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Grand Theft Auto VI Preloads Are Going Live: Pre-Order Now to Play at Launch

  • GTA VI preloads begin on 10 November.
  • The game needs 212 GB of storage.
  • It unlocks on 19 November in each region.

Preloads for Grand Theft Auto VI are beginning, letting players download the game before its official release so they can start playing when it launches on 19 November. The rollout matters to players planning to play at launch, as downloading the files in advance could avoid waiting for…

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Bassvictim, Chxrry, Boys Noize, and More: This Week’s Pitchfork Selects Playlist

  • Pitchfork shared 12 staff-picked tracks in its 9 November playlist.
  • Bassvictim, Chxrry and Boys Noize are among the featured artists.
  • The playlist is available on Apple Music and Spotify.

Pitchfork’s 9 November 2026 Selects playlist brings together new music its staff have been listening to and recommending to one another. The weekly feature is intended as a varied set of tracks that writers would be happy to share with a friend. This edition includes 12 selections, among…

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“Something’s really possible” – Mass Effect cast rally around efforts to save the franchise on the first N7 Day after BioWare’s closure

  • Mass Effect actors backed a fan campaign to save the series.
  • The video was released on N7 Day after BioWare’s closure.
  • Jennifer Hale expressed hope for the franchise’s future.

On N7 Day, the first since BioWare’s closure, Mass Effect actors joined fans calling for the series to be saved. Their video supports a community campaign that has grown since BioWare shut and Mass Effect Universe was cancelled, drawing attention to an online petition and efforts to keep…

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Fall Out Boy announce mammoth Twilight Of The Punks world stadium tour

  • Fall Out Boy announced a four-month world stadium tour.
  • The UK leg includes London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
  • New single “Aces” is out alongside the tour news.

Fall Out Boy have announced the four-month Twilight Of The Punks tour, taking in arenas and stadiums across Europe and North America. The scale of the run, which includes a 65,000-capacity London stadium show, marks a major live outing for the band. The tour starts in Prague on…

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A saxophone, a bottle and a man in the street: How Carlos Santana found his own voice

  • “Samba Pa Ti” helped Santana recognise his own musical voice.
  • He said its melody came to him while watching a man in New York.
  • The 1974 single reached number 27 in the UK.

Carlos Santana said he found his musical identity in “Samba Pa Ti”, after hearing his earlier recordings and feeling they reflected the guitarists who had influenced him more than his own voice. The instrumental’s expressive, singing guitar melody helped him communicate feelings he struggled to put into words,…

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Led Zeppelin’s “greatest guitar solo ever recorded”, according to Geddy Lee

  • Lee puts two iconic solos in contention for the greatest ever.
  • Page improvised much of the “Stairway to Heaven” solo.
  • Lee credits John Paul Jones with holding Zeppelin’s sound together.

Geddy Lee says Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven” solo and Pink Floyd’s “Comfortably Numb” solo vie for the greatest guitar solo ever recorded. His praise reflects the lasting impact of Jimmy Page’s playing and the way both solos combine technical skill with emotion. Lee also praised John Paul…

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Sarah Paulson wants to keep Glenn Close’s surgically removed hip bone, and more from the column

  • Sarah Paulson asked to keep Glenn Close’s removed hip bone.
  • Cynthia Nixon says she is still learning that “no” can be a full sentence.
  • Celebrities shared updates at premieres, galas and industry events.

Sarah Paulson told Glenn Close she wants to keep the hip bone removed during Close’s recent surgery, after Close shared a photo of it with their “All’s Fair” castmates. The article gathers several celebrity comments and appearances from recent premieres and events, ranging from Cynthia Nixon’s thoughts on…

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Brooke Lena Johnson on A Dog’s Perfect Christmas, Ice Skating, and Covering Joni Mitchell: Podcast

  • Johnson stars in Netflix’s *A Dog’s Perfect Christmas*.
  • She performed her own figure-skating scenes.
  • The film pairs holiday warmth with grief and family hardship.

Brooke Lena Johnson discussed her role in Netflix’s *A Dog’s Perfect Christmas* and the film’s mix of festive comedy and more serious themes. In a podcast interview, she described how her figure-skating, musical theatre and music experience shaped her work on the film. The production involved six or…

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Rams can no longer afford to stand pat: Here’s 7 trade targets they can acquire at the deadline

  • Los Angeles is 5-4 and has won three consecutive games.
  • Injuries have left the Rams short at cornerback and receiver.
  • Tight cap space and limited draft capital complicate deadline moves.

The Rams are 5-4 after three straight wins, but injuries have exposed gaps in their roster as the NFL trade deadline approaches. The article argues that adding depth could help preserve their Super Bowl hopes, while standing pat could put their playoff prospects at risk. Cornerback Jaylen Watson…

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Path of Exile co-creator worries Blizzard will go “too broad” with Diablo 5

  • Chris Wilson supports Diablo 5’s early direction.
  • He cautions against trying to satisfy every generation of fans.
  • Early details point towards darker themes and Diablo 2 influences.

Chris Wilson, co-creator of Path of Exile, says he is encouraged by Diablo 5’s early direction but worries Blizzard may try to satisfy too many different generations of fans. He argues that their preferences can conflict, and that the game should focus on a clear core audience rather…

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