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AI’s Hidden Footprint, From Quartz Mines to Kenyan Click-Workers, Bared in Taiwan Creative Content Fest Doc ‘The Technological Sublime’

  • A documentary follows the physical supply chain behind AI.
  • Filming spans four continents, from mines to Kenyan click-workers.
  • Producers are seeking funding and partners at a Taipei festival.

Jannes Callens’ documentary “The Technological Sublime” traces the physical infrastructure behind artificial intelligence, challenging the idea that it is an invisible or inherently “green” technology. By showing the people, resources and environmental impacts involved, the film aims to add nuance to public debate about AI. The project follows…

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‘One Night In Purgatory’ Sets Cast: Alejandro Edda, Nick Stahl, Michelle Mylett and Grace Dove to Star in Supernatural Horror Film (EXCLUSIVE)

  • Alejandro Edda and Nick Stahl lead a supernatural horror debut.
  • An archangel seeks a lawyer for a trial against God and the Devil.
  • Tangerine Dream is scoring the film.

Alejandro Edda, Nick Stahl, Grace Dove and Michelle Mylett will star in supernatural horror film “One Night In Purgatory”, the debut feature from writer-director Robert Husted. The story centres on a rogue archangel who must persuade a guilt-ridden lawyer to represent him in a trial against God and…

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In 1979, Dave Grohl heard a song that almost broke his hand. Now, he still can’t understand who can play it

  • Grohl says “Message in a Bottle” strained his hand.
  • The riff relies on demanding major ninth chords.
  • Andy Summers’ unusual technique made the part distinctive.

Dave Grohl has said that trying to play The Police’s “Message in a Bottle” once strained his hand, leaving him wondering how guitarist Andy Summers could perform it without injury. The story highlights the unusual technique behind a familiar riff and why Summers’ playing stood out. Grohl recalled…

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Justin Timberlake Teases New Music: “I’ve Been Chef-ing”

  • Timberlake is developing new music in Miami.
  • Possible collaborators include Pharrell, Quavo, Toliver and Timbaland.
  • “SexyBack” topped the US chart for seven weeks.

Justin Timberlake has hinted that he is making new music in Miami, with possible collaborations involving Pharrell Williams, Quavo, Don Toliver and Timbaland. He said he and Timbaland are creating “from scratch”, apparently pushing back against talk of AI, and described the work as still in progress. Timberlake…

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In Canada: Faouzia to Accept the Breakthrough Award at Billboard Canada Women in Music 2026

  • Faouzia will receive the Breakthrough Award at Billboard Canada Women in Music.
  • “Unethical” has reached 150 million global streams.
  • The ceremony is scheduled for 24 November in Toronto.

Faouzia will receive the Breakthrough Award Presented by FACTOR at Billboard Canada Women in Music 2026, recognising the growing success of the Moroccan-Canadian singer-songwriter. The award comes as her song “Unethical” has found a much wider audience more than a year after its release, helping lift her profile…

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EA HQ Graced With ‘Save Mass Effect’ Truck as N7 Day Looms

  • Fans took a “Save Mass Effect” billboard truck to EA’s headquarters.
  • The campaign highlights the people affected by BioWare’s closure.
  • A petition supporting the franchise has passed 300,000 signatures.

Mass Effect fans from the group We are Mass Effect have sent a mobile billboard truck to the streets around Electronic Arts’ headquarters in Redwood City, California, as part of a campaign to support BioWare and the sci-fi series. The effort aims to make the community’s support visible…

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Godzilla Minus Zero Ending Explained and Our Biggest Burning Questions

  • Kōichi and Noriko face King Ghidorah in 1949.
  • Godzilla’s battle leaves Ghidorah’s fate unclear.
  • The film ends with an audio surprise, not a post-credits scene.

*Godzilla Minus Zero* follows Kōichi and Noriko Shikishima as they try to protect post-war Japan from King Ghidorah while raising their adopted daughter. The plan to use Noriko’s connection to Godzilla to draw him into a fight leads to a spectacular showdown, but leaves the film’s ending open…

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3 Southern Rock Bands That Formed in the 1960s Whose Melodies Still Echo Decades Later

  • Three 1960s Southern rock bands remain influential.
  • ZZ Top and The Allman Brothers formed in 1969.
  • Lynyrd Skynyrd began in Jacksonville in 1964.

The article highlights three Southern rock bands formed in the 1960s whose music remains influential: ZZ Top, The Allman Brothers Band and Lynyrd Skynyrd. It points to their distinctive, guitar-led sound and strong regional identities as reasons their songs continue to resonate. ZZ Top began in Houston in…

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Who plays sitar on The Rolling Stones’ 1966 song ‘Paint It Black’?

  • Brian Jones played sitar on ‘Paint It Black’.
  • The instrument gave the song a distinctive, eerie drone.
  • The track reflected The Stones’ growing musical experimentation.

The sitar on The Rolling Stones’ 1966 song ‘Paint It Black’ was played by Brian Jones, the band’s founding member and guitarist. Its droning sound helped give the track its sinister atmosphere and marked the group’s move towards more experimental arrangements. The article places the choice in the…

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10 Upcoming Movie Remakes, Ranked by Hype

  • The article ranks ten forthcoming film remakes by hype.
  • *Tangled* is praised for its cast and creative team.
  • A live-action *How to Train Your Dragon 2* is in development.

The article ranks ten upcoming film remakes by how much excitement they have generated, judging them on factors such as the filmmakers involved, casting and the potential of revisiting the original stories. It reflects the continuing appeal of remakes, while noting that familiar material and big names do…

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