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How to buy the store in Probably Stolen

  • Save enough Credits to buy the store before accepting the landlord’s offer.
  • The price rises after day 50.
  • Loan Shark instalments can cost around three times the rent.

The guide explains how players can buy the store in Probably Stolen, an end-game goal that can unlock one of the game’s endings. Players must have enough Credits before accepting the landlord’s offer at the end of the week. The store’s price rises after day 50, regardless of…

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The Blue Wave Could Mean a Rising Tide for Songwriters — Here’s Why (Guest Post)

  • New congressional leadership could reshape copyright debates.
  • The article calls for rules on AI use of music.
  • Songwriter regulations dating to 1909 and 1941 may need review.

David Israelite, head of the National Music Publishers’ Association, argues that Democrats’ control of Congress could create new opportunities for songwriters and music publishers. He says new leadership on the House and Senate Judiciary Committees may bring fresh attention to copyright, music licensing and the balance of power…

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3 Classic Pop Songs That Remind 60s Teens of Being Young

  • “Runaway” topped charts in the UK and US.
  • “Dancing in the Street” reached No. 2 in the US.
  • “I Get Around” hit No. 1 and entered the Grammy Hall of Fame.

The article recalls three pop hits from the 1960s that may evoke memories for people who were teenagers at the time. It highlights how the songs connected with young listeners and achieved chart success. Del Shannon’s “Runaway” reached No. 1 in both the UK and US in 1961.…

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Before ‘Music for Airports’, Brian Eno heard an album that made him rethink everything: “I’ve got to change”

  • *Court and Spark* prompted Eno to reconsider his approach.
  • He particularly admired the album’s engineering and precision.
  • Its influence can be heard in the direction of *Another Green World*.

Brian Eno said Joni Mitchell’s 1974 album *Court and Spark* made him rethink how he was making music. Its influence mattered as he prepared *Another Green World*, released the following year, which marked a move towards a sparser, more unconventional sound. Eno called *Court and Spark* “an almost…

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Sony Subsidiary Aniplex Ignores PS5 with Yet Another Game

  • LunaVerse is planned for Switch and PC next year.
  • Aniplex has not announced a PS5 version.
  • The article questions the gap between Sony’s publishing and console businesses.

Sony-owned publisher Aniplex plans to release the dark fantasy visual novel LunaVerse on Nintendo Switch and PC next year, with no PS5 version announced. It is another instance of the company publishing games that bypass Sony’s own console, raising questions about how its subsidiaries’ releases fit with the…

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Publishers Quarterly: Sony Music Publishing Makes History Again in Q3

  • Sony reached a record 42.86% Hot 100 share.
  • It topped both charts for a sixth straight quarter.
  • “Choosin’ Texas” helped drive Sony’s lead.

Sony Music Publishing set a new record in the third quarter, becoming the first publisher to exceed 40% market share on Billboard’s Hot 100 rankings. Its 42.86% share extended its lead over rivals and kept Sony at No. 1 on both the Hot 100 and Top Radio Airplay…

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2027 Grammy Nominations Final Predictions: Album of the Year

  • Ella Langley could reach four major Grammy categories.
  • Eight albums will be nominated from 683 eligible entries.
  • Taylor Swift and Paul McCartney could add to their records.

Predictions for the 2027 Grammy Awards suggest Ella Langley could be nominated in four major categories, including album of the year, after a rule change expanded eligibility for best new artist. The nominations are due to be announced on 16 November, and a four-category showing would make Langley…

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Arkham Horror Remastered crowdfunder is so popular the community has kept it going for 108 extra hours

  • Fans have extended the campaign by 108 hours.
  • The project has raised more than $5.7 million.
  • It is only available through the crowdfunding campaign.

Arkham Horror Remastered’s crowdfunding campaign has continued for 108 hours beyond its original deadline, driven by ongoing community support. The extension has helped the project pass $5.7 million, and the game is exclusive to the campaign, making the fundraiser the only stated way to obtain it. The campaign’s…

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Hollywood power agent attended George Michael’s iconic ’80s shows filmed in Paris for new ‘Faith’ concert movie

  • Restored footage brings George Michael’s 1988 Paris shows to the screen.
  • The performances were his first solo concerts after Wham!
  • The film is due for domestic release on 11 December.

A newly restored concert film captures George Michael’s 1988 “Faith” tour shows in Paris, footage once thought to be lost. A screening at IMAX’s Los Angeles headquarters brought together entertainment executives and people who had attended or documented the original concerts, ahead of the film’s domestic release. The…

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Hollywood-backed federal film tax incentive faces six-week gauntlet to get through ‘lame duck’ Congress

  • Supporters have six weeks to pass the federal film incentive.
  • 52 lawmakers have signed on, evenly split between parties.
  • Advocates say it could help keep film jobs in the US.

Hollywood supporters are racing to pass a federal film tax incentive before Congress leaves for its year-end recess on 18 December. The proposal has bipartisan backing, but must clear both chambers in six weeks; if it fails, it will have to be reintroduced to a new Congress whose…

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