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Mini Review: Pikmin 4 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy (Switch 2) – Pleasant But Perplexingly Piecemeal

  • Dandori Academy adds timed challenges to Pikmin 4.
  • 72 stages are planned, arriving six per month.
  • The £8/$10 upgrade feels light at launch.

The Pikmin 4 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition adds a new challenge mode, Dandori Academy, alongside microphone commands for Oatchi. The review finds the additions enjoyable, but says the package feels piecemeal at launch and lacks expected upgrades such as 60fps and Mouse Mode. Dandori Academy asks players to…

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Bella Kay’s Breakout Year: Taking ‘iloveitiloveiloveit’ From TikTok to the Hot 100 | Billboard Up & Coming

  • Bella Kay’s TikTok-teased single reached No. 17 on the Hot 100.
  • It has more than 240 million US on-demand streams.
  • Kay co-wrote her debut album with Ida Rose.

Bella Kay has emerged as a breakout artist after her song “iloveitiloveitiloveit” took off on TikTok and reached No. 17 on the Billboard Hot 100. In an interview, she discusses the song’s rise, her debut album and the influences behind her music. The track has amassed more than…

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CMA Awards add country and rock stars to 60th ceremony line-up

  • The CMA Awards added a broad mix of performers.
  • Brooks & Dunn will receive a lifetime achievement award.
  • Ella Langley leads this year’s nominees with nine nods.

The 60th annual CMA Awards has added Brothers Osborne, Luke Bryan, Vince Gill, Halestorm and several other performers to its line-up. The event, scheduled for 18 November in Nashville, will celebrate Brooks & Dunn, recipients of the CMA Willie Nelson lifetime achievement award. Mumford & Sons will make…

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THE•TEAM Forms New Board Following Sale Finalization

  • THE•TEAM has established its first public-facing board.
  • Providence Equity Partners finalised its purchase in October.
  • Company leaders will remain in their current roles.

Talent agency THE•TEAM has formed its first public-facing board of directors after the sale of the company to Providence Equity Partners was finalised in October. The board brings company leadership and Providence representatives together to guide the business following its change in ownership. The board includes CEO Michael…

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Fallout and Elder Scrolls actor Stephen Russell returns as Garrett in Thief: The Tarnished Mirror: ‘Great to be back with the old guy’

  • Stephen Russell is returning as Garrett.
  • Shattered Mirror arrives with Thief Remastered on 3 December.
  • The expansion is led by the team behind The Black Parade.

Stephen Russell will reprise the role of master thief Garrett in the Shattered Mirror expansion for Thief Remastered, due on 3 December. The return brings back the actor behind one of the series’ defining voices and links the new release to the original games. In a Nightdive podcast…

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4DX Movies Are Entering Their Thirsty Romance Era

  • *Heated Rivalry* gets one-night 4DX screenings on 16 November.
  • Regal’s limited theatrical run had earned $1.4 million by 8 November.
  • The screenings will use motion effects, with details still being developed.

Regal plans one-night 4DX screenings of episodes five and six of *Heated Rivalry* on 16 November, bringing the romantic hockey series into a cinema format known for moving seats and environmental effects. The event reflects growing demand for immersive screenings beyond action films, as fans have already turned…

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Spotify adds selectable AI DJ voices and a reduced-commentary option

  • Spotify is adding nine selectable AI DJ voices.
  • Premium listeners can turn off most DJ commentary.
  • The options are rolling out wherever Spotify DJ is available.

Spotify is giving Premium subscribers more control over its AI DJ with selectable voices and an option to reduce spoken commentary. The changes let listeners adapt the radio-style experience to their tastes and occasions, including listening sessions where they prefer uninterrupted music. Spotify is rolling out seven English-language…

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Elvis Presley rightsholders sue Suno, alleging its AI imitates the King’s voice. Eight Mile Style has filed a separate suit over 269 Eminem songs.

  • Presley’s rightsholders are seeking more than $202 million from Suno.
  • Eight Mile Style’s separate case covers 269 Eminem compositions.
  • The lawsuits dispute whether Suno imitates artists and uses protected works.

Elvis Presley’s rightsholders and Eight Mile Style, a co-publisher of Eminem songs, have filed separate lawsuits accusing AI music generator Suno of copyright infringement and unauthorised use of artists’ voices and likenesses. The cases raise questions about how AI music tools use recordings and imitate performers, and what…

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Beach Bunny Sign To Atlantic, Share New Single “Vinegar”

  • Beach Bunny have signed to Atlantic Records.
  • Their first Atlantic single, “Vinegar”, targets corporate-life frustrations.
  • The band announced North American dates and a European arena tour.

Beach Bunny have signed to Atlantic Records and released “Vinegar”, their first single for the major label. The Chicago indie-pop trio’s song turns the frustrations of corporate life into an anthemic, fuzzy pop track, reflecting on feeling reduced to a number in someone else’s spreadsheet. The band built…

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Steam now shows average Steam Deck framerates when browsing games, but Valve says it’s considering expanding the feature to other hardware

  • Steam store pages now show average framerates for eligible Deck games.
  • A histogram helps show how consistent performance is.
  • Valve is considering expanding the data to other devices.

Valve has added player-reported average framerates to the Steam Deck Compatibility section of eligible games’ Steam store pages. The data gives buyers a practical view of performance alongside compatibility ratings, which may not reflect everyone’s expectations for smooth gameplay. The figures come from Steam Deck players who have…

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