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Brenda Song Says She Was ‘Overworked’ and ‘Underpaid’ on ‘The Suite Life of Zack and Cody,’ Recalls Fainting on Set: I Thought, ‘Am I Having a Panic Attack?’

• Brenda Song says the sitcom left her feeling overworked and underpaid.
• She recalled fainting during a hot-tub scene.
• Dylan Sprouse said one crossover residual cheque was five cents.

Brenda Song says she felt overworked and underpaid while starring in the Disney Channel sitcom “The Suite Life of Zack and Cody”, though she also credits Disney with giving her a platform. Her comments highlight concerns about the working conditions and residual payments associated with a popular show.…

Marvel’s VisionQuest Series Finale Review: ‘Forever’

• The finale’s late villain reveal weakens its momentum.
• Vision reaches Ultron through his remaining humanity.
• Tommy and Billy reunite as the story hints at Wanda’s return.

The finale of Marvel’s *VisionQuest* delivers action and a reunion between Vision’s family, but the review finds it less satisfying than the episodes before it. Its main weakness is a late switch to Virgil Horton as the villain: James Spader remains compelling as Ultron, while his performance as…

Meta’s Instagram age checks; England reach fifth straight wheelchair rugby league final

A US watchdog is suing for deportation records, while a Rwandan genocide suspect has been deported to Rwanda. Elvis Presley’s rightsholders and Eminem song co-publishers have sued AI music firm Suno; Regal plans special Heated Rivalry screenings.

Steam’s age verification in Australia now takes your account’s age into consideration

• Steam has added an account age option for Australian users.
• Eligible accounts must be at least nine years old.
• Valve says it is considering further verification methods.

Steam has changed its Australian age verification rules, so some users can now access R18+ games without linking a credit card. The change follows criticism of the original system, which prevented people without a linked card from viewing those games. Steam will now treat an account as age…

Born 103 Years Ago Today in England, the Wartime Songbird Who Lifted the Spirits of British Soldiers During World War II

• Anne Shelton sang for British troops during the Second World War.
• “Lay Down Your Arms” topped the UK chart in 1956.
• She received an OBE for charity work supporting disabled servicemen.

Anne Shelton, the English singer whose broadcasts and performances lifted British soldiers’ spirits during the Second World War, was born in Dulwich on 10 November 1923. Her wartime work made her an enduring voice of comfort for service personnel, while a later chart-topping hit extended her success beyond…

The 10 best opening movie lines of the 1970s

• The article selects ten memorable opening lines from 1970s films.
• It links strong scripts with the decade’s cinematic legacy.
• Examples include *Annie Hall*, *Superman* and *Blazing Saddles*.

The article argues that memorable opening lines helped make 1970s cinema’s scripts endure, even as acting styles, special effects and directorial choices have changed. It presents a selection of ten film openings to show how writers established a film’s tone, introduced its world and drew audiences into its…

PSA: Nintendo Ending Google And Apple Sign-Ins On Nintendo Accounts In 2027

• Google and Apple sign-ins end on 26 January 2027.
• Nintendo Account credentials or a Passkey will be needed.
• Existing device sessions may remain signed in.

Nintendo will end Google and Apple sign-ins for Nintendo Accounts on 26 January 2027. People who rely on either service will need to use Nintendo’s own sign-in options, so they should check they can access their account before the change. After the change, users can sign in with…

Amanda Seyfried Says ‘You Can See Everything’ Role “Scares” Her, “Feels Good” Taking On Doc

• Seyfried reprises Elizabeth Holmes in an experimental documentary.
• The film uses reenactments for moments not captured on camera.
• An Oscar nomination would be a first for a documentary reenactor.

Amanda Seyfried says taking on a role that unsettles her feels rewarding, after her appearance in the experimental documentary *You Can See Everything* was revealed. She reprises her portrayal of disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, following her award-winning performance in the 2022 series *The Dropout*. The film, by…