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  • Deion Sanders overcomes bladder cancer, sparks rumours with Karrueche Tran

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    On July 28, 2025, NFL legend and Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders publicly revealed his recent battle with aggressive bladder cancer. The diagnosis came during a routine scan prompted by recurring blood clot issues. Sanders underwent surgery to remove his bladder and had a reconstructed organ built using a segment of his small intestine. According to Dr Janet Kukreja and his medical team, he is now officially cancer‑free.

    Sanders described the ordeal as physically and emotionally grueling yet optimistic, having lost about twenty-five pounds during the process. He candidly discussed major lifestyle changes post‑surgery, including unpredictable bladder control and the need for adult incontinence wear. Despite these challenges—and with a trademark sense of humor—he joked about needing a portable toilet on the sideline during games.

    In a surprising new development, footage surfaced of actress Karrueche Tran by Sanders’ hospital bedside during surgery. In the video, Tran is visibly emotional as she describes the bladder reconstruction process, fueling speculation of a deeper personal connection between them. TMZ reported that this appearance, alongside prior sightings and a lunch date, has intensified dating rumors—even though neither Sanders nor Tran has officially commented on the nature of their relationship.

    Throughout the press conference, Coach Prime emphasised the importance of early health screenings, encouraging all men to get evaluated and not ignore warning signs. The truth of his diagnosis remained private from his sons to avoid distraction, as he revealed that they were told the issue was a foot problem instead. Now entering his third season with the Buffaloes—fresh off a 9‑4 record and bowl appearance—Sanders is committed to leading the team forward on and off the field. Sanders’ recovery and message of resilience shine through his health saga—and whether the romance rumours hold water or not, people are paying attention.

  • Famine unfolding in Gaza Strip, experts warn

    A UN‑backed body has issued its most dire assessment to date, warning that famine is currently unfolding in the Gaza Strip. Although a formal famine declaration has not yet been made, the new interim report by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) signals catastrophic hunger levels unmatched in recent conflict-era history.

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    The IPC finds that 86% of households regularly lack sufficient food, with many surviving by scavenging. At least 16 children under five have already died from hunger-related causes since mid‑July, and over 20,000 children have been treated for acute malnutrition. In Gaza City, a startling 16% of young children are acutely malnourished. This humanitarian catastrophe has intensified since Israel imposed a total blockade in March 2025, severely restricting aid and commercial entry. Whilst limited aid access resumed in May, critics argue that aid delivery remains obstructed due to inspections, bureaucratic delays, security risks, and active military operations.

    Though Israel denies pursuing a starvation policy, recent statements by both Israeli and international officials increasingly reflect recognition of the crisis. United States President Donald Trump, referencing visible suffering, expressed skepticism toward Israeli denials and pledged new aid measures involving United States and European provisions.

    International aid groups including Oxfam and Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) characterise aid airdrops and tactical military pauses as grossly insufficient, labelling current aid efforts as a “drop in the ocean” compared to Gaza’s needs. Experts emphasise that the Gaza crisis has reached the “worst-case scenario of famine” and that immediate, large-scale, unimpeded humanitarian access is essential to prevent further deaths and widespread suffering.

  • Busta Rhymes to receive Hollywood Walk of Fame star

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    Busta Rhymes will be honoured with the 2,818th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday, August 1, at 11:30 AM PT at 6201 Hollywood Boulevard in front of East Town. Rhymes will receive his star in the category of Recording. Joining emcee Big Boy as speakers will be Chris Rock, LL Cool J and Chuck D.

    The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce administers the legendary Hollywood Walk of Fame for the City of Los Angeles and has proudly hosted the globally iconic star ceremonies for decades. Millions of people from the United States and worldwide have visited the cultural landmark since 1960.

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  • Paul Thomas Anderson and Leonardo DiCaprio lead heavyweight ensemble in ‘One Battle After Another’: Watch the trailer

    An all-star collision that redefines prestige cinema for 2025 with music from by Beyoncé, co-written by Dean McIntosh (Arrow Benjamin).

    When Paul Thomas Anderson announces a new film, the world pauses—and with ‘One Battle After Another’, it isn’t just pausing. It’s holding its breath.

