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The Body Review

  • A hazing ritual at a Catholic school triggers visions and religious hysteria.
  • The series mixes teen partying with questions of faith and sexuality.
  • The review praises its young cast and distinctive blend of influences.

Netflix’s The Body is an eight-episode drama and satire about a Catholic school dance team whose hazing ritual goes wrong, setting off visions and religious hysteria. The review says the series uses this turmoil to explore sexuality, faith and the body, while remaining a raunchy story about teenagers…

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Palehound Announces New Album ‘You Sing Like You’re Joking’

  • Palehound’s new album arrives on 5 February.
  • It features nine songs, including “Natural Disasters”.
  • El Kempner says the single asks how people can face a bleak future together.

Palehound, the project of Boston songwriter El Kempner, will release a new album, *You Sing Like You’re Joking*, on 5 February. Its nine songs explore indie rock from different angles, while the single “Natural Disasters” uses images of flooding and fire to convey a sense of looming crisis…

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Taylor Swift Will Be Honored With The Hollywood Reporter’s Sherry Lansing Leadership Award at Women in Entertainment Gala

  • Taylor Swift will receive the Sherry Lansing Leadership Award.
  • Greta Gerwig is set to present it at the Los Angeles gala.
  • The event also highlights women in entertainment and student mentorship.

Taylor Swift will receive the Sherry Lansing Leadership Award at The Hollywood Reporter’s annual Women in Entertainment breakfast gala in Los Angeles. The award recognises leadership and philanthropy in entertainment and media, and the organisers cited Swift’s influence on artists’ ownership of their work and her support for…

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12 Days of Snoopy Exclusive Clip: Inside the Peanuts Holiday Special

  • Snoopy lands on Santa’s naughty list in a new Peanuts holiday special.
  • He tries to make amends with help from his friends.
  • The half-hour special streams on Apple TV from 13 November.

Snoopy is put on Santa’s naughty list in a new half-hour Peanuts holiday special, *Snoopy Presents: 12 Days of Snoopy*. The story follows him as he tries to prove he can be good, while discovering that Christmas means more than presents; the special arrives on Apple TV on…

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4 Songs From 1968 That Will Teleport You to Your Younger Years

  • Four 1968 songs evoke memories of youth.
  • Their themes include nostalgia, teenage frustration and gentler summers.
  • “Hey Jude” began as a message of support for Julian Lennon.

The article looks at four songs released in 1968 that may bring baby boomers back to their younger years. It argues that their lyrics and the memories of when they first appeared give them a strong nostalgic pull. The songs are Mary Hopkin’s “Those Were the Days”, Blue…

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For Neil Young, there is one guitarist who ranks above everybody else: “The hero of all guitar players”

  • Hank B Marvin was Neil Young’s early guitar idol.
  • Young said Marvin inspired guitar players around Winnipeg.
  • The Shadows’ “Apache” helped showcase Marvin’s instrumental style.

Neil Young said Hank B Marvin, guitarist for the Shadows, was his biggest early musical idol, shaping his interest in guitar before he began writing lyrics. The revelation highlights the British guitarist’s influence on Young and other musicians in Winnipeg, despite Marvin’s limited recognition in the United States.…

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Feature: What Sony Live Service PS5 Games Are Still Alive?

  • Sony’s PS5 live service push has led to nine known cancellations.
  • Six games have been released, with Helldivers 2 the standout success.
  • Four projects remain in development, including one facing a December review.

Sony’s push to establish itself in live service games on PS5 has resulted in a wave of cancellations, with Fairgames the latest project to be scrapped. The setbacks have raised questions about the company’s strategy, although Sony says it intends to keep pursuing the genre. The article counts…

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Mariah Carey, Madison Beer & More: Holiday Moments to Look Forward To | Billboard News

  • Disney and Hallmark’s holiday special is set for 30 November.
  • Madison Beer has been spotted filming at a Disney park.
  • Mariah Carey’s tour includes Brazil and the UK.

The article previews festive entertainment scheduled or teased for the holiday season, including a Disney and Hallmark film, a possible Madison Beer appearance at a Disney park, and a new Fraggle Rock special. It also highlights Mariah Carey’s annual seasonal traditions and international tour. The Wonderful World of…

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Angie Martinez’s Unaired Tupac Shakur Interview Set for Release After 30 Years

  • Angie Martinez’s full Tupac interview will be released after 30 years.
  • The four-part Netflix series premieres on 27 November.
  • The episodes will put the interview in cultural and historical context.

Angie Martinez’s complete 1996 interview with Tupac Shakur will be released publicly for the first time in a four-part Netflix podcast, *The Tupac Tapes*, premiering on 27 November. Martinez had kept most of the conversation from broadcast because she feared some remarks could harm people and worsen an…

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55 years of David Bowie’s ‘Ziggy Stardust’, and the real-life figures who inspired him

  • Ziggy Stardust’s inspirations included two lesser-known musicians.
  • Vince Taylor and Legendary Stardust Cowboy shaped the character’s sound.
  • Kansai Yamamoto helped create Ziggy’s distinctive look.

David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust character drew on real musicians and fashion as well as science-fiction imagery. The article argues that Vince Taylor and Legendary Stardust Cowboy helped shape Ziggy’s musical identity, while designer Kansai Yamamoto helped define his striking look. Recorded at London’s Trident Studios 55 years ago,…

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