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2026’s Record-Breaking Horror Sensation Is Already a Streaming Sleeper Hit
A24’s psychological horror film Backrooms, directed by YouTuber Kane Parsons, has become a streaming sleeper hit after its strong cinema run. The film is fifth in Vudu’s US Top 10, underscoring how internet-born horror concepts and creators are increasingly finding mainstream commercial success. Parsons became known through his Kane Pixels YouTube channel and viral Backrooms…
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Carly Pearce says she doesn’t want children and calls her first marriage a ‘start-up marriage’
Country singer Carly Pearce has said she does not want children, while adding that she remains open to marrying again. She described her first marriage as a “start-up marriage”, reflecting on it as an early-life experience rather than a lasting partnership. Pearce made the comments after responding to a fan’s question on TikTok about whether…
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Christopher Nolan’s 116-Minute Masterpiece Is the Only One of His Films Streaming for Free
Christopher Nolan’s 2000 neo-noir thriller *Memento* is currently the only film in his catalogue available to stream free on Tubi, according to the article. The piece argues that the 116-minute film remains especially worth revisiting following the success of Nolan’s *The Odyssey*, as it established many of the narrative techniques associated with his later work.…
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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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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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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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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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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…