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First atmosphere found on Earth-like planet in habitable zone of distant star

  • Scientists detected an atmosphere on a rocky planet in the habitable zone 48 light-years away, a first for Earth-like worlds in potentially life-supporting orbits
  • Helium confirmed in upper layers, but other life-sustaining gases may exist deeper in the atmosphere
  • Major milestone in the search for extraterrestrial life, though actual biological activity remains unconfirmed

Researchers have found an Earth-like, rocky planet orbiting within the habitable zone of a distant star with an atmosphere.

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Clairo Joins Ryan Beatty For Live Debut Of Their New Collabs In NYC

  • Clairo and Ryan Beatty performed their first live collaboration of two songs from Beatty's album 'Sweet Fortune' at a sold-out NYC venue
  • The performance featured 'Sweet Fortune' and 'Too Many Ways,' marking the first time these tracks were performed live together
  • The show coincided with the fifth anniversary of Clairo's album 'Sling'

The first time that Clairo ever performed her hit "Sexy To Someone" wasn't at one of her own shows. Instead, back in 2024 she made a surprise appearance during a set from Ryan Beatty, her peer in chilled-out singer-songwriterdom. Last month, Clairo sang backup on a few songs…

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All Picture Pursuit: Mickey quest Pete Motif locations in Disney Dreamlight Valley

  • Disney Dreamlight Valley's Picture Pursuit event challenges players to locate four hidden Pete Motifs as part of a Mickey-focused scavenger hunt quest.
  • The items are distributed across two character homes (Mickey's and Goofy's), with specific hiding spots on furniture and appliances that players must search methodically.
  • Completing this quest progresses players toward exclusive event rewards and unlocks access to similar hunts featuring other Disney characters.

Where's he hiding? The post All Picture Pursuit: Mickey quest Pete Motif locations in Disney Dreamlight Valley appeared first on Destructoid.

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Ireland mourns first Oscar-winning actress Brenda Fricker, dead at 81

  • Oscar-winning Irish actress Brenda Fricker has died aged 81
  • Won 1990 best supporting actress Oscar for My Left Foot
  • Also known for Casualty and Home Alone 2 roles

Brenda Fricker, the first Irish actress to win an Academy Award, has died at the age of 81, prompting tributes from across Ireland and the entertainment world. She was best known for winning the Oscar for best supporting actress in 1990 for playing Daniel Day-Lewis's mother in My…

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Lorde Continues AI Criticism By Calling Out New Spotify Feature

  • Lorde publicly objected to Spotify's AI-powered 'About The Song' feature after it posted factually incorrect details about her track 'Current Affairs'
  • The singer argues the feature replaces human editorial judgment with unreliable automation and discourages genuine artistic interpretation among listeners
  • Lorde is calling for artists to have the ability to opt out of the summaries entirely

It's always a great day when your favorite pop stars call out rubbish technology, and Lorde is on a roll. Last week, Lorde voiced her disdain for the "fucked up" Ray-Ban Meta AI Glasses at Madrid's Mad Cool Festival. Now, she's coming for Spotify's new About The Song…

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A24 Is Reportedly Copyright-Striking Backrooms Content It Doesn’t Own

  • A24 reportedly copyright-struck indie Backrooms fan content it doesn't own
  • Redbubble artist and Google Play developer Davilkus Games hit with strikes
  • Backrooms film director Kane Parsons says strikes "should not be happening"

A24 has reportedly been issuing copyright strikes against independent artists and developers who have created content inspired by the "Backrooms", the eerie liminal-space internet phenomenon that the studio adapted into a film. Because the Backrooms originated as collaborative online folklore rather than a piece of owned intellectual property,…

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Prime Video’s ‘God of War’ Series Is Officially Recasting Its Lead

  • Ryan Hurst is out as Kratos after a torn bicep injury.
  • Amazon is recasting rather than waiting up to a year for recovery.
  • Four already-filmed episodes will need to be reshot.

Prime Video's live-action God of War series is recasting its lead role after star Ryan Hurst suffered a torn bicep during a stunt, an injury that could take up to a year to heal. Rather than pause production while Hurst recovers, Amazon has opted to replace him so…

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James Blake, Travis Scott, & Ludwig Göransson – “When I’m Home”

  • Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' features a new closing track 'When I'm Home' with Travis Scott, James Blake, and composer Ludwig Göransson
  • The song employs dissonant, unsettling instrumentation rather than triumphant tones, reflecting the narrative's themes of hardship and displacement
  • The collaboration reunites Scott and Blake following their earlier work on Scott's 2023 'Utopia' album

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, one of the most anticipated films of 2026, is out today. The epic tale called for an equally epic cast, which includes Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong'o, Charlize Theron, Jon Bernthal, and even Travis Scott. Scott is also on the…

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TORANAGA UK Signs With FIREFLASH RECORDS, Announces European Tour Supporting ONSLAUGHT

  • British thrash metal band TORANAGA UK signs with Fireflash Records
  • New album nearing completion; European tour begins October 2026 supporting ONSLAUGHT
  • Band reunited in 2024 after decades-long hiatus following label restructuring in the '90s

Hailing from Bradford in West Yorkshire, TORANAGA wrote a chapter in metal history with their first two studio albums, "Bastard Ballads" (1988) and "God's Gift" (1990), achieving cult status within the metal scene. Although they remained underdogs, TORANAGA can be mentioned alongside their compatrio...

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Chris Carter’s R-Rated Director’s Cut of the Second The X-Files Movie Has a Release Date and a Surprising New Title

  • Director's Cut of The X-Files: I Want to Believe arrives on Hulu August 14 with R rating and new subtitle 'Vrach Frankenshteyn'
  • Original 2008 film was stripped of horror content to meet studio demands for PG-13 rating; restored version returns to creator's darker vision

A new version of The X-Files’ second movie is coming to Hulu next month, and with it comes a new title.

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