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Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo Is Quirky, Charming and Fun

Should you have a Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo by your bedside.

‘Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ Finally Gives Fans What They Want

'Assassin's Creed Shadows' finally sends gamers to Japan, but is it any good.

Is the Steam Deck OLED Still Worth Buying Three Years Later?

Valve may have taken a while to release its Steam Deck OLED on our shores, so we dig into if the handheld gaming PC holds onto its top spot.

Blues, BBQ, and Bold Flavours: How Stubb’s & Grill Mates Are Bringing the Heat and Smoke to Bluesfest 2025

Enjoy Bluesfest with authentic Texan BBQ, featuring Stubb’s sauces and Grill Mates seasonings for the ultimate music and food experience.

‘Split Fiction’ Is One of the Best Cooperative Games Ever Made

Why 'Split Fiction' will have you searching for your next gaming buddy, plus hands-on with 'Kingdom Come Deliverance II' and more.

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The Bats Return with First Single in Five Years, ‘Loline’

The iconic Dunedin indie rockers release a fuzzy ode to New Zealand's beloved bicycle after a long five-year hiatus.

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Musk Denies Report That He and Trump Are Headed for a Breