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Spain edge Argentina in World Cup final as halftime show draws backlash
A blunt on-air verdict from former England striker Wayne Rooney about the World Cup’s first-ever halftime show went viral, drawing a wave of similarly scathing reactions from public figures and fans online. Speaking to BBC presenter Gabby Logan, Rooney said his highlight of the show was “when it finished”, branding the performance “crap” and “too…
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Holly Willoughby Launches YouTube Lifestyle Series
EXCLUSIVE: Holly Willoughby is setting up shop on YouTube. The top British presenter is launching Holly Willoughby Together, a lifestyle series for YouTube and social that counts Stanley Tucci, Katherine Ryan, Joanne McNally, Emma Bunton and Nicole Appleton in its first tranche of guests. She will also speak to campaigners like Ellen Froome, who is…
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Bodycam footage shows shocking altercation between college student and police over ‘misgendering’
Body-camera footage from the University of Central Florida shows a confrontation between student Jarrett Vick and campus police that escalated after an officer used male pronouns for Vick. The video has drawn attention because it combines questions of gender identity, police conduct and the use of force during a volatile encounter. Police had reportedly attended…
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“He thought it would be a disaster”: the conversations that almost killed James Cameron’s ‘Aliens’
James Cameron’s 1986 sequel ‘Aliens’ reportedly faced serious internal doubts before production, with conversations around the project nearly derailing it. The article suggests that fears the film would be a disaster reflected the risk of following Ridley Scott’s influential original while changing its tone towards action. The supplied text does not include the article’s substantive…
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Report: RUSH In Talks For Las Vegas Sphere Residency
Rush is reportedly in talks to secure a residency at the Las Vegas Sphere, according to The Sun’s Bizarre column, with a deal potentially signed within weeks. The move would see the Canadian rock band join the growing roster of acts to headline the technologically advanced 17,600-capacity venue, following residencies from U2, Phish, Dead &…
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Rhaenyra and Daemon adrift as key rivals vanish from power
The fifth episode of House of the Dragon’s third season advances the Targaryen civil war by removing several key figures from active roles on both sides of the conflict. King Aegon and Prince Aemond are both absent from King’s Landing, with Aemond recovering from a serious wound at Harrenhal under Alys Rivers’ care, leaving a…
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Spain beat Argentina in extra time to win 2026 World Cup
Spain have won the 2026 FIFA World Cup, beating Argentina 1-0 after extra time at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, with substitute Ferran Torres scoring the winning goal. The result secures Spain’s second World Cup title and brings a disappointing end to what is widely regarded as Lionel Messi’s final World Cup campaign, though most…
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Deep Mercedes double: Antonelli’s Belgian GP win overshadowed by World Cup final and equestrian deaths
Kimi Antonelli extended his championship lead at Spa as Spain met Argentina in New Jersey for the World Cup final; British sport was rocked by the deaths of two eventing riders, while Rohit Sharma made Lord’s history and L7’s Jennifer Finch died aged 59.
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The “ridiculous” band Rick Rubin thought would never be famous
The article discusses a band that producer Rick Rubin reportedly dismissed as “ridiculous” and unlikely ever to become famous. It explores the contrast between that early judgement and the group’s later success, illustrating how difficult it can be to predict popular appeal in music. The supplied text does not identify the band, describe Rubin’s comments…
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World Cup fans brand FIFA’s first-ever halftime show a ‘disaster’ as Madonna and Bieber’s bizarre spectacle divides billions
FIFA’s first-ever World Cup final half-time show, featuring Madonna and Justin Bieber, has drawn heavy criticism from fans who branded the extravagant production a “disaster”. The spectacle took place before the Spain vs Argentina final at the MetLife Stadium and became one of the most talked-about aspects of the tournament’s climax, with critics including former…