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The one bassist Ray Charles always relied on: “Play it slow and still groove”
Ray Charles regarded session musician Carol Kaye as his preferred bassist, particularly valuing her ability to maintain a convincing groove on slower songs. The article argues that this demonstrates why technical speed alone is not a measure of musicianship: restraint, timing and feel are equally important. Kaye, credited with playing on an estimated 10,000 recordings,…
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The Vampire Lestat season 2 plot, cast, and possible release date explainer
The Vampire Lestat has ended its second season with a finale that points towards a possible adaptation of Anne Rice’s The Queen of the Damned, although AMC has not confirmed a further series. The show’s continuation would matter because it could expand the story from Lestat’s personal reckoning into an apocalyptic conflict involving Akasha, the…
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So many British people have it better than they think – it’s up to Burnham to make them see that | Polly Toynbee
Polly Toynbee argues that Andy Burnham faces a public that is deeply pessimistic, distrustful of politicians and convinced that the social contract has failed. She says effective government must make people feel improvements in their lives, not merely deliver policies, and suggests that small gestures of goodwill from Downing Street could help begin rebuilding confidence.…
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Remembering When Elton John Released the First in a Streak of US No. 1 Albums in 1972
Elton John’s 1972 album Honky Chateau marked a decisive shift towards a more direct, band-led sound and became the first of six consecutive US number-one albums. The article argues that the change helped revive his commercial momentum after the comparatively disappointing performance of Madman Across the Water and demonstrated his ability to adjust creatively at…
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OpenAI’s breach of Hugging Face stokes fears about what’s next for AI
The article’s full text is unavailable because access to the page was denied, so its specific claims cannot be verified. From the title alone, it appears to discuss concerns that an alleged OpenAI-related breach involving Hugging Face could heighten fears about AI security and future risks. No further details, evidence, dates or figures are provided…
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How to get Cube Sprites in Fortnite Chapter 7, season 3
Cube Sprites are rare Fortnite collectibles in Chapter 7, season 3 that provide a powerful storm-related boost. They are obtained through random loot drops, so players cannot reliably guarantee finding one, although opening Sprite Chests offers better chances. There are eight Cube Sprite variants: Batman, Fire, Earth, Dream, Grim Reaper, Punk, Fishy and Boss. Any…
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Resident Evil movie director says he “took liberties” with the game, which is why there is snow and an iPhone
The director of the forthcoming Resident Evil film has said he deliberately “took liberties” with the video-game source material, including adding snow and iPhones. The comments underline that the adaptation will not aim for strict visual or period accuracy, but will reshape elements of the series for the film. Snow is not a defining feature…
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Blizzard fires World of Warcraft dev after using “development-only spells on a live realm” to help a friend breeze through bosses
Blizzard has dismissed a World of Warcraft developer after the employee reportedly used development-only spells on a live game realm to help a friend defeat bosses more easily. The incident matters because it concerns the integrity of a live online game, where staff-only tools can give players an unfair advantage. The alleged actions took place…
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Chloe Qisha Announces New Mixtape ‘Fantasize’
Chloe Qisha has announced that her new mixtape, ‘Fantasize’, will be released on 30 October. The project follows a run of 2026 singles and builds on the momentum of her 2025 EP ‘Modern Romance’, further establishing her as an emerging pop artist. The mixtape was made with producers and songwriters Oscar Görres and Caroline Ailin,…