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Love Language: Sekou Interviewed
British songwriter Sekou, 21, spoke to Clash about the connection between fragrance, confidence and creativity, in an interview built around his visit to Grasse in the South of France to meet Olivier Polge, CHANEL’s Perfumer-Creator. The piece frames fragrance as central to Sekou’s sense of self-presentation, tying it to his rapid rise in music, where…
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10 R-Rated Comedy Movies That Can Be Called Masterpieces
Collider has published a list highlighting ten R-rated comedy films it considers “masterpieces”, arguing that mainstream comedy has become rarer in cinemas and on streaming platforms because well-crafted comic films require sharp cultural awareness and durable writing. The piece contends that none of the chosen titles are recent releases, but each has stood the test…
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Willie Nelson Turned Down What Became One of Kenny Rogers’ Signature Songs in 1978
Country singer Willie Nelson has revealed he turned down the chance to record “The Gambler”, the Don Schlitz-penned track that went on to become one of Kenny Rogers’ signature hits and spawned a series of TV films. Rogers, a close friend, personally pitched the song to Nelson before recording it himself, making the revelation a…
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Jade Goody’s widower Jack Tweed banned from driving after getting behind wheel of VW Golf while three times over cannabis limit
Jack Tweed, the widower of the late reality TV star Jade Goody, has been banned from driving after he was caught behind the wheel of a Volkswagen Golf while roughly three times over the legal limit for cannabis. The case adds to Tweed’s long history of run-ins with the law, and highlights the risks and…
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All Dude types and abilities in How Many Dudes?
This Destructoid guide catalogues the different “Dude” character types available in the game How Many Dudes? by Butterscotch Shenanigans, explaining each type’s unique ability so players can decide who to recruit. With more than 40 Dude types on offer, the article notes that no two playthroughs will be identical, and the recruits chosen directly affect…
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Microsoft raises prices of Xbox by 25% to 30% in Europe with the Series S now costing more than the Series X at launch
Microsoft has increased the recommended retail prices of its Xbox Series X and Series S consoles across Europe by between 25% and 30%, according to PC Gamer. The rise is notable because it pushes the entry-level Series S above the price at which the more powerful Series X originally launched, altering the value proposition that…
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The 10 Biggest Classic Rock Hits That Never Won Record of the Year, Ranked
Collider has published a ranked list of ten classic rock songs that became huge hits but never won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year, highlighting what the piece frames as some of the Recording Academy’s biggest historical snubs. – “The Boys Are Back in Town” by Thin Lizzy (No. 10) – peaked at…
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Microsoft raises Xbox Series X and S prices in UK
Microsoft has raised Xbox console prices worldwide, blaming the rising cost of memory and storage chips, with UK shoppers now paying up to £170 more for a premium Series X. The disc-drive Series X has increased from £500 to £670, while the entry-level Series S has risen by roughly 43%, from £300 to £430. The…