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18 Years Later, the Greatest Quote From the Best Game of All Time Still Hits Hard

  • Sheik’s words about time and change capture the game’s coming-of-age story.
  • Link grows from a child into the hero who saves Hyrule.
  • A remake of the 1998 classic is anticipated in 2026.

The article argues that a line spoken by Sheik in *The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time* captures why the game’s story remains affecting. The 1998 game follows Link’s transformation from a child into an adult tasked with saving Hyrule, and the quote reflects its themes of time,…

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Nintendo exec says “new games and remakes both have a place” following Zelda: Ocarina of Time launch

  • Nintendo considers new games and remakes equally important.
  • Ocarina of Time’s remake was released 28 years after the original.
  • Remakes can introduce classic series to new players.

Nintendo senior vice president Nate Bihldorff says new games and remakes are equally important to the company. He argues that revisiting acclaimed games such as The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time can satisfy longtime fans while introducing the series to people who never played the original. The…

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A Jesuit Priest Explains How He Facilitated Bob Dylan’s Meeting With the Pope

  • Spadaro helped arrange Dylan’s Vatican meeting with Pope Leo XIV.
  • He said their interest in meeting seemed mutual.
  • A Dylan song about St Augustine inspired a connection, but their discussion is private.

A Jesuit priest has shared how he helped arrange a meeting between Bob Dylan and Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican. Antonio Spadaro said the interest appeared to be mutual and described the way the two men looked at each other as “beautiful, intense”; he did not disclose…

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Melania Trump Dismisses Media as “Noise” in Trailer for ‘Melania’ Doc Follow-Up

  • Prime Video’s two-part Melania Trump series premieres on 20 November.
  • The trailer focuses on media attention, family and her role as first lady.
  • The series uses bonus footage filmed after the 2025 inauguration.

Prime Video has released a trailer for a two-part docuseries about Melania Trump, due to premiere on 20 November. The follow-up uses bonus footage filmed by Brett Ratner after Donald Trump’s second inauguration and presents the first lady’s views on media attention and her family life. In the…

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Hudson Westbrook Explains How Everyone from George Strait to John Mayer Influenced His Sophomore LP (Exclusive)

  • Westbrook’s second album mixes classic and modern country influences.
  • John Mayer’s songwriting shaped the album’s layered lyrics.
  • He says his focus is on where his music will be in ten years.

Hudson Westbrook says his sophomore album, *Made You Look*, blends influences from country artists such as George Strait, Clint Black and Tracy Lawrence with the songwriting of John Mayer and Jack Johnson. The 22-year-old aims to combine older and modern country sounds, putting distinctive lyrics and storytelling at…

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From Sony’s record $3.15B quarter to Influence Media’s $600M Anthem deal… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-Up

  • Sony’s music revenue reached a quarterly record of $3.15 billion.
  • Influence Media acquired most of Anthem’s assets for over $600 million.
  • Warner Music bought distributor Zebralution Music.

Sony Music reported record combined revenue of $3.15 billion from recorded music and music publishing in the third quarter of 2026, up 8.9% year on year. The result marks a fourth consecutive quarter above $3 billion and reflects the continued scale of Sony’s music operations. The week’s other…

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Bizarre new app tells cinemagoers best time to go to bathroom as Hollywood blockbusters grow ever-longer

  • RunPee suggests timed loo breaks during films.
  • It offers short scene summaries for viewers who step out.
  • Its creator says over 250,000 people use it monthly.

RunPee helps cinema-goers choose a moment to leave a film for a short loo break without losing track of the story. Its growth reflects how runtimes of around three hours have become more common, making it harder for some viewers to sit through a screening. Creator Dan Gardner…

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25th Anniversary Edition of Britney Spears’ Self-Titled Third LP Features 11 Bonus Tracks: Listen

  • *Britney* returns with 11 bonus tracks.
  • Five tracks are officially released for the first time.
  • The physical edition arrives on 22 January.

Britney Spears’ 2001 album *Britney* has been reissued for its 25th anniversary with 11 bonus tracks, including five songs officially released for the first time. The release brings previously unheard material back into circulation, including “She’ll Never Be Me”, which Spears previewed last month. The digital edition is…

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Jerry Goldstein Is The First Person To Receive Two Songwriters Hall Of Fame Nominations In The Same Year

  • Jerry Goldstein is the first to receive two nominations in one year.
  • The nominations cover his work with FGG and War.
  • His War credits include five recognised hits.

Jerry Goldstein has become the first songwriter to receive two Songwriters Hall of Fame nominations in the same year. The nominations recognise his work with the early 1960s songwriting trio Feldman, Goldstein & Gottehrer and his later contributions to the band War. With Bob Feldman and Richard Gottehrer,…

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Troy Aikman shreds ‘embarrassing’ UCLA attendance amid undefeated season

  • Aikman says UCLA’s home attendance is embarrassing.
  • 24,611 attended the Rose Bowl, which holds 90,888.
  • UCLA began the season unbeaten at 8-0.

Troy Aikman has criticised UCLA’s home-game attendance as “a little embarrassing”, despite the Bruins’ unbeaten start to the season. The former quarterback said the small crowd at the Rose Bowl made it difficult to understand how a team ranked eighth and 7-0 at the time had not drawn…

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