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‘I’m looking for faces which surprise me’: how Richard Avedon photographed the soul of his subjects

  • Ron Howard’s documentary explores Richard Avedon’s six-decade career.
  • Avedon used stark white backgrounds to focus attention on faces.
  • His portraits often emerged from conversation and unexpected moments.

Ron Howard’s new documentary, *Avedon*, revisits the six-decade career of Richard Avedon, whose fashion and portrait photography brought movement to magazine images and sought to reveal the character of his subjects. It matters because the film shows how his distinctive methods shaped modern photography, from theatrical fashion shoots…

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Eight walking pads reviewed for comfort, noise and ease of storage

  • Walking pads can add movement to desk-bound routines.
  • Eight models were tested at home for at least three days each.
  • Urevo SpaceWalk 5L was named best overall.

The article reviews under-desk walking pads as a way to add movement to sedentary workdays or evenings, especially when paired with a standing desk. It says they are generally smaller, easier to store and cheaper than full-size treadmills, and notes that even short brisk walks can benefit health.…

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4 Unforgettable Hard Rock Hits From 1979 That Take Baby Boomers Back in Time

  • Four hard rock tracks from 1979 remain widely remembered.
  • Rainbow reached No. 6 in the UK with “Since You Been Gone”.
  • “Highway to Hell” became famous despite peaking at No. 47 in the US.

The article highlights four hard rock songs released in 1979 that it says remain memorable for baby boomers: Rainbow’s “Since You Been Gone”, Journey’s “Just The Same Way”, Blackfoot’s “Train, Train” and AC/DC’s “Highway to Hell”. Their lasting recognition contrasts with some modest chart performances at the time.…

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In 1973 Paul McCartney wrote a song on a Scottish mountain, unaware he needed to go to Lagos to finish it

  • McCartney started writing “Jet” on a Scottish hillside.
  • Wings developed the song in Lagos for *Band on the Run*.
  • Its sound reflected McCartney’s renewed collaboration with a band.

Paul McCartney began writing “Jet” while sitting on a Scottish hillside, inspired in part by a pony of the same name on his farm. The song was later completed and recorded in Lagos, Nigeria, for Wings’ 1973 album *Band on the Run*, showing how his return to collaborative…

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Warhammer Survivors brings thoughtful crossover design to bullet hell

  • Warhammer meets Vampire Survivors in a carefully made crossover.
  • It includes both 40,000 and Age of Sigmar settings.
  • Tactical enemies slow the route to late-game chaos.

Warhammer Survivors adapts Vampire Survivors’ addictive bullet-hell gameplay to Warhammer, with the review praising it as a thoughtful crossover rather than a simple reskin. Auroch Digital developed the game in partnership with Vampire Survivors creator poncle, incorporating Warhammer’s settings, characters and weapons alongside references to its tabletop roots.…

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In 1971, Marvin Gaye wrote the greatest lyric of the era. Bono would need more than ever 30 years later

  • Bono calls ‘What’s Going On’ the era’s finest lyric.
  • Gaye’s song joins political, spiritual and personal themes.
  • Its anti-war message resonated after 11 September.

Bono has repeatedly praised Marvin Gaye’s 1971 song ‘What’s Going On’, calling it the finest lyric of its era and one of pop’s greatest. The song’s appeal, he said, lies in how it combines political, spiritual and personal themes, a mix that also helped U2 move beyond its…

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Gallagher indicates Oasis will skip Rock Hall induction ceremony

  • Oasis are expected to miss the 14 November induction in Los Angeles.
  • Liam Gallagher cited the distance and other commitments.
  • Noel is due to perform with Goldie in London that night.

Liam Gallagher has said Oasis are unlikely to attend the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Los Angeles on 14 November. He cited the distance and other commitments, suggesting the band’s absence reflects practical considerations as well as his disinterest in the event. A report…

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Gunn planned Superman sequel and Justice League films before DC departure

  • Gunn had planned a third Superman film.
  • Tentative plans included Justice League films in 2029 and 2031.
  • The projects’ future is unclear under DC’s new leadership.

James Gunn and Peter Safran had reportedly been planning DC films beyond the forthcoming *Man of Tomorrow*, including a third Superman film and a Justice League team-up. Their departure from DC Studios leaves those plans uncertain under new leadership, although Gunn has said he is writing another DC…

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Where to pre-order the PS5 Prism DualSense and Console Cover collection

  • PS5 Prism pre-orders opened at 10am local time.
  • Controllers cost £74.99 and covers £64.99 at PlayStation Direct.
  • Smyths had the three controller colours in stock.

Sony’s PS5 Prism collection opened for pre-orders, offering translucent-style DualSense controllers and matching console covers that evoke the look of older transparent gaming hardware. The launch matters to shoppers seeking the new accessories, as the article says demand could be competitive following interest in transparent Xbox controllers. Pre-orders…

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Eight-year-old’s protest remarks about Macron and police spark debate

  • An eight-year-old’s live-TV insults sparked criticism from police unions.
  • Franceinfo regretted interviewing the child live and reviewed its guidance.
  • Protests drew sharply different attendance estimates from officials and unions.

An eight-year-old called Marcel drew widespread attention after insulting Emmanuel Macron and police during a live television interview at a Paris protest. He said he was demonstrating because the government would not listen to students, prompting police union representatives to criticise the language and what they saw as…

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