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Unidentified laughter before Trump’s C-SPAN call fuels speculation over aide’s identity

  • A woman laughed before Trump spoke on C-SPAN.
  • Social media users speculated it was aide Natalie Harp.
  • No one has confirmed who was laughing.

A woman’s laughter was heard just before Donald Trump spoke during a call to C-SPAN’s Washington Journal Primetime, prompting speculation on social media that it was his aide Natalie Harp. The caller’s identity has not been confirmed, and the recording provides no evidence of anything improper. Trump called…

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Guy Moot honored with UK’s MITS Award, becoming first music publisher to receive the accolade

  • Guy Moot is the first music publisher to receive the MITS Award.
  • Mark Ronson presented the award at a London ceremony.
  • The event raised support for two UK music charities.

Guy Moot, Chair and CEO of Warner Chappell Music, received the UK’s Music Industry Trusts Award at a London ceremony presented by Mark Ronson. He is the first music publisher to win the accolade, recognising the growing profile of music publishing and Moot’s work in the industry. The…

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Steam now lets you see exactly what frame rate you should get in games using a Steam Deck

  • Steam store pages now show average Steam Deck frame rates.
  • Data covers Verified, Playable and Unsupported games.
  • Elden Ring averages 42 fps on OLED and 38 on LCD.

Valve has added average Steam Deck frame-rate data to game store pages, giving players a clearer idea of how well games run before buying them. The figures cover games tested for compatibility, including those rated Verified, Playable or Unsupported, and may also help owners of other handheld PCs…

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‘MobLand’ Goes Medieval in Guy Ritchie’s ‘King Arthur,’ Now on Netflix

  • Guy Ritchie’s *King Arthur* is now streaming on Netflix.
  • The film reportedly lost Warner Bros. about $150 million.
  • Its crime-caper opening may appeal to fans of Ritchie’s British films.

Guy Ritchie’s 2017 film *King Arthur: Legend of the Sword* has arrived on Netflix, bringing a much-criticised box-office failure back to streaming attention. The article argues it is still worth watching, particularly for fans of Ritchie’s fast-paced British crime capers, and links it to his more recent return…

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3 Songs About War From the 2000s That Every Y2K Kid Remembers

  • Three 2000s releases reflected debate around the Iraq War.
  • Green Day’s *American Idiot* won a 2005 Grammy.
  • Neil Young and Arcade Fire drew on wartime and political anxieties.

The article revisits three songs and albums from the 2000s that reflected public debate around the Iraq War and the political climate of the time. It connects Green Day, Neil Young and Arcade Fire’s work to concerns about media influence, government and the human impact of war. Green…

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Who made the prosthetics for David Lynch’s ‘The Elephant Man’?

  • Christopher Tucker designed Hurt’s prosthetics for *The Elephant Man*.
  • The makeup took eight hours to apply each day.
  • The film helped spur an Oscar category for makeup.

Christopher Tucker created the prosthetics that transformed John Hurt into Joseph Merrick for David Lynch’s 1980 film *The Elephant Man*. The work helped draw attention to prosthetic makeup as a filmmaking craft, and the film’s lack of Oscar recognition contributed to calls for a dedicated makeup award. Lynch…

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Jordan Fisher Will Step Into Prince’s Shoes (And Strap On A Guitar) For ‘Purple Rain’ On Broadway

  • Jordan Fisher will play The Kid in *Purple Rain* on Broadway.
  • Previews start 12 March 2027; opening night is set for 12 April.
  • Fisher says the role will draw on his live music and dance skills.

Jordan Fisher will play The Kid, the role made famous by Prince, in the Broadway musical *Purple Rain*. The casting places a rising stage performer at the centre of a high-profile adaptation, which aims to bring Prince’s music and legacy to a new generation. Previews are scheduled to…

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Doom Supergroup LEGIONS OF DOOM, Featuring Former TROUBLE And C.O.C. Members, To Release ‘Low N Slow In The UK’ Live Album

  • LEGIONS OF DOOM’s live album is due in March 2027.
  • It was recorded at a sold-out Wolverhampton show.
  • The set blends the band’s songs with THE SKULL favourites.

LEGIONS OF DOOM will release a live album recorded during a sold-out show at KK’s Steel Mill in Wolverhampton earlier this year. The March 2027 release captures the doom metal group performing its own songs and material connected to THE SKULL, carrying forward the musical legacy of the…

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Keira Knightley hasn’t seen ‘Love Actually’ since its 2003 premiere: “It means nothing to me”

  • Knightley has not rewatched *Love Actually* since its premiere.
  • She says she barely remembers making the 2003 film.
  • She is pleased it has endured with audiences.

Keira Knightley says she has not watched *Love Actually* since its 2003 premiere, despite the film remaining a popular Christmas favourite. She made the admission while discussing her Netflix series *Black Doves*, explaining that she barely remembers the experience of making the film. Knightley said fans sometimes quote…

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With AI usage on the rise, Nintendo exec says “it is important to offer unique entertainment experiences”

  • Nintendo says distinctive games remain its priority.
  • AI is adding to the abundance of digital entertainment.
  • Beppu says creative quality and business needs are hard to balance.

Nintendo senior executive Yusuke Beppu said the company’s priority is to create new, distinctive products as digital entertainment, including AI-generated content, becomes more plentiful. He argued that Nintendo needs to offer experiences that feel uniquely its own so consumers will choose its games and products. Beppu described development…

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