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Requested move at Talk:Princess Alexandra (born 1936)#Requested move 28 May 2026

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There is a requested move discussion at Talk:Princess Alexandra (born 1936)#Requested move 28 May 2026 that may be of interest to members of this WikiProject. Jacksonvil (alt) (talk) (contribs) (Main account) 23:41, 4 June 2026 (UTC)Reply

AfD discussion

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There is an AfD discussion that may be of interest to this project. The link for the discussion is here: . ----Steve Quinn (talk) 00:47, 5 June 2026 (UTC)Reply

Requested move at Talk:Mikhail Tushmalov#Requested move 29 May 2026

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There is a requested move discussion at Talk:Mikhail Tushmalov#Requested move 29 May 2026 that may be of interest to members of this WikiProject. ⹃Maltazarian parleyinvestigate 02:11, 5 June 2026 (UTC)Reply

Danna Azrieli

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Hi WikiProject Biography, there are a couple of COI edit requests at Talk:Danna_Azrieli that may be of interest to folks here. A similar job title update request was also made at Talk:Azrieli_Group#Key_people_and_finances_update in case anyone is interested. Thanks! ~~~~ RM Azrieli (talk) 19:49, 8 June 2026 (UTC)Reply

Review requested

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Request 2nd look MilHistoryOnWiki2026 (talk) 12:34, 9 June 2026 (UTC)Reply

Do you mean Draft:David Charles Osborne? It has two footnotes & two external references. That's not enough to establish notability. Peaceray (talk) 15:26, 9 June 2026 (UTC)Reply

Requested move at Talk:Michael Reeves (YouTuber)#Requested move 28 May 2026

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There is a requested move discussion at Talk:Michael Reeves (YouTuber)#Requested move 28 May 2026 that may be of interest to members of this WikiProject. ASUKITE 03:20, 12 June 2026 (UTC)Reply

Request for input on sourcing and notability

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Hi all, I raised sourcing and notability concerns on the article talk page two weeks ago but have not received any feedback. I would appreciate additional input regarding source independence, due weight, and whether the article demonstrates significant coverage sufficient for WP:BIO. Discussion here: Talk:Ekkehard Knobelspies ~2026-34384-66 (talk) 06:17, 12 June 2026 (UTC)Reply

Possible to update a headshot?

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I'm trying to update the headshot for the Danny Rimer article. I already posted on the talk page but haven't received a response. Did I not format the request correctly?

I hope editors will agree that the current headshot does not meet the standard of an encyclopedia profile. It honestly looks like a snapshot from MySpace. I uploaded a new, forward-facing one here.

Could somebody help me with this? Is there another noticeboard I should post at? I just want to make sure I'm doing everything right. Kelsey at Index (talk) 10:34, 12 June 2026 (UTC)Reply

An RfC on non-free photos of low-profile victims at Wikipedia talk:Non-free content

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Request for independent assessment: Martin Dougiamas (currently a redirect)

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I'm writing as the subject of this topic, with a declared conflict of interest (disclosed on my user page). I am not asking anyone to take my word for anything, and I won't be editing the article myself — I'm asking whether uninvolved editors think the available independent sourcing now supports a standalone biography, and if so, whether someone would be willing to assess it through WP:AFC.

Martin Dougiamas was converted to a redirect in 2020, when the article's sourcing was weak (largely self-published and primary). My understanding is that there was no formal AfD, so this is a question of whether a properly sourced article can now replace the redirect, not a deletion review.

What I think has changed is that there is now independent secondary coverage spanning a long period, rather than the thin sourcing of the old version. The most relevant items:

I've compiled a fuller source list, sorted into what I believe does and doesn't count toward notability (I've tried to be conservative and flag the weak items as weak). I'm happy to post it here or share it however is most useful.

