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Lauryn Hill thought nobody wanted to hear her 1998 album. It went on to win five Grammys and define a decade

  • Hill feared listeners might not accept her singing.
  • Her 1998 debut sold 422,000 copies in its first week.
  • It won five Grammys and remains her only studio album.

Lauryn Hill doubted whether listeners would accept an album built around her singing, having made her name as the rapper in the Fugees. Her solo debut, *The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill*, blended singing and rapping across hip hop, soul, reggae and other influences, helping establish a sound that…

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Furiosa’s streaming success helps offset box office losses

  • Furiosa underperformed in cinemas but has drawn viewers on HBO Max.
  • The $168 million film grossed $174 million worldwide.
  • Warner Bros. has passed on distributing George Miller’s next Mad Max film.

Furiosa has found a streaming audience on HBO Max after disappointing in cinemas, where its reported $174 million global gross fell far short of the revenue needed to break even. Its continued place among the platform’s top 10 films for much of 2026 is helping the Mad Max…

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Netflix’s 6-Episode Western Thriller Masterpiece ‘Territory’ Is ‘Yellowstone’ Done Right

  • *Territory* centres on a succession struggle at an Australian cattle station.
  • Daniel’s death forces the Lawson family to reconsider who will inherit.
  • The article praises the show’s nuanced women and Indigenous representation.

Netflix’s six-episode series *Territory* follows the Lawson family as they fight over the future of a cattle station in Australia’s Northern Territory. The article argues that the show handles familiar neo-Western themes, including family succession, grief and corporate pressure, with more nuanced characters and stronger representation than *Yellowstone*.…

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10 Sci-Fi Books To Read Before Kicking the Bucket

  • The article names ten science-fiction books as essential reading.
  • The novels explore technology, humanity and dystopian societies.
  • Several helped define subgenres or inspired influential films.

The article argues that ten science-fiction novels are essential reading for fans and newcomers alike, because they helped shape the genre and remain culturally relevant. The works described include Arthur C. Clarke’s *Rendezvous with Rama*, William Gibson’s *Neuromancer*, Philip K. Dick’s *Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?* and…

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A BioWare documentary was already in the works when the shutdown was announced: ‘With the studio’s recent closure, the film is now a profound valediction’

  • A BioWare documentary was two years into filming when EA closed the studio.
  • Founders, developers and voice actor Jennifer Hale are among those interviewed.
  • *Massive Effect: The BioWare Story* is due next year.

A Canadian documentary about BioWare’s history was already two years into filming when EA closed the studio. Its director, Akash Sherman, says the closure has turned the film into a “profound valediction” to a developer whose storytelling inspired a generation. Titled *Massive Effect: The BioWare Story*, the film…

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In 1993, Tilda Swinton “impolitely” ignored a director. Three decades later, they’ve made six movies together

  • Swinton initially ignored Guadagnino’s letter.
  • They became friends after discussing Derek Jarman.
  • They have made six feature films together.

Tilda Swinton’s long creative partnership with director Luca Guadagnino nearly failed to begin because she did not reply to his letter inviting her to work on a short film. They later became close friends, sharing ideas for films over many years, and have made six feature films together.…

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Apple Music users need the same account and Sync Library enabled across devices

  • Use the same Apple Account on every device.
  • Enable Sync Library in Music settings.
  • First syncs can take a few minutes.

Apple Music can sync a library across Apple and non-Apple devices, but songs may be missing if Sync Library is disabled or the devices use different Apple Accounts. Enabling the setting lets subscribers access the same music library without managing it separately on each device. Check that each…

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J.J. McCarthy gets latest Giants road test in Philadelphia house of horrors

  • McCarthy says crowd noise will not be a concern in Philadelphia.
  • The Giants have not won at the Eagles since 2013.
  • Barkley is set to return despite recent injuries.

J.J. McCarthy will make his latest road start for the Giants against Philadelphia on Sunday, where the team has not won since 2013. He says crowd noise will not distract him, and coach John Harbaugh argues the game will turn on the Giants’ preparation and execution. McCarthy won…

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Jets’ Joseph Ossai ‘extremely’ frustrated he will miss fourth straight game

  • Ossai will miss his fourth straight game with an ankle injury.
  • He has played three games and made nine tackles this season.
  • The Jets must also contend with Kenneth Walker, third in NFL rushing.

Joseph Ossai will miss his fourth consecutive game for the New York Jets, extending a difficult first season with the team. The edge rusher said he was “extremely” frustrated by the injuries, but is concentrating on his recovery and taking it one day at a time. The 26-year-old…

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Taiwan’s Mirror Fiction Hands Out $50,000 In Awards For Book To Screen Adaptations

  • Two authors share more than US$50,000 in awards.
  • Both winning stories may be adapted for screen.
  • Mirror Fiction also announced three novels suited to adaptation.

Taiwanese intellectual property company Mirror Fiction has awarded more than US$50,000 to two authors to support publication and potential screen adaptations of their work. The awards were announced at Taiwan Creative Content Fest, alongside a new slate of novels being considered for adaptation. Iris Kong received the US$30,500…

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