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Bedlam dreamscapes, digital-age aliens and a summer pastoral – the week in art
The article previews a varied week of UK art exhibitions, led by the Royal Academy’s Richard Dadd retrospective, which examines the Victorian painter’s increasingly unsettling fantasy works before and during his confinement in Bedlam. It also highlights shows exploring digital-era uncertainty, personal illness, textiles and pastoral painting, alongside a newly revealed collection of sculptures by…
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Facebook considers giving up and becoming TikTok
Facebook will test a redesigned, video-first experience later this year that opens directly into full-screen video for some users, a move widely resembling TikTok’s format. The change matters because Meta is trying to prevent Facebook from losing relevance as users, conversations and commerce increasingly shift towards video-led platforms. The test will begin in countries where…
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Littler marches on as restaurant owner faces ant sorbet charges
The darts champion reaches the World Matchplay semi-finals, while Seoul restaurateur faces criminal charges. Billy Joel hails Steely Dan, Bret Michaels has emergency surgery, and Blizzard sacks a World of Warcraft employee.
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Revealed: Jude Bellingham’s brutal dig at World Cup referee as unseen footage goes viral – moments before England star slapped Argentina rival following semi-final defeat
Unseen footage reportedly shows Jude Bellingham criticising the referee shortly before he allegedly slapped an Argentina opponent after England’s World Cup semi-final defeat. The incident has drawn attention because it adds to scrutiny of England’s conduct following their elimination. The available article text provides no detailed account of the referee comment, the identity of the…
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Sony Pictures Sets Viral X-Inspired Short-Form Thriller ‘Los Hilos del Miedo’ at Prime Video Spain (EXCLUSIVE)
Sony Pictures International Productions Spain is making its first short-form fiction series, “Los Hilos del Miedo”, for Prime Video Spain. The eight-part psychological thriller adapts suspense stories by Salvador Gutiérrez Solís that became popular on X, reflecting broadcasters’ and studios’ interest in turning social-media-native material into professionally produced streaming content. Each episode will run for…
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Trump turns to ‘zombie’ court after Boasberg pointed to it in deportation fight
The Trump administration has made its first attempt to use the Alien Terrorist Removal Court to deport an unnamed undocumented immigrant suspected of terrorism. The move matters because the specialised court, created nearly 30 years ago, has never previously heard a case and could become a new legal route for terrorism-related deportations. The Justice Department…
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Americans are paying people to wait in line for TikTok-famous food
Americans are increasingly paying ‘line sitters’ to queue for viral food, as TikTok and Instagram turn particular dishes and shops into must-visit destinations. The practice reflects how social-media popularity can create lengthy queues and make convenience services more attractive, especially in major cities. Also known as line waiting or line standing, the service has long…
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Updating The Outdated: Chenayder Interviewed
Chenayder discusses her development from a shy teenager recording music during the pandemic into an emerging Haitian-American singer-songwriter preparing to release her debut album, ‘Outdated’. The interview highlights how an early breakout single, growing industry support and recent touring experience have helped her become more confident as both an artist and performer. Born in Orlando,…
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INTERVIEW: Showing Teeth On Virality, Finding Your Footing & The Future
Showing Teeth, the project led by Tennessee vocalist Addison, has rapidly progressed from TikTok deathcore covers filmed in her car to major live support slots and an upcoming debut EP. The interview highlights how viral attention, distinctive harsh and melodic vocals, and early industry backing have accelerated her entry into the alternative music scene. Addison…
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The Strokes: Reality Awaits review – a perfect marriage of mayhem and melody on their best album in years
The Strokes’ seventh album, Reality Awaits, is praised as one of their strongest releases in years, combining the band’s concise, melodic rock with the stranger, more experimental qualities of Julian Casablancas’ side project, the Voidz. The reviewer argues that this approach gives Casablancas some of his most lively and engaging performances in recent memory, while…