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Tom Holland and Zendaya’s Rumored Wedding Venue Has a Starry History — and Is Close to a Key ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Filming Location
Tom Holland and Zendaya are reported to have held a three-day post-wedding celebration at Beaverbrook, a historic five-star hotel and estate in Surrey, though neither the couple nor their representatives have confirmed the reports. The alleged venue is notable for its long association with prominent figures from politics, literature and film, making it a fitting…
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Trescothick chat helps Buttler find form for T20 record
Jos Buttler says technical advice from England batting coach Marcus Trescothick helped restore his confidence and form, contributing to him becoming T20 cricket’s all-time leading run-scorer. The England wicketkeeper passed Kieron Pollard’s previous record while making 51 from 20 balls for Manchester Super Giants, continuing a run of strong scores after a poor T20 World…
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Water Damage Announce New Album Repair Feat. Wendy Eisenberg & Ricardo Dias Gomes: Hear “Reel 45”
Austin experimental ensemble Water Damage have announced their new studio album, Repair, and released its opening track, “Reel 45”. Due out in October, the record continues the group’s emphasis on extended, rhythmic and drone-based compositions, with the new single described as one of their fastest and noisiest recordings. Repair contains four side-length tracks and features…
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DIIV share ominous single ‘The Fountain’ as they officially announce new album ‘ZIRP!’ and announce tour dates
DIIV have released the ominous new single ‘The Fountain’ and officially announced their fifth album, ‘ZIRP!’, due on 30 October through Fantasy Recordings. Produced by A.G. Cook, the record is framed around themes including Palantir, societal collapse and the pressures of streaming, and marks a move towards capturing the band’s live sound. Cook said he…
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‘Southern Charm’ Star Craig Conover Set for Indie Dramedy ‘Caroline Fletcher’ (Exclusive)
Craig Conover, known for Bravo’s Southern Charm, has joined the cast of independent dramedy Caroline Fletcher, directed by Ellyn Vander Wyden. The film has completed production in Massachusetts and marks a move into scripted cinema for the reality television personality. The screenplay, by Daniel Blum, follows an 11-year-old girl who uses confidence tricks to navigate…
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US unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs in July as slump in growth continues
US employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs in July, signalling a sharper slowdown in the labour market than economists had anticipated. The figures may reduce pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates despite persistent inflation, particularly as growth has weakened during the summer and amid conflict in the Middle East. The unemployment rate remained…
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Why can’t the Premier League attract the world’s best players?
The article examines why Premier League clubs, despite their unrivalled combined financial strength and the league’s global appeal, rarely sign the world’s most established attacking superstars at their peak. Vinicius Jr’s decision to extend his Real Madrid contract until 2032, despite Arsenal’s interest, illustrates the issue: English clubs can develop elite players into global names,…
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“Ideas like this usually just die”: Inside generative AI’s effect on modding, and how host sites struggle to maintain transparency
The article examines how generative AI is becoming more common in videogame modding, making it harder for players and journalists to identify work made wholly by people. It focuses on Nexus Mods’ approach, which permits AI-generated content unless a credible complaint is made by an affected creator or rights holder, and considers the transparency problems…
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Employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs in a sign of a wilting labor market
US employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs in July, signalling a weakening labour market and complicating the Federal Reserve’s decisions on interest rates. The result was well below forecasts of roughly 100,000 new jobs and represents a political setback for President Trump ahead of the midterm elections. Revisions also reduced employment estimates for May and June…
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Tributes paid after death of legendary electronic producer William Orbit, age 69: “He never followed the obvious path”
Electronic producer William Orbit has died at the age of 69, prompting tributes from artists and collaborators including All Saints, Melanie C, Fatboy Slim, Blur associates and leading DJs. His death matters because Orbit helped shape several influential pop and electronic records, with admirers praising his inventive, unconventional approach to production. Orbit, born William Wainwright,…