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‘The Strange Architect,’ New Series by ‘Annihilation’ Author Jeff VanderMeer, Sells to Farrar, Straus and Giroux in Seven-Figure Deal (EXCLUSIVE)
Farrar, Straus and Giroux has acquired “The Strange Architect”, a new four-book series by Jeff VanderMeer, in a seven-figure deal. The announcement is significant because it marks VanderMeer’s first new book project since his commercially successful “Southern Reach” series and extends his work into a more overtly uncanny horror setting. The first instalment, “How to…
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Iowa teachers suspended over viral student-run drag show reach settlement before trial
Teachers in the Ankeny Community School District in Iowa who were suspended after a student-run drag show at their school went viral have reached a settlement with the district, avoiding a trial in the discrimination lawsuit they had filed. The case had drawn national attention amid broader debates in the US over gender-related school policies,…
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“We thought we had a ghost living in the bathroom.” Inspired by The Diary of Anne Frank, Neutral Milk Hotel’s 1998 album In The Aeroplane Over The Sea was acclaimed as one of the ’90s finest records. Then its creator disappeared
Neutral Milk Hotel’s 1998 album In The Aeroplane Over The Sea became a highly acclaimed cult record, with one magazine later naming it the best album of the 1990s. Its intense reception and the pressure surrounding its creator, Jeff Mangum, contributed to his withdrawal from public life, making the album’s success inseparable from his long…
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Destin Daniel Cretton Believes Secrecy Around Sadie Sink’s Role Makes ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ a Better Movie
Director Destin Daniel Cretton says Spider-Man: Brand New Day will explore Peter Parker’s isolation after the events of No Way Home, when everyone, including MJ and Ned, forgot his identity. He believes keeping details of Sadie Sink’s role secret strengthens the film by preserving surprises for audiences. The film, due in cinemas on 31 July,…
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Watch: How OZZY OSBOURNE’s Hometown Marked First Anniversary Of His Death
Birmingham marked the first anniversary of Ozzy Osbourne’s death with its first “Ozzy Day”, a city-centre celebration of the Black Sabbath singer’s life and connection to his birthplace. The events highlighted Osbourne’s importance to Birmingham’s musical identity and its reputation as the home of heavy metal. The programme included live music, public art and visits…
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Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 Brings Bombastic Xenomorph Blasting to PS5 Next Month
Daybreak Games has announced that Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 will launch for PlayStation 5 on 25 August 2026. The co-operative sci-fi shooter follows the original game’s xenomorph combat formula, while aiming to address its rougher elements and offer a more ambitious sequel. The new game expands squads from three players to four and promises revised…
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Even former PlayStation chief Shuhei Yoshida doesn’t know why Bloodborne hasn’t been remastered or released on PC: “It’s a complete mystery”
Former PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida has said he does not know why Bloodborne has never received a remaster or an official PC release, calling the situation “a complete mystery”. His comments underline the continuing uncertainty around one of PlayStation’s most requested re-releases, despite Sony bringing several other former exclusives to PC. Bloodborne was developed by…
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‘They Allow You to Play With The Time Limit’ – The Blood of Dawnwalker’s Fantasy Races Are Much More Interesting Than Elves and Goblins
Rebel Wolves’ upcoming fantasy role-playing game The Blood of Dawnwalker will feature sentient races rooted more in folklore than familiar fantasy conventions such as elves and dwarves. The developer says these creatures are intended to make Vale Sangora feel unpredictable, while also creating gameplay opportunities that interact with the game’s central time system. One example…
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How Aria Vega Created a ‘Costeñita Core’ Movement & Went Viral: ‘My Legacy Is to Be a Bearer of My Culture’
Colombian singer-songwriter Aria Vega has become Billboard’s Latin Up-and-Comer Artist of the Month after turning her Caribbean coastal identity into the viral “Costeñita Core” movement. Her success matters because it shows how regional Colombian music, dance and cultural pride can reach a wide audience through social media while remaining rooted in local traditions. Vega, whose…
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50 Years Ago Today: Fleetwood Mac Set the Stage for ‘Rumours’ With Blazing Cleveland Show
Fleetwood Mac’s Cleveland concert on 23 July 1976 marked a pivotal moment as the band’s revitalised line-up built momentum towards *Rumours*. After years of personnel changes, legal disputes and personal upheaval, the group’s success with its 1975 self-titled album established Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham as essential members and transformed Fleetwood Mac into a major…