFA and Rolling Stone hosted a panel at FIFA House in New York on the cultural link between the World Cup and popular music, tracing how official tournament anthems have evolved from stadium curiosities into genuine global hits. Speakers included FIFA marketing director Marco Nazzari, Recording Academy and Grammys president Panos Panay, and Rodney Alejandro,…
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$497M Historical Epic Rides ‘The Odyssey’s Coattails to Streaming Success
Christopher Nolan’s new film adaptation of Homer’s *The Odyssey*, starring Matt Damon, has vastly exceeded box-office expectations on its opening weekend, and the surge of interest has spilled over into renewed streaming popularity for 2004’s *Troy*, another film drawn from the same source material. The knock-on effect highlights how a high-profile blockbuster can revive interest…
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Barking is my new vocal stim #newmusic
No article content could be retrieved for this page. The URL points to a YouTube Shorts video titled “Barking is my new vocal stim #newmusic,” but the text captured is only YouTube’s standard cookie-consent and sign-in boilerplate, not any description, transcript or reporting about the video itself. As there is no substantive content to draw…
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ILLUMISHADE, Featuring ELUVEITIE Members, Releases New Single ‘Heatwave’
Swiss modern metal band ILLUMISHADE, which features ELUVEITIE’s Fabienne Erni and Jonas Wolf, has released a new single called “Heatwave”, their second track of 2026 following May’s “Paralyzed”. The song marks a stylistic shift for the band, moving into darker, electronically-tinged territory and featuring a guest vocal performance from Adrienne Cowan of Seven Spires, as…
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The British guitarist Mark Knopfler said was full of “crystalline quality”
Mark Knopfler praised Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour’s playing, describing it as having both a bluesy character and a “crystalline quality”. The article presents this as evidence of mutual respect between two influential British guitarists known for distinctive, melodic styles. In a 2002 interview with French Guitarist, Knopfler highlighted Gilmour’s Stratocaster tone, intonation and indirect…
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Poppy No-Shows Upheaval Fest Due To Air Quality, Band Plays In N95s Without Her
Metal-pop artist Poppy skipped her main-stage set at Upheaval Festival in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Friday, citing hazardous air quality from ongoing Canadian wildfires, leaving her band to perform an instrumental set alone while wearing N95 masks. The incident reflects the broader disruption wildfire smoke is causing to live events across the US this weekend,…
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Nintendo Switch’s early demise is coming much too soon
Nintendo is ending production of the original Switch, Switch Lite, and Switch OLED for the European market in February 2027, earlier than would normally be expected given the console’s enduring popularity. The change has been forced by new EU “right to repair” legislation requiring easily replaceable batteries in electronic devices, which Nintendo has chosen not…
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Glass mouse pads haven’t won me over but gamer sleeves are a different story
PC Gamer’s Jacob Fox concludes that glass mouse pads have practical advantages but do not suit his preferred games or aiming style. Their low friction and consistent surface may benefit players who value fast gliding and sustained tracking, but he finds the greater resistance of cloth “control” pads improves precision in tactical shooters such as…
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These Hollywood-Loved Designer Handbags Are Up to $1,500 Off at Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale
Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale has opened to the public, offering discounts on designer handbags from brands including Tory Burch, Marc Jacobs, Coach and Vince. The annual event, one of the retailer’s biggest sales of the year, gives shoppers a rare chance to buy luxury bags that typically avoid major markdowns, making it a popular window for…