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Arcángel & Bad Bunny’s ‘Me Acostumbré’ Surpasses 1 Billion Views on YouTube
Bad Bunny has notched his 20th music video to reach one billion views on YouTube, with “Me Acostumbré,” his 2017 collaboration with fellow Puerto Rican artist Arcángel, crossing the threshold. The milestone highlights the enduring popularity of the pair’s earlier trap material and cements Bad Bunny’s status as one of the platform’s most-watched artists, alongside…
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Joyce Carol Oates Defends ‘Odyssey’ Against Translator’s Viral Slam: “Crude Language of MAGA Folks”
Author Joyce Carol Oates has publicly defended Christopher Nolan’s film adaptation of The Odyssey after classicist and translator Emily Wilson published a scathing review of the movie. Oates criticised Wilson’s tone as one of “dismissal & haughty superiority”, arguing that Wilson, who had “benefited enormously” from the film’s success, was attacking Nolan in bad faith…
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The Late Ozzy Osbourne Is Getting a Haunted House at Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights
Universal Studios has confirmed two Ozzy Osbourne-themed haunted houses for its Halloween Horror Nights events, honouring the heavy metal icon who died last year. Built in collaboration with the Osbourne family, the attractions are billed as a “living horror movie” and a “non-traditional memorial”, forming a tribute from NBCUniversal’s experiences division to a figure it…
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Coffee slushie is summer’s hottest drink but expert warns one mistake can turn it ‘into more of a dessert’
Coffee slushies have become one of the biggest summer drink trends on social media, with home baristas freezing brewed coffee before blending it into an icy, caffeinated treat. The trend has taken off as a seemingly healthier alternative to traditional sugary slushies, offering the appeal of a cold, indulgent drink alongside the usual benefits of…
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Resurfaced video of resident rejecting Fauci’s door-to-door vaccine sales pitch goes viral
A resurfaced 2021 video showing a Washington, D.C. resident turning away Dr Anthony Fauci during a door-to-door COVID-19 vaccination push has gone viral again, coinciding with Fauci’s combative recent testimony before Congress on the pandemic response. The footage highlights the lengths officials went to in trying to counter vaccine hesitancy at the time, and its…
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Peppa Pig owners win copyright battle against ‘impostor’ Wolfoo
A High Court judge in London has ruled that the Vietnamese cartoon Wolfoo illegally copied audio from Peppa Pig, ordering all Wolfoo videos to be removed from platforms including YouTube. The ruling favours Hasbro, which owns Peppa Pig’s rights, in a copyright case it brought against Wolfoo’s makers, SConnect, alleging the company tried to deceive…
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Heart-stopping moment mother uses GAS PUMP to defend her child from stranger intent on abducting him from gas station in dead of night
A mother in Atlanta, Georgia, was caught on camera fighting off a man who tried to abduct her young son from a petrol station forecourt late at night, using a fuel pump handle as a weapon to drive him away. The footage has drawn widespread attention as a dramatic example of a parent’s instinctive defence…
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Usher Claps Back After Fan He Kicked Off Stage Reacted to Criticism of Viral Moment
Usher has publicly responded to backlash over a viral incident during his and Chris Brown’s R&B Tour, after the fan he removed from the stage spoke out on social media. At a Birmingham, Alabama show on 28 July, he warned the audience not to come on stage if they didn’t want to be there, appearing…
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Billy Zane, John Billingsley, Scottie Thompson & Bonnie Root Set For Philippe Caland’s Neo Noir Thriller ‘Milliseconds’
Actors Billy Zane, John Billingsley, Scottie Thompson and Bonnie Root have joined the cast of “Milliseconds”, a new neo noir thriller written and directed by Philippe Caland, who will also appear in the film. The project marks Caland’s sixth feature as writer-director-producer, following titles such as “Hollywood Buddha” and “Repentance”, and continues his long career…
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OZZY OSBOURNE’s Legacy Celebrated With New Universal Studios ‘Halloween Horror Nights’ Haunted House
Global Merchandising Services (GMS), the worldwide licensing agent for Ozzy Osbourne, has partnered with Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights to create original haunted houses celebrating the late rocker’s solo career. The “Ozzy Osbourne: Prince Of Darkness” experiences will debut at Universal Orlando Resort on 28 August and Universal Studios Hollywood on 3 September, forming the…