    From Warner Bros Pictures, this autumnal cinematic offering feels like a masterstroke before we’ve even seen a single frame. Leonardo DiCaprio—an Oscar and BAFTA winner whose name still makes headlines with a whisper—takes centre stage in a story draped in tension, resilience, and raw emotion. Flanking him are fellow giants Benicio del Toro and Sean Penn, lending the film the kind of gravitas only decades of sharp, soul-bearing performances can bring.

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    But Anderson doesn’t stop at legacy. Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor, Chase Infiniti, Wood Harris, and Alana Haim (back under Anderson’s directing gaze) bring layered, modern vibrancy to the mix. It’s a bold blend of Hollywood’s past, present, and what’s next. With his own screenplay in hand, Anderson’s fingerprints are everywhere—from his longtime collaborations with Michael Bauman and editor Andy Jurgensen, to the return of Jonny Greenwood’s haunting, highbrow compositions. Add in the brilliance of Colleen Atwood’s costume design and Florencia Martin’s visual worlds, and ‘One Battle After Another’ feels less like a film and more like a living museum of modern auteurship.

    Expect conversations about legacy, survival, and humanity’s quiet wars. Expect the kind of silences that shake theatres. And when it opens in theatres and IMAX on September 26, 2025, expect a long, standing ovation—possibly before the credits even roll.

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  • Justin Bieber’s new album ‘SWAG’ earns “most listened album worldwide”

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    Justin Bieber’s ‘SWAG’ debuts as the most consumed album worldwide, landing at #1 on the Top Streaming, Pop and R&B Album charts. This marks the tenth Billboard 200 Top 5 album of Bieber’s career and his fiftieth Billboard Global 200 hit. The album topped both the Spotify and Apple Music Album Charts, reaching #1 over 100 territories globally.

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    Upon release, standout track ‘Daises’ claimed the #1 spot on Spotify’s US and Global Song charts and continued to top the United States chart for seven days post-release. It also peaked at #1 on Apple Music Top 100 Global chart and has remained there since, making it the top consumed song globally. It is the #1 most added song at Top 40 Radio. In addition, ‘All I Have’ topped both the United States and Global Apple Singles chart.

  • Stream Jessie Murph’s sophomore album ‘Sex Hysteria’

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    Boundary pushing breakout artist Jessie Murph has delivered her most ambitious work to date with the release of her sophomore album ‘Sex Hysteria’. The fifteen-track collection represents a striking evolution from her debut ‘That Ain’t No Man That’s The Devil’, as the twenty-year-old artist fearlessly explores themes of sexuality, inherited trauma, and personal awakening with unprecedented candour and artistic maturity. ‘Sex Hysteria’ showcases Jessie’s growth as both a songwriter and performer, weaving together deeply personal narratives that examine the complexities of modern womanhood. The album confronts difficult family dynamics, challenges societal expectations, and celebrates the reclamation of personal agency—all delivered through her signature blend of vulnerability and strength and culminating in her most cohesive artistic statement yet.

    The album arrives bolstered by two chart-dominating singles: ‘Blue Strips’, which continues its strong performance on the Billboard Hot 100 (having peaked at #15), and ‘Touch Me Like a Gangster’, holding steady at #56. The project also features collaborations with Gucci Mane on ‘Donuts’ and Lil Baby on ‘Best Behavior’, alongside the recently released tracks ‘Bad As The Rest’ and ‘Heroin’.

    The album has already been met with praise by fans and critics alike, with Rolling Stone lauding “the fast-rising Pop star… [whose] rise will only accelerate with Sex Hysteria, her bold second album.”

    Visually, Jessie nods to sixties femme fatales with a classic beehive on the album cover—a bold contrast to the raw, modern truths she delivers within. To celebrate the album release, Jessie Murph will make her solo late-night television performance debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on July 21, marking another significant milestone in her rapidly ascending career.

    In support of the album, Jessie Murph is launching the Worldwide Hysteria tour, her biggest international tour to date. The tour kicks off July 27 in Phoenix, Arizona, and spans major cities across the United States, Europe, and Australia, before wrapping in Auckland, New Zealand on November 22.

