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Glen Hansard the film star was at the centre of two key moments in Irish cinema: His best-song Oscar win with Markéta Irglová in 2008 alerted the world that the ...
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Key FactsIrish Musician Glen Hansard Dies in Crash
Jul 29, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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- Irish folk and rock artist Glen Hansard died in a motorcycle accident in Dublin early on July 29, 2026.
- He won an Oscar in 2008 for the song 'Falling Slowly' from the film 'Once', in which he also starred.
- His latest album, 'Don’t Settle – Transmissions East & West', features recently re-recorded songs from sessions in Berlin.
- Hansard’s contribution to Irish culture received recognition from government officials and admirers alike.
Den of Geek Jul 03
Bono. Eddie Vedder. Paul Rudd?
Den of Geek sat down with #PowerBallad director John Carney who explains why it's easy to imagine Rudd as an iconic rock star
A chart-topping heist: Power Ballad is a new film by John Carney, the Irish writer and director who has long been known for consistently making movies about ...
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Power Ballad's Tale of Artistic Theft Is Almost Too Much to Bear: John Carney's new movie, starring Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas, springs from a horrifying premise: ...
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Nick Jonas digs deep to find musical parallels in ‘Power Ballad’: Ireland’s award-winning writer-director-songwriter John Carney is back with another ...
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#PowerBallad star Paul Rudd on the draw of a John Carney film:
"I just want to feel fucking hopeful, and the thing I love about John Carney’s films is that you ... Show more
‘Power Ballad’ review: Paul Rudd shines in John Carney’s dark comedy: John Carney’s “Power Ballad” mixes music, comedy and betrayal as Paul Rudd plays a wedding ...
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Paid articlePaywall John Carney Commends Nick Jonas for Not Strong-Arming the ‘Power Ballad’ Soundtrack
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“…Rick hears the song that he wrote and shared with Danny on the radio…” Alex Saveliev sings along with Power Ballad.Power Ballad | Film Threat #PowerBallad #Drama #Music
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Paul Rudd says he was such a big fan of director John Carney that there was no way he was going to say no to starring in ‘POWER BALLAD’ ... Show more
Paid articlePaywall Paul Rudd on feeling old, filming in Dublin and his Irish pub: The Hollywood actor swaps superheroes for a Dublin Irish wedding band in Power Ballad ...
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Opinion“Power Ballad,” Reviewed: A Bromantic Conflict Over a Hit Song: Richard Brody reviews John Carney’s dramedy, in which a thwarted songwriter, played by Paul Rudd ...
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Review: "Power Ballad" lacks staying power: John Carney has a shtick. It’s a good shtick. Ever since "Once," he has made music-centered movies about ...
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Review: 'Power Ballad' is a one-scene wonder with a terrific start and a sloppy second act
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Power Ballad review: Paul Rudd stars in a solid Irish slab of musical shtick: Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas star as musicians involved in a case of songwriting ...
irishtimes.com/culture/film/review/2026/05/27/power-ballad-review-paul-rudd-stars-in-a-solid-irish-slab-of-musical-shtick/
'Power Ballad' review: Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas fall short of charming: I still expect more from the writer/director of "Once."
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OpinionWilmington’s homeless problem isn’t Philadelphia’s fault: While it may be politically expedient to blame his neighbor to the north for his city’s unhoused ...
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Paid articlePaywall Filmmaker John Carney: ‘I sold Once for nothing, and made no money on it. Not a penny. I did the worst deal yo
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Screen May 05
‘Power Ballad’ review: Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas pluck the heartstrings in overly-sentimental John Carney drama
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Paid articlePaywall John Carney on Landing “Inscrutable” Nick Jonas for His Latest Music-Centric Movie ‘Power Ballad’
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Den of Geek Mar 27
Power Ballad Review: Paul Rudd’s Finest: Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas form a marvelous duet in the latest from musically-inclined director John Carney.
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‘Power Ballad’s Nick Jonas & Paul Rudd On The Late-Night Jam Sesh That Takes An Unexpected Turn In John Carney’s Comedy — SXSW Studio
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Reviews are in from the SXSW premiere of John Carney’s Power Ballad w/ Paul Rudd & Nick Jonas. In theaters June 5.Power Ballad Reviews - Metacritic “Like the catchiest pop hits ... Show more
Paid articlePaywall ‘Power Ballad’ Review: Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas Strike a Beautiful Chord in John Carney’s Crowd-Pleasing Musical Dramedy
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'Power Ballad' Trailer: First Look at Paul Rudd & Nick Jonas Musical Comedy: Lionsgate has unveiled the first trailer for John Carney's musical comedy 'Power ...
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Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas to premiere new film at Dublin International Film Festival
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Paid articlePaywall Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas, John Carney’s ‘Power Ballad’ World Premiere to Close Dublin Film Fest
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The Old Globe set to premiere Pat Monahan-scored musical ‘Begin Again’: The Old Globe set to premiere Pat Monahan-scored musical 'Begin Again'
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EXCLUSIVE: Lionsgate has dated the John Carney-directed 'Power Ballad' starring Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas for June 5, 2026.
In the movie ... Show more
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Paul Rudd & Nick Jonas Musical Comedy Movie Sets Release Date: Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas’ musical comedy Power Ballad sets its release date under Lionsgate’s ...
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King Charles Warns Canada’s Parliament of a ‘Dangerous and Uncertain’ World: The king was invited to open Canada’s Parliament as a subtle rebuke to President ...
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Key FactsKing Charles Affirms Canada’s Sovereignty Amid Tensions
May 27, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: metro.co.uk
- King Charles III delivered a rare Speech from the Throne defending Canada’s sovereignty in Ottawa.
- Although not naming President Trump, the king indirectly addressed the US annexation threats.
- He stressed that Canada can build new alliances and a resilient economy by adhering to its values.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney praised the speech as a strong reaffirmation of Canada’s independence and US partnership.
Canadians can give themselves far more than any foreign power on any continent can ever take away.— King Charles III, reading from prepared remarks during the Speech from the Throne in Ottawa, defending Canada’s sovereignty amid threats of annexation.
10 Creative (and Healthy) Things You Can Do With Beans: We asked bean enthusiasts to share their favorite—and most surprising—things to do with beans.
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Why the governor of Delaware is downsizing to a mayor’s office : "I’m 68, I’ve got a couple of rodeos left," said Delaware Gov. John Carney ...
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Matt Meyer wins Delaware governor’s race to replace outgoing John Carney: County executive Matt Meyer (D) has won the race to replace term-limited Delaware Gov ...
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Delaware Gov. John Carney advances in bid to be Wilmington’s next mayor: Delaware Gov. John Carney (D) has won the Democratic nomination to become the next mayor ...
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Alleged white supremacist leader agrees to plead guilty to conspiracy to riot: As part of Robert Rundo's plea, the government has agreed to seek no more than two ...
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Democratic governors to President Biden: 'Path to victory is the No. 1 priority': Twenty-four Democratic governors met with President Biden Wednesday seeking ...
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Key FactsBiden escalates efforts amid resignation calls
Jul 3, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nbcnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nbcnews.com
- President Joe Biden has intensified efforts to address criticism that he has not done enough personally to alleviate the nervousness that he should abandon his re-election campaign.
- In a conversation with campaign staff, Biden confirmed his intention to stay in the race and emphasized his determination to remain and secure victory until the end.
- The meeting with the governors on Wednesday evening comes after a separate gathering of governors on Tuesday, orchestrated by Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota.
- A Democratic legislator has already demanded Biden withdraw his re-election candidacy, while others await new polls to assess if Biden's support has dwindled and if his debate performance has impacted other races.