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Tom Holland admits that some of his movies are “shit”

"I’ve had experiences before when people say, ‘Why should you see this movie?’ And in the back of your mind, you’re like, ‘You shouldn’t'"

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Patreon lays off 20% of its staff in biggest round of cuts in its history

CEO Jack Conte said Patreon's core business was "healthy and strong", but that the platform was restructuring to adapt faster to a shifting market. Source

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UK recorded music exports hit record $1.05B in 2025, up just 0.8% YoY

2025 was the first time the annual total had surpassed £800M, which converts to USD $1.05B Source

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Carly Simon Discloses Parkinson's Disease Diagnosis

The 83-year-old Rock and Roll Hall of Famer disclosed her health challenges in a new open letter to fans. Carly Simon Says She’s Living with Parkinson’s Disease Alex Young

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Nolan Admits Lynch's "Lost Highway" Influence on "Memento"

"But I found myself thinking about it weeks afterwards," the director recalled

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EC says TikTok is ‘failing to ensure safe accounts for minors’

This may sound like a story we’ve written before, not that long ago. But you’re probably thinking about UK watchdog Ofcom launching an investigation into TikTok over child safety. That happened earlier this month.

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Katy Perry ‘appalled and angry’ at White House ‘Firework’ post

We regret to inform you that the White House is at it again. ‘It’ being using popular songs by non-MAGA artists in social-media posts promoting its military activities.

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Carly Simon Says She’s Living with Parkinson’s Disease

The 83-year-old Rock and Roll Hall of Famer disclosed her health challenges in a new open letter to fans. Carly Simon Says She’s Living with Parkinson’s Disease Alex Young

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Christopher Nolan on how David Lynch’s ‘Lost Highway’ influenced ‘Memento’ even though he found it “laborious” at first

"But I found myself thinking about it weeks afterwards," the director recalled

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The Coral Continues to Create Spirit-Lifting Music

Made famous for their 2002 indie-pop staple Dreaming of You, the Coral continue to create spirit-lifting music decades on

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Jamie Campbell Bower dismisses "Conformity Gate" theory regarding "Stranger Things" finale

"I’m like, ‘It’s been six months! If there is, they’re kinda behind'"

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Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong surprises San Diego Comic-Con with pop-up performance

The singer took to Gallagher Square outside Petco Park to promote the group's upcoming coming-of-age rock comedy Nimrods.

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Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong Crashes San Diego Comic-Con For Pop-Up Ice Cream Truck Performance of ‘Basket Case’

The singer took to Gallagher Square outside Petco Park to promote the group's upcoming coming-of-age rock comedy Nimrods.

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Zach Cregger’s ‘Resident Evil’ movie trailer sparks debate over “faithful” game adaptations

"I take liberties"

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‘Stranger Things’ actor Jamie Campbell Bower shoots down ‘Conformity Gate’ theory about secret final episode

"I’m like, ‘It’s been six months! If there is, they’re kinda behind'"

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‘Halo: Campaign Evolved’ secret ending confirms more remakes are coming

“See you in the sequel”

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‘Tomb Raider: Catalyst’ Game Delayed to 2028

New adventure ‘Catalyst’ was supposed to launch next year after the ‘Legacy Of Atlantis’ remake

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‘Tomb Raider’ game quietly delayed until 2028

New adventure ‘Catalyst’ was supposed to launch next year after the ‘Legacy Of Atlantis’ remake

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‘House Of The Dragon’ fans hail “perfect” death in latest episode: “I’ve been praying for this day since season one”

The show has killed off another major character

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Lou Koller, Legendary Sick of It All Frontman, Dead at 59

The New York hardcore veteran died after a battle with the esophageal cancer adenocarcinoma. Lou Koller, Legendary Sick of It All Frontman, Dead at 59 Spencer Kaufman