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Thousands descend on California park for Elizabeth Holmes lookalike tournament

  • More than 1,000 people RSVP’d to the San Francisco contest.
  • Contestants impersonated Elizabeth Holmes and Nathan Fielder.
  • Sierra Stingl and Alex Kesin won the competition.

More than 1,000 people RSVP’d to a San Francisco competition inviting contestants to impersonate Elizabeth Holmes and comedian Nathan Fielder. The unusual gathering reflected interest in an A24 film about Holmes and a wider social media trend for celebrity lookalike contests. Contestants wore black turtlenecks and headphones, among…

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Warhammer Blood Bowl has been delayed into early 2027

  • Warhammer Blood Bowl is now due in early 2027.
  • Slitherine cited playtest feedback and the need for more polish.
  • Blood Bowl 3 owners will upgrade free and keep purchases.

Slitherine has delayed Warhammer Blood Bowl from its planned 2026 release to early 2027, saying feedback from the ongoing playtest has reinforced the need to polish the game. The decision matters to fans awaiting the refreshed fantasy football title, though the company said disappointing them was not an…

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Apple TV’s New Crime Thriller Officially Surges to No. 1

  • *Nocturne* reached No. 1 on Apple TV’s global chart.
  • The ten-part thriller stars Liev Schreiber.
  • Critics’ score is 88%; viewers’ is 58%.

Apple TV’s crime thriller *Nocturne* has risen to the top of the service’s global streaming chart after its first two episodes, overtaking established hits including *Ted Lasso*, *Slow Horses* and *Silo*. Its early success matters as the ten-part series adds to Apple TV’s run of popular shows in…

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Chargers’ 0-8 start puts front office on the clock before NFL trade deadline

  • The Chargers are 0-8 after a 44-22 defeat by Houston.
  • The NFL trade deadline is 10 November at 4pm ET.
  • A 58-yard Herbert-to-Johnston score ended a 37-drive touchdown drought.

The Los Angeles Chargers fell to 0-8 after losing 44-22 to the Houston Texans, increasing pressure on the front office with the NFL trade deadline approaching. The defeat has renewed questions about whether the team will change course, after it had treated the season as a lost one…

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49ers rally around rookie Gracen Halton in emotional scene after injury

  • The 49ers won 38-17 against the Raiders.
  • Rookie Gracen Halton will miss the rest of the season.
  • Teammates gathered to say goodbye as he was carted off.

The San Francisco 49ers beat the Las Vegas Raiders 38-17, but rookie defensive tackle Gracen Halton suffered an ankle injury and will miss the rest of the season, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. His teammates gathered around him on the field before he was taken off, reflecting…

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The “incredible” 2017 role Rebecca Ferguson didn’t trust herself to pull off: “I can’t do it”

  • Ferguson nearly turned down *Life* because she doubted herself.
  • A conversation with its director changed her mind.
  • Science fiction later became a major part of her career.

In 2017’s science-fiction horror film *Life*, Rebecca Ferguson played a member of an International Space Station crew confronting a dangerous organism from Mars. She initially doubted she could meet the script’s standard, having never made a science-fiction film, but a conversation with director Daniel Espinosa persuaded her to…

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With ‘Muse,’ John Legend and Pharrell Williams revive the spirit of jazz: ‘We thought a lot about Nina Simone’

  • John Legend and Pharrell Williams collaborated on *Muse*.
  • Nina Simone was a major influence on the album.
  • The music pairs classic jazz sounds with modern hip-hop drums.

John Legend and Pharrell Williams have made *Muse*, Legend’s 11th album, drawing on jazz traditions and Nina Simone’s influence. Legend says Simone’s music and her belief that artists should reflect their times shaped conversations with Williams about the record. Williams proposed making a full album together, and the…

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Kyle Larson joins Nascar’s all-time greats with third Cup title in six years

  • Larson claimed his third Cup title in six years.
  • He clinched during the opening stage at Homestead.
  • Ryan Blaney won the season finale.

Kyle Larson won his third Nascar Cup Series championship in six years, securing the title during the opening stage of the season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway. The 34-year-old became the first repeat champion since Jimmie Johnson in 2010 and the 11th driver to win three Cup titles, strengthening…

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7 Western Shows That Are Better Than ‘Yellowstone’

  • The article recommends seven Western series for fans of Yellowstone.
  • It highlights classic shows and modern neo-Westerns.
  • The text covers Bonanza, The Lone Ranger and Justified.

The article names seven Western television series it considers as good as or better than *Yellowstone*, arguing that the genre offers plenty of alternatives to Taylor Sheridan’s gritty modern ranch drama. It presents *Yellowstone* as a major force in reviving Westerns for television, while suggesting viewers can find…

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HBO’s Most Unconventional Series Is Officially Surging on Streaming

  • *The Rehearsal* has returned to streaming top tens.
  • Both seasons have at least 95% on Rotten Tomatoes.
  • Fielder’s new documentary reportedly made $65 million.

Nathan Fielder’s HBO series *The Rehearsal* is gaining viewers on streaming, with FlixPatrol placing it in the top ten over the past two weeks. The renewed interest coincides with the release of his latest project, *You Can See Everything*, and highlights the show’s unusual blend of comedy, elaborate…

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