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Burnham’s plan to ‘end neoliberalism’ includes hiring US firm linked to Gaza aid site massacres

  • Burnham hired BCG to help develop a 10-year UK plan.
  • BCG previously helped establish the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation.
  • GHF sites were linked to thousands of Palestinian deaths and injuries.

Andy Burnham has hired Boston Consulting Group (BCG) to help shape his 10-year plan, which he said was intended to “end neoliberalism” in the UK. The appointment has drawn scrutiny because BCG previously worked with the US- and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), an aid organisation whose distribution…

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Saban Films Takes North America On Michael Madsen Action Thriller ‘Blood Behind Us’ – AFM

  • Saban Films bought North American rights to *Blood Behind Us*.
  • Michael Madsen plays the lead character’s estranged father.
  • Theatrical release is planned for January 2027, followed by digital in February.

Saban Films has acquired North American rights to *Blood Behind Us*, an action thriller featuring one of Michael Madsen’s final film performances. The deal was announced as the American Film Market began, and the film’s planned release will bring the late actor’s work to audiences in cinemas and…

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Vietnamese Musical Hit ‘A Little Dream Of Me’ Set For North American Release Through Reel Citrus

  • Reel Citrus plans a North American release on 4 December.
  • The film earned about $2 million in Vietnam.
  • Its theme song passed 13 million YouTube views.

Reel Citrus has acquired North American rights to Vietnamese musical *A Little Dream Of Me* and plans a theatrical release on 4 December. The deal brings a rare Vietnamese musical to North American cinemas after it became the country’s highest-grossing musical, with themes of family, music and representation.…

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4 Famous Songs That Are Enlivened by the Presence of the Fantastically Funky Clavinet

  • Four classic songs showcase the clavinet’s funky sound.
  • Stevie Wonder played the clavinet, drums and Moog bass on “Superstition”.
  • Wah-wah pedals shape parts by The Band and Fleetwood Mac.

The article highlights four familiar songs in which the clavinet adds a distinctive funk-driven sound, showing how the keyboard helped shape tracks across different styles. It argues that the instrument deserves more attention today, while illustrating its range through memorable riffs and playing choices. Garth Hudson uses a…

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Burnham’s plan to ‘end neoliberalism’ includes involvement of US firm linked to Gaza aid site massacres

  • Burnham’s 10-year plan will receive input from BCG.
  • BCG’s past Gaza work has prompted criticism.
  • The firm modelled $5 billion in proposed relocation packages.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s government has hired Boston Consulting Group (BCG) to provide a consultant for its 10-year plan, which Burnham has said is intended to “end neoliberalism”. The appointment has drawn criticism because BCG worked with the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, an aid organisation whose distribution sites were…

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Till Lindemann adds 2027 North American dates to global tour

  • Lindemann’s North American tour runs from 30 April to 21 May 2027.
  • Dates include Canada, the United States and two festival appearances.
  • South American and UK and European legs are also scheduled.

Till Lindemann, Rammstein’s singer, has announced a 2027 North American tour alongside previously announced South American and UK and European dates. The North American run begins in Mexico City on 30 April and ends in Los Angeles on 21 May, with stops across the US and Canada and…

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Dirty Projectors’ David Longstreth Announces 2027 Solo US Tour, Shares New Song “Jumbotron”: Stream

  • David Longstreth will tour the US and Europe in 2027.
  • Dirty Projectors launched the Well Tempered Zealot label.
  • New single “Jumbotron” features piano, drums, bass and brass.

Dirty Projectors’ David Longstreth has announced a solo tour spanning the United States and Europe in spring and summer 2027, alongside the launch of the band’s new record label, Well Tempered Zealot. The announcement is accompanied by “Jumbotron”, a new single and the group’s second new song since…

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American 7-Year-Old Girl Fatally Shot By Mexican Police In Anti-Cartel Operation Near Border

  • Seven-year-old American Aranza was killed by Mexican police in Matamoros.
  • Her family says officers fired after being told they were civilians.
  • Authorities say the investigation is progressing; the officers have not been detained.

Seven-year-old American girl Aranza was fatally shot by Mexican police during an anti-cartel operation in Matamoros, near the US-Mexico border. The case has raised questions about how officers responded to a family travelling with children and the progress of the investigation. Aranza was in a car with her…

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‘Positive momentum’: Is the US war on Iran about to end?

  • Trump says the war is “effectively” over after positive talks.
  • Midterm losses and Qatar’s mediation are adding pressure for diplomacy.
  • Oil prices fell, but military tensions remain.

Diplomatic efforts to end the US-Israel war on Iran have accelerated after Donald Trump and Qatar’s prime minister described White House talks as positive. Trump said he considers the war “effectively” over, though both Washington and Tehran continue to signal military readiness, and a lasting agreement has not…

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Clutch’s Neil Fallon on Making ‘Wasted Lands’ for the Stage, Bringing Back a Fan-Favorite Producer, and Playing Banjo on the New Album (Exclusive)

  • Clutch’s 14th album is due in January 2027.
  • The band discarded material they felt would not translate live.
  • “Beware the Fever” grew from a jam featuring Fallon’s banjo.

Clutch are due to release their 14th studio album, *Wasted Lands*, in January 2027, their first since 2022. Frontman Neil Fallon says the band set aside a large amount of recorded material after questioning whether it would work on stage, returning instead to the sound and approach they…

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