I recognise the obvious counter-argument — that much of the coverage is connected to Moodle, raising a notability-inherited-from-the-product question. I'd genuinely value an uninvolved editor's honest view on whether the personal coverage and my separate role founding the Open EdTech Association are enough to clear that bar, or whether it's still premature. Either answer is helpful to me. Thank you. Dougiamas (talk) 11:47, 13 June 2026 (UTC)Reply

Draft opened for Marquise Auramornrat - Collaboration welcome!

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Hi community! I have set up one independent biographical draft for the singer Draft:Marquise Auramornrat to document her individual pre-debut career. The draft is structured properly with baseline infoboxes, inline references, and clean draft categories. Please feel free to jump in and help expand her career history, verify additional international media sources, polish the prose before it is submitted for mainspace review, or adding an image uploaded from Wikimedia Commons. Thank you for your collaborative help! Techgamer534 (talk) 13:49, 13 June 2026 (UTC)Reply

Francis Bacon (artist) has an RfC (June 2026)

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Francis Bacon (artist), which is within the scope of this WikiProject, has an RfC for possible consensus. A discussion is taking place. If you would like to participate in the discussion, you are invited to add your comments on the discussion page.

It has been kindly facilitated by a frantic turtle. Thank you. Taghdtaighde (talk) 23:05, 14 June 2026 (UTC)Reply

Requested move at Talk:Pêro da Covilhã#Requested move 15 June 2026

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There is a requested move discussion at Talk:Pêro da Covilhã#Requested move 15 June 2026 that may be of interest to members of this WikiProject. Yacàwotçã (talk) 03:13, 15 June 2026 (UTC)Reply

COI review request: Eliezer Blum article

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Hello. I have a conflict of interest (Eliezer Blum is a family member) and have prepared a revised sandbox draft of the Eliezer Blum article based on published, independent sources. I have posted a formal {{edit COI}} request on the article's Talk page and would be grateful if an editor familiar with this subject area could review it. The sandbox draft is at User:Dschrier13/sandbox. Thank you.

Dschrier13 (talk) 15:56, 17 June 2026 (UTC)Reply

Review request for Draft:Huang Shi

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Hello, I have significantly improved the draft for the geneticist Huang Shi with independent secondary sources. Could a reviewer from this project please take a quick look? Draft:Huang Shi Claudia Ulrich (talk) 09:36, 18 June 2026 (UTC)Reply

Murder of Lyhanna Rameau Bernard

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Requesting any help from editors more familiar with biographies involving crime and criminal suspects in looking over the Murder of Lyhanna Rameau Bernard. -- Cdjp1 (talk) 10:18, 19 June 2026 (UTC)Reply


Conflict-of-interest edit request open at Talk:Bloom Twins

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There's an open, declared conflict-of-interest edit request at Talk:Bloom Twins#Edit request: update genre, member name spelling, and add missing 2021-2025 releases. It proposes a genre/name-spelling correction and several sourced 2021–2025 release additions. Noting it here per the suggestion at WP:EDITREQ to notify editors active on related WikiProjects. Independent review welcome. Lenka at Lcuk Artists (talk) 17:52, 19 June 2026 (UTC)Reply

Edit request needing review - Talk:David Fenton

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Hello. There's a longstanding COI-disclosed edit request on Talk:David Fenton that hasn't had editor engagement since February. The subject's article is Start-class and tagged for this project. Would appreciate it if anyone has bandwidth to take a look at the sourcing and suggestions there.

Jrardine (talk) 18:36, 22 June 2026 (UTC)Reply

Requested move at Talk:John Dye#Requested move 24 June 2026

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There is a requested move discussion at Talk:John Dye#Requested move 24 June 2026 that may be of interest to members of this WikiProject. Jacksonvil (alt) (talk) (contribs) (Main account) 02:02, 24 June 2026 (UTC)Reply

FAC of Gopal Mukund Huddar

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The article Gopal Mukund Huddar is currently a candidate for featured article status. It hasn't received much feedback yet, so comments and reviews are appreciated at Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/Gopal Mukund Huddar/archive1. — EarthDude (Talk) 09:43, 25 June 2026 (UTC)Reply

