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In this star-powered World Cup, Spain show value of collective and control | Sid Lowe

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  • Spain outclassed France to reach the World Cup final.
  • Team cohesion was portrayed as Spain’s decisive strength.
  • Spain have now beaten France in three straight semi-finals.

Spain reached the World Cup final after an emphatic semi-final win over France, in a performance presented as the triumph of collective organisation over individual star power. Sid Lowe argues that Luis de la Fuente’s side succeeded not just because of talent, but because of a deep sense…

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Leaked files suggest Suno scraped millions of tracks and lyrics

  • Leaked hack data shows Suno scraped millions of songs from major platforms
  • Files reveal over two million YouTube Music clips taken
  • Breach also exposed customer emails and payment details; users weren't told

Leaked internal data obtained through a hack has confirmed that AI music company Suno trained its music generator by scraping millions of songs and lyrics from platforms including YouTube Music, Deezer and Genius, according to 404 Media. The revelations matter because Suno had never disclosed what its training…

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Alleged Suno breach points to YouTube Music scraping

  • Hacker claims to have found evidence Suno scraped YouTube Music for AI training.
  • Breach also exposed customer emails, phone numbers and partial card details.
  • Suno faces label lawsuits; didn't disclose the November 2025 breach at the time.

A hack of AI music generator Suno has surfaced evidence, according to a report by 404 Media, that the company scraped years of audio from YouTube Music and other platforms to train its system, deepening the legal and ethical questions already surrounding it. The episode matters because Suno…

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3 Songs Released During the New Wave Craze That Epitomized the Movement

  • The piece picks three songs said to define new wave.
  • It stresses new wave’s mix of pop, rock and darker themes.
  • Joy Division, Tears for Fears and Talking Heads are featured.

The article highlights three songs that it argues capture the sound and influence of the new wave movement during the late 1970s and 1980s. - Joy Division’s “Love Will Tear Us Apart” is presented as a song that sits between post-punk and new wave, with its mix of…

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Levity Live Taps Former Just For Laughs Exec Spencer Griffin As EVP Content & Creative Strategy

  • Levity Live hires Spencer Griffin for a new senior creative role
  • He joins after seven years at Just for Laughs
  • The company wants to expand comedy content and IP

Levity Live has appointed Spencer Griffin as its new Executive Vice President of Content and Creative Strategy, a newly created senior role focused on expanding the company’s comedy output across television, streaming, digital, live events and audio. The move matters because Griffin arrives with a strong track record…

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Liam Neeson Goes on the Run in Fast-Paced ‘The Mongoose’ Trailer

  • Liam Neeson stars as a fugitive in The Mongoose.
  • The trailer centres on a televised cross-country chase.
  • The film reaches cinemas on 30 October 2026.

The Hollywood Reporter reports that Samuel Goldwyn Films has released the first trailer for The Mongoose, a new Liam Neeson action thriller due in cinemas on 30 October 2026. Neeson plays Ryan “Fang” Flanagan, a decorated Afghan war veteran who is wrongly accused of a crime and becomes…

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David W. Zucker Calls Out Lack Of Clarity In TV Production & Updates On ‘Alien Earth’ Season 2

  • Zucker says TV commissioning has become far less predictable
  • He contrasts today’s system with the old pilot season
  • Streamers give producers less visibility into decision-making

David W. Zucker said today’s television production model lacks the clarity that used to come with the old pilot season, arguing that projects can now be cancelled at almost any stage and leave writers and actors in limbo. Speaking to Deadline, he said the previous system at least…

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Zendaya Achieved Her No-Makeup Makeup Look at the ‘Odyssey’ Premiere With These Five Products

  • Zendaya chose minimal makeup for “The Odyssey” premiere
  • Prada products created a glowing, sun-kissed finish
  • The soft beauty look contrasted with dramatic fashion

Variety reports that Zendaya wore a deliberately understated “no-makeup makeup” look to the New York premiere of “The Odyssey”, with her glowing skin and minimal eye makeup designed to contrast with her dramatic, sculptural gown. The look matters because it formed part of the film’s high-profile press tour…

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