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RIKKI ROCKETT On POISON’s Musical Chemistry: ‘I Just Think There’s A Synergy Between The Four Of Us’
POISON drummer Rikki Rockett said the band’s success stemmed from the contrasting personalities and complementary musical styles of its four members. He argued that the group’s chemistry could not be manufactured, describing its appeal as the result of combining their genuine attitudes, influences and ambitions. Rockett highlighted C.C. DeVille’s energetic playing, Bobby Dall’s steadiness and…
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Taylor Sheridan’s 2-Part ‘Yellowstone’ Spin-Off Returns This Week
Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone spin-off Marshals is set to return on CBS for a second season this week. Its comeback extends the franchise beyond the streaming service and follows a first season that struggled critically, partly because its network procedural format differed sharply from the sprawling neo-Western family drama audiences expected. Marshals is the only Yellowstone…
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This ambitious Half-Life 2 mod asks: what if Iron Lung had a submarine and an airship?
A forthcoming Half-Life 2 total-conversion mod called The Temple combines underwater exploration, aerial travel and cosmic horror. Inspired by Iron Lung’s claustrophobic submarine premise, it expands the concept into a broader adventure across an abandoned aquatic planet. Players will use three distinct vehicles—a submarine, an airship and a space shuttle—each with its own mechanics. The…
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Your pictures of the Harvest Moon shimmering across the UK sky
The September full Moon, known as the Harvest Moon, illuminated skies across the UK on Saturday, creating striking views for observers on the ground and in the air. It reached its fullest point at 17:49 BST, but became most impressive after dark, prompting people to share photographs with BBC Weather Watchers. Images showed the Moon…
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Best Party Speakers (2026): JBL, Sony, Marshall, and More
WIRED reviews party speakers for people increasingly entertaining at home, as younger consumers seek alternatives to expensive nights out. These speakers prioritise high volume, portability and colourful lighting, while the best models also deliver respectable sound quality for everyday listening. The LG xboom Stage 501 is named best overall, offering powerful, clean bass, 160 watts…
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How To Watch the 2026 MTV VMAs Tonight: Time, Channel, and Streaming
The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards will be held at Los Angeles’s Peacock Theater and hosted by Snoop Dogg, marking his first time presenting the ceremony. Madonna, Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter and Ariana Grande lead the nominations with 41 combined, while Bruno Mars follows with six; the event is also set to feature performances and…
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Another Live Service PS5 Game Bites the Dust, But It’ll Be Transformed into an Offline Title
Bandai Namco is ending online support for Synduality: Echo of Ada, its 2025 PvPvE extraction shooter featuring anime-inspired characters and mecha combat. From May 2027, the game will be taken offline, while content updates will stop after next month; however, it will be converted into an offline title rather than being abandoned completely. The offline…
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Console orientation mostly depends on space, stability and airflow
Modern PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles are designed to operate safely either vertically or horizontally, so orientation largely depends on available space and personal preference. The main concern is airflow: consoles should sit on a stable surface with clear vents, adequate space from walls and no devices stacked on top. Vertical placement saves…
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Forgotten Island’s directors unpack their ‘very personal’ anime references
The directors of *Forgotten Island* explain that its occasional 2D anime-style sequences were inspired by their childhoods and used to reveal characters’ personalities. References to *Sailor Moon*, *Dragon Ball*, and *Street Fighter* add comic, exaggerated flashbacks that contrast with the film’s predominantly polished 3D animation. Writer-directors Januel P. Mercado and Joel Crawford matched each character’s…