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‘Outer Banks’ Prequel Coming Together At Netflix As Hit YA Series Wraps Five-Season Run
Netflix’s teen drama Outer Banks is set to expand with a prequel series, tentatively called Kildare, exploring the origins of the class divide between the wealthy “Kooks” and working-class “Pogues” on the show’s fictional island. Creators Josh Pate, Jonas Pate and Shannon Burke are actively writing the script, with the project having recently entered formal…
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Pardoner Announce New Album Target Practice: Hear “Twisted”
San Francisco indie-rock band Pardoner have announced their new album Target Practice, due for release on 16th October via Bar/None Records. The announcement comes with the release of lead single “Twisted,” accompanied by a music video directed by the band’s drummer, Cook Lee-Chobanian. The 11-track album follows Pardoner’s 2023 record Peace Loving People and their…
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The Stray Cats Bring “Rock This Town” to Fallon for First TV Performance in Three Decades: Watch
The Stray Cats performed “Rock This Town” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, marking their first late-night television appearance in 36 years. The rockabilly trio’s slot follows their summer 2026 tour, which saw frontman Brian Setzer return to the road after an autoimmune condition had temporarily affected his ability to play guitar. The band’s…
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Folk Revival Icon Hailed as One of the Scene’s Best Singer-Songwriters Dies at 78
Randy Burns, a singer-songwriter regarded as a key figure of the folk revival scene, has died aged 78. He passed away peacefully in Melbourne, Florida, on 8 August, according to his obituary, with no further details of his death disclosed. Born in Connecticut, Burns was drawn to music through his parents’ involvement in local theatre,…
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Morrowind-inspired RPG whose devs gave up waiting for The Elder Scrolls 6 launches to 86% positive Steam rating: “Feels like the Bethesda of old”
An independent role-playing game inspired by Bethesda’s classic Morrowind has launched on Steam to an “86% positive” user rating, after its developers reportedly grew tired of waiting for the long-anticipated The Elder Scrolls 6. The release is being framed as evidence that fans’ appetite for old-school, open-ended Bethesda-style RPGs remains strong, with early players praising…
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6 Mind-Blowing Sci-Fi Movies Streaming on Shudder (#3 is a Modern Cult Classic)
Polygon has picked out six science-fiction films worth watching on the horror-focused streaming service Shudder, aimed at horror fans willing to embrace cult and low-budget fare alongside occasional classics. The list highlights that Shudder’s sci-fi catalogue is relatively small, at around 35 titles, and leans towards obscure, cheaply made or imported films rather than mainstream…
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Angélique Kidjo makes history for Africa with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Angélique Kidjo has become the first African musician to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, a milestone she and fellow attendees framed as recognition of Africa’s foundational role in global music. The Benin-born singer, 66, was honoured in Los Angeles alongside family, friends and stars including Willem Dafoe, Djimon Hounsou and Adekunle…
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MS NOW Reveals New Member Tier Prices In Bet On Loyalty
MS NOW, the cable channel formerly known as MSNBC, has unveiled a paid membership tier as it seeks to build revenue streams beyond traditional carriage fees following its split from NBCUniversal. Chief executive Rebecca Kutler described the launch, priced at $7.99 a month or $79.99 annually and set to begin on 9 September, as “the…
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Why Is It Absolute Hell to Buy a Movie Ticket Now?
Buying tickets for major cinema releases such as *Dune: Part Three*, Christopher Nolan’s *The Odyssey* and *Spider-Man: Brand New Day* has become a frustrating ordeal, with theatre chain apps and websites repeatedly crashing under demand and fans queuing for hours to secure seats. The chaos stems partly from the scarcity of premium formats like IMAX,…
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Boy, 16, gambled away $20,000 at two of Australia’s largest casinos – while they treated him to alcoholic drinks and a silver membership
A 16-year-old boy reportedly gambled away $20,000 at two of Australia’s largest casinos, Crown Casino and The Star Sydney, despite being under the legal gambling age. According to the report, staff at the venues served him alcoholic drinks and enrolled him in a silver-tier membership rather than identifying and stopping his underage gambling, raising serious…