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AI-detection group accuses French prize-winning author Thélyson Orélien of fabricating novel with AI

A group called Balance ton Claude says an AI detector found the Prix du Roman Fnac winner's debut novel is '100 percent AI'; the author and his publisher deny it.

AI-detection group accuses French prize-winning author Thélyson Orélien of fabricating novel with AI
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“We tested several passages, from different bits of the manuscript, to come up with the identical result: 100 percent AI.”— Balance ton Claude, Accuser group · Mastodon · full quotes →
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Greenfield lesbian bar faces boycott and threats after easing mask mandate

Last Ditch Bar's move to mask-optional Saturdays, meant to shore up finances, triggered accusations of ableism, an apology that backfired…

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“A lesbian bar in Greenfield, Massachusetts, sparked community backlash after lifting its mask mandate for one night a week.”— Fox News · full quotes →
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Netflix's 'A Man on the Inside' Will End With Season 3

Ted Danson comedy wraps up after three seasons, with Season 3 now filming in San Francisco and adding Bernadette Peters, Nick Offerman and…

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“Bad (tho not shocking) news: "A Man on the Inside" will end with s3.”— rickporter.bsky.social · full quotes →
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Jean Smart joins Searchlight's 'The Families Stone' sequel

The Emmy winner joins returning stars Rachel McAdams, Claire Danes, Sarah Jessica Parker and Craig T. Nelson for the follow-up to 2005's…

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“Twenty years after their mother’s passing, the Stone family reunites for Christmas only to face the season’s biggest surprise: their father has unexpectedly…”— Official logline · full quotes →
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Melania Trump announces two-part docuseries for late 2026

The first lady says the follow-up to her Amazon documentary will be more personal, with 'private questions' answered for the first time.

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“It will come out this year, and it will be very different from what is in the movie. It’s more conversational, one-on-one with me.”Melania Trump— Melania Trump · full quotes →
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Apple opens Apple Music Hall, a 600-seat concert venue at Battersea Power Station

The tech giant's live-streamed concert hall debuts under its London HQ as the city's grassroots venues keep closing.

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“more cameras and speakers than any venue of its size, anywhere in the world”— Oliver Schusser, Apple Music VP · BBC News · full quotes →
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'Love Island USA' star cites being left stranded in breakup revelation

A cast member from the reality dating show publicly explained the reasons behind her split from a fellow contestant.

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“I was left stranded”— Love Island USA star · Cleveland.com, The Oregonian, AL.com, NJ.com, MassLive, PennLive · full quotes →
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Netflix Wonka series sparks backlash over AI recreation of dead actor's voice

A new reality competition show has drawn criticism for using artificial intelligence to recreate a deceased performer.

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“A new Netflix reality show has sparked backlash by using an AI recreation of a dead actor's voice”— Sara Donnellan, Reporter · full quotes →
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'Looksmaxxing' influencer Clavicular charged with raping 17-year-old girl

Braden Peters, the online figure behind the 'looksmaxxing' trend, faces rape and drugging charges in Massachusetts; he denies the…

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“the charges are "bogus"”— Peters spokesperson, Representative for Braden Peters · Mastodon · full quotes →
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Michael Kiwanuka reveals stroke recovery, announces new album Fudge

The Mercury Prize-winning singer disclosed a severe brain bleed caused by high blood pressure months ago and faces uncertain touring future.

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“So sorry to read this, Michael. What a time you must have had. Really glad you have good care and wishing you a full recovery asap. One day at a time. Xx.”Lauren Laverne— Lauren Laverne · full quotes →
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Sunny Hostin reveals she was holdout juror in 1991 cannibal murder case

The View co-host says she was the lone juror who convinced others to find Daniel Rakowitz not guilty by reason of insanity.

