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Paul McCartney lets it be! Ex-Beatle lets grass on his 160-acre Sussex estate turn yellow as he respects hosepipe ban
Sir Paul McCartney’s 160-acre East Sussex estate has been pictured with yellowing lawns during a local hosepipe ban, suggesting he is allowing the grass to dry rather than watering it. The contrast with greener grounds at other celebrity homes has drawn attention because parts of the UK have experienced record-breaking heatwaves and water restrictions. McCartney,…
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Katie Miller’s podcast serves as safe space for MAGA world
Katie Miller’s podcast is emerging as a go-to platform for leading figures in President Trump’s administration as she targets an audience of Republican women, scoring news-making interviews with top cabinet officials and key members of the president’s inner circle. Miller, the wife of top White House aide Stephen Miller and a Trump-supporting political operative who…
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Zyzz Was the Original Looksmaxxer. His Rise and Untimely Death Feel More Relevant Than Ever
Aziz Shavershian, known online as Zyzz, became an early fitness and masculinity influencer after transforming himself from a shy teenager into a flamboyant, muscular internet persona. A new documentary, Poster Boy: Becoming Zyzz, examines his rapid rise, death in Thailand aged 22, and lasting relevance to today’s “looksmaxxing” and manosphere culture. Using archive footage and…
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Europe’s scorched landscapes seen from space after summer heatwaves
Successive summer heatwaves have visibly altered western Europe’s landscape, with satellite images showing drier rivers, retreating Alpine glaciers, wildfire scars and farmland turning brown. The changes matter because they illustrate the immediate disruption caused by extreme heat—from transport and energy problems to ecological damage—and are consistent with a warming climate making heatwaves more frequent and…
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Ryan Gosling stars in post-Skywalker Star Wars film
Disney and Lucasfilm unveiled footage from “Star Wars: Starfighter” at D23, introducing Ryan Gosling as pilot Kade Auberon and a young companion. The film will be the first standalone Star Wars feature set after 2019’s “The Rise of Skywalker”, placing it in a previously unseen period of the franchise’s timeline. Directed by Shawn Levy from…
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Ewan McGregor’s 6-Episode Sci-Fi Series Is the Most Underrated Space Opera of the Decade
Collider argues that Obi-Wan Kenobi is an overlooked space opera because it gives Ewan McGregor’s character a focused emotional journey between the Star Wars prequels and the original 1977 film. The six-part series depicts Obi-Wan as traumatised and isolated after Anakin Skywalker’s fall, then gradually restores his sense of purpose through protecting the Skywalker children,…
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These 6 Near-Perfect BBC Sci-Fi Series Deserve To Be Rediscovered
Collider recommends six BBC science-fiction series for rediscovery, arguing that the broadcaster’s contribution to the genre extends far beyond Doctor Who. The article places these programmes within the BBC’s long history of sci-fi innovation, from early television experiments to influential dramas, space operas and comedies. – Years and Years: Russell T. Davies’s six-part drama follows…
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Netflix Assembles YA Stars Past, Present & Future For End Of Summer Bash Event To Reassert Presence In The Genre
Netflix held an intimate End of Summer Bash in Los Angeles to showcase its young adult catalogue and upcoming releases, bringing together actors from past, current and future projects. The event appeared designed to reinforce Netflix’s position in the genre amid increased competition from Prime Video’s recent young adult-focused programming and fan event. The venue…
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Recording Academy Considers Revamping New Asian Pop Category After BTS Pulls From Grammy Voting
The Recording Academy is considering changes to its newly created Best Asian Pop Music Performance Grammy category after BTS, widely seen as likely leading contenders, said they would not submit their music this year. The move matters because it highlights concerns from Asian music artists that the category’s current design may not represent their work…
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‘Top Chef’ Host Kristen Kish on How Her Fellow Judges and People Around Her ‘Helped Me Get to a Place Where I Felt Like My Best Self’
Kristen Kish says the support and validation of trusted people, including her fellow “Top Chef” judges, helped her become more confident in her role as the Bravo competition’s host. Speaking on Variety’s Awards Circuit Podcast, she said she gradually accepted that she did not need to imitate previous hosts or fit a prescribed mould, but…