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AMON AMARTH’s New Album ‘The Allfather Awakens’ Lands On Global Charts

  • *The Allfather Awakens* topped hard rock charts in three countries.
  • The album also placed highly in UK, German, Swiss and Austrian charts.
  • Its songs draw on Norse mythology and Viking history.

AMON AMARTH’s album *The Allfather Awakens*, released in early October, has reached the top of several hard rock and rock/metal charts in North America and Europe. The results mark a strong international showing for the Swedish band and add to the profile of an album that draws on…

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Temper City announce 16-date North American tour for 2027

  • Temper City will play 16 North American dates in 2027.
  • The tour runs from 9 March to 16 April.
  • “Self Aware” topped Alternative Airplay for 10 weeks.

Temper City have announced a 16-date North American headlining tour for 2027, named the “Self Aware Tour” after their breakout single. The run begins in San Francisco on 9 March and ends in Minneapolis on 16 April, marking a major live outing for the Southern California trio after…

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Reynolds seeks answers from Poundland owner amid administration fears

  • Reynolds has asked Poundland’s owner to clarify the retailer’s situation.
  • Gordon Brothers may seek administration after rejecting a rescue bid.
  • Up to 500 stores could lack buyers in a break-up.

Business secretary Jonathan Reynolds has contacted Poundland’s owner, Gordon Brothers, to establish the facts as fears grow that the retailer could enter administration. The outcome could affect thousands of workers and high streets, and comes as the company’s financial troubles risk overshadowing Chancellor John Healey’s first budget. Gordon…

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US intelligence image reveals China’s spaceplane during 2024 orbital mission

  • A 2024 satellite image shows China’s spaceplane in orbit.
  • The craft resembles the US X-37B.
  • China’s latest two missions lasted 276 and 268 days.

A US commercial satellite captured China’s secretive spaceplane in orbit in 2024, and a higher-resolution image published in a US intelligence report shows a craft that resembles America’s X-37B. The image offers a rare view of China’s programme, whose missions have grown longer and included apparent tests involving…

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Live updates: Trump, Obama campaign in midterm sprint; Murkowski backs Dem in Alaska governor’s race

  • Trump campaigned in Ohio as Obama rallied Democrats in Georgia.
  • Murkowski endorsed Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins for Alaska governor.
  • The Alaska race featured three Republicans, including Trump-backed Bernadette Wilson.

President Donald Trump and former President Barack Obama took their parties’ campaigns to pivotal states on 28 October, less than a week before the US midterm elections. Trump rallied Republicans in Ohio, where Senate and governor’s races were on the ballot, while Obama campaigned for Democrats in Georgia.…

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FCC approves Amazon Leo’s $11.5bn Globalstar acquisition

  • FCC approves Amazon Leo’s $11.5 billion Globalstar deal.
  • The acquisition supports direct-to-device satellite services.
  • Globalstar’s Apple emergency connectivity will continue.

The US Federal Communications Commission has approved Amazon Leo’s $11.5 billion acquisition of satellite operator Globalstar. Amazon says the deal will expand its satellite network and enable direct-to-device services, while the FCC expects it to improve coverage in underserved areas. Globalstar provides emergency satellite connectivity for compatible Apple…

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Briton Azim set for December return against Valenzuela

  • Azim is scheduled to fight Valenzuela in London on 4 December.
  • The contest is understood to be an IBF title eliminator.
  • Victory could set up a title challenge and boost hopes of a fight with Dalton Smith.

Undefeated British light-welterweight Adam Azim is set to meet Mexico’s Gabriel Gollaz Valenzuela at London’s Copper Box on 4 December. The bout is understood to be an IBF title eliminator, with the winner expected to be in line for a title challenge in early 2027. Azim, 24, has…

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In 1979, Talking Heads brought New York’s outsiders to mainstream TV. But they could never quite fit in

  • Talking Heads made their mainstream TV debut on *American Bandstand* in 1979.
  • “Take Me to the River” had become their first Billboard top 30 hit.
  • David Byrne’s awkward interview contrasted with the band’s growing success.

Talking Heads appeared on *American Bandstand* for the first time on 17 March 1979, bringing their New York post-punk sound to a mainstream television audience. Their hit cover of Al Green’s “Take Me to the River” had helped them break nationally, but the interview highlighted how awkwardly the…

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Annecy Title ‘Cloud Girl’ Flies To International Buyers For SC Films

  • SC Films has sold *Cloud Girl* across many international territories.
  • The film screened in the 2026 Annecy festival’s Official Selection.
  • Its US cinema release is planned for 8 January 2027.

SC Films International has sold animated family adventure *Cloud Girl* to buyers across numerous territories, expanding the film’s international reach ahead of its planned US cinema release. The deals follow its selection for the 2026 Annecy International Animation Film Festival. The film, directed by Philippe Riche, follows an…

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Comedy Legend George Schlatter Sets Doc Release With Freestyle Digital Media (Exclusive)

  • A documentary about George Schlatter debuts digitally on 8 December.
  • Freestyle Digital Media acquired its North American VOD rights.
  • The film explores the creator of *Laugh-In* and his seven-decade career.

Freestyle Digital Media has acquired the North American video-on-demand rights to *Sock It To Me: The Legend of George Schlatter*, a documentary about the television producer behind *Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In*. The film will arrive on digital platforms on 8 December, revisiting Schlatter’s seven-decade career and his influence…

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