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“We don't think he intended to kill her. But once he did, he dismembered her body in an effort to commit the perfect crime.”— Asuncion Cummings (Sunny Hostin) · full quotes →
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Taylor Swift announces new single “Patient Zero,” out Friday ahead of VMAs

Swift ends a website countdown to reveal her first solo single since “I Knew It, I Knew You,” due September 25 with limited CD pre-orders.

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“Taylor's brand new single "Patient Zero" arrives this Friday. Pre-order your collector's edition CDs now. Available for 24 hours, while supplies last.”— @taylornation13 · full quotes →
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Netflix's AI Gene Wilder hosts 'Wonka's Golden Ticket' reality show to mixed reviews

Netflix debuted a Willy Wonka competition series on Wednesday using an AI-generated voice of the late actor to narrate.

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“The voice is fucking weird and the show seems overly staged/produced.”— retiredchildsoldier · full quotes →
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Netflix drops first Ray Gunn trailer, reveals Brad Bird's star-studded cast

Sam Rockwell and Scarlett Johansson lead the voice cast of Bird's 30-years-in-the-making animated noir, out in theaters Dec 4 and on…

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“We've seen the dystopian version of the future. What if you had a utopian version of the future but there was still corruption?”Brad Bird— Brad Bird · full quotes →
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Nathan Fielder, Elizabeth Holmes documentary trailer released

A24 releases official trailer for 'You Can See Everything,' a documentary pairing the comedian and the Theranos founder.

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“full trailer for Nathan Fielder/Elizabeth Holmes documentary”— ditzkoff.bsky.social, Bluesky user · Bluesky · full quotes →
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‘Dynamic Duo’ casts Mason Thames as Robin, adds Lee Pace and Steve Buscemi

Warner Bros. and DC Studios confirm the animated Batman spinoff's cast and set a September 2028 release date.

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“Yes, most definitely, the DCU will be connected across film and TV (and animation).”— James Gunn, DC Studios co-head · full quotes →
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Meloni returns to Law & Order: SVU for 600th episode after Organized Crime ends

Christopher Meloni is heading back to the procedural as Detective Stabler for the milestone November episode, confirmed by co-star Mariska…

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“Happy 600...”Mariska Hargitay— Mariska Hargitay · full quotes →
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Quebec's Angine de Poitrine sweep 2026 Polaris Prize for album and song

Masked Saguenay math-rock duo becomes first act to win both Polaris Album of the Year and Song of the Year.

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“the attention directed to "music this rock-driven and this complex is unexpected, yet entirely deserved."”— Sébastien Collin, manager of Angine de Poitrine · full quotes →
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Taylor Swift announces The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore with four new songs

A deluxe reissue of Swift's 2025 album, born out of a Sweden writing session with Max Martin and Shellback, arrives Friday.

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“I was hoping for a Debut TV as I didn't really vibe with Showgirl, but maybe I'll never say no to new music! 🤷”— brianhough@mastodon.social · full quotes →
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John Coltrane's 100th birthday celebrated across jazz community

Musicians and fans mark a century since the birth of the jazz legend on September 23, 1926.

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“Happy 100th Birthday John Coltrane. The one and only. Love Supreme. Giant Steps. And so many more. There will never be another like him.”— popcornreel · full quotes →
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BBC names Welsh presenter Alex Jones for Children in Need 2026 appeal

The announcement sparked confusion online due to the name clash with American conspiracy theorist Alex Jones.

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“Man, I feel for the Alex Joneses out there. Well, not /that/ one Alex Jones”— backyarddinosaurs.bsky.social · full quotes →
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Coroner rules Hayden Panettiere's death an accidental fentanyl overdose

South Carolina officials say the actor died from the toxic effects of five drugs, with the DEA still probing how she obtained them.

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“GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Coroner rules Hayden Panettiere's death an accident, stemming from a combination of several drugs including fentanyl.”— @phillewis.bsky.social · full quotes →
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‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ becomes first Godzilla film rated R by MPA

The Motion Picture Association gave the acclaimed Toho film an R rating for violent content and bloody images, a first for the franchise.