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    ‘Sex Hysteria’ track listing:

    1 Gucci Mane
    2 1965
    3 Couldn’t Be Worse
    4 A Little Too Drunk
    5 Bad As The Rest
    6 Touch Me Like a Gangster
    7 Heroin
    8 I Like How I Look
    9 Ain’t But a Thing
    10 The Man That Came Back
    11 Sex Hysteria
    12 Donuts featuring Gucci Mane
    13 Blue Strips
    14 Best Behavior featuring Lil Baby
    15 Ur Bill Is Big As Fuck

    Jessie Murph ‘Worldwide Hysteria’ Tour Dates:

    Jul 27 | Phoenix, AZ | Arizona Financial Theatre
    Jul 30 | Austin, TX | ACL Live at the Moody Theater
    Aug 01 | Durant, OK | Choctaw Grand Theater
    Aug 02 | Dallas, TX | South Side Ballroom
    Aug 03 | Houston, TX | 713 Music Hall
    Aug 05 | Chesterfield, MO | The Factory
    Aug 07 | Des Moines, IA | Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park
    Aug 08 | Minneapolis, MN | The Armory
    Aug 09 | Oshkosh, WI | Crossroads 41 Festival
    Aug 10 | Indianapolis, IN | Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park
    Aug 12 | Detroit, MI | The Fillmore Detroit
    Aug 14 | Detroit, MI | The Fillmore Detroit
    Aug 15 | Columbus, OH | KEMBA Live! – Outdoor
    Aug 16 | Chicago, IL | Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
    Aug 18 | Cleveland, OH | Jacobs Pavilion
    Aug 19 | Pittsburgh, PA | Stage AE (Outdoors)
    Aug 21 | Buffalo, NY | Outer Harbor Live at Terminal B
    Aug 22 | Syracuse, NY | New York State Fair
    Aug 23 | Philadelphia, PA | The Met Philadelphia presented by Highmark
    Aug 25 | New York, NY | The Rooftop at Pier 17
    Aug 26 | Brooklyn, NY | Brooklyn Paramount
    Aug 27 | Washington, DC | The Anthem
    Aug 28 | Boston, MA | Leader Bank Pavilion
    Aug 30 | Toronto, ON | Massey Hall
    Aug 31 | Toronto, ON | Massey Hall
    Sep 01 | Montreal, QC | MTELUS
    Sep 04 | Raleigh, NC | The Red Hat Amphitheater
    Sep 05 | Anderson, SC | Wendell’s Outdoor
    Sep 06 | Birmingham, AL | Coca-Cola Amphitheater
    Sep 08 | Orlando, FL | Hard Rock Live
    Sep 09 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | War Memorial Auditorium
    Sep 10 | Tampa, FL | Yuengling Center
    Sep 12 | Atlanta, GA | Coca-Cola Roxy
    Sep 13 | Nashville, TN | Ascend Amphitheater
    Sep 17 | Independence, MO | Cable Dahmer Arena
    Sep 19 | Denver, CO | Fillmore Auditorium
    Sep 20 | Salt Lake City, UT | The Union Event Center
    Sep 22 | Vancouver, BC | Queen Elizabeth Theatre
    Sep 23 | Seattle, WA | WAMU Theater at Lumen Field
    Sep 24 | Portland, OR | Theater of the Clouds
    Sep 26 | Oakland, CA | Fox Theater
    Sep 27 | Los Angeles, CA | The Shrine
    Oct 08 | Amsterdam, Netherlands | Melkweg
    Oct 10 | Brussels, Belgium | Ancienne Belgique
    Oct 11 | Hamburg, Germany | Grosse Freiheit
    Oct 13 | Berlin, Germany | Huxleys
    Oct 14 | Copenhagen, Denmark | Vega
    Oct 16 | Cologne, Germany | Carlswerk
    Oct 17 | Paris, France | Trabendo
    Oct 19 | Birmingham, UK | O2 Institute
    Oct 21 | Glasgow, UK | Barrowland Ballroom
    Oct 22 | Manchester, UK | Manchester Academy
    Oct 24 | London, UK | The Roundhouse
    Oct 26 | Dublin, Ireland | 3Olympia
    Nov 7 | Honolulu, HI | The Republik
    Nov 8 | Honolulu, HI | The Republik
    Nov 12 | Perth, Australia | Metropolis Fremantle
    Nov 14 | Sydney, Australia | Enmore Theatre
    Nov 15 | Sydney, Australia | Enmore Theatre
    Nov 18 | Brisbane, Australia | Fortitude Music Hall
    Nov 19 | Melbourne, Australia | The Forum
    Nov 20 | Melbourne, Australia | The Forum
    Nov 22 | Auckland, New Zealand | Town Hall

  • Denver’s Underground Music Showcase bows out “in its current form” after 25 years

