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As Avengers: Doomsday Tickets Go on Sale, Marvel Releases New Poster and Makes an Interesting Change to the YouTube Countdown
Marvel has widened ticket sales for Avengers: Doomsday and released a new Doctor Doom poster as it promotes the film during D23. The updates matter because they offer fresh official hints about the villain and the film’s wider cast ahead of its December release. Tickets are now available generally after initially being limited to INFINITY…
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El-Sayed in the hot seat after ‘sickening’ animal control record goes viral on social media
Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed is facing renewed criticism over Detroit’s animal control service during his time as the city’s health director. The scrutiny follows social-media attention on claims by a former employee that the department operated like a “dog slaughterhouse”, an allegation that has become a political liability in his Senate campaign. El-Sayed…
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Frankie Valli retires from touring aged 92
Frankie Valli, the 92-year-old Four Seasons singer, has retired from touring, according to his brother Bobby. The decision appears to formalise Valli’s earlier break from live performances for health reasons, ending a lengthy touring career that had prompted public concern over his wellbeing. Bobby Valli announced the retirement in a Facebook post, saying the family…
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Nemzzz Drops New Heater ‘4AM’
Manchester rapper Nemzzz has released a new single, ‘4AM’, continuing a run of recent releases during what Clash describes as a strong summer for the artist. The track matters because it builds on the momentum of his viral single ‘GEEKIN’, reinforcing his growing profile in the UK rap scene. ‘GEEKIN’ has gained traction on TikTok,…
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The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here’s an offering of the best…
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Marco Rubio gets 68 new jobs in epic White House birthday gift inspired by viral meme
The White House marked Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s 55th birthday by giving him a gold-framed collage built around the viral “Rubio realising” meme. The gift playfully reflects the online joke that Rubio appears to hold an unusually large number of roles in President Donald Trump’s administration. The collage contains 68 panels showing altered versions…
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Supergirl Featurette Wiped From YouTube After Fans Spot Director Using Alleged AI Concept Art for Lobo
A Warner Bros. featurette about Jason Momoa’s portrayal of Lobo in *Supergirl* was removed from YouTube after viewers alleged that concept images visible on director Craig Gillespie’s laptop had been generated using AI. Neither DC Studios nor Warner Bros. had publicly explained the removal, but the footage prompted online criticism and demands for clarification over…
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David Foster denies snubbing Meghan Markle after red carpet interaction with Prince Harry
Music producer David Foster has denied claims he snubbed Meghan Markle during a red carpet moment at his charity event that went viral on social media. Video footage showed Foster walking past Markle as she appeared to greet him and Prince Harry, before he returned moments later with his wife, Katharine McPhee, to pose for…
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Artist Behind Viral Spider-Man: Brand New Day Poster Forced to Take Drawing Down
Drake Landon, a Cineplex employee, has identified himself as the artist behind a viral hand-drawn Spider-Man: Brand New Day poster after being told to remove it. He created the improvised “Spooderman” artwork because the cinema had not received its official promotional material, but Cineplex head office requested its removal, apparently to avoid issues with the…
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Viral Pokemon PC port Gen1Recomp gets Gold support, as dev says it’s “not vibe coded” even though “AI helped” with development
Gen1Recomp, a fan-made native PC recreation of first-generation Pokémon games, has added support for Pokémon Gold. The update expands the project beyond Red, Blue and Yellow, while renewing debate over the use of AI in fan-game development and the reliability of projects built around copyrighted games. Its developer said the project was not “vibe coded”,…