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   Call of Duty Movie Director Peter Berg Once Called Video Games “Weak” and “Pathetic”

   Peter Berg is set to direct Paramount’s Call of Duty movie for a 2028 theatrical release. A resurfaced 2013 interview shows he was once sharply critical of military shooters and the people who play them.

   3 min readApr 29, 1:00 PM
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   CBGB Festival 2026 Sets Patti Smith, Morrissey, Interpol, Sex Pistols and Violet Grohl for Brooklyn Lineup

   The September event at Under the K Bridge Park will pair punk and new wave veterans with newer heavy guitar acts, plus Violet Grohl performing material from her debut album.

   3 min readApr 29, 1:00 PM
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   Channing Tatum’s Cryptic Post Draws Attention After Zoë Kravitz Engagement News

   Channing Tatum has sparked fan speculation with a cryptic post following reports that his ex Zoë Kravitz is engaged to Harry Styles.

   2 min readApr 29, 10:20 AM
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   Sydney Sweeney Reportedly Offered $300,000 by Adult Content Platform After Euphoria Scenes

   Sydney Sweeney’s work as Cassie Howard in HBO’s Euphoria reportedly led to a $300,000 offer from an adult content platform, underlining the strange way prestige TV fame can be repackaged online.

   2 min readApr 29, 10:16 AM
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   Brandon Barash Granted Emergency Restraining Order Against Kirsten Storms Amid Mental Health Allegations

   Days of Our Lives actor Brandon Barash has been granted an emergency restraining order against ex-wife Kirsten Storms after alleging in court documents that the General Hospital star is experiencing a mental health crisis.

   3 min readApr 29, 10:14 AM
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   Love Is Blind: Argentina Former Participant Santiago Martínez Sentenced to 15 Years for Attempted Murder of Ex-Wife

   Santiago Martínez, who appeared on Love Is Blind: Argentina in 2024, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after being convicted in a case involving his ex-wife, Emily Ceco.

   3 min readApr 29, 10:02 AM
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   David Haye Reportedly Preparing £10 Million ITV Claim Over I’m A Celebrity Edit

   David Haye is reportedly considering legal action against ITV, claiming his I’m A Celebrity South Africa appearance damaged his brand and made him look like a bully and misogynist.

   4 min readApr 29, 10:01 AM
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   Taylor Swift Moves to Trademark Her Voice and Eras Tour Image as AI Fakes Raise the Stakes

   Taylor Swift’s team has filed three new trademark applications covering two voice phrases and a specific Eras Tour performance image, a move that arrives as celebrities push back against unauthorized AI uses of their identity.

   3 min readApr 28, 11:16 AM
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   Justin Bieber’s Coachella Bounce Went Global, and Croatia Led the Charge

   Justin Bieber’s April 11 Coachella set sent his catalog up 171% worldwide, with bigger percentage jumps outside the U.S. and Canada, led by Croatia, Lebanon, Ireland, and Spain.

   5 min readApr 28, 11:12 AM
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    Dave Mason, Traffic Co-Founder and Writer of “Feelin’ Alright?,” Dies at 79

    The British guitarist and songwriter helped shape Traffic, turned “Only You Know and I Know” and “We Just Disagree” into solo signatures, and played with Jimi Hendrix, George Harrison, the Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, and Fleetwood Mac.

    7 min readApr 28, 11:08 AM
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    Lexie Brown Denies Klay Thompson Rumors After Megan Thee Stallion Split

    WNBA guard Lexie Brown has rejected online claims linking her to Klay Thompson after Megan Thee Stallion announced their breakup and accused the NBA star of cheating.

    3 min readApr 28, 11:08 AM