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Blue Oyster Cult’s ‘Reacher’ Synch Hits No. 1 on Top TV Songs Chart

  • “(Don’t Fear) the Reaper” topped the September TV songs chart.
  • Its Reacher placement coincided with 11.8 million US streams.
  • Reacher and spin-off Neagley placed three songs in the top 10.

Blue Öyster Cult’s “(Don’t Fear) the Reaper” reached No. 1 on the September 2026 Top TV Songs chart after appearing in the fourth season of Prime Video’s Reacher. The result shows how a television placement can renew interest in a decades-old song, which was the band’s highest-charting Hot…

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The best Han 86 builds in MW4

  • Three Han 86 builds cover close, balanced and long-range play.
  • The rushing setup includes a 60-round drum and silenced barrel.
  • Long-range attachments improve damage, accuracy and bullet speed.

The Han 86 is a reliable starting assault rifle in Warfare 4, and the article recommends three builds to suit different playstyles. They adapt the weapon for close-range rushing, balanced mid-range fights, or accurate long-range engagements. The close-range setup prioritises mobility, hip-fire accuracy and a 60-round drum, while…

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The best new Lego sets in November 2026 include the biggest ever model, but another has stolen my heart

  • Five new Lego sets arrive in November.
  • The Venetian Neighborhood is the writer’s favourite.
  • A Venetian Water Taxi gift is available while stocks last.

Lego is releasing five new sets in November 2026, including its biggest model yet and its first Dragon Ball set. The article highlights the Venetian Neighborhood as a standout, praising its detailed scenes and Venetian landmarks. A Venetian Water Taxi gift with purchase launches alongside the neighbourhood set…

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Chart Rewind: In 1976, Vern Gosdin Made His Debut ‘On’ Hot Country Songs

  • “Hangin’ On” began Gosdin’s solo chart run in 1976.
  • The song peaked at No. 16 on Hot Country Songs.
  • Gosdin later scored three No. 1 country singles.

Vern Gosdin’s solo run on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart began in 1976 when “Hangin’ On” entered the list. The song later reached No. 16, helping launch a career that established Gosdin, known for his distinctive voice, as a prominent country singer. Gosdin had first charted “Hangin’ On”…

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What does the music industry want from the future of AI – and how can the UK lead the way?

  • Manchester summit set out rights-based principles for AI and music.
  • A proposal calls for fair governance, cleaner power and consent-based training.
  • The UK could develop its own models and shape international standards.

Leaders from music, technology, government and the arts met at Manchester’s Beyond The Music Festival to set out principles for managing generative AI. The Manchester Principles argue that creators have a moral and financial claim to credit and payment, and aim to guide regulation while allowing innovation to…

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Queens of the Stone Age Finds Healing in New Album ‘Perfecth’: ‘What Has Been Shattered is Made More Beautiful by the Act of Repair’

  • Queens of the Stone Age have released their ninth album, *Perfecth*.
  • The record uses kintsugi as a theme of repair and transformation.
  • A US tour with Pixies is scheduled for May 2027.

Queens of the Stone Age have released *Perfecth*, a nine-track album that Josh Homme says finds beauty in repairing what has been broken. Its central idea draws on kintsugi, the Japanese art of mending pottery with gold, and reflects the personal struggles and health issues Homme has faced.…

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‘Over the Garden Wall’ Officially Gets a New Expanded Release With Never-Before-Seen Art

  • An expanded art book revisits the series’ development.
  • It adds more than 30 pages to the 2017 edition.
  • The hardcover is due on 9 February 2027.

Dark Horse Books is publishing an expanded edition of *Art of Over the Garden Wall*, revisiting the animated miniseries’ development with new artwork and an interview. The release offers fans a closer look at how familiar characters evolved, including Beatrice, whose early designs differed markedly from the bluebird…

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RTX 5080 Disappears From Nvidia’s Store as Prices Reach $2,000

  • Nvidia says the RTX 5080 may be out of stock in some regions.
  • Reports of a 24GB replacement remain unconfirmed.
  • Some RTX 5080 listings are close to twice its $999 launch price.

The RTX 5080 has disappeared from some regional pages of Nvidia’s GeForce Marketplace amid tight graphics memory supplies and sharply rising prices. Nvidia says the card is still available, though it may be out of stock in some regions; reports that it is being discontinued remain unconfirmed. Supply-chain…

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‘Star Trek Online’ Players Hold Memorial Vigil for Patrick Stewart

  • Players honoured Patrick Stewart with vigils inside Star Trek Online.
  • Fans remembered Picard as a model of compassionate leadership.
  • Players asked Cryptic to add an in-game memorial.

Star Trek Online players held virtual vigils for Patrick Stewart, gathering in fleets of Galaxy-class starships and holding candlelit remembrances in the game. The tributes reflect the impact of Stewart’s portrayal of Captain Jean-Luc Picard, whose example of compassionate, principled leadership resonated with fans. Stewart died on 29…

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Eric Karson, Director of ‘The Octagon’ and Producer of ‘Lionheart,’ Dies at 86

  • Eric Karson has died aged 86.
  • He directed Chuck Norris in *The Octagon*.
  • He produced Van Damme’s *Lionheart*.

Film director and producer Eric Karson, known for martial-arts films including *The Octagon* and *Lionheart*, has died aged 86. His work helped establish Chuck Norris as an action star and supported Jean-Claude Van Damme’s rise to leading-man status in the United States. Karson died on 24 August of…

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