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Mike Lindell said Tuesday afternoon that he was stepping down from being the MyPillow CEO to focus his attention on his Minnesota gubernatorial bid. In a post on the social platform X, Lindell said he had “made one of the biggest decisions of my life.” “I'm stepping down…
In a Guardian Opinion video, columnist Kirsty Major explains why she remains unconvinced by Meta's smart glasses, which have been dubbed "pervert glasses" by critics over their potential for covert filming. The piece highlights growing concern about the devices being used to record people without consent, reflecting wider…
Susanna Hoffs, best known as a member of The Bangles, has announced a new solo album titled "The List", due for release on 18 September via Baroque Folk. The 12-track record draws on "decade-spanning memories" and features a host of collaborators, including Rufus Wainwright, Semisonic's Dan Wilson and…
It's evolving. This week saw the release of Beast of Reincarnation, from publisher Fictions and developer Game Freak. While I quite like the action RPG despite it having a few rough edges, it seems the reception has generally been quite mixed, with critics and players divided on various…
Strand Releasing has acquired North American distribution rights to "Six Months in a Pink and Blue Building," the debut feature from Mexican director Bruno Santamaría Razo, which premiered in Critics' Week at this year's Cannes Film Festival. The deal marks a significant moment for Mexican cinema, as the…
Pop star Shawn Mendes publicly celebrated his girlfriend Bruna Marquezine's 31st birthday with an affectionate Instagram post, praising the Brazilian model and actress in both English and Portuguese. The gesture offers a rare, warm glimpse into the couple's relationship, which has been the subject of media interest since…
Disney has confirmed it is considering launching a free, ad-supported tier of Disney Plus, as streaming platforms face growing competition from free-to-watch services such as YouTube. Speaking during the company's earnings call, Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro said the firm is "exploring a free product for consumers" that could…
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Weezer have released a music video for their new single "C.E.O.", which pays homage to the band's breakthrough 1994 hit "Undone (The Sweater Song)" both musically and visually. The song, which explores the pressure on veteran rock acts to recreate past glories, deliberately mirrors that earlier track's structure,…
The Guardian reviews Dog Man: The Musical, a new stage adaptation of Dav Pilkey's hugely popular children's graphic novel series, now showing at London's Southbank Centre after an off-Broadway run. Based on the tale of a part-dog, part-human police officer, the show extends a franchise that has already…