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Marvel may have digitally hidden a hero in Avengers: Doomsday trailer

  • New trailer shows Sam Wilson's Avengers team as just two members
  • Empty frame space sparks theories of an edited-out hero cameo
  • Evangeline Lilly's Wasp among names speculated to fill the gap

A new trailer for Avengers: Doomsday has fuelled fan speculation that Marvel Studios digitally edited a major character out of a key scene depicting Sam Wilson's new Avengers lineup. The trailer confirmed previously teased details, including Robert Downey Jr. voicing Doctor Doom, but a scene showing Thor addressing…

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Netflix’s Iconic ’80s Sitcom Reboot Gets Official First Look

  • Netflix reboots *A Different World*, premiering 24 September
  • New lead Deborah Wayne, daughter of original stars Whitley and Dwayne
  • First-look images reveal new Hillman College student ensemble

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…

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The Baseus 20,000mAh 45W Power Bank With Dual USB-C Cables Drops to $21 After Coupon

  • Baseus 20,000mAh 45W power bank now $20.99 with code "5SV3CVL9"
  • No Amazon Prime membership required for the discount
  • Features built-in USB-C cables and four total charging ports

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…

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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

  • Dylan's "Like a Rolling Stone" released 20 July 1965, became a global hit
  • Columbia Records initially resisted its unusual length and rock sound
  • Inspired by Hank Williams, unrelated to the Rolling Stones' name

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…

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Travel ball insanity: Rival 15U parents brawl at Mississippi ‘World Series’ over youth sports drama

  • Parents from rival 15U softball teams fought at a Mississippi tournament.
  • Incident occurred at a youth "World Series" event in Laurel, MS.
  • Children reportedly screamed and cried during the altercation.

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…

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Meet Songer, The British Star Who Rhymes Over Britney Spears and Says He’s ‘Not A Rapper’

  • UK rapper Songer releases sixth album, "What If I Say No?"
  • Known for viral 2017 freestyle and Britney Spears-sampling hit
  • Says he's not chasing US fame at the cost of his style

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…

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Forget Indiana Jones, Tom Hanks’ Globe-Trotting Adventure Is Winning Over Global Audiences

  • The Da Vinci Code is resonating strongly with streaming audiences again
  • Tom Hanks stars as Robert Langdon in Ron Howard's 2006 thriller
  • Story involves decoding da Vinci's art to uncover a hidden secret society

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…

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day Star Sadie Sink Asked About Jean Grey Rumor, Tries to Respond Without Spoiling Anything

  • Sadie Sink dodges "Jean Grey" question during Spider-Man: Brand New Day interview
  • Trailers and leaks fuel theories she plays Jean Grey
  • Film releases 31 July 2026; Sink also tipped for Avengers: Secret Wars

With Marvel's Spider-Man: Brand New Day due for release, mystery still surrounds the character played by Stranger Things actress Sadie Sink, and fan speculation that she is portraying X-Men telepath Jean Grey has intensified. A podcast interviewer tried a playful trick to get a reaction from Sink, casually…

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The “perfect” 1966 movie John Wayne called “the most American story I ever heard”

  • Wayne saw The Alamo as an emblematic American story.
  • He directed, produced and starred in the historical epic.
  • The film depicts the 1836 Texan defeat at the Alamo.

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,…

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Horror-Comedy ‘Bad Karaoke’ Debuts Trailer Ahead of Tubi FrightFest Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)

  • "Bad Karaoke" trailer debuts ahead of Tubi FrightFest world premiere
  • Premieres 30 August at London's ODEON Luxe West End
  • Stars Lexi Underwood, Case Walker and Kat Cunning

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…

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