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“Wales and its legends are to be celebrated”: Mystery project Ysbrydnos is putting The Land Of Song on the black metal map
Ysbrydnos, an anonymous Welsh black metal project, is using its latest album Welsh Mythical Darkness to foreground Wales, its landscape and its legends within a genre strongly associated with Nordic settings. Its creator, Ysbryd, presents the record as a declaration of cultural celebration and a means of forging personal connections with Welsh places and stories.…
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FC 26 FC Pro World Championship Mystery Nation revealed (Day 2)
The second FC 26 FC Pro World Championship “Mystery Nation” objective has identified Colombia as the required country. It matters to Ultimate Team players because completing it provides free player packs shortly before the FUTTIES promotion begins. Players must score three Finesse Shot goals with Colombian players in any Ultimate Team mode, with progress allowed…
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Senate panel vote on Trump nominees derailed after Warren raises background check concerns
A Senate committee vote on several Trump administration nominees was delayed after Senator Elizabeth Warren raised concerns about whether the FBI had completed adequate background checks. The episode mattered because it temporarily stalled confirmations and highlighted Democratic scrutiny of the administration’s vetting process. Warren sought further information about the checks before the Senate Banking Committee…
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Homicide levels trending lowest in more than a century: Research
A Council on Criminal Justice analysis found that homicides in a sample of major US cities fell sharply in the first half of 2026, suggesting the national homicide rate could reach its lowest recorded level in more than a century. The finding matters because it indicates that the decline in violent crime following the pandemic-era…
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The roaring 20s: how the current decade revolutionised cinema
The 2020s, despite widespread predictions of decline for the theatrical film industry amid streaming, YouTube and pandemic closures, have actually become one of the most innovative decades in cinema history. Faced with pressure and necessity, film-makers and studios have developed new production models and creative approaches that simply did not exist at the start of…
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YouTuber Nigel “Uncle Roger” Ng Signs With CAA (Exclusive)
Nigel Ng, the comedian and content creator known online as “Uncle Roger,” has signed with talent agency CAA for representation, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The deal reflects a broader trend of major Hollywood agencies expanding their rosters to include digital creators and podcasters, aiming to help figures like Ng grow their brands beyond social…
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‘Weird Al’ Yankovic Turned Down Million-Dollar Offer to Perform in Saudi Arabia: ‘I Don’t Need to Take Any Money if It Makes Me Feel Icky’
“Weird Al” Yankovic said he declined a seven-figure offer to perform at Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Comedy Festival because he did not feel comfortable accepting money for the event. His decision adds to wider debate over entertainers appearing at state-backed events in Saudi Arabia, where critics cite the government’s human-rights record and limits on speech. Yankovic…
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Barnaby Joyce’s wife bans ABC program from her house after viral interview in which he yelled at his dog – as she unleashes on the broadcaster for how it was handled
Barnaby Joyce’s wife, Vikki Campion, has banned an ABC programme from their family home after a viral interview in which the Australian politician was heard yelling at his dog during filming. Campion criticised the broadcaster over how the incident was handled, arguing it was unfairly used to embarrass her husband and portray him in a…
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The Most Anticipated Movies and TV Shows From San Diego Comic-Con | SDCC 2026
San Diego Comic-Con 2026 will showcase previews, panels and screenings for several major forthcoming films and television series, with IGN highlighting the events it considers most anticipated. – Marvel is returning to Hall H ahead of Avengers: Doomsday, while other major presentations include The Rings of Power, Blade Runner 2099, Lanterns, Carrie and Star Trek:…
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‘The Spell Off Live!’ Competition Game Show Sets Premiere Date on YouTube
EightState Studios has confirmed that “The Spell Off Live!” will premiere on YouTube on 11 August, marking the debut original series from the entertainment studio founded by entrepreneur Adam Wexler. The creator-driven competition format brings together celebrities, comedians, athletes and digital creators to compete in high-pressure spelling challenges, with winners directing charitable donations to educational…