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“‘GODZILLA MINUS ZERO’ is rated R for some violent content/bloody images. It is the first Godzilla film ever to get a R rating.”— @DiscussingFilm · full quotes →
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Blog post on fixing Portobello's 1877 police-station clock hits Hacker News

A volunteer's account of resetting a Victorian clock tower's mechanism for a newly community-owned building gains traction online.

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“Can you help keep Portobello on time? Action Porty has recently bought the Police Station for the community, but we can't work out how to change the time on…”— Author's friend, Message to blog author · pointinthecloud.com blog post · full quotes →
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Mark Watson on restaurant websites: prioritize the menu

Comedian highlights poor UX design in restaurant web design, sparking online debate about the basics.

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“This is what makes anyone who adds menus to Google maps entries a hero to me. You're saving me time and scrolling and I wish you a world of green lights and…”— orbette.bsky.social · full quotes →
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Apple opens 600-capacity music venue inside Pink Floyd's Battersea Power Station

Apple Music Hall debuts at the London site pictured on Pink Floyd's 1977 'Animals' album cover.

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“Apple’s deep love for music dates all the way back to the very beginning, from the launch of the iPod to the long-running iTunes Music Festival to the debut of…”— Oliver Schusser · full quotes →
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Everton posts first homemade bread loaf to Bluesky

A baker shares their debut loaf and receives encouragement from the community.

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“Middle was a touch too doughy, think ive undercooked it, practice will make perfect 💪”— evertonthesitcom.bsky.social · full quotes →
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Dolly Parton's dying wish revealed: one person allowed at her side

Reports indicate the country music icon restricted access to family members in her final moments.

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“She denied access to her own siblings at the end.”— Multiple news outlets · NJ.com, MassLive, PennLive, Cleveland.com, The Oregonian, AL.com · full quotes →
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Avengers: Endgame Encore leaked scenes reveal Doomsday setup

Four new scenes from the Sept. 25 re-release have surfaced online, showing how Steve Rogers, Bruce Banner, and the multiverse's fate tie…

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“Four new scenes included in Avengers: Endgame Encore have leaked online, including a tweaked ending to the 2019 Marvel blockbuster.”— IGN · full quotes →
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Dolly Parton secretly sought experimental cancer treatment in Germany before her death

TMZ reports the country singer flew to Frankfurt for an experimental therapy she believed had restored her strength, months before her Aug…

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“restored her strength”— Unnamed insider, via TMZ · full quotes →
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William and Catherine join Tom Cruise at Digger premiere in London

Prince and Princess of Wales renew friendship with Hollywood star at film premiere in Leicester Square.

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“Cruise complimented Prince William on his "great jacket", referring to the prince's black velvet jacket.”— BBC News · full quotes →
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Galecki returns to stage as Tennessee Williams in 'Kowalski' at Lookingglass Theatre

The Big Bang Theory actor plays the playwright in a Chicago production imagining Williams' first meeting with young Marlon Brando.

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“Johnny Galecki is quite the revelation as Tennessee Williams. Why? Because Galecki clearly understands — and knows how to actualize on a stage — the famous…”— Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune theater critic · full quotes →
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Rose Tattoo frontman Angry Anderson dies at 79

The Australian rock singer died surrounded by family after suffering a cardiac arrest while touring Europe with Rose Tattoo in August.

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“It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Gary ‘Angry’ Anderson on the eve of Monday 21 September 2026, surrounded by his loved ones here in…”— Anderson family and bandmates statement · full quotes →
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Disney+ Greenlights ‘Darkwing Duck’ Revival With Mark Hamill and Seth Rogen

A new animated sequel series brings back the '90s crime-fighting duck, with Hamill voicing the hero and Rogen executive producing and…

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“A ‘DARKWING DUCK’ animated series is officially in the works at Disney+. Mark Hamill, Seth Rogen, Lizzy Caplan and Lilimar have joined the cast.”— @HollywoodHandle · full quotes →
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