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SWFC News: Latest as prospect of Jamie Vardy signing for Wednesday takes fresh turn – thestar.co.uk
Sheffield Wednesday’s potential move for Jamie Vardy has gained momentum after owner David Storch said the club are trying to sign the free-agent striker. The prospect is notable because Vardy is a lifelong Wednesday supporter who was released by the club as a teenager, making a return to Hillsborough a high-profile and symbolic transfer. Vardy,…
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3 Southern Rock Groups From the 1970s You’d Never Skip on the Radio
This article from American Songwriter highlights three southern rock groups from the 1970s whose music remains instantly recognisable on the radio. It’s a light retrospective piece celebrating the genre’s American roots during an era when British bands like Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd dominated rock music, showcasing how these acts carved out their own distinct…
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“I Want To Keep Moving!” The Journey Of Grace Cummings
Australian singer-songwriter Grace Cummings speaks to Clash Magazine about her fourth album, ‘Bloodhorse!’, discussing how her songwriting process, sound and place within the wider music community have evolved. It is her second album made with producer Jonathan Wilson at his Topanga Canyon studio, following ‘Ramona’, the record that broadened her reputation internationally, and the interview…
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Microsoft’s Special Edition Translucent Green Xbox Series X Pricing Details Have Leaked, and It’s Just as Costly as We’d Feared
Pricing details for Microsoft’s special edition 25th anniversary Xbox Series X have leaked ahead of an expected official reveal at Gamescom next week, confirming fears that the translucent green console will carry a steep price tag. According to Dealabs leaker billbil-kun, the console will cost €899.99, likely translating to $899.99 in the US, with a…
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IndyCar star Alex Palou reflects on White House, Oval Office visit with Trump: ‘incredible experience’
IndyCar driver Alex Palou has spoken about his visit to the White House and the Oval Office, describing it as an “incredible experience” he hopes one day to tell his grandchildren about. The visit came ahead of an IndyCar event held around Capitol Hill, marking a notable crossover between motorsport and the political world, and…
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“We’re going to take things slow”: South of Midnight devs now own the rights to all their games again, after quitting Xbox, and are working on a new game
Compulsion Games, the studio behind South of Midnight and We Happy Few, has completed a management buyout that fully separates it from Microsoft and Xbox, regaining ownership of all its original intellectual property. The move follows Microsoft’s July announcement of roughly 3,200 job cuts and the spinning off or sale of several studios, and marks…
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Sony restores indie developer’s PlayStation publishing access
An indie game developer has said that Sony restored their access to PlayStation’s publishing tools, resolving a dispute after the platform holder had unexpectedly terminated their publishing deal without explanation. The developer had reported losing the ability to manage their titles on PlayStation, a situation that alarmed independent studios about the risks of depending on…
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day concept art sparks backlash for alleged use of generative AI
Concept art for Spider-Man: Brand New Day has prompted online backlash after viewers alleged that it may have been created using generative AI. The criticism reflects continuing concerns among fans and artists about AI’s possible use in major film marketing and development materials. The reaction appears to centre on visual details in the artwork that…
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‘John Wick’ Meets ‘Fargo’ in HBO Max’s New #1 Streaming Smash
HBO Max’s action-comedy Normal has topped the streamer’s charts, marking Bob Odenkirk’s latest turn as an unlikely action star following his breakout in Nobody. Written by John Wick creator Derek Kolstad and directed by Ben Wheatley, the film blends the pulpy, gory violence of the John Wick franchise with the small-town satire and dark humour…
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10 Classic Anime Series Nobody Wants To See a Remake Of
This Collider listicle argues that not every classic anime benefits from a modern remake, even as the industry pushes reboots of long-running franchises such as One Piece and Fist of the North Star. Writer Lucas Kloberdanz-Dyck counters the assumption that older series automatically deserve updating, contending that some shows are so well-crafted or era-defined that…