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Sony’s MDR-3R headphones are taking us right back to the Upside Down this Stranger Things Day

  • Sony announced limited-edition Stranger Things MDR-3R headphones.
  • They cost $79 or £59, above the standard model’s price.
  • Red and black cushions, USB-C and a retro design set them apart.

Sony has announced a limited-edition Stranger Things version of its MDR-3R wired headphones, pairing a retro-inspired design with colours and branding linked to the series. The release gives fans a themed alternative to the standard model, while updating the original look with modern audio features and USB-C power.…

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Blue Jays blast own $93 million outfielder Anthony Santander after Islamophobic comments

  • The Blue Jays condemned Santander’s anti-Muslim posts.
  • He is two years into a five-year, $92.5 million deal.
  • Releasing him could cost Toronto at least $57.1 million.

The Toronto Blue Jays publicly distanced themselves from outfielder Anthony Santander after he posted anti-Muslim comments about Abdul El-Sayed, who won a Michigan Senate race. The team said its values are inclusive and that Santander’s remarks do not represent the organisation, amid questions about whether it will keep…

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Materazi Future Club Unveil New Album ‘THE ITALIAN JOB’

  • Materazi Future Club have released their nine-track debut album.
  • ‘ZOLA’ is the album’s focus track.
  • The trio will play new material on a European club tour.

Milan trio Materazi Future Club have released their debut full-length album, ‘THE ITALIAN JOB’, through Woodworm Publishing SRL and Universal Music Italia. The nine-track record blends post-punk with electronic sounds and draws on football culture, marking a new step for a group that has quickly built a following…

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3 Famous Songs That Were Named After Characters Who Never Actually Existed

  • “Levon” and Maxwell were fictional characters.
  • “A Boy Named Sue” drew on Jean Shepherd’s experience.
  • Johnny Cash’s recording reached No. 1.

Three well-known songs, “Levon”, “Maxwell’s Silver Hammer” and “A Boy Named Sue”, centre on characters who were invented rather than portrayals of specific people. Their stories show how songwriters can use fictional figures to make ideas and experiences feel personal to listeners. Elton John said “Levon” was about…

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In 2007, two of Matt Damon’s best performances were snubbed by the Oscars. He said another actor was “robbed”

  • Damon said Christian Bale was robbed of Oscar recognition.
  • Damon’s roles in two 2006 films missed acting nominations.
  • A crowded 2007 Best Actor field made nominations difficult.

Matt Damon acknowledged that his performances in *The Departed* and *The Good Shepherd*, both released in 2006, may have been overlooked by the Oscars. When asked about the perceived snubs, he turned attention to Christian Bale, saying Bale had been “robbed” for *Harsh Times* and *The Prestige*. Damon…

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These 8+ PS5 Games Will Be Delisted in November and December 2026

  • Destruction AllStars and Zenith: Nexus are set to go offline.
  • Several licensed games face delisting by the end of December.
  • NBA 2K25 online servers close, but single-player modes remain.

Several PS5 games and services face removals or shutdowns in November and December 2026, affecting access to online features and, in some cases, much of the game itself. The changes highlight how expiring licences and live-service closures can limit access to games, even when players have already downloaded…

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“The Biggest Role of My Life — So Far”: Breakout Star Reggie Absolom on Putting the ‘Kid’ in ‘Club Kid’

  • Reggie Absolom stars as Arlo in *Club Kid*.
  • The film earned a standing ovation at Cannes.
  • A24 won a competitive bidding war for the comedy-drama.

Fourteen-year-old British actor Reggie Absolom has a prominent role in *Club Kid*, Jordan Firstman’s debut feature, after being put forward for the part by casting director Lucy Bevan. The comedy-drama follows Peter, a washed-up queer party promoter, whose life changes when 10-year-old Arlo arrives claiming to be his…

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Inside Bijan Robinson’s other dream — when he’s not dominating the NFL

  • Bijan Robinson is pursuing acting and DJing alongside football.
  • He has appeared on “Bunk’d” and “Outerbanks”.
  • He led the NFL with 2,298 scrimmage yards in 2025.

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson is developing interests in acting and DJing alongside his NFL career, saying he wants to build skills beyond appearing on camera as a football player. The 24-year-old is taking acting classes and hopes to explore dramatic roles, including a possible romantic comedy,…

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Best Sci-Fi Shows to Watch Before Apple TV’s ‘Neuromancer,’ Ranked

  • Neuromancer is due in nearly three months.
  • Five sci-fi series are suggested for the wait.
  • The supplied article excerpt names only three.

Apple TV’s upcoming Neuromancer is still nearly three months away, so the article recommends five science-fiction series for viewers seeking similar themes in the meantime. The 1984 William Gibson novel helped popularise cyberpunk, and the suggested shows explore related ideas such as dystopian societies, powerful systems and the…

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‘The whole landscape changed’: Gaming CEOs see new opportunities post-midterms

  • Midterm results could intensify scrutiny of prediction markets.
  • Congress may consider limits on sports and casino-style contracts.
  • State legal disputes involving Kalshi remain active.

Democratic victories in the US midterm elections are expected to bring greater congressional and state scrutiny of prediction markets, despite supporters’ claims that the platforms helped forecast election results. Democrats’ control of Congress gives them investigative powers and could revive attention on Donald Trump Jr., who advises Kalshi…