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Why Walliams’ unprecedented legal battle to stay anonymous failed

• Walliams lost his bid to block publication of an investigation.
• The judge said clinicians, not the court, were responsible for his safety.
• Walliams could seek redress through a defamation claim.

David Walliams failed in an unusual High Court bid to stop news organisations publishing an investigation into allegations against him. The case matters because the judge found no legal basis for a permanent injunction, and rejected the argument that allowing publication would make the court responsible for protecting…

King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard Announce New Album Entropy, Two North American Tours

• *Entropy* arrives on 4 December.
• The album features eight tracks, including “Rogue Wave”.
• King Gizzard have announced two North American tours for next year.

King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard will release their new album, *Entropy*, on 4 December and have announced two North American tours for next year. The album began as a companion to *Alien Metal*, but frontman Stu Mackenzie said recording challenges led the band to develop it as…

Pennsylvania cold case revived as AI fears face fresh scrutiny

DNA identifies James Richard Clark Sr. as a 1970s strangler, while a Wired feature says extinction warnings can distract from nearer AI risks. The bulletin also covers foreign influence concerns, music history and a Silent Hill 2 update.

‘DWTS’ Grammy Night Taps Sheryl Crow, Maren Morris, Brandy and Monica: Where to Watch Online

• “Dancing With the Stars” is staging its first Grammy Night.
• Sheryl Crow, Maren Morris, Brandy and Monica will perform live.
• The episode airs on ABC and Disney+ at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

“Dancing With the Stars” is holding its first Grammy Night on Tuesday, 10 November, with live performances by Sheryl Crow, Maren Morris, and Brandy and Monica. The special episode combines the dance competition with songs associated with Grammy-winning and nominated artists. The programme airs at 8 p.m. ET/PT…

Every Baby Boomer Alive Has a Core Memory To Go With These 4 Songs From 1965

• Four 1965 hits are tied to memories of youth.
• “Help!” stood out for its vulnerability.
• “My Girl” topped two US charts.

Four songs popular in 1965 are presented as soundtracks to baby boomers’ formative memories: the Rolling Stones’ “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction”, the Beatles’ “Help!”, the Temptations’ “My Girl” and the Beach Boys’ “Help Me, Rhonda”. The article links their lasting appeal to how music can evoke the…

Janet Planet: the ‘Brown Eyed Girl’ who inspired Van Morrison

• Janet inspired ‘Brown Eyed Girl’ and other Van Morrison songs.
• Their marriage faced financial and emotional strain.
• They separated in 1973, after years together.

Janet Rigsbee, later known as Janet Morrison Minto, inspired Van Morrison’s 1967 hit ‘Brown Eyed Girl’ and several songs from his early solo years. Their relationship helped shape his music and public image, but her recollections also describe a marriage strained by his anger and emotional turmoil. They…

PHILIP ANSELMO’s ‘Housecore Horror Film Festival’ To Return This Month; Details Revealed

• Housecore Horror returns to New Orleans on 19–21 November 2026.
• The festival runs alongside the Great NOLA Trendkill concerts.
• Pantera will play in Anselmo’s hometown for the first time in over 30 years.

Philip Anselmo’s Housecore Horror Film Festival will return to New Orleans from 19 to 21 November 2026, alongside the previously announced Great NOLA Trendkill weekend. The festival adds horror screenings and related events to a major heavy metal gathering, marking Pantera’s first performance in Anselmo’s hometown in more…

Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ Scares Up 40th Week at No. 1 on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart

• Halloween lifted *Thriller* back to No. 1.
• The album now has 40 weeks at the chart’s summit.
• SZA’s *SOS* remains ahead with a record 46 weeks.

Michael Jackson’s *Thriller* returned to No. 1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart after Halloween revived interest in its title track. The album’s 40th week at the top brings it closer to SZA’s *SOS*, which holds the chart record with 46 weeks. For the week ending 5 November,…

Capcom quietly updates the Monster Hunter Wilds beta listing on Steam, indicating a possible expansion playtest

• Steam’s beta listing now names Ascendance.
• The changes point to a possible public playtest.
• Capcom has not confirmed a beta or its timing.

Capcom has renamed the Steam listing for Monster Hunter Wilds’ old public beta to “Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance Beta test”, and updated its artwork to show a new expansion monster. The changes suggest a public playtest may be planned, but Capcom has not announced one. Ascendance, a large-scale…