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Anthony Hopkins has signed a record deal and released his debut single
Sir Anthony Hopkins has signed with the label Decca Classics and released his debut single, marking the veteran actor’s formal entry into the music world at this stage of his career. The two-time Oscar winner, best known for his screen work, described the deal as “the honour of a lifetime” and confirmed that a full…
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“My ‘Microsoft will probably be a good steward of the brand’ statement isn’t aging well” – id Software co-founder John Carmack speaks out after devastating Xbox layoffs
John Carmack, co-founder of id Software — the studio behind Doom and Quake — has publicly responded to sweeping layoffs at his former company following a major restructuring at Microsoft’s Xbox division. New Xbox CEO Asha Sharma announced an initial 1,600 job losses, with a further 1,600 expected over the coming year, affecting numerous studios…
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Gen Z Leans Hard into Nostalgia to Spur Music and Content Discovery: Study
Gen Z is the generation most powerfully drawn to nostalgia, according to a new study of three generations of consumers in the United States, United Kingdom and Australia. The research, entitled “Then is Now: A Study on Modern Nostalgia”, was commissioned by Vevo — the music video streaming service jointly owned by Sony Music and…
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This $8 Marvel Super Heroes MTG combo creates infinite creatures and card draw
Polygon has highlighted an affordable, high-powered combo made possible by Magic: The Gathering’s latest set, Marvel Super Heroes, which continues the game’s blending of original (“Universes Within”) and licensed (“Universes Beyond”) cards. The pairing brings together Mister Fantastic (Reed Richards) and the existing card The Locust God in an Izzet (red-blue) deck to generate, in…
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DC’s 2-Part Sci-Fi Masterpiece Officially Gets an Update on What’s Next
The article reports that a third season of HBO’s DC series Peacemaker has not yet been confirmed, but star Jennifer Holland has offered fans an encouraging signal about the show’s future. Speaking to People Magazine, Holland — who plays Emilia Harcourt and whose real-life partner is DC Studios co-head James Gunn — said she “could…
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Feathered frolics, webcam landscapes and The Hay Wain – the week in art
The Guardian’s weekly art newsletter rounds up the latest exhibitions and cultural highlights, led by a major show of Cuban-born American artist Ana Mendieta at Tate Modern. The dispatch also marks the 250th anniversary of John Constable with the return of his celebrated painting The Hay Wain to Suffolk, alongside a range of contemporary and…
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Arsenal hail signing of ‘winner’ Ona Batlle after Barcelona summer exodus
Arsenal Women have confirmed the free-transfer signing of Spain full-back Ona Batlle following her departure from Barcelona, marking their fourth acquisition of a busy summer window. The 27-year-old, who can play at either right-back or left-back, joins a club that is understood to have prioritised concluding much of its transfer business early, having already brought…
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Add to playlist: the fluid club deconstructions of Stolen Velour, Floco and Aria SL and the week’s best new tracks
The Guardian’s “Add to Playlist” column highlights south London trio Stolen Velour, Floco and Aria SL, whose debut album Underlight is out now on Bristol label Illegal Data. The three began as housemates in south-east London, where their contrasting sounds bled through the walls, and their music takes a fluid, “liquid” approach to deconstructing club…
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4 Country and Folk Songs That Are So Bittersweet, Listening to Them Hurts and Feels Good All at Once
Singer-songwriter John Prine performs at Symphony Hall on April 26, 1974 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Tom Hill/Getty Images) These bittersweet folk and country songs prove that sometimes, the grey area between happiness and sadness hurts the most. The post 4 Country and Folk Songs That Are So Bittersweet, Listening to Them Hurts and Feels…
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Polestar owners left ‘holding the bag’ after EV brand pulls out of the US
Polestar has announced it will stop selling its electric vehicles in the United States from the 2027 model year, leaving thousands of existing owners and dozens of dealers uncertain about servicing, software updates, warranties and resale values. The withdrawal follows the federal government’s refusal to authorise continued sales under a rule banning vehicles with connected-vehicle…