Discussion at Talk:The Jackson 5 § Changing the main photo

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 You are invited to join the discussion at Talk:The Jackson 5 § Changing the main photo, which is within the scope of this WikiProject. Qwerty123M (talk) 23:02, 25 June 2026 (UTC)Reply

Request for assistance: Biography article for Lee Chesnut

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Hello, I am reaching out to request assistance in drafting a Wikipedia article regarding my career in the music industry. As the subject of the article, I have a clear Conflict of Interest, and I am committed to following Wikipedia’s policies regarding neutrality and transparency. I have compiled a list of independent, reliable secondary sources that I believe satisfy the notability requirements for a music industry professional. I am not seeking to write this article myself, but rather to provide this research to an experienced editor who might be interested in verifying these sources and drafting a neutral, encyclopedic entry. Professional Milestones & Supporting Documentation: Radio Programming: Career highlights at WABB-FM, WAPW-FM, and WSTR-FM. Specifically, notable industry coverage exists regarding my role in breaking Chris Isaak’s "Wicked Game" (Reference: Wicked Game Wikipedia entry). Executive Production & Label Development: Early leadership roles at Republic Records, including Executive Producer credits for Lonnie Gordon ("Dirty Love") and A&R for Chumbawamba’s Tubthumper album. Industry Leadership: VP of Music Programming for VH1 (1994–1997) and VP of A&R at Epic Records, including the production of Donna Summer’s final Gold album, VH1 Presents: Live & More Encore. Contemporary Career: A&R Consultant for NBC’s The Voice (14 years). I have maintained a full disclosure of my background and potential COI on my user page, and I am happy to provide further primary links (Discogs, Billboard charts, etc.) if requested. My goal is simply to ensure that if a page is created, it is done so according to Wikipedia's standards for verifiability and neutral point of view. Are there any editors here who specialize in music industry biographies who might be willing to review this material? Thank you for your time and guidance.HSLB2001 (talk) 12:32, 26 June 2026 (UTC)Reply

