Footage of Seoul crush to be removed from Call of Duty after backlash

Real life news coverage of the 2022 disaster which killed almost 160 people was included in an opening scene of Modern Warfare 4 to illustrate a fictional invasion from North Korea. Bereaved families said they were…

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Meryl Streek Presents: Lessons They Don’t Teach You At School

A one-man punk band from Dublin, his righteous lyrics act as a rallying cry for those pushed to society’s fringes. A searing live performer, Meryl Streek’s new album ‘Stories The Don’t Teach You At School’ is out now…

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Sir Ian McKellen pays tribute to close friend and X-Men co-star Sir Patrick Stewart after his death

The sad news was announced by Stewart’s longtime spokesperson, Kelly Bush Novak, who confirmed that the actor died at his home in Los Angeles with his beloved wife, Sunny, by his side. Read next Stewart died following “a…

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John Errol’s ‘Damage’ Is A Powerful Listen

The LA based artist has always used music as a means of expression, channelling his emotions and experiences in the process. At first he studied classical piano, before segueing into jazz; this framework merges with the…

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Ian McKellen, Hugh Jackman, William Shatner and more pay tribute to Patrick Stewart: “A man to admire and love”

The beloved actor, known for his roles in the Star Trek and X-Men franchises, passed away on Wednesday (October 28) at his home in Los Angeles. His family disclosed in an Instagram post shared on Thursday (October 29)…

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Sam Fender adds extra dates to 2027 UK and Ireland ‘Proper Massive’ stadium tour due to phenomenal demand

The singer-songwriter announced his 2027 tour dates last week after dropping a teaser online . Kicking off next summer, they include two homecoming shows at Newcastle’s St James’ Park in June, before further stops in…

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Sir Tom Jones cancels another US show after 'bad case of the flu'

The 86-year-old singer from Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf, is currently on his Come Gather Round world tour. He announced the decision to push back his Monday show in Los Angeles, and Tuesday's concert in San Diego…

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After 50 years of playing video games, I’m finally starring in one

If this sounds dodgy, remember that when I was 21 years old, a posh bloke asked me to come to a random church in the East End of London and talk saucy in front of him and a couple of other posh blokes. This turned out to…

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RIP Magic – 1,2,3

Whether it’s the mod cars pop-up deep in Bermondsey , the abstract influences that run through their work, or the early days of being dubbed “London’s buzziest band”, this is a group carving out their own path, with…

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Skye Newman’s ‘Survival’ Is A Plea From The Heart

Out now, the single comes as Skye closes off another rollercoaster year, culminating in a colossal – sold out – UK headline tour. Dates including five (!) nights at O2 Academy Brixton, with Skye fresh from a stunning…

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