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If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Madonna’s 1985 ascent is getting a new close-up. Insight Editions is set to release “Madonna: Into the Groove: An Intimate Portrait of the Queen of Pop,” a new photo book built around the work of photographer Ken Regan, with text by Tomás Mier. The book focuses on a pivotal year in Madonna’s career, when “Like a Virgin,” “Material Girl,” “Desperately Seeking Susan,” the Virgin Tour and Live Aid helped turn her from rising pop star into global phenomenon. NEW…

Iyke Bede Rixel Studios has unveiled its latest feature film, ‘Black Market,’ a new Nollywood production starring Lateef Adedimeji and Linda Ejiofor-Suleiman, with plans to make history through an ambitious Guinness World Records attempt. The film, written by Abdul Tijani-Ahmed and Fatimah Binta Gimsay, is the studio’s sophomore project following the release of ‘Red Circle’ in 2025. It is scheduled to premiere on September 26, 2026, at Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos. Speaking on the project, Rixel Studios’ Nora Awolowo said the production reflects the team’s determination to push creative boundaries while building on lessons from its previous outing. “We are…

Rescuers have located submerged wreckage from the aircraft that disappeared as it approached Karachi.Published On 8 Jul 20268 Jul 2026Pakistani rescuers have located submerged wreckage from a cargo plane that disappeared on approach to Karachi and urgent efforts are under way to find the five crew members who were on board.Navy and civilian searchers in planes and boats finally discovered remnants of the K2 Airways cargo Boeing 737 on Wednesday in the Arabian Sea, 53 nautical miles (98 km) south of Ormara port.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listRetired Rear Admiral Faisal Shah told the Associated Press that the…

Donald Trump has said the ceasefire agreement with Iran is “over”, blasting the country’s leadership as “scum” and “cuckoo” after fresh exchanges of fire overnight.Speaking later to reporters at a Nato summit in Turkey, the American president said the US “hit them very hard last night” and will “probably hit them hard again tonight”.He accused Tehran of violating an interim deal signed by both countries in June that called for an end to the conflict, adding that they “lie” and “cheat”.Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi responded in a post on X: “We do not answer vulgarity with vulgarity, but with…

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Officials in Wyoming said a contractor for Mark Zuckerberg’s tech company, Meta, flushed bacteria-contaminated water into public sewers during construction of a controversial new AI datacenter.The incident prompted water authorities in Cheyenne to implement strict safety regulations on how wastewater from such projects is disposed of, according to the Wyoming Tribune Eagle, which first reported the incident.Meta has ordered its general contractor, Fortis, to cooperate with the Cheyenne board of public utilities (BOPU) to ensure there is no repeat, the newspaper said, insisting it wanted to be “a good neighbor”.The company, however, noted that contamination by the rare but naturally…

Senior figures in Reform say they did price in both scenarios that have since played out: other parties saying they won’t stand and some seeking to delay the by-election until after the completion of the ongoing inquiry into Farage by the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards.The Liberal Democrats did suggest a delay – but on Wednesday, the process to hold the by-election was triggered, meaning Farage is no longer an MP, and a potential date in August proposed.Let’s unpack the pros and cons of this move from Farage’s perspective.Clearly, less than 24 hours on from his announcement, the downside for him…

People who repeatedly lose weight only to regain it may find intermittent fasting easier to maintain than traditional calorie counting, according to new research from the University of Adelaide. The study examined not only how much weight people lost, but also how different dieting approaches affected eating habits, mood, sleep, and overall quality of life. Researchers found that intermittent fasting and continuous calorie restriction produced similar weight loss. However, participants following the fasting plan did not feel they had to constantly monitor their eating, avoid overeating, or count calories to achieve those results. Different Mental Approach to Weight Loss That…

Nigeria’s Oluwaseun Ogunsakin has continued his impressive run at the 2026 Wimbledon Championships, reaching the boys’ doubles quarter-finals just days after making history in the singles event. Ogunsakin and his Botswana partner, Ntungamili Raguin, battled past an American pair in the Round of 16 on Wednesday, winning 6-1, 4-6, 10-1 to book their place in the last eight. The African duo dominated the opening set before their opponents forced a deciding match tie-break by taking the second. Ogunsakin and Raguin responded emphatically, racing to a 10-1 victory to seal their place in the quarter-finals. The victory boldly written[Credit: Botswana Tennis…

The anthology, created by Connor Hines and executive produced by Ryan Murphy, follows John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette’s tragic romance and earned its female lead, Sarah Pidgeon, her first nomination. Published on July 8, 2026 Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessette and Paul Anthony Kelly as John F. Kennedy Jr. in ‘Love Story.’ FX Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette made a memorable first impression at the 2026 Emmys by landing six nominations. Sarah Pidgeon, who plays Carolyn, earned her first Emmy nomination for best actress in a limited series, while Paul Anthony Kelly, who plays…