Do you have any reliable sources that discuss you? Slatersteven (talk) 12:35, 26 June 2026 (UTC)Reply
Yes, I have several. Should I put them all in a message like this? HSLB2001 (talk) 15:40, 26 June 2026 (UTC)Reply
Well you need to read wp:rs and wp:n, before you post them. Slatersteven (talk) 15:42, 26 June 2026 (UTC)Reply
OK, I'll put what I have here:
Lee Chesnut's career started in Top 40 radio at WABB-FM in Mobile, Alabama. Chesnut is mentioned in this article as one of the "major talents and programmers" whose careers started at this station.
https://radioinsight.com/headlines/55768/97-5-wabb-mobile-sold-to-emf-broadcasting/
Lee Chesnut was the catalyst for Chris Isaak's "Wicked Game" becoming a hit record.
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1991-02-17-ca-1705-story.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wicked_Game
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Isaak#Music_career
Lee Chesnut served as VP of Music Programming for VH1 from 1994-1997
https://www.nytimes.com/1996/03/17/tv/reliving-the-70-s-in-touch-with-the-90-s-vh1-s-new-splitpersonality.html
https://www.chicagotribune.com/1995/08/13/will-they-want-their-vh1/
https://ew.com/article/1995/07/21/natalie-merchant-launches-solo-career/
https://ew.com/article/1995/06/02/return-million-dollar-music-video/
https://www.chicagotribune.com/1996/07/25/picking-up-the-beat/
https://ew.com/article/1995/03/17/melissa-etheridge-meet-new-boss/
https://www.chicagotribune.com/1995/06/18/will-history-be-kind-to-michael-jackson/
https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Hard-Report/1995/Hard-Report-1995-06-16.pdf
Lee Chesnut was the Executive Producer of the Lonnie Gordon single "Dirty Love", which reached #6 on Billboard's Dance chart.
https://www.discogs.com/release/1718973-Lonnie-Gordon-Dirty-Love?srsltid=AfmBOopXJcVDsWYg3zs8R-JmVbcXDpcXRDKQX1bVN7tjt4zYyzuSUAGO
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lonnie_Gordon#Singles
Lee Chesnut brought Chumbawamba to Republic Records and appeared on the back album cover as
A&R Executive: Lee Chesnut
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1997-oct-19-ca-44433-story.html
https://www.discogs.com/release/634369-Chumbawamba-Tubthumper
Lee Chesnut was Executive Producer on Donna Summer's last Gold album.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Live_%26_More_Encore
Two songs from the album reached #1 on Billboard's Dance chart.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donna_Summer_discography#1993–2020
https://www.discogs.com/artist/963055-Lee-Chesnut?srsltid=AfmBOorg6BWgTdsLWgtIBHCaYB8Yycd9rWAQEXjorBOa2PcW7npQNKjx
Lee Chesnut was Executive Producer on the Becky Baeling album "Becstasy", which contained the single "Getaway", which reached #1 on the Billboard Dance chart, and the single "If You Love Me", which reached #3 on the Billboard Dance chart.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Becky_Baeling
https://grokipedia.com/page/becky_baeling
If Lee Chesnut had a Discography as Executive Producer, he's had 5 songs reach the Top 10 on Billboard's Dance chart:
Lonnie Gordon "Dirty Love" (#6)
Donna Summer "I Will Go With You" (#1)
Donna Summer "Love Is the Healer" (#1)
Becky Baeling "If You Love Me" (#3)
Becky Baeling "Getaway" (#1)
Lee Chesnut served as an A&R Consultant on the hit NBC singing competition for 27 seasons.
https://meditationlifestyle.com/interview-lee-chesnut/
https://www.telegram.com/story/entertainment/2018/05/22/voice-song-brings-worcester-songwriter-sam-james-full-circle/12143287007/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-chesnut-39a299405/
Lee Chesnut served as a "juror" on the NBC competition series "American Song Contest."
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Song_Contest#National_jury_and_spokespersons
https://www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/american-song-contest-jury-list
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm13552566/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_1_nm_7_in_0_q_lee%20chesnut
Lee Chesnut created the group Champagne Coast, writing and producing all their songs for Ghost Hill Records.
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4IXFoN6iRrW6XstNMX28Zi
https://champagnecoast1.bandcamp.com/
Thank you for your help! And please let me know if you need more. HSLB2001 (talk) 18:42, 26 June 2026 (UTC)Reply
Thanks,
Lee ChesnutHSLB2001 (talk) 19:54, 26 June 2026 (UTC)Reply
I also want to say how much I appreciate the help. I'm not a very tech-savvy guy, as you can probably tell. So.. thank you!
Lee ChesnutHSLB2001 (talk) 20:32, 26 June 2026 (UTC)Reply
Can you let me know if you'll be able to help me out here?
Thanks so much!
Lee ChesnutHSLB2001 (talk) 21:49, 26 June 2026 (UTC)Reply
Hi Steven Slater. Are you interested in helping me create my page or do I need to look elsewherer?
Thanks,
Lee ChesnutHSLB2001 (talk) 10:18, 27 June 2026 (UTC)Reply
OK, before I read through that lot, how many about him, and not something else he was attached to? Slatersteven (talk) 10:21, 27 June 2026 (UTC)Reply
I believe all of those link are about his significant connection to each story.
Thank youHSLB2001 (talk) 11:45, 27 June 2026 (UTC)Reply
Your first source only lists his name, which is not significant coverage. So which of these sources gives him more than just a name drop?Slatersteven (talk) 13:03, 27 June 2026 (UTC)Reply
I believe all of the rest of the links give more than just a name drop.
ThanksHSLB2001 (talk) 13:20, 27 June 2026 (UTC)Reply
Wikipedia is not an RS. Slatersteven (talk) 13:23, 27 June 2026 (UTC)Reply
Also, how many of the othe sources are about him, not someone else, notability in not inherited, you are not famous for knowing someone who is famous. Slatersteven (talk) 13:30, 27 June 2026 (UTC)Reply
But can't you be famous for making someone else famous? That's how Clive Davis became famous. See the entries I included on Chris Issak.
thanksHSLB2001 (talk) 13:39, 27 June 2026 (UTC)Reply
Has Chestnut won Grammy Awards or been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? Slatersteven (talk) 13:40, 27 June 2026 (UTC)Reply
No. But neither has Keith Naftaly, and he has a Wikipedia page.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keith_Naftaly
ThanksHSLB2001 (talk) 13:43, 27 June 2026 (UTC)Reply
OK so which major record label was Chestnut president of A&R for? Slatersteven (talk) 13:47, 27 June 2026 (UTC)Reply
I am getting the feeling that you simply don't want to create this Wikipedia page. So if would like to bow out now, I'm fine with that.
ThanksHSLB2001 (talk) 13:49, 27 June 2026 (UTC)Reply
No I am trying to tell you what we need, and why these people have pages and he does not. Each of the people has RS discussing them, not in connection with anything other than their promotion or appointment to a leading position or award. That is what we need for Mr Chestnut, something that shows that he is (and in his own right) notable. 13:53, 27 June 2026 (UTC)

