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GATTA MORTA, Featuring MELVINS, BUTTHOLE SURFERS, BIG BUSINESS And MR. PHYLZZZ Members, Announces Debut Album, ‘Immaculator’

  • GATTA MORTA’s debut album arrives on 12 February 2027.
  • “Music For Furbies” previews the 10-song collection.
  • The band brings together members of four underground rock acts.

GATTA MORTA, a heavy rock group featuring members of the Melvins, Butthole Surfers, Big Business and Mr. Phylzzz, will release its debut album, *Immaculator*, on 12 February 2027. The announcement is accompanied by the release of “Music For Furbies”, a song inspired by vocalist Clinton Jacob’s collection of…

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‘The Voice’: America Sends Season’s Oldest Contestant, 61, Through to the Live Shows

  • Kyle Davis, 61, made it through to the live shows.
  • America voted him the sole Cut Week winner.
  • He is one of four artists on Kelly Clarkson’s team.

Kyle Davis, 61, has advanced to the live shows of season 30 of *The Voice*, becoming the oldest contestant this season to reach that stage. His progress matters to coach Kelly Clarkson, who says Davis brings a distinctive voice and valuable age and life experience to the competition.…

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UK ban proposals could bring YouTube Kids and Lego Play into scope

  • The proposed ban could reach up to 150 platforms.
  • YouTube Kids, Lego Play and Spotify may be affected.
  • A separate spring proposal could include online marketplaces.

The UK Government is considering expanding its under-16 social media ban to cover services including YouTube Kids and Lego Play, despite earlier assurances that educational, shopping and music services would be exempt. The proposals could affect up to 150 platforms, with ministers seeking broad rules to prevent young…

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Remember When Tina Turner Covered This Dan Hill Classic in 1979?

  • Tina Turner covered Dan Hill’s song on her 1979 album *Rough*.
  • The cover did not become a hit.
  • Hill wrote the song at 19 while pursuing someone he loved.

Tina Turner recorded a version of Dan Hill’s “Sometimes When We Touch” for her 1979 album *Rough*, though it did not become a hit. The song was Hill’s first hit and remains his most successful single; Turner later found greater solo success with “Let’s Stay Together” in 1983,…

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In 1982, Don Henley went solo for the first time. The single was so bad no one wanted to play it

  • Henley’s first solo single, ‘Johnny Can’t Read’, met resistance from US radio.
  • Some DJs considered the song too controversial or un-American.
  • He later scored a hit with ‘The Boys of Summer’.

After the Eagles broke up, Don Henley released his first solo album, *I Can’t Stand Still*, in 1982. Its lead single, ‘Johnny Can’t Read’, drew a hostile response from some US radio DJs, showing how Henley’s more openly critical lyrics could be harder to sell than the band’s…

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Company of Heroes 3 developer admits “it was a lot” to make the 3.0 overhaul patch alongside regular updates, singleplayer DLC, and a whole spinoff game

  • Company of Heroes 3 has received a broad 3.0 overhaul.
  • Work began two years ago alongside patches, DLC and a spinoff.
  • Updates include new environments, campaign changes and improved AI.

Relic has released a major 3.0 overhaul for Company of Heroes 3, addressing player feedback on visuals, audio and gameplay. The update marks the series’ 20th anniversary and reflects Relic’s effort to keep supporting the strategy game years after launch. Planning began two years ago, while the team…

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Super Smash Bros lead Masahiro Sakurai says “there’s no way” he can talk about what he’s working on

  • Sakurai would not say what he is working on.
  • Fans are speculating about Super Smash Bros. and Kid Icarus.
  • His next project has not been confirmed.

Masahiro Sakurai, the creator of Super Smash Bros., declined to reveal what he is currently working on, saying there was “no way” he could discuss it. His deliberately brief answer has prompted fan speculation, but it does not confirm that a new game is in development or identify…

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‘Romería’ Director Carla Simón Would ‘Love’ to Collaborate With Rosalía Following Latin Grammy Nomination for ‘Flamenco’

  • Carla Simón hopes to make a music video with Rosalía.
  • Her short “Flamenco” earned a Latin Grammy nomination.
  • The project informed her next feature film about flamenco.

Carla Simón says she would love to direct a music video with Rosalía, after her short film “Flamenco” received a Latin Grammy nomination. The recognition has made her curious about music videos, which she sees as a form close to cinema that could let her bring a different…

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Valve adds opt-in frame-rate data to Steam Deck game pages

  • Valve is showing opt-in Deck frame-rate data on many game pages.
  • The figures add context to Verified and Unsupported ratings.
  • Valve has not announced a general PC performance estimator.

Valve has started publishing anonymised frame-rate data from players who opt in, on many Steam Store pages for Steam Deck and Steam Deck OLED. The averages and histograms give buyers a clearer idea of real-world performance, adding detail to Verified and Unsupported labels that do not always match…

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Nor’easter set to chill NYC, bring upstate snow:’Chilliest air so far this season’

  • Nor’easter brings rain to New York City late Thursday and Friday.
  • Up to an inch of rain could cause local flooding.
  • Colder air may bring light snow to higher elevations.

A nor’easter is expected to bring rain and gusty winds to New York City on Thursday and Friday, followed by the chilliest air of the season so far. The change comes after sunny, above-average temperatures in the 60s earlier in the week, and could cause minor flooding in…

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