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Call of Duty Movie to Take Place in the Modern Warfare Universe, Director Confirms

  • Call of Duty movie confirmed to be set in Modern Warfare universe.
  • Director Peter Berg revealed the news at Fanatics Fest, New York.
  • Film releases 30 June 2028; plot and cast still unknown.

Paramount Pictures and Activision have confirmed that the upcoming Call of Duty film will be set within the franchise's Modern Warfare universe, ending speculation about which era of the game series would anchor its big-screen debut. Director and co-writer Peter Berg revealed the decision at a Call of…

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Jason Statham’s Failed Franchise Reboot Is Being Cut From Paramount+

  • Statham's 2024 franchise reboot leaves Paramount+ soon in the US.
  • The film earned $51m worldwide against a $100m budget.
  • Statham's other recent films, like The Beekeeper, fared much better.

Jason Statham's 2024 franchise reboot is set to leave Paramount+ in the United States soon, capping a disappointing chapter in the actor's recent run of box office results. The film, the fourth instalment of an action series that began in 2010 with Sylvester Stallone, was built specifically around…

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The 1987 songs Mick Fleetwood called Christine McVie at her best: “Huge hit singles”

  • Fleetwood praised McVie’s ‘Everywhere’ and ‘Little Lies’.
  • Both songs appeared on 1987’s Tango in the Night.
  • He called them huge hit singles.

Mick Fleetwood praised Christine McVie’s songwriting on Fleet Mac’s 1987 album Tango in the Night, describing ‘Everywhere’ and ‘Little Lies’ as among her finest work. The article argues that her reliable songwriting was particularly important during a difficult period for the group, marked by strained relationships and changing…

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Poll: Are You Hyped for These 9 New PS Plus Games?

  • Sony adds nine games to PS Plus Extra and Premium for July 2026.
  • Highlights include Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora and Rise of the Ronin.
  • Reader poll shows mixed opinion, with Rise of the Ronin most anticipated.

Sony has revealed its PS Plus Extra and Premium game additions for the remainder of July 2026, giving subscribers nine new titles to try. The lineup is headlined by Ubisoft's Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, which recently added a third-person mode, alongside Koei Tecmo's PS5 exclusive Rise of the…

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Grupo Firme Breaks Record at Mexico City’s GNP Seguros Stadium: 5 Best Moments

  • Grupo Firme set a new concert record at Mexico City's GNP Seguros Stadium
  • Band pivoted to Latin America/Europe after US visa issues in 2025
  • September European tour dates already 80% sold out

Grupo Firme, the Tijuana-based regional Mexican band, set a new record for a regional Mexican act at Mexico City's GNP Seguros Stadium (formerly Foro Sol), reaching 11 performances there since 2022 across two sold-out shows on 17 and 18 July. The milestone caps a resurgent run for the…

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Shania Twain Finally Plays Her Dream Gig: A Tiny Dive Bar in Toronto

  • Shania Twain played a surprise gig at Toronto's Horseshoe Tavern.
  • She previewed new album Little Miss Twain alongside her classic hits.
  • Tickets for the 500-capacity venue sold out within minutes.

Shania Twain has finally fulfilled a lifelong ambition by performing at Toronto's legendary Horseshoe Tavern, a 500-capacity venue she dreamed of playing since her teenage years in bar bands but never had the opportunity to reach before achieving stardom. The Friday night surprise gig saw the Grammy-winning singer,…

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Hank Williams Jr. Postpones and Reschedules Concerts Out of an “Abundance of Caution”

  • Hank Williams Jr. postponed Michigan shows over wildfire smoke and air quality
  • Concerts rescheduled to 13-14 August; original tickets still valid
  • Detroit air quality hit "emergency" levels, prompting health warnings

Hank Williams Jr. has postponed two Michigan concerts due to be held this weekend, citing "an abundance of caution" over hazardous air quality caused by wildfire smoke drifting in from Minnesota and Ontario, Canada. The announcement, made just a day before the scheduled Clarkston show, has frustrated many…

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44 Years Ago Today, Willie Nelson Hit No. 1 With an Album Named After a Massive Hit Merle Haggard Turned Down

  • Willie Nelson's "Always On My Mind" album hit No. 1 on 18 July 1982
  • Merle Haggard rejected the title track before Nelson recorded it
  • The single reached No. 1 country and No. 5 on the Hot 100

On 18 July 1982, Willie Nelson's album "Always On My Mind" topped the Billboard country albums chart for the second time that year, cementing one of the most beloved recordings of his career. The title track, written by Wayne Carson with Johnny Christopher and Mark James, became so…

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Watch Pavement play hilariously mangled ‘Stairway To Heaven’ cover in Oakland

  • Pavement covered Led Zeppelin's 'Stairway To Heaven' in loose, improvised fashion
  • Show was at Oakland's Mosswood Meltdown pre-party, hosted by John Waters
  • It opened a US tour running through late July, ending in Nashville

Pavement kicked off their 2026 US tour with a loose, improvised cover of Led Zeppelin's 'Stairway To Heaven' during a set in Oakland, California. The performance took place on 17 July at the official pre-party for the Mosswood Meltdown festival, marking the band's first live appearance since a…

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The classic 1986 movie Chuck Norris couldn’t stand: “I don’t believe it worth a damn”

  • Chuck Norris publicly criticised a 1986 movie as not "worth a damn."
  • He reportedly called the film "a slap in the face."
  • Article highlights Norris's blunt, candid Hollywood commentary.

This Far Out Magazine piece revisits Chuck Norris's blunt criticism of a celebrated 1986 film, highlighting the martial arts star's dismissive verdict that the movie was not "worth a damn." The article situates his remarks within the broader context of Hollywood's often uneasy relationship between actors and the…

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