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‘Injustice and pain’: Justin Baldoni makes first public statement on Blake Lively lawsuit
Justin Baldoni has spoken publicly for the first time about his lengthy legal dispute with his It Ends With Us co-star Blake Lively, releasing a five-minute Instagram video recorded with his wife, Emily. In it he described the “injustice and pain” the couple say they endured during the year-long battle, framing the experience as a…
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‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ Trailer: Soldiers Drop Nuclear Bomb on Godzilla as the Monster Rampages Again
Variety has published details of the newly released trailer for “Godzilla Minus Zero”, the latest film in Toho’s long-running kaiju franchise and a direct sequel to the internationally successful 2023 film “Godzilla Minus One”. The trailer shows soldiers dropping a nuclear bomb on Godzilla as the monster embarks on a fresh rampage, this time targeting…
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How Sunflower Bean’s Nick Kivlen Found a Mellow Psychedelic Groove of His Own
Nick Kivlen, the guitarist of acclaimed New York indie-rock band Sunflower Bean, has released his first solo album, Addicted to the Sunset, which he self-released on 7 July. The record marks a notable creative step for a musician who has spent more than a decade largely yielding the spotlight to bandmate and lead singer Julia…
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Parents, fans furious with puzzling decision that could make high school baseball far more dangerous
USA Baseball and the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) have announced that, from 2028, high school players in the United States will be permitted to use lighter bats with drop weights of -4, -5 and -6, rather than being restricted to the current -3 standard. The “drop weight” is the difference between…
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The Biggest Sci-Fi Sequel of 2026 Officially Arrives This November
Japanese studio Toho has released the first full trailer for Godzilla Minus Zero, confirming that the highly anticipated monster film will open in cinemas worldwide on 6 November 2026 with no delays. The film is a direct sequel to 2023’s Oscar-winning Godzilla Minus One, and is being touted as one of the most eagerly awaited…
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Fallout’s second season has been nominated for more Emmys, even if it’s significantly fewer than last time
Season two of Amazon’s live-action Fallout adaptation might have been a bit of a divisive one, but that hasn’t stopped it from being showered with another bunch of nominations ahead of this year’s prestigious Emmy Awards. In total, Fallout’s second TV outing has made it in nine categories – a decent clutch, even if it’s…
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New York is the first US state to ban smart glasses in all its courthouses
New York has become the first US state to impose a blanket ban on smart glasses across all its courthouses, with the rules taking effect on 20 July 2026. The measure is intended to prevent people from surreptitiously recording court proceedings, jurors or staff, and it reflects growing unease about wearable devices that can capture…
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With US unleashing attacks, Iranian official threatens that the Islamic Republic will deliver a ‘hard slap’
Two Iranian officials issued public threats against the United States after US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced a fresh round of military strikes on Iran, according to automatic translations of their Persian-language posts on X. Ebrahim Rezaei, a member of Iran’s Parliament, warned Americans to “await the hard slap from the Iranians”, while the parliamentary speaker,…
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Sam And Louise Sullivan – “Love & Devotion”
Folk-rock duo Sam and Louise Sullivan have released “Love & Devotion”, the title track and latest single from their forthcoming record of the same name. The song follows last month’s lead single “Down On Love” and continues the pair’s nostalgic, 1960s-inflected style, marking another step in the build-up to the album’s release. Sam Sullivan described…