Requested edit to Earl MacDonald article

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Hello—I've submitted a requested edit on the Talk page of Earl MacDonald, proposing a revised version of the article based on independent sources. As this relates to a biography, I wanted to invite any interested editors to take a look. For ease of review, the proposed version is a complete rewrite with inline citations and neutral tone, intended to replace the current article. Thank you for your time. Earlmacdon (talk) 01:01, 27 June 2026 (UTC)Reply

Thank you so much for your help! I'm not a tech-savvy person in the the least, so this assistance means the world to me and I'm very grateful.
Sincerely,
Lee ChesnutHSLB2001 (talk) 10:27, 27 June 2026 (UTC)Reply

July 2026

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Women in Red | July 2026, Vol 12, Issue 7, Nos 358, 359, 376, 377

Events:

Announcements, tips, participation...

Announcements from other communities:

Tip of the month:

  • Working on a group of linked articles? Have you thought about creating a navigation box for the footer of those pages?

Other ways to participate:

--MSGJ (talk 22:11, 28 June 2026 (UTC) via MassMessagingReply

COI Request at George Kaiser

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Hi Editors, I have an open COI request at Talk:George_Kaiser#Request to updates to Banking if anyone here is willing to review for me. Thanks! Stephanie BINK (talk) 16:56, 1 July 2026 (UTC)Reply

Requested move at Talk:Gregorio Honasan#Requested move 3 July 2026

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There is a requested move discussion at Talk:Gregorio Honasan#Requested move 3 July 2026 that may be of interest to members of this WikiProject. HueMan1 (talk) 06:34, 3 July 2026 (UTC)Reply

Request for article: Charlie Taylor (HM Chief Inspector of Prisons)

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Charlie Taylor, the current HM Chief Inspector of Prisons, appears not to have a biography article despite all previous holders of the office having one. He has also served as Chair of the Youth Justice Board and authored the Taylor Review of the youth justice system. There appears to be substantial independent coverage in national newspapers and other reliable sources. Would anyone be interested in assessing whether he meets the notability guideline and creating an article? KitTaylor36963 (talk) 14:41, 3 July 2026 (UTC)Reply

John Millington Synge under FA review

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I have nominated John Millington Synge for a featured article review here. Please join the discussion on whether this article meets the featured article criteria, or help improve the article. Articles are typically reviewed for two weeks. If substantial concerns are not addressed during the review period, the article will be moved to the Featured Article Removal Candidates list for a further period, where editors may declare "Keep" or "Delist" in regard to the article's featured status (see review instructions). George Ho (talk) 22:41, 4 July 2026 (UTC)Reply

Article request: Anna Campbell-Jones (presenter on BBC's Scotland's Home of the Year)

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Hi everyone,

I would like to request/suggest an article for Anna Campbell-Jones, a Scottish interior designer and television presenter. She is best known as a main judge and presenter on the BBC Scotland series Scotland's Home of the Year (SHOTY), which has run for several series.

