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Elon Musk says he got ‘carried away’ with Trump – but still holds on to contentious political views

  • Musk regrets prioritising politics over his companies.
  • He backed Trump and led controversial government cuts.
  • His AI and UK predictions remain highly contentious.

Elon Musk has said he became too involved in politics during his alliance with Donald Trump and his leadership of the so-called Department of Government Efficiency (Doge), saying he should instead have focused on his companies. The admission matters because Musk was a major financial supporter of Trump’s…

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Listen to an Unvaulted John Prine Song From Archival Album Found Dogs

  • Found Dogs reaches streaming services on 9 October.
  • “World Without Love” is the newly unveiled unreleased song.
  • The album supports tributes marking Prine’s 80th birthday.

John Prine’s archival album Found Dogs, initially issued in a limited Record Store Day 2026 release, will arrive on streaming services on 9 October through Oh Boy Records. The label has previewed the release with “World Without Love”, one of five previously unreleased tracks, accompanied by a lyric…

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The country band Stevie Nicks would have “happily” joined in a heartbeat: “My favourite person to sing with, ever”

  • Stevie Nicks praised Lady A and Hillary Scott.
  • She said she would have joined the country band.
  • Their collaboration included ‘Golden’ and awards-show performances.

Stevie Nicks has said she would have happily joined the country band Lady A, formerly known as Lady Antebellum, because she particularly enjoyed singing with the group’s Hillary Scott. The comment reflects Nicks’s long-standing openness to country music and her admiration for close vocal harmonies, despite being best…

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Former Assassin’s Creed, Watch Dogs Director Likens Large-Scale Game Development to Working With ‘Flaming Barrels Falling Down From a Construction Site,’ Months After Parting Ways With Ubisoft

  • Hocking says huge game teams can make creative feedback painfully slow.
  • Watch Dogs: Legion’s scale illustrated the management challenges.
  • Assassin’s Creed Hexe remains expected in 2027.

Former Ubisoft creative director Clint Hocking has said that leading development on very large video games can feel chaotic and inefficient, comparing it to avoiding “flaming barrels” in Donkey Kong. His comments matter because they highlight how growing team sizes and multi-studio production can make direct creative oversight…

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​’Ian Curtis didn’t have a chance’: the Durutti Column on departed friends, Factory Records and fun with Morrissey

  • Durutti Column release first album in 16 years
  • Vini Reilly discusses Factory Records, Joy Division and depression
  • Band has famous covert fans including Frusciante and Chris Martin

The Guardian invited readers to put questions to the Durutti Column, the long-running Manchester band fronted by guitarist Vini Reilly, as they release their first album in 16 years. Alongside drummer Bruce Mitchell and producer Keir Stewart, Reilly reflects on the band's origins on Factory Records, its associations…

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“I should have listened properly to Miyazaki”: Ex PlayStation boss admits giving FromSoftware “the lowest number possible” for physical copies of Demon’s Souls after getting stuck in its “demanding” starting area

  • PlayStation initially underestimated Demon’s Souls.
  • Yoshida struggled with the game’s opening.
  • The game later launched a hugely influential series.

Former PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida has said he initially underestimated Demon’s Souls, approving the smallest possible physical production run after struggling with its unusually difficult opening area. His comments underline how the game’s demanding design, which later helped define FromSoftware’s reputation, was not immediately seen as a commercial…

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The 1984 movie Steve Martin will always regret never making: “I just couldn’t do it”

  • Martin did not return for *The Jerk, Too*.
  • He remained an executive producer.
  • His absence changed the sequel’s identity.

Steve Martin is said to regret not taking part in the 1984 television sequel *The Jerk, Too*, which revisited the character he made famous in the 1979 comedy *The Jerk*. The article presents the decision as significant because Martin’s absence meant the follow-up lacked the original film’s star…

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Universal Theme Park Attendance Hit By Weaker Consumer Sentiment, Higher Travel Costs As Oil Touches $100 A Barrel

  • Higher travel costs are weakening Universal Orlando attendance.
  • Parks profit fell 5% despite revenue growth.
  • Comcast expects demand to recover as conditions stabilise.

Comcast said attendance at Universal’s Orlando parks has softened and remained weak into the third quarter, citing reduced consumer confidence and higher travel costs. The company believes the pressure is temporary, but the trend matters because it is affecting a major growth area despite strong customer interest in…

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White Sox partner faces scrutiny over gender care, drag events and DEI

  • OutKick scrutinises White Sox healthcare partner Rush Medical Center.
  • Report cites Rush's gender care, drag events and DEI ties.
  • Article suggests fans aren't informed of these connections.

The Chicago White Sox's official healthcare partner, Rush University Medical Center, is facing scrutiny over its involvement in gender-affirming care, drag events and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, according to an OutKick report. The article frames this as a potential conflict for the team, whose fans see…

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Olivia Rodrigo Teams With Etsy on Handmade Daisy Chain Fields Merch Collection Ahead of Inaugural Festival

  • Rodrigo launches Etsy-made festival merchandise with women-owned shops.
  • Prices range from under $10 to $150.
  • Festival proceeds will support reproductive and maternal-health charities.

Olivia Rodrigo has launched a handmade merchandise collection on Etsy ahead of her first Daisy Chains Music Festival. The collaboration highlights products from women-owned businesses and extends into an on-site creative village, linking the festival’s branding with independent makers and charitable fundraising. The collection includes items such as…

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