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Argentinians queue for miles to mourn Carlos 'Indio' Solari

The line stretched for more than 7km (four miles). Mourners sang rock songs, waved banners and carried speakers blasting music while smoke rose from makeshift barbecues and vendors sold T-shirts bearing the image of a bald man with sunglasses. As evening fell, a drizzle set in, but the queue remained;

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Kyle Cooke kisses fan at Queens DJ set amid split

Kyle Cooke kissed a fan during his DJ set at the Summer Club in Queens over the weekend. In a TikTok clip, he leans in and says, “Alright, come here,” later telling the woman, “You’re actually really hot. I’m not joking,” before kissing her on the forehead and

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What happened to the band T-shirt? New rules of concert dressing

Concert dressing has shifted from simply throwing on a band T-shirt to curated, show‑inspired looks. With ticket prices higher than ever and gigs treated as special events, fans are embracing outfits that reference live shows, songs, albums and even obscure details that only the most devoted listeners will spot.

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Backrooms director's dad revisits old Facebook plea as film hits #1 worldwide

Kane Parsons is 20 and his first feature reached No. 1 worldwide, tripling A24's previous record and even outperforming the latest Star Wars at the box office. His father, Michael Parsons, has been revisiting an older Facebook thread that traces that rise. In May 2021 Parsons posted in

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What is Gundam Rogue Orbit anyway?

You don't need to know your Universal Century from your Cosmic Era, or even how to pronounce GQuuuuuuX, to enjoy Bandai Namco's new Gundam game, its lead creators say. Gundam Rogue Orbit is set in a brand-new Gundam universe with all-new characters and serves as a

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Disclosure Day ending: the alien whisper and sequel chances

The film ends with Margaret and Daniel broadcasting archival footage that proves a long-running coverup: craft in flight, charred alien bodies, and confirmed crashes such as Kecksburg. An infirm alien, presumably In Vivo 17, is revealed in the studio and whispers an 8‑bit binary message into Daniel Kellner’s

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Shift Up CEO brushes off Evie appearance complaints

The first trailer for Stellar Blade: Blood Rain, revealed during Summer Game Fest on June 5, set off alarm bells beyond suspicions about alleged use of GenAI; much of the reaction has focused on the child-like appearance of the sequel’s new protagonist, Evie. Shift Up CEO Hyung-tae Kim, who

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BBC abandons plans for Doctor Who Christmas special

The BBC has cancelled the special Christmas episode of Doctor Who amid speculation about the series' future after Ncuti Gatwa ended his run as the Time Lord. The broadcaster said the long-running sci-fi series, which launched in 1963, will be put out to "competitive tender" this year

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Ryan Gosling's Starfighter Should Follow The Mandalorian's Example

Ryan Gosling is set to star in Star Wars: Starfighter, which is slated for release in 2027. The recent film The Mandalorian & Grogu took a surprising turn by becoming the first Star Wars movie not to include any characters from the original trilogy, and that choice has quietly reshaped

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Which Sci‑Fi Hero Are You Most Like?

Which Sci-Fi Hero Are You Most Like? Paul Atreides · Captain Kirk · Princess Leia · Ellen Ripley · Max Rockatansky Five iconic heroes. Five completely different ways of facing an impossible universe. Eight questions will tell you which one. 01 How do you lead when the stakes couldn't be higher? The

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Tom Hanks offers marriage advice to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce

At the "Toy Story 5" premiere in Los Angeles, Tom Hanks — who has been married to Rita Wilson for 38 years — offered a bit of marital counsel to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce ahead of their July wedding: "The man must make the waffles on Sunday."

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Solo Leveling season 3 expected in 2027–2028, disappointing fans

An automated translation of webtoon publisher D&C Media’s latest earnings document includes the line, "Anime Season 3 confirmed (expected 2027–2028)," a detail first flagged by ScreenRant. That window would be a long wait compared with the show’s initial pace: season 1 arrived in

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Star Wars Quiz: Which Force User Are You?

