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3 Timeless Rock Songs From 1963 That Bring Back Memories of the Old Days

  • The Kingsmen’s “Louie Louie” reached No. 1 in Canada.
  • The Beatles topped charts with “I Want to Hold Your Hand”.
  • The Beach Boys’ “Surfin’ U.S.A.” was a hit in several countries.

In 1963, rock music was moving on from its 1950s rock and roll roots, producing songs that remained popular and influential. Three examples from the year show the range of that shift, from rhythm and blues-inspired rock to Beatles pop and surf rock. The Kingsmen’s cover of Richard…

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Drummer JOHN TEMPESTA Exits THE CULT After 20-Year Run

  • John Tempesta is leaving The Cult after 20 years.
  • He joined the band in 2006.
  • He says he hopes to play music again in 2027.

John Tempesta has announced that he is leaving The Cult after 20 years with the band. He thanked fans for their support and said he is looking forward to playing music again in 2027, bringing a long-running chapter of his career to a close. Tempesta joined The Cult…

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Love it or hate it, AI will change gaming forever, so I spoke with an expert who argues the future might be brighter than you think

  • AI made Starkey’s upcoming game possible.
  • He says close direction can help avoid generic results.
  • He accepts that some players may reject AI-made games.

Dr Andy Starkey argues that AI could help people make games that would otherwise be beyond their reach, though its use is already provoking strong reactions from players. The article centres on his upcoming game, Omnipresent 2, and his view that careful, hands-on use of AI can support…

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‘Full House’ Star Jodie Sweetin Says She Had ‘$190 in My Bank Account’ Before Filming ‘Fuller House’: ‘I Had to Borrow Money the First Week’

  • Sweetin had about $190 in her bank account before her first Fuller House pay cheque.
  • She borrowed money during her first week filming the reboot.
  • She took non-Hollywood work to cover bills and support her children.

Jodie Sweetin says she was nearly out of money when she began filming the 2016 reboot Fuller House, despite having been famous as Stephanie Tanner on Full House. She had to borrow money during her first week and received her first pay cheque with about $190 in her…

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Iconic Hollywood eatery marks anniversary with 87-cent deal on signature menu item

  • Pink’s marks 87 years with 87-cent chili dogs.
  • The 87-minute offer starts at 8 p.m. on 8 November.
  • All proceeds from the deal will go to charity.

Pink’s Hot Dogs will sell its signature chili dogs for 87 cents on 8 November to mark 87 years in business, with all proceeds going to charity. The limited-time offer celebrates the Hollywood stand’s history and features the original recipe that helped make it famous. The promotion starts…

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‘Blue Lagoon’ star Christopher Atkins wanted to be a dad more than ‘a drunk’ as he nears 40 years sober

  • Fatherhood helped Atkins leave alcohol behind.
  • His grandchildren now motivate him to stay sober.
  • He says drinking cost him a chance to star in *Footloose*.

Christopher Atkins says becoming a father helped him stop drinking, and that his grandchildren now strengthen his commitment to sobriety. The actor, who became famous in *The Blue Lagoon*, says he is approaching 40 years sober and hopes his grandchildren never see him drunk. At a New Jersey…

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Dropout’s Vic Michaelis Wants to Toss Their Star Wars Character Out a Window

  • Vic Michaelis makes their video game debut as Runa Blask.
  • Runa’s jokes were written or pitched by the game’s writers.
  • The adviser is safe from the game’s permadeath system.

Vic Michaelis, known for Dropout, voices Runa Blask in the video game *Star Wars Zero Company*. The role marks their first video game performance, and Michaelis said they were initially nervous about both the format and joining the Star Wars universe. Runa is a wise-cracking adviser who stays…

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Quentin Tarantino’s Favorite “Character Study Ever” Is Officially Streaming

  • *Taxi Driver* is now streaming free on Pluto TV.
  • The 1976 film stars Robert De Niro and was directed by Martin Scorsese.
  • Quentin Tarantino called it the greatest first-person character study.

Martin Scorsese’s 1976 film *Taxi Driver*, starring Robert De Niro, has been added to free streaming service Pluto TV. Its arrival gives new viewers access to a landmark of American cinema that helped establish Scorsese and made De Niro a star. Written by Paul Schrader, the film follows…

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In 1977, Linda Ronstadt made a song her producer wanted her to throw away. In 2026, it has been streamed 144,000,000 times

  • Ronstadt trusted her instincts about “Blue Bayou”.
  • Producer Peter Asher doubted it would be a hit.
  • Her version has 144 million streams, according to the headline.

Linda Ronstadt’s 1977 recording of Roy Orbison’s “Blue Bayou” became her biggest single, despite producer Peter Asher doubting it would be a hit. The story illustrates how Ronstadt trusted her instincts as an interpreter, even when those around her were unsure. Ronstadt recalled that Asher suggested finding “insurance”…

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Keira Knightley and ‘Black Doves’ Creator Joe Barton Why Helen Should Have Been the One to Kill [SPOILER], That Oner and Hopes for Season 3

  • Knightley wanted Helen to kill Dani.
  • Barton kept Dani alive because her story could continue.
  • Season 2 mixes spy action with family life and political drama.

In a discussion about the second season of spy thriller “Black Doves”, Keira Knightley said she wanted her character, Helen Webb, to kill Dani, but creator Joe Barton chose a different outcome. Barton said Helen could not plausibly reach Dani at that point in the story, and he…

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