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Five albums that were rescued from the brink of obscurity

  • Some overlooked albums later became influential.
  • Bowie’s album sold about 1,400 US copies by mid-1971.
  • Critical opinion can change with time.

The article describes five albums that were poorly received or overlooked when first released but later gained recognition and influence. It argues that changing audience and critical responses helped preserve records that might otherwise have faded from view. The examples include David Bowie’s *The Man Who Sold the…

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Former PlayStation Boss Says Sony Doesn’t Need a ‘PS6 for $1,200,’ It Needs a ‘PS5 for $300’

  • Shawn Layden wants Sony to make a cheaper PS5.
  • Current PS5 prices range from $599 to $899.
  • PS6 timing and price remain uncertain.

Former Sony Interactive Entertainment America chief Shawn Layden argues that Sony should make a cheaper PS5 rather than pursue a much more expensive PS6. He says the current console has enough power for the games people want, and that making hardware smaller and more affordable would be a…

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Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ Scares Up Highest Rank on Billboard 200 Albums Chart in More Than 40 Years

  • *Thriller* climbed to No. 2, its best chart position since 1984.
  • Halloween streams and new physical editions drove the rise.
  • Vinyl sales reached their highest weekly level since 1991.

Michael Jackson’s *Thriller* rose from No. 13 to No. 2 on the Billboard 200, its highest position since 1984. The climb reflects renewed seasonal interest around Halloween, alongside new physical editions of the album. For the week ending 5 November, the album earned 55,000 equivalent album units, up…

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John Wayne’s Final Movie Is Officially Getting a New Streaming Release

  • *The Shootist* is streaming free on Pluto TV this month.
  • John Wayne’s 1976 Western was his final film.
  • The film also stars James Stewart, Lauren Bacall and Ron Howard.

John Wayne’s final film as a screen star, *The Shootist*, is available to stream free on Pluto TV this month. Released in 1976, the Western follows a dying gunslinger putting his affairs in order, making the film a farewell to Wayne’s career and a significant final role for…

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Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love’ Notches Fourth Week Atop Billboard 200

  • Rodrigo returned to No. 1 for a fourth week.
  • *Thriller* climbed to No. 2 with 55,000 units.
  • *Thriller* sold 19,000 vinyl copies in one week.

Olivia Rodrigo’s *you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love* returned to No. 1 on the US Billboard 200, giving it a fourth nonconsecutive week at the top. It has remained in the chart’s top five throughout its 21 weeks, while Michael Jackson’s *Thriller* made a…

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What Time is ‘The Gilded Age’ On Tonight?

  • Episode 2 airs at 9 pm Eastern on 8 November.
  • Season 4 has eight episodes, released on Sundays.
  • HBO has not confirmed a fifth season.

The Gilded Age Season 4, Episode 2, “You Won’t Hear Me Beg”, airs on HBO and streams on HBO Max on Sunday, 8 November, at 9 pm Eastern Time. The episode follows a premiere that introduced major changes in the characters’ lives and ended with Pinkertons closing in…

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In 1953, Joni Mitchell heard the song that made her fall in love with music. Now, she calls it “the most beautiful melody ever”

  • Rachmaninoff’s 18th variation inspired Mitchell’s love of music.
  • She listened to it as a child in a record shop booth.
  • Rock and roll followed, but the melody stayed with her.

Joni Mitchell has said that Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, especially its 18th variation, first made her fall in love with music. She credits the piece’s melody with inspiring her to create music, a formative influence that stayed with her as her interests later expanded…

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Maya Jama Exits ‘Love Island U.K.’ as Host After 9 Seasons: ‘All Good Things Must Come to an End’

  • Maya Jama is leaving Love Island U.K. after nine seasons.
  • She joined the show as host in 2023, succeeding Laura Whitmore.
  • Jama says she is stepping down to pursue something new.

Maya Jama has announced she is stepping down as host of Love Island U.K. after nine seasons, saying she is ready to take a leap into something new. Her departure marks the end of her run presenting the dating series, which she joined in 2023. Jama, who succeeded…

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You can “feel confident” Path of Exile 1 will continue to thrive alongside PoE 2, but don’t expect more new projects from GGG

  • GGG plans to keep supporting Path of Exile 1 alongside its sequel.
  • Shared purchases help make continued support worthwhile.
  • League audiences are steady, with many players returning intermittently.

Grinding Gear Games says Path of Exile 1 will continue to receive support alongside Path of Exile 2, whose full 1.0 launch is planned for December. The studio sees the original game as both popular and commercially worthwhile, and says shared purchases give it an incentive to maintain…

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Indie & Alternative Cinema Surges From ‘Stray Kids’ To ‘Heated Rivalry’ – Specialty Box Office

  • Godzilla Minus Zero opened to more than $31.6 million.
  • Ramayana had the second-biggest North American opening for an Indian film.
  • Concert and television screenings also drew cinema audiences.

Specialist and alternative films drove a varied weekend at North American cinemas, with titles spanning international cinema, faith-based entertainment, concerts and television. The results highlight how audiences for films outside mainstream studio releases are contributing to the box office’s recovery. Godzilla Minus Zero led with a domestic debut…

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