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Music
“These up-and-comers feel fully formed and vital”: Mawiza are endorsed by Gojira, Slipknot and King Diamond, and they’ve just put out one of 2025’s most important debut albums
Ozzy Osbourne – The World Lost A Music Legend – Dies at 76
“Disbandment?” ADOR Completely “Erases” NJZ (NewJeans), Leaving Netizens Reeling
There's a horn-throwing Rob Halford action figure on the market and only 164 shopping days until Christmas
2.0 (Two Point Oh) Fades into Fleeting Summer Daydreams in Alt-Rock and Shoegaze Laced “Smile” EP
The Chainsmokers Bring Out Love Island USA Winner Amaya Papaya In Brooklyn
Metallica’s Robert Trujillo says “possibilities are endless” for Las Vegas Sphere residency: “No heavy rock band has done this”
Food
Blueberry Bars
U.S. and E.U. Strike Trade Deal, but Wine and Spirits Hang in the Balance
The Little Things Newsletter #478 – Life, laughter, lots of great food!
Weekly Meal Plan #53
What to Make This Week - 8.10.25 Meal Plan
Creamy Cucumber Salad
Grilled Vegetables
Tourism
It’s time to push ‘Incredible India 2.0’ again, backed by robust government support: Dilip Puri
9 in 10 consumers in India rely on brands for unique, transformative experiences: Collinson report
35+ Date Ideas That Start with A – Alphabetical Date Ideas
Sarovar expands in South Asia with Nepal’s first Royal Tulip in Kathmandu
Agents see surge in demand for value for money and experiential travel in tier II cities
Chennai set to host elite MICE show in August, foster high-value networking & business opportunities
GPS Chandigarh hosts 450 buyers; luxury travel dominates North India market: Raju Akolkar
Cartoons
Review: Which Animated Fox Show made the Best “White Lotus Parody?
“Cartoons for Victory” Getting A High Definition Visit: “Weapon Of War (1944)
The Glassworker, Pakistan’s First Hand-Drawn Animated Feature, Gets U.S. Release Date
Cartoons At Bat (Part 10)
“Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War – The Calamity” Coming in 2026
The Illustration Work of Animation Giants
Dan Da Dan: “Like, This Is the Legend of the Giant Snake” Episode 13 Recap *Season Premiere*
Anime
Jibaku Shounen Hanako-kun (Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun) 2 – 18
Disney Channel Schedule for the Week of August 11th
Silent Witch #01 — And Yet, So Much Exposition
Disney Jr. Schedule for the Week of August 4th
Clevatess #02 — Just Brigand Things
Necronomico #03 — Everyone’s a Critic
City #01 — A Brief Aside on Covid’s Effects on Japanese Variety Shows