Disclosure: I have a professional relationship with the subject, but I am not being compensated for this specific request and I am not writing the article myself to strictly adhere to COI guidelines. I believe she meets the [General Notability Guideline] due to significant coverage in national Scottish press and the BBC.

I have compiled a list of reliable, independent sources to save time for any volunteer interested in starting this article:

Is there anyone here who follows the show or covers Scottish media personalities who might be willing to take this on?

Thanks for your help! Sitewideuk (talk) 09:33, 6 July 2026 (UTC)Reply

Requested move at Talk:Anders Andersen (Norway)#Requested move 7 July 2026

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There is a requested move discussion at Talk:Anders Andersen (Norway)#Requested move 7 July 2026 that may be of interest to members of this WikiProject. ~2026-38757-87 (talk) 11:11, 7 July 2026 (UTC)Reply

Connor Murphy

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He is a youtuber-bodybuilder who recently died in Thailand. He doesn't have an article, but there's been a few legitimate sources reporting on his death. I don't believe it is enough to warrant an article, since the reporting is only on one event. But perhaps there might be Netflix documentaries or something and his notability may rise over time to cover aspects of his life outside of his death. Below are the legit sources I can find reporting on this for future reference:

Harizotoh9 (talk) 17:02, 10 July 2026 (UTC)Reply

Request for Article

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Hello. Dr. Rick Tarleton is a Distinguished Research Professor at UGA specializing in Chagas disease with an h-index of 73 and 18,000+ citations. He is currently a red-link (missing page) but clearly clears the NjPROF threshold. Would a volunteer be interested in starting his biography draft? ~2026-39137-94 (talk) 22:53, 10 July 2026 (UTC)Reply

Requested move at Talk:Elizabeth Thornton (novelist)#Requested move 27 June 2026

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There is a requested move discussion at Talk:Elizabeth Thornton (novelist)#Requested move 27 June 2026 that may be of interest to members of this WikiProject. Jeffrey34555 (talk) 00:14, 11 July 2026 (UTC)Reply

RFC on Sam Neill regarding which image to use in infobox

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Requested move at Talk:Ray Chase (voice actor)#Requested move 11 July 2026

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There is a requested move discussion at Talk:Ray Chase (voice actor)#Requested move 11 July 2026 that may be of interest to members of this WikiProject. Jeffrey34555 (talk) 06:30, 15 July 2026 (UTC)Reply

Requested move at Talk:Garfield Sobers#age moves

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There is a requested move discussion at Talk:Garfield Sobers#age moves that may be of interest to members of this WikiProject. Qwerty123M (talk) 22:14, 17 July 2026 (UTC)Reply

Pep Guardiola has an RfC

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Pep Guardiola has an RfC for possible consensus. A discussion is taking place. If you would like to participate in the discussion, you are invited to add your comments on the discussion page. Thank you. Kingsif (talk) 13:55, 18 July 2026 (UTC)Reply

Requested move at Talk:Sam Phillips#Requested move 11 July 2026

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There is a requested move discussion at Talk:Sam Phillips#Requested move 11 July 2026 that may be of interest to members of this WikiProject. –Maltazarianparleyinvestigate 15:18, 18 July 2026 (UTC)Reply

Maynard James Keenan at FAR

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I have nominated Maynard James Keenan for a featured article review here. Please join the discussion on whether this article meets the featured article criteria, or help improve the article. Articles are typically reviewed for two weeks. If substantial concerns are not addressed during the review period, the article will be moved to the Featured Article Removal Candidates list for a further period, where editors may declare "Keep" or "Delist" in regard to the article's featured status (see review instructions). Z1720 (talk) 18:07, 18 July 2026 (UTC)Reply