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“I had to go lie down”: the 2011 movie scene that caused Emma Stone to have a “meltdown” on set

  • The lift scene triggered Stone’s fear of being raised high.
  • She watched *Labyrinth* to calm down.
  • A double performed the lift in the end.

Emma Stone said a scene in the 2011 comedy *Crazy, Stupid, Love* triggered a panic when she was lifted above Ryan Gosling’s head in a move inspired by *Dirty Dancing*. She had not realised she was afraid of being raised to that height, and described having a “real…

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The Sunday Papers

  • The roundup features writing about games and their creators.
  • 123 of 362 acquired studios were shut down.
  • A GTA diary turns failed flips into comedy.

The article is a humorous weekly roundup that introduces several pieces of writing about videogames. It moves between an anecdote about an unexpected shared game appointment, research on what happens to studios after acquisitions, and a diary about unusual movement in Grand Theft Auto. The studio research found…

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In 1974, Genesis released their most ambitious album. Ask Peter Gabriel what it means: “Who the fuck knows?”

  • Gabriel said Genesis overcooked the album’s concept.
  • He framed Rael’s story as a journey into the soul.
  • Disagreements made the ambitious 1974 record difficult to create.

Genesis’s *The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway*, released in 1974, turned the band’s progressive rock ambition into a sprawling concept album. Peter Gabriel later said the group had overcomplicated its story, but the record’s songs still connect through vivid musical moods, even when the larger allegory is hard…

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Tom Hanks’ WWII Thriller Masterpiece Officially Crosses Massive Milestone

  • *Greyhound* has spent over 300 days in Apple TV’s top 10 this year.
  • The film’s continued popularity sets the stage for its sequel.
  • *Greyhound 2* is in post-production and is expected in 2027.

Tom Hanks’s Second World War submarine thriller *Greyhound* has remained in Apple TV’s top 10 for more than 300 days in 2026. Its sustained streaming popularity makes it one of the year’s most-watched films on a streaming platform and comes as a sequel moves towards release. The original…

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Willie Nelson disagrees with Donald Trump on “practically everything”

  • Nelson says he disagrees with nearly all of Trump’s actions in office.
  • The pair have known each other for decades and share an interest in music.
  • Nelson’s memoir is due out on 10 November.

Willie Nelson said he disagrees with Donald Trump on “practically everything” the president has tried to do, renewing his criticism of Trump’s policies. The 93-year-old musician also described a long-standing personal acquaintance with Trump, showing that their political differences coexist with a shared interest in music. Nelson recalled…

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NYC ‘principal’ — who’s also a rapper — being paid nearly $200K to run a school that doesn’t exist

  • Haraguchi-Combs earns $192,374 despite the proposed school never opening.
  • The education department says he now supports other school proposals.
  • Anonymous principals have called for an investigation into department concerns.

Caleb Haraguchi-Combs, a New York City education official, is being paid a principal-level salary to direct proposals for a high school that was never approved or opened. The case has drawn scrutiny over how the city’s education department assigns and pays staff when planned schools do not go…

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Watch Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus join Jimmy Eat World for ‘A Praise Chorus’ at The Hollywood Bowl

  • Mark Hoppus joined Jimmy Eat World for “A Praise Chorus” at the Hollywood Bowl.
  • The guest appearance was part of *Bleed American*’s 25th anniversary celebrations.
  • Hoppus has credited Jimmy Eat World as an influence on Blink-182.

Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus made a surprise appearance with Jimmy Eat World at the Hollywood Bowl on 7 November, joining the band to sing “A Praise Chorus”. The performance took place during Jimmy Eat World’s celebration of the 25th anniversary of their album *Bleed American*, which they played in…

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68 Years Later, Peanuts’ Most Mysterious Character Is Finally Making Her Official Debut — But There’s a Catch

  • Mia joins the Peanuts story in a planned 2027 special.
  • She is a Londoner who uses a wheelchair.
  • Snoopy runs away, prompting a city chase.

Peanuts’ long-running pencil-pal mystery is set to return in the 2027 animated special *Snoopy Unleashed*, which introduces Mia, a wheelchair-using Londoner of South Asian descent, voiced by Lara Mehmet. Her arrival prompts Snoopy to run away to the city, sending Charlie Brown, Mia and the gang after him.…

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Bengals face Falcons in Madrid as DIRECTV offers five-day free trial

  • Bengals and Falcons are playing in Madrid.
  • Kick-off is scheduled for 9.30am ET on 8 November.
  • DIRECTV offers a five-day trial and $30 off the first month.

Cincinnati Bengals and Atlanta Falcons are meeting in the NFL’s second game in Madrid, at Real Madrid’s Bernabéu stadium. The article focuses on how viewers without cable can watch: DIRECTV is offering a five-day free trial, followed by $30 off the first month. The game is scheduled to…

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Born 99 Years Ago Today in the Sooner State, the “Singing Rage” Who Became the Best-Selling Female Artist of the 1950s and Sold Over 100 Million Records

  • Patti Page was born in Oklahoma in 1927.
  • She sold more than 100 million records.
  • “Tennessee Waltz” topped the chart for 13 weeks.

Patti Page, born Clara Ann Fowler in Claremore, Oklahoma, on 8 November 1927, became one of the most successful female recording artists of the 1950s. Her blend of country and pop, along with pioneering recordings in which she overdubbed her own harmonies, helped shape her career and gave…

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