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We Have ‘Blood of My Blood’s Most Despicable Villain To Thank for Eight Seasons of ’Outlander’

  • Lovat’s failed poisoning helped make the *Outlander* story possible.
  • Tony Curran says the villain never hesitated to poison Ellen.
  • Lovat’s interest in Margaret threatens his marriage to Julia.

Lord Lovat’s poisoning of Ellen, intended to prevent her having a child, failed, according to actor Tony Curran. He says that failure ultimately allowed the events that lead to eight seasons of *Outlander*, making the villain’s actions central to the franchise’s story. In Season 2, Episode 8 of…

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‘Buena Vista Social Club’ to Close on Broadway in January

  • The musical closes on Broadway on 17 January.
  • It is expected to recoup before closing.
  • A West End production is planned for 2027.

The Broadway musical *Buena Vista Social Club* will close on 17 January after nearly two years, despite continuing to attract large audiences. Its run is on track to recoup its investment before closing, and the production’s future includes an international tour and a planned 2027 opening in London’s…

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Phantom Blade Zero’s Kung Fu Punk Inspired ‘Bold Musical Decisions to Match the Visuals’

  • Caisheng Bo’s score challenges traditional associations of Chinese instruments.
  • The four-disc release contains 81 tracks.
  • The music builds on nearly 18 years of work on the franchise.

Composer Caisheng Bo says the score for *Phantom Blade Zero* pairs traditional Chinese instruments with modern sounds to challenge familiar musical associations and reinforce the game’s themes. His approach matters because the music gives instruments new narrative roles, linking the game’s folklore-inspired world to ideas such as manipulation,…

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In the Wake of ‘You Can See Everything,’ Netflix’s ‘Possible Love’ Questions the Authenticity of Documentary Filmmakers

  • *Possible Love* questions whether documentary makers can be impartial.
  • Director Lee’s friendship with Mi-ok is shaped by the camera.
  • *You Can See Everything* raises doubts about Fielder’s objectivity.

Lee Chang-dong’s Netflix drama *Possible Love* explores whether documentary filmmakers can be trusted to present the truth, pairing its fictional story with questions raised by the documentary *You Can See Everything*. It matters because both films challenge the idea that filmmakers are neutral observers, showing how personal feelings,…

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The classic 1984 Prince song that knocked Suzi Quatro “for six”

  • Suzi Quatro says ‘When Doves Cry’ stunned her.
  • Prince’s lyrics about loneliness resonated with her.
  • The song has no bassline and featured in *Purple Rain*.

Suzi Quatro has recalled how Prince’s 1984 song ‘When Doves Cry’ stunned her when she first heard it in England. She was struck by its lyrics, particularly their portrayal of loneliness and family relationships, and said she related to them in several ways. Written for the film *Purple…

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I keep forgetting to jump in Ocarina of Time remake, and two dungeons in I’m yearning for classic controls

  • Manual jumping makes familiar dungeon routes harder to navigate.
  • The writer likes the remake’s more responsive movement elsewhere.
  • They question whether classic Zelda needed a new jump button.

The writer argues that adding a manual jump button to the Ocarina of Time remake makes some familiar dungeon sections awkward, because the original was designed around Link automatically jumping at ledges. The change matters because it alters a basic control choice in a remake the writer otherwise…

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Black Panther 2 is still Marvel’s best passing of the torch – so I hope Shuri gets to shine in Avengers: Doomsday

  • Shuri’s grief shapes her becoming Black Panther.
  • She chooses peace after her mother’s death.
  • The writer hopes she gets room to shine in *Avengers: Doomsday*.

*Black Panther: Wakanda Forever* gives Shuri a painful, gradual path to becoming Black Panther, making it a moving tribute to Chadwick Boseman and a convincing transfer of the role. The article argues that Shuri’s unresolved grief, anger and eventual choice of peace make her rise unusually human, and…

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Wynonna Judd to Receive ASCAP Golden Note Award: ‘A Singular, Powerhouse Voice’

  • Wynonna Judd will receive ASCAP’s Golden Note Award.
  • The honour recognises her career and influence in country music.
  • Her current tour supports her ninth solo album.

Wynonna Judd will receive the ASCAP Golden Note Award at the ASCAP Nashville Songwriters Celebration on 16 November in Nashville. The award recognises major career milestones, and the honour highlights Judd’s influence on American country music as both a member of the Judds and a solo artist. The…

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WME Signs BLACKPINK’s JISOO for Worldwide Representation

  • JISOO signed with WME for worldwide representation.
  • Her debut full-length solo album is in preparation.
  • Her music career includes a million-selling EP and global chart success.

BLACKPINK member JISOO has signed with WME for worldwide representation, expanding her professional support as she prepares to release her debut full-length solo album. The deal follows the release of “Addicted”, her second pre-release single, and comes as her career spans music, acting and fashion. JISOO released “Click”…

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Jack Whitehall, Nina Dobrev, Greg Kinnear & Andie MacDowell Set For Rom-Com ‘Honeymooners’; HanWay & CAA Launch For AFM

  • Whitehall and Dobrev lead the rom-com.
  • Kinnear and MacDowell play the parents.
  • Filming is planned in Italy in early 2027.

Jack Whitehall, Nina Dobrev, Greg Kinnear and Andie MacDowell will star in the romantic comedy *Honeymooners*, which is due to film in Italy in early 2027. The project brings together a multigenerational cast for a story about love and second chances, with HanWay Films handling international sales and…

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