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This Doris Day Song From 1957 Was Later Covered by Everyone From Rick Astley to Celine Dion

  • Doris Day recorded an early vocal version of “When I Fall In Love”.
  • Rick Astley’s 1987 cover reached the UK Top 5.
  • Celine Dion and Clive Griffin’s film duet earned a Grammy nomination.

“When I Fall In Love” became a standard recorded by artists including Nat King Cole, Rick Astley and Celine Dion, but Doris Day made one of its earliest vocal recordings. The song’s history shows how a modest chart performer for Day went on to be reinterpreted across pop,…

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In 1956, Graham Nash heard the song that would change his life. He stills calls it “the greatest recording of all time”

  • ‘Be-Bop-A-Lula’ inspired Graham Nash to pursue music.
  • Nash praised its two-track recording.
  • John Lennon played the song with the Quarrymen.

Graham Nash has said that hearing Gene Vincent’s 1956 recording of ‘Be-Bop-A-Lula’ helped shape his desire to make music. The song showed him that rock and roll could offer more than familiar blues patterns, an idea that later informed his work with the Hollies and Crosby, Stills &…

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Survive Your Ideas codes (November 2026) and how to redeem them for Free and Lucky Spins

  • Players’ words become hazards in each round.
  • Codes award Free Spins and Lucky Spins.
  • Redeem codes through the in-game Codes button.

Survive Your Ideas is a Roblox survival game where players’ randomly chosen words become hazards in each round, from sharks and tsunamis to aliens and nukes. The article explains that promotional codes can give players spins to unlock items and power-ups, which may improve their chances of surviving.…

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Auteurs like Metal Gear creator Hideo Kojima “built this business,” ex-PlayStation boss says

  • Shawn Layden says auteurs have helped shape the games industry.
  • He argues committee-made games often lack lasting impact.
  • Layden says executives should protect creative teams from distractions.

Former PlayStation executive Shawn Layden argues that distinctive creative leaders such as Hideo Kojima have helped build the games industry. He says their unconventional ideas can produce memorable games, and that he has never seen a good game made by committee. Layden made the comments on The Trophy…

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Zelda anniversary Switch 2 boosts Nintendo hardware sales to yearly high

  • Zelda anniversary Switch 2 helped drive a yearly sales high.
  • US hardware spending rose 81% year on year.
  • Ocarina of Time led UK physical launches in 2026 so far.

A limited edition Nintendo Switch 2 themed around The Legend of Zelda’s 40th anniversary helped lift US console sales to their highest weekly dollar total of 2026 so far. The rise coincided with renewed interest in Ocarina of Time, showing how a major game release and collector-focused hardware…

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Days before GTA 6, crime game for “thousands” blows up despite “Mixed” Steam reviews and gen AI

  • Rob Run has drawn thousands of Steam players.
  • Players report solo-play, server and performance issues.
  • The game discloses AI use in some graphics.

Rob Run, a free-to-play cops-and-robbers game, has attracted thousands of players on Steam shortly before GTA 6’s expected release this month. Its premise lends itself to light-hearted multiplayer clips, but the game has drawn criticism over its play experience and technical performance. Steam labels the game’s reviews “Mixed”,…

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Oasis Won’t Be Attending Rock and Roll of Fame Induction Ceremony

  • Oasis will miss its Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony.
  • Noel Gallagher is performing in London that evening.
  • The band’s full induction lineup includes former members.

Oasis will not attend the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Los Angeles, where the band is due to be honoured on Saturday. Noel Gallagher is scheduled to perform in London that evening, while Liam Gallagher has not confirmed he would attend; their absence follows…

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It’s Stephen Miller’s First Day as Wannabe Mob Boss

  • Stephen Miller is now White House chief of staff.
  • His reported mob-film fixation informs the article’s critique.
  • He spoke to law-enforcement agents before 1,500 troops patrolled Memphis.

Stephen Miller has become White House chief of staff, giving a prominent architect of President Donald Trump’s hard-line policies greater influence over the administration. The article argues that Miller’s reported fascination with fictional mobsters offers a lens on his combative approach and the loyalty he expects from those…

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The best-dressed celebrities at the LACMA Art+Film Gala 2026: Kylie Jenner, Alex Consani and more

  • Anya Taylor-Joy wore vintage Pierre Cardin couture.
  • Parker Posey chose a crystal-covered Gucci caftan.
  • The standout looks paired drama with personal style.

The LACMA Art+Film Gala featured striking fashion, much of it by event sponsor Gucci, but the article’s best-dressed choices favoured dramatic looks that did not rely on revealing cuts. It highlights how personal style and comfort stood out among the night’s more provocative outfits. Anya Taylor-Joy wore a…

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AMD users are reporting a misfiring utility is eating SSD health by 1% a month. AMD says a fix is on the way for its GPU drivers

  • Some AMD users report unusually heavy SSD writes.
  • One machine recorded 19.5 GB in 12 hours.
  • AMD says a driver fix is expected in version 26.11.1.

Some AMD graphics card users report that Adrenalin’s atieclxx.exe utility is writing unusually large amounts of data to their SSDs, potentially reducing their reported drive health. AMD says it is investigating, and a representative says the issue should be fixed in a future driver update. Reports include users…

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