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    Denver’s indie lifeblood is pulsing to its final beat this July. After a legendary twenty-five‑year run, the Underground Music Showcase—fondly known as UMS—is bowing out “in its current form”, with July 25–27 marking what organisers are calling a grand and necessary “blowout”. Since its scrappy DIY debut in 2001, born from the passion of Denver Post journalists Ricardo Baca and John Moore, UMS has grown from a handful of $5 shows into a sprawling celebration of local and touring talent—four outdoor stages, twelve venues, and over two-hundred bands this year alone. It’s the stage that propelled acts like DeVotchKa, Flobots, and Nathaniel Rateliff—but evolving realities have reshaped the landscape dramatically.

    UMS co‑manager Jami Duffy, who now steps in alongside Casey Berry under the Youth on Record umbrella, described the festival’s gamble with rising costs. From security, climate‑resilient infrastructure, and fentanyl safety measures to higher artist wages, accessibility standards, and mental‑health services, the bar has soared. Even sold‑out crowds don’t close the financial gap anymore.

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    But this finale isn’t an ending—it’s an inflection point. Duffy emphasises that skipping this year would have robbed the community of a proper farewell. Instead, UMS is seizing this moment to spark dialogue during its Get Loud Music Summit—inviting artists, fans, venues, and funders to envision what comes next.

    Denver’s city budget woes—$250 million shortfall at one point—mirror the statewide and national strains on arts funding and public safety support. Still, Duffy remains hopeful. She challenges the community to build a coalition: venues, philanthropists, government, and fans alike. Maybe UMS morphs into something new—fragmented guerrilla gigs, tighter showcases, or a renewed DIY spark. She believes creativity thrives when the stakes are highest.

    This year, the festival will carry extra emotional weight. Legacy acts and rising voices will take the stage amid a vigilant audience aware they’re part of history in motion. As Duffy urges, “breathe in those moments…you can hug a little longer…play your asses off”.

    UMS may be ending, but its essence—the underground, the unexpected, the electric—lives on in Denver’s tenacious music scene.

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    Three years ago, the Financial Times released a twenty-minute documentary detailing the risks festival organisers face. In the United Kingdom, there were approximately six hundred festivals in 2019. As of 2023, there are fewer than five hundred. If you ever thought about being a festival organiser, I would recommend watching the video above. It could help you decide if it is worth it.

  • Sophia Hutchins, friend and manager to Caitlyn Jenner, has passed away in ATV accident

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    Sophia Hutchins, 29, a prominent entrepreneur, transgender advocate, and longtime confidante and manager of Caitlyn Jenner, tragically died on July 2, 2025 at the age of twenty-nine in an ATV accident near Jenner’s Malibu home.

    What happened

    Hutchins was driving an ATV early Wednesday morning along a private road by Jenner’s residence when her vehicle collided with the rear bumper of a moving car. The impact caused the ATV to veer off, plunging Hutchins and the vehicle roughly 350 feet into a ravine. First responders reached the scene soon after but confirmed her death on site. The driver and passenger in the other vehicle were unharmed.

    It’s not yet known whether Caitlyn Jenner was present at the time, and no statement has been released by Jenner or law enforcement.

    Who Sophia Hutchins was

    Born in Bellevue, Washington (1995/96), she earned a degree in economics and finance from Pepperdine University in 2019, where she openly transitioned during her junior year. She gained public recognition through her appearances on Caitlyn’s E! docuseries ‘I Am Cait’. Their friendship began in 2015, shortly after Jenner came out as transgender.

    Following graduation, Hutchins launched health-tech startup LUMASOL, a sunscreen mist company, and later became CEO and director of the Caitlyn Jenner Foundation, advocating for transgender rights. In 2017, she took on the role of Jenner’s manager, stepping in to help orchestrate Jenner’s personal brand and business affairs after the Kardashian-Jenner family restructures.

    Hutchins also became an outspoken political voice during the 2024 presidential cycle, serving as a surrogate for Donald Trump and attending events such as Mar‑a‑Lago campaign gatherings.

    A profound loss

    Hutchins had quietly held significant roles in both the LGBTQ+ community and the public sphere—bridging activism, business, and entertainment. Multiple outlets, including PEOPLE and E! News, highlighted the depth of her work and the strength of her partnership with Jenner.

    Caitlyn Jenner has yet to publicly respond, but hundreds have already shared condolences online, mourning the loss of a bright and inspiring figure.

