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Dua Lipa is joined by her husband Callum Turner as Anya Taylor-Joy and Mick Jagger lead the British stars watching the match as Spain win the World Cup

  • Spain beat Argentina 1-0 after extra time to win the World Cup.
  • Ferran Torres scored the winner; Messi missed out again.
  • British stars including Dua Lipa and the Beckhams attended the final.

Numerous British celebrities turned out to watch the World Cup final, in which Spain beat Argentina 1-0 after extra time thanks to a Ferran Torres goal, denying Lionel Messi a tournament triumph. High-profile attendees and their partners were pictured enjoying the occasion, reflecting the global celebrity draw of…

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Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed review (2018)

  • An inventive Sega-themed kart racer with transforming vehicles.
  • Changing tracks add variety across land, sea and air.
  • Strong campaign and multiplayer underpin the experience.

PC Gamer’s 2018 review presents Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed as a strong arcade racing game whose main appeal is its tracks changing between land, water and air. It matters because the transformation mechanic gives the game more variety and technical challenge than a conventional kart racer, while…

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Stephen Chow’s ‘Kung Fu Soccer’ Blasts Past $200 Million at China Box Office

  • Stephen Chow's 'Kung Fu Soccer' reached $214M at China's box office in 9 days, with unexpectedly strong second-weekend hold
  • Minimal marketing strategy and all-female martial-arts soccer team premise generated strong audience interest; international distribution underway

The 'Shaolin Soccer' spinoff grew in its second frame and is now expected earn just shy of $450 million in its full run.

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Steam Week in Review: Take cover, because it looks like more than half of Steam games will have an AI-disclosure by 2027-2028

  • Steam game releases surged to 1500+ monthly starting February 2025, nearly tripling the pre-2017 baseline and representing a dramatic acceleration since Steam Direct removed curation barriers
  • The spike coincides with anticipated AI-disclosure requirements expected to take effect by 2027-2028, suggesting developers are rushing to publish before new compliance obligations apply

All the interesting Steam facts for the week ending July 19.

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10 Forgotten ’90s Sitcoms That Have Aged Like Milk

  • The 1990s produced beloved sitcoms like Friends and Seinfeld, but also poorly executed shows that relied on offensive premises and cringe humour
  • Ask Harriet exemplified the worst of this era, centring on a man cross-dressing for employment whilst leaning heavily on sexist and insensitive gender politics
  • Shows that mishandled sensitive material without care have been rightfully forgotten, now scoring poorly on critical reviews

Time hasn't been so kind to forgotten '90s sitcoms like Herman's Head and The Norm Show, with their reputation growing worse with each passing year.

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World Cup fans brand FIFA’s first-ever halftime show a ‘disaster’ as Madonna and Bieber’s bizarre spectacle divides billions

  • Madonna and Justin Bieber's World Cup final half-time show sparked fan backlash
  • Critics, including Wayne Rooney, called it a "disaster" and distraction
  • Show reportedly damaged the pitch ahead of Spain's win over Argentina

FIFA's first-ever World Cup final half-time show, featuring Madonna and Justin Bieber, has drawn heavy criticism from fans who branded the extravagant production a "disaster". The spectacle took place before the Spain vs Argentina final at the MetLife Stadium and became one of the most talked-about aspects of…

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World Cup Final 2026: 8 Things You May Have Missed On TV

  • Spain and Argentina met in the first all-Spanish-language World Cup final since 1930
  • Media accreditation chaos followed tight security for Trump's attendance
  • Star-studded halftime show featured Madonna, BTS, Shakira, Coldplay and more

Billboard's report from the 2026 World Cup Final in East Rutherford, New Jersey, rounds up notable moments fans may have missed on television, from an all-Spanish-language final between Spain and Argentina to a star-studded, Super Bowl-style halftime show. The piece highlights the scale and spectacle surrounding the match,…

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The “explicit” 2003 album Timothée Chalamet begged his mother to buy: “Thanks, mom!”

  • Chalamet’s first album was 50 Cent’s explicit 2003 debut.
  • He bought it aged around seven or eight.
  • He thanked his mother for allowing it.

Timothée Chalamet said that the first album he bought was 50 Cent’s 2003 debut, *Get Rich or Die Tryin’*, despite its explicit-content label. He recalled persuading his mother to let him have it as a child, presenting the story as an early influence on his enthusiasm for rap…

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