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From Prince to Madonna: William Orbit's 12 Greatest Productions

A retrospective of William Orbit's finest productions, from his early dance experiments through his transformative work with Madonna, Blur and All Saints, showcasing the late producer's gift for bringing cutting-edge electronic music into the pop mainstream.

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Dunesday: Will Dune and Avengers Doomsday Become Cinema's Biggest Showdown?

Dune: Part Three and Avengers: Doomsday arrive on the same day in December 2026, attempting to replicate Barbenheimer's success. But unlike the 2023 phenomenon, this pairing lacks tonal diversity and has sparked a corporate dispute over IMAX exclusivity.

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From Venice Ovations to Israeli Death Threats: Documentary on Military Targeting Sparks Firestorm

An Israeli documentary examining military targeting practices has sparked a firestorm in Israel, with political figures calling for the filmmakers' citizenship to be revoked and far-right groups threatening violence, while international audiences have applauded the film at Venice.

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Welsh Singer Bonnie Tyler, 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' Icon, Dies at 75

Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler, whose husky voice made Total Eclipse of the Heart an 1980s classic, has died aged 75 following complications from an illness in Portugal. Her career spanned five decades.

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Bonnie Tyler: The Voice That Transcended Steinman's Spectacle

Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler, whose husky voice defined 1980s power ballads including the global phenomenon Total Eclipse of the Heart, died on 8 July 2026 at age 75 while receiving treatment in Portugal. Her career spanned five decades.

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Legend of the White Dragon: Power Rangers alumni return in crowdfunded superhero action film

A crowdfunded superhero film featuring Power Rangers alumni, including Jason David Frank's final role, arrives with modest technical competence but struggles against familiar genre conventions and uneven performances.

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Zach Cregger's Resident Evil Reboot: A Thrilling Ride Anchored by Austin Abrams

Zach Cregger's Resident Evil reboot stars Austin Abrams as an everyman courier thrust into a monster-filled nightmare. The director orchestrates mayhem with expert pacing and dark comedy, though the film falters in its final act. It earned record preview numbers and projects $40–60 million domest...

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Organ Couriers Become Hollywood's Unlikely Action Heroes

Hollywood's latest action heroes aren't spies or soldiers—they're medical couriers protecting human organs. Runner and Resident Evil lead a surge of films where biological cargo and time-sensitive delivery create unprecedented narrative tension.

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David Bowie's Shel Talmy Recordings: Ambitious Archive of Uneven 1965 Demos

A new 21-track compilation of David Bowie's 1965 recordings with producer Shel Talmy reveals an artist still searching for his identity, caught between admiration for contemporaries and creative uncertainty. While arrangements show experimental promise, the songs themselves remain largely derivat...

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Beabadoobee's Pylon: A Gen Z Icon Channels Rock Rage With Disarming Melodies

Beabadoobee's fourth album Pylon merges 90s alt-rock distortion with disarming melodies, featuring collaborations with Hayley Williams and Turnstile's Brendan Yates. Released September 18, 2026, the project marks a heavier sonic turn while exploring themes of touring alienation and early-adulthoo...

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J Mascis on Black Sabbath, stolen Beach Boys records and the songs that shaped him

Dinosaur Jr. guitarist J Mascis reveals the songs that shaped his life, from stealing money for Beach Boys records to Black Sabbath's transformative power. His new album There Near arrived in August 2026.

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Todd Rundgren at Cadogan Hall: Veteran Musician Holds Back His Experimental Edge

Todd Rundgren's two-hour Cadogan Hall performance showcased his vocal range but leaned toward middling rock in the first half. The second set delivered gorgeous acoustic work and a sultry Marvin Gaye cover, though the evening represented a conservative take on his unclassifiable career.

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