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In 1985, Billy Joel was asked to record a song he hated. He sang only one line and it sold 20,000,000 copies

  • Billy Joel disliked “We Are the World”.
  • He reportedly sang just one line.
  • The charity single sold more than 20 million copies.

Billy Joel reluctantly took part in the 1985 charity single “We Are the World”, despite disliking its sound. The song’s success showed that a star-studded fundraiser could reach a huge audience even when some of its contributors found the music overly sentimental. Joel recalled that many of those…

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‘Werwulf,’ ‘Cliff Booth,’ ‘The Odyssey’ and More Costume Designers Show Exclusive Sketches From the Year’s Biggest Movies

  • “The Odyssey” involved more than 5,300 costume designs.
  • “Michael” recreated Jackson’s iconic “Billie Jean” look.
  • “Wicker” used 50 printed pieces to create a wicker-bodied character.

Costume designers behind several major films have shared sketches and production details showing how clothing can express character and story. Their work ranges from historically informed outfits to elaborate practical effects, with some productions requiring thousands of designs. For “The Odyssey”, Ellen Mirojnick created more than 5,300 designs;…

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Final trailer reveals King Ghidorah as Godzilla’s new foe in sequel

  • King Ghidorah appears as Godzilla’s new foe.
  • The sequel is set two years after *Godzilla Minus One*.
  • It set a record for a live-action film’s opening day in Japan.

The final trailer for *Godzilla Minus Zero* reveals King Ghidorah as Godzilla’s new opponent, bringing one of the franchise’s most recognisable monsters into the sequel. The film’s wide US release begins today, after it set a record for the biggest opening day for a live-action film in Japan.…

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KPop Demon Hunters 4K disc falls below Netflix Premium monthly price

  • The 4K Blu-ray is $24.99, below one month of Netflix Premium.
  • Barnes & Noble offers the discount for in-store purchases and reservations.
  • Criterion’s set includes two Blu-rays and a range of special features.

The 4K Blu-ray edition of *KPop Demon Hunters* is on sale for $24.99 at Barnes & Noble, down from $49.95. The price is lower than a month of Netflix Premium, which costs $26.99, making the disc an option for viewers who mainly subscribe to watch the film in…

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Nile Rodgers defends AI visuals for charity video after criticism

  • Nile Rodgers defended AI visuals after criticism from fans.
  • The video supports a charity song for ill children.
  • Rodgers said a traditional production could have cost $100,000.

Nile Rodgers has defended using AI to create visuals for a music video after followers criticised the choice, calling the objections “hypocritical”. He said the project should be judged after people have seen the finished work, and compared the AI process with tools such as CGI. The video…

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DMZ key and locations in Modern Warfare 4

  • DMZ keys open locked rooms and containers with valuable loot.
  • The guide maps several keys to buildings across Hajin and The Grid.
  • Some keys are earned through story missions.

A guide explains where to use several keys in Modern Warfare 4’s DMZ extraction mode, where keys unlock doors and containers that can contain valuable loot. It matters because each key comes with only a brief location hint, and finding the right building or room can be difficult.…

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Slayyyter – “hey boyyy”

  • Slayyyter has released the single “hey boyyy”.
  • It blends pounding blog-house with bright 1980s-style pop.
  • Its video features dates with a golden skeleton.

Slayyyter has released “hey boyyy”, a new single that pairs forceful, distorted blog-house with bright, catchy 1980s-style pop. It extends a busy year for the singer, whose album WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA was followed by plans for a companion record, wor$t man in america. The song moves between…

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Prince Harry scolds audience for filming him during surprise London speech ahead of trip with Meghan Markle

  • Harry asked the audience to put away their phones during his London speech.
  • He used the event to discuss sustainable travel and Travalyst.
  • He and Meghan are due to travel to Brussels together next week.

Prince Harry paused his surprise speech at a London travel awards event to chide audience members for filming him, remarking that he could see “all” their phones. The moment drew laughter, and he continued with his keynote, which focused on the environmental responsibilities of the travel industry. The…

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‘Will Trent’ Will Officially Return in 2027

  • *Will Trent* Season 5 is confirmed for 2027.
  • Filming has finished, but no return date is set.
  • The first four seasons are streaming on Netflix.

ABC has confirmed that *Will Trent* will return for a fifth season in 2027, giving fans a timeframe after nearly a year since Season 4 premiered. The renewal matters as the crime procedural gains new viewers through its recent arrival on Netflix. Filming for Season 5 has already…

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Nier account says sorry for making Nier Automata 600% bigger on Steam, try not installing the DLC

  • A Steam update inflated Nier: Automata’s listed size to 366GB.
  • The series account is investigating and apologised.
  • Unchecking DLC in Steam is the temporary workaround.

A small Steam update for Nier: Automata caused the game’s listed installation size to jump from about 50GB to 366GB. The official series account apologised and said it was investigating the fault, which matters because players may need hundreds of gigabytes of extra storage to install the game.…

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