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“I would hope that whoever told you that you are ugly is not anyone you would call a friend.” Evanescence’s Amy Lee shares some beautiful advice with a fan – and explains why “being an Instagram star” is not the important part of making art
Evanescence frontwoman Amy Lee has offered heartfelt advice to a fan who was discouraged from pursuing a music career after being called “ugly”. The exchange took place during a Guardian interview series in which the singer answers questions submitted by fans, and it touches on wider concerns about the music industry’s emphasis on looks over…
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The Odyssey becomes highest grossing R-rated film of all time
The Odyssey, Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s epic poem, has become the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time, overtaking 2024’s Deadpool & Wolverine. This is notable because an R-rating, which restricts under-17s from attending without an adult, is usually seen as a limit on box office potential, making the film’s success unusual for the category.…
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Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol 2 review – once more unto the mercenary breach
This Guardian review covers Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol 2, Konami’s remastered bundle of Ghost Babel, Peace Walker and Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, available on PC, Nintendo Switch/Switch 2, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. The reviewer finds that while the collection offers a nostalgic trip through the stealth series’ history,…
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The Duskbloods servers buckle as the first closed network test struggles to support the onslaught of fans trying to play FromSoftware’s Switch 2 exclusive
The first closed network test for The Duskbloods experienced server problems as large numbers of invited players attempted to access the game. The disruption matters because it highlights technical pressure on FromSoftware’s forthcoming Switch 2-exclusive multiplayer title before release. Players reported difficulty connecting during the test, suggesting demand exceeded the available server capacity. The article…
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Masters of the Universe Fans Hope for Sequel After Huge Streaming Debut
Amazon’s Masters of the Universe film, which underperformed at the box office earlier this summer, has found a much larger audience since arriving on Prime Video, fuelling fan speculation about a possible sequel. Although the Travis Knight-directed adventure took only $113 million theatrically against a reported $170 million budget, it has since become one of…
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Ticketmaster cancels tout tickets to Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘The Unraveled Tour’, and fans can now get them at face value
Ticketmaster has cancelled tickets to Olivia Rodrigo’s forthcoming “The Unraveled Tour” that were bought by touts, and is releasing them back to fans at their original face value. The move covers the tour’s US and Canada leg, which begins next month before the tour arrives at London’s O2 in April 2027, and reflects a wider…
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Michaela tops GCSEs as US politics row grows and Premier League returns
The US Navy is reportedly working to rename an aircraft carrier that had been due to honour Doris Miller, a Black sailor celebrated for his heroism at Pearl Harbor, with two sources telling CNN that discussions have centred on naming it after Donald Trump instead. The move has drawn sharp criticism from veterans’ advocates and…
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The Mac Miller Estate announces ‘The Divine Feminine (10th Anniversary)’ and share the first of three new songs, ‘Butterflies’
The estate of the late rapper Mac Miller has announced a 10th anniversary reissue of his 2016 album ‘The Divine Feminine’, which will include three previously unreleased songs. The first of these, “Butterflies”, produced by Taylor Graves and featuring bass from longtime collaborator Thundercat, has been released alongside the announcement, marking the latest posthumous addition…
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Following rumoured talks, Guardians of the Galaxy’s Dave Bautista has reportedly now signed as Kratos in Amazon’s God of War
Actor Dave Bautista has reportedly been cast as Kratos in Amazon’s live-action God of War series, according to a Variety report, following weeks of speculation that he was in talks to join the show. He would replace original star Ryan Hurst, who tore his bicep during filming earlier this year and was unable to continue…