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Ye and Ty Dolla $ign sued by producers who claim ‘Vultures’ used music sent to Ty as an MP3 – without a license or payment

  • Two producers allege “Vultures” used their 2018 recording without a licence.
  • They say neither was paid and one was not credited.
  • The lawsuit also cites merchandise revenue and a disputed copyright registration.

Producers Jae Deal and Marlon Barrow are suing Ye, Ty Dolla $ign and others, alleging that the song “Vultures” used a recording they co-own without permission or payment. The case matters because the producers say the music was shared informally, then used across several releases and related commercial…

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3 Country Songs From the 1960s That Find Something Funny in the Most Depressing Situations

  • Roger Miller makes relationship neglect into a novelty hit.
  • Johnny Cash turns heartbreak into a crude joke.
  • “King of the Road” pairs a jaunty tune with hardship.

Three 1960s country songs use humour to make painful situations easier to face, turning neglect, heartbreak and homesickness into witty, memorable stories. Their light touch matters because it lets listeners laugh through hardship without hiding the sadness underneath. Roger Miller’s “Dang Me” jokes about a man neglecting his…

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The 10 most offensive movies of the 1980s

  • Nostalgia has brought controversial 1980s films back into view.
  • The article criticises sexism, yellowface and regressive racial portrayals.
  • It argues that acclaim and cultural impact matter when reassessing films.

The article questions how films now regarded as offensive became celebrated in the 1980s, arguing that reassessing them matters because nostalgia has returned many to public view. It says criticism should consider intent and distinguish harmful, mean-spirited portrayals from misjudged attempts at progress. The excerpt discusses three films:…

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Madonna Doubling Down on ‘Confessions’ With Limited Edition 4-LP Box Set

  • Madonna is pairing both *Confessions* albums in a four-LP set.
  • The clear-vinyl collector’s box costs $195.
  • It is scheduled to ship in March 2027.

Madonna has announced a limited edition four-LP box set combining her 2005 album *Confessions on a Dance Floor* with this year’s *Confession II*. The collector’s release extends the series around the albums and brings together the original record and its sequel in one package. The four records are…

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As Arc Raiders celebrates its first birthday, publisher Nexon reveals the extraction shooter has topped 17 million sales, but revenue is set to decline

  • Arc Raiders passed 17 million sales in its first year.
  • Third-quarter sales slowed to one million copies.
  • Nexon expects fourth-quarter revenue to fall year on year.

Arc Raiders has sold more than 17 million copies in its first year, making it one of publisher Nexon’s most successful games. Sales have slowed, though, and Nexon expects the shooter’s revenue in the fourth quarter to be lower than during its launch period a year earlier. One…

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Steam’s new Steam Deck framerate graphs are good news for handheld players, though I wouldn’t fully trust the numbers yet

  • Steam listings now show player-recorded framerates for Deck games.
  • V-Sync may make some results unrepresentative.
  • Valve may extend framerate data to other devices.

Valve has started adding framerate graphs to Steam Deck game listings, using performance data from players on both the OLED and LCD models. The graphs are intended to give shoppers a clearer sense of how smoothly a game runs than the broad Verified, Playable and Unsupported labels can…

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Redditor runs PC cooling loop outside of their house to keep it cool in one of the bravest yet unnecessary mods I’ve ever seen

  • A custom loop sends PC coolant through an outdoor radiator.
  • Arduino and Python controls help prevent condensation.
  • Under load, the GPU reaches 48°C and the CPU 52°C.

A Reddit user has routed their gaming PC’s liquid-cooling loop through a radiator outside, using winter air to cool the system and reduce heat in their gaming room. The unusual setup matters because it can improve cooling performance, but brings a risk of condensation if the water gets…

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Red Light Sessions: ‘We are who we are, and we’ll play what we want’ – Kiziah and the Kings

  • Kiziah and the Kings recorded two live session tracks.
  • The band gave an old original a fresh twist.
  • Their sound blends several styles without sticking to one lane.

Kiziah Watson and her band Kiziah and the Kings recorded a stripped-back live session at Foundry Studios, reworking an original track and covering a Candi Staton song. The session captures the group’s collaborative approach and their willingness to reshape familiar material while keeping their own sound. Founded in…

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Marvel fans want James Gunn back after his DC departure: “Start drafting the script for Guardians of the Galaxy 4”

  • Gunn is leaving his DC Studios co-CEO role after four years.
  • Marvel fans want him back to make Guardians of the Galaxy 4.
  • His departure does not confirm a new Marvel project.

James Gunn is stepping down as co-CEO of DC Studios alongside Peter Safran after four years, prompting Marvel fans to call for his return to the MCU. Their hopes centre on Gunn’s work on the Guardians of the Galaxy films, though his departure does not mean a fourth…

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Rockstar is putting on a last-minute live music festival featuring Travis Scott and Cardi B to celebrate GTA 6’s launch

  • Rockstar is hosting a GTA 6 launch festival in Miami.
  • Travis Scott and Cardi B are among the performers.
  • The 21 November event will use a ticket lottery.

Rockstar plans to mark the launch of Grand Theft Auto 6 with a live music festival in Miami, bringing performers associated with the game and its official soundtrack together. The event adds an in-person celebration to the game’s release, though its timing and ticket arrangements may make it…

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