    Legacy

    Sophia Hutchins leaves behind a legacy as a passionate advocate, groundbreaking entrepreneur, and devoted friend. Her work with LUMASOL and the Caitlyn Jenner Foundation, along with her courage in publicly living as her true self, will endure as a significant part of her impact. Our hearts go out to her family, friends, and Caitlyn Jenner at this devastating time.

  • Kesha unleashes her wildest era yet with ‘.(Period)’, a frisky, unfiltered Pop frenzy

    NSFW visuals, #1 hits, and an eighteen-thousand strong tour kickoff make it clear: She’s never been more in control.

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    With her latest studio release ‘.(Period)’ (stylised as ‘Period’), globally-recognised musician Kesha isn’t just back—she’s reborn. Described by Rolling Stone as “a frisky pop record that delights in throwing things at the wall and seeing what sticks”, the genre-defying album earned a rare 4-out-of-5-star rave, and it’s not hard to hear why. From the moment ‘The One’ debuted at #1 on iTunes US across all genres, it became crystal clear: Kesha’s creative instincts are sharper, riskier, and louder than ever.

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    The album doesn’t just flirt with chaos—it marries it. Tracks like ‘Boy Crazy’ stand as proof, where she unapologetically directs a NSFW visual alongside Brett Loudermilk and Zain Curtis. It’s sweaty, sacrilegious, and sexy—a fever dream that reimagines ‘The Last Supper’ as a house party gone gloriously off the rails. The men, barely clothed and fully uninhibited, whirl around the GRAMMY-nominated artist as if possessed by the beat. As People put it: “Kesha is getting raunchy.” But let’s be clear—this isn’t shock for shock’s sake. It’s Kesha reclaiming her narrative, her sensuality, and her throne.

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    Elsewhere, ‘Attention’—a standalone track featuring St Louis-born Slayyyter and United Kingdom breakout Rose Gray—cements her knack for cross-generational Pop disruption. Both artists joined Kesha on her newly launched North American headline tour, which roared to life in Utah before eighteen-thousand screaming “Animals”. The energy? Electric. The statement? Clear. Kesha’s not only still here—she’s out for blood, glitter, and glory.

    If ‘.(Period)’ is the punctuation on her past, it also signals the start of a new, unhinged, liberated paragraph—written entirely on her terms. Stream the rousing eleven-track album below.

  • TikTok and Tomorrowland announce global partnership to bring best of Electronic music to global audiences

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    Yesterday, TikTok announces a new partnership deal with Tomorrowland (seventeen million followers), the world-famous Electronic Dance music festival, to deliver unprecedented digital festival experiences for global music fans. The new wide-ranging, year-long partnership will see TikTok serve as Tomorrowland’s Official Content Partner, offering 24/7 festival live streams, behind-the-scenes access, artist and creator collaborations, and interactive fan experiences that will bring music fans closer to the heart of the festival than ever before.

    Tomorrowland 2025, taking place over two weekends in July in Boom, Belgium, will feature a curated lineup of world-renowned DJs, visionary stage designs, and immersive storytelling. Through TikTok, users worldwide will be able to explore the magic of the festival with LIVE streams of headline acts, creator-led content, and a dedicated #Tomorrowland in-app hub which will act as a one-stop experience for fans all over the world to experience the festival for themselves. Additionally, CapCut and Tomorrowland will launch an official template for all users to spread the magic even further online.

    SoundOn, TikTok’s music distribution and promotion service, is partnering with Tomorrowland’s label Tomorrowland Music to host a songwriting camp ahead of the festival. Artists from both labels will collaborate, write and release original music to soundtrack the activities happening on and off the TikTok platform during both weekends. The songs will be performed live onstage at Tomorrowland, and released and distributed by SoundOn.

    A global phenomenon, #Tomorrowland is already hugely popular with the TikTok community. Posts using the #Tomorrowland hashtag have now been viewed over ten billion times—with creators using it as a chance to showcase their favourite #Festival content and performances from the two high energy weekends in Belgium—and TikTok’s Tomorrowland 2023 festival livestream was viewed by a record-breaking sixteen million people. The year-long partnership will also see TikTok exploring further opportunities with Tomorrowland’s slate of live music properties, which include Unity at Sphere, Tomorrowland Brasil, Tomorrowland Winter, and many more.