Star Wars Quiz: Which Force User Are You? The Force is not a binary. It is a spectrum — from the serene halls of the Jedi Temple to the shadowed corridors of Sith space. Ten questions will reveal where you truly fall, with options ranging from Light Side to Dark Side

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Among Us Story: On Guard preview — a solid single-player mystery

Among Us doesn’t seem like the kind of game that could work in single-player, but Innersloth has found a way. At Summer Game Fest I played a hands-on demo of Among Us Story: On Guard, a spinoff that turns the social deduction game into a solo murder mystery. The

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Doctor Who's Christmas cancelation is the best thing that could happen to the show

Doctor Who is in its worst shape for decades. Low ratings, Ncuti Gatwa leaving the TARDIS behind after just two (shorter) seasons, and a baffling Billie Piper-shaped cliffhanger have left the sci-fi classic in desperate need of a doctor and a Doctor. The BBC has canceled the previously announced 2026

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The Furious Hits 100% on Rotten Tomatoes Ahead of Release

The Furious, directed by Kenji Tanigaki, holds a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes from 33 reviews as it opens in theaters on June 10, 2026. The film blends elements of John Wick, Taken, and The Raid and emphasizes physical stunts and martial arts. It stars Xie Miao and Joe

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Which Action Hero Would Be Your Perfect Partner?

An action hero quiz asks which action hero would be your perfect partner, offering five legends to choose from: Rambo, James Bond, Indiana Jones, John McClane and Ethan Hunt. The quiz runs through ten questions — from being dropped into a dangerous situation to how partners communicate mid-mission — and uses your

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Turok: Origins preview: After 2 missions, I can't wait to play more

At Summer Game Fest I played two missions of Turok: Origins, Saber Interactive’s latest take on the dinosaur-shooting series. It’s a big, dumb shooter where you blast those goddamn things in the face, and oddly enough it left a strong impression. Turok: Origins is a co-op shooter for

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Fans spot odd Triforce in Ocarina of Time remake teaser

A surprise Nintendo Direct confirmed an Ocarina of Time remake and fans have been combing a brief teaser for clues. The trailer shows young Link asleep in his Kokiri Forest home, and when the camera lingers on his hand a glowing Triforce appears. That detail jars with the original game,

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11 essential rules for phone etiquette

When phones and inconsiderate public behaviour collide the results can be uncomfortable. After a West End performance of Inter Alia, Rosamund Pike went on stage to challenge someone she had seen texting: “I just wanted to say for anyone going to the theatre, it’s a huge thing that we’

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The Doctor's Line in 'Latent Image' Hits Harder Than Any Sci‑Fi Quote

I've watched Star Trek: Voyager more times than I can count, and yet Robert Picardo's Doctor still delivers lines that stop me in my tracks. His journey from automated medical subroutines to a thinking, feeling artificial being is one of the show's throughlines, and

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Which Sci‑Fi World Would You Survive?

A new eight-question sci‑fi survival quiz asks readers which fictional universe would best suit their instincts. It offers five possible outcomes: The Matrix, Mad Max, Blade Runner, Dune and Star Wars. The questions probe how you respond to scarcity, threats, authority and moral choices, and ask where you could

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Inside the Fall festival: fans, Frank Skinner and the final album

There has never been a group like the Fall. The irreplaceable Smith died in 2018 at the age of 60, bringing to an end the group he fronted for his entire adult life, but interest has been sustained by a slew of reissues, spinoff groups, podcasts and books. The nine-track

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Van Der Beek blessed ex-wife's marriage before his death

Heather McComb said James Van Der Beek gave his blessing to her marriage to Scott Michael Campbell, which took place on May 30, before he lost his battle to cancer in February. She described their last conversation as "beautiful" and told Us Weekly that "James and [his

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Russel T. Davies leaves Doctor Who as future plans for the series are canceled

After the Fourteenth Doctor’s controversial regeneration into former travelling companion Rose Tyler in summer 2025, and Disney’s departure, questions mounted over the show’s next steps. The BBC and former showrunner Russell T. Davies have announced they will not go ahead with the previously announced 2026 Christmas episode,