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The “difficult” 2006 novel Stephen King considers his greatest achievement
Stephen King has named his 2006 novel *Lisey’s Story* as his favourite among his own works, a rare direct answer from an author with 64 novels and over 200 short stories to his name. He first gave this response during a 2023 Reddit Q&A promoting a TV adaptation of *Under the Dome*, and reaffirmed it…
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The 10 sexiest movie scenes of the 1990s
This piece from Far Out Magazine runs down what it considers the ten sexiest scenes in 1990s cinema, arguing that the decade broadened where and how sex appeared on screen. Beyond the erotic-thriller boom of films like Basic Instinct and Wild Things, the article notes that sex and nudity spread across genres, with growing queer…
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Rosie O’Donnell Ends ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ Guest Run With Trump-Roasting Song: “Use That Stable Genius Brain”
Rosie O’Donnell concluded her four-night guest-hosting stint on Jimmy Kimmel Live by delivering a comedic song aimed at Donald Trump. The segment extended their longstanding public feud and included criticism of Trump’s conduct, polling and presidency, underscoring the programme’s use of political satire and free-speech themes. Opening Friday’s monologue, O’Donnell referred to herself as “Nasty”…
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Kacey Musgraves Launches Lube, Hangs from Giant Disco Balls at Tour Kickoff
Kacey Musgraves has launched Drought Drops, a limited-edition personal lubricant created with women’s wellness brand Medicine Mama, alongside the opening of her North American arena tour. The launch and the tour’s extravagant staging reinforce the playful sexual-frustration theme of her recent single “Dry Spell” and album Middle of Nowhere. The organic aloe- and water-based product…
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Cemetery Outrage, Acapulco Wins and Blades Boost
This roundup covers three unrelated stories. In County Cork, Ireland, visitors discovered stones scattered across St Catherine’s Cemetery in Kilcully in an incident that caused local alarm; Cork City Council said no graves were damaged and that the stones had come from a nearby skip, though relatives and residents described the scene as distressing given…
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‘The Vampire Lestat: One Night Only LIVE’: Here’s How to Watch the Concert Special Online for Free
The Vampire Lestat: One Night Only LIVE is a concert special starring Sam Reid in character as Lestat, featuring six original songs composed by Daniel Hart. It matters to fans of AMC’s vampire series because it extends the character’s third-season musical performance into a standalone filmed event. The concert was recorded at New York’s Beacon…
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The singer Elvis Presley praised as having pop’s “perfect voice”
This article traces the friendship between Elvis Presley and Roy Orbison, focusing on a Las Vegas concert where Presley described Orbison as having the “perfect voice” and called him the “greatest singer in the world” — high praise given how sparingly Presley offered such compliments. The pair, both alumni of Sun Records, formed a bond…
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You might want to skip using a Bluetooth headset for a better gaming experience
Bluetooth headsets are convenient for everyday listening but can hinder gaming because their audio delay may make important sound cues arrive too late. The article argues that this matters most in fast-paced, competitive and rhythm games, where milliseconds can affect reactions, while wired and 2.4GHz wireless options are generally more dependable. Standard Bluetooth can add…
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The “special” guitarist Tom Petty didn’t want to talk about: “Very good friends”
Tom Petty rarely spoke publicly about his close friendship with George Harrison, worried that mentioning his Beatles connection might come across as boastful. The pair grew close through their work together in the 1980s, including Petty’s time in the Traveling Wilburys alongside Harrison, Bob Dylan, Jeff Lynne and Roy Orbison, and Petty came to regard…