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Weird Al Yankovic Says He Turned Down Seven-Figure Riyadh Comedy Fest Gig: “It Makes Me Feel Icky”
Weird Al Yankovic said he declined a seven-figure offer to perform one show at Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Comedy Festival because accepting it made him feel “icky”. He stressed that he was not criticising artists who did take part, but said he did not need the money badly enough to compromise his own judgement. The festival,…
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‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Almost Killed Off This Fan-Favorite Character
Co-showrunner Akiva Goldsman said Star Trek: Strange New Worlds once developed an episode in which Pelia, played by Carol Kane, would have died, but the idea was abandoned. The decision matters because permanent deaths of principal characters are relatively uncommon in Star Trek, and it suggests the producers value Pelia’s continued role as the series…
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Spain condemn Argentina as Your Name returns and Jimothy goes viral
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente attacks Argentina players’ conduct after the World Cup final. Meanwhile, anime hit Your Name returns to cinemas, and Seattle’s raccoon meme Jimothy captures online attention.
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‘Ghosts’ Showrunners Tease New Characters, “Ghost-On-Ghost Possession,” A ‘Die Hard’ Christmas & More In Season 6 — Comic-Con
Ghosts showrunners Joe Port and Joe Wiseman used Comic-Con to preview several storylines for the CBS comedy’s sixth season, including new characters, holiday specials and a landmark 100th episode. The announcements matter because the show will not return for its full season until spring, while two extended specials this autumn will continue the story after…
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NYC ‘Allahu Akbar’ stabbings suspect’s charges revealed, yells bizarre message during perp walk
Raul Morales has been charged with attempted murder and a hate crime after allegedly stabbing two men on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Police are investigating whether the reported remarks made during the attack indicate an anti-Semitic motive, making the case significant amid concerns about hate-related violence in New York City. Witnesses said the suspect allegedly…
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‘Lanterns’ Trailer: Hal Jordan Visits Sinestro in Prison, Guy Gardner Has a Cameo and a Shape-Shifting Manhunter Is on the Loose
HBO has released a new trailer for its DC Studios drama “Lanterns”, revealing the first on-screen look at Sinestro, a cameo from Guy Gardner and the apparent involvement of shape-shifting Manhunters in its central mystery. The trailer positions the series as a rural murder investigation with wider extraterrestrial implications, linking it to established Green Lantern…
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Adult Swim renews President Curtis for second season before debut
Adult Swim has renewed Rick and Morty spin-off President Curtis for a second season before its debut on 26 July, signalling confidence in the new comedy. The series expands President Andre Curtis, a recurring adversary to Rick Sanchez, into its own Earth-based science-fiction story. The renewal was announced on 24 July at San Diego Comic-Con,…
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‘My Little Pony: Forever Friendship’ YouTube Series to Launch in 2027
Hasbro will launch a new “My Little Pony” series, “My Little Pony: Forever Friendship”, exclusively on YouTube in early 2027. The move extends one of the company’s longest-running children’s franchises through a digital-first release, aiming to retain its established themes of friendship, imagination and creativity for contemporary audiences. Episodes will be nine minutes long and…
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Minor league baseball team’s fireworks go awry and send fans scrambling for cover in viral video
A fireworks display at a minor league baseball game malfunctioned, sending some pyrotechnics towards spectators and prompting fans to run for cover. Video of the incident circulated widely online, highlighting the risks of fireworks displays when equipment fails or is improperly directed. The article centres on the viral footage rather than providing detailed information about…
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Megan Moroney Has Read Your TikTok Comments and Doesn’t Really Care What You Have to Say
Country singer Megan Moroney says she has become accustomed to online criticism as her profile grows, arguing that public commentary and speculation are now an unavoidable part of writing personal songs. Her album *Cloud 9* has given her her first Billboard 200 number one, while her current US arena tour marks the biggest run of…