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‘Digger’ Trailer: Tom Cruise Spent Days Listening to Alejandro G. Iñárritu Read Him the Script

  • Cruise says Iñárritu read him the full Digger script aloud
  • First Digger trailer shows Cruise unrecognisable under prosthetics
  • Film seen as Cruise's return to serious, awards-focused acting

Tom Cruise has revealed that Alejandro G. Iñárritu spent several days personally reading him the entire script for their new film Digger, a technique Cruise says he uses with directors to fully absorb their creative vision before contributing his own ideas. The revelation, shared at a Warner Bros.…

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Ladies First has been panned. It’s still an essential watch | Anna Smith

  • Review says flawed film still powerfully illustrates sexism
  • Role reversal is used to expose everyday gender bias
  • Audience response has been warmer than critics’ reviews

Anna Smith argues that despite poor reviews, Netflix’s gender-swap comedy *Ladies First* remains worth watching because it exposes sexism by reversing traditional power dynamics. In the film, Sacha Baron Cohen’s chauvinistic character wakes up in a world where women hold social and professional power and men face the…

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Born 67 Years Ago Today in Ohio, the Chet Atkins Protege Guitarist Who Has Played With George Strait and Alan Jackson

  • Brent Mason is profiled on his 67th birthday.
  • He became a leading Nashville session guitarist.
  • His credits include over 2,000 top-10 singles.

The article marks guitarist Brent Mason’s 67th birthday by outlining his rise from a self-taught child musician in Ohio to one of Nashville’s most sought-after session players. It argues that his career matters because, although often less visible than headline stars, he helped shape the sound of modern…

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Ariana Grande pulls out of ‘American Horror Story’ role due to tour commitments

  • Ariana Grande left American Horror Story over tour scheduling conflicts
  • She had not filmed any scenes before withdrawing
  • Her first tour since 2019 includes 10 London O2 dates

Ariana Grande has withdrawn from a role in the next season of American Horror Story because the show’s revised production schedule clashes with her ‘Eternal Sunshine’ tour. The change matters because she had been announced as part of a high-profile cast for the anthology’s 13th season, and her…

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Live Report: Henley Festival 2026

Alex James’ Britpop Classical brings ‘90s nostalgia to the Thames, Henley Festival’s charitable initiative RISE showcases emerging talents Adjua and Natalie McCool, and comedians Geoff Norcott and Suzi Ruffell add to the festival’s diverse atmosphere with their sharp and entertaining performances.  It’s a summer Saturday night. Grab your…

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Dire warning businesses will abandon Victoria as it readies to introduce landmark WFH laws that could set a precedent for other states

  • Victoria plans precedent-setting work-from-home laws
  • Businesses warn firms could leave the state
  • Debate centres on flexibility versus employer burden

The article says Victoria is preparing to introduce new work-from-home laws that are being described as a landmark change and could influence policy in other Australian states. According to the report, business groups are warning that the move could make Victoria less attractive for employers, with some claiming…

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How to get Panthalus in Palworld

  • Panthalus is unlocked through a quest, not a normal encounter
  • You need four Echobones from across the map
  • Defeating the boss guarantees the catch

PC Gamer’s guide explains that catching Panthalus in Palworld requires unlocking a boss encounter through a side quest rather than simply finding the creature in the wild. - Players must visit the Ancient Civilization Researcher on the Deserted Islet, north of the Windswept Hills, to start the quest,…

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Razer’s new cute Cinnamoroll headset is available to pre-order, and this puppy is giving me the cosplay itch

  • Razer launched pre-orders for a Cinnamoroll-themed gaming headset
  • The product targets fans of cute, branded gaming accessories
  • It costs $139.99 and emphasises style over new features

Razer has opened pre-orders for a themed gaming headset based on Sanrio character Cinnamoroll, adding another licensed design to its accessories line. The article presents it as a novelty product aimed at fans of cute aesthetics, cosplay and character-branded gaming gear, showing how gaming hardware is increasingly being…

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Michael Jackson movie becomes first biopic to cross $1 billion at global box office

  • Michael is the first biopic to earn $1 billion worldwide
  • The film broke records for Lionsgate and music biopics
  • Its release also boosted Michael Jackson’s streaming audience

The Michael Jackson biopic Michael has become the first biographical film to pass $1 billion at the global box office, setting a new commercial benchmark for the genre. The milestone matters not only because it breaks records previously held by films such as Bohemian Rhapsody and Oppenheimer, but…

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‘A gasp-inducing thrill ride’: why The Polygamist should be your next TV obsession

  • South African drama The Polygamist is Netflix’s latest breakout hit.
  • Its appeal lies in twists, melodrama and cultural specificity.
  • The series has 22 episodes and reached Netflix’s global top 10.

The article argues that The Polygamist has become a standout Netflix hit because it combines addictive, soap-like drama with strong cultural specificity rather than smoothing itself out for international viewers. Centred on a wealthy South African property tycoon whose infidelity wrecks the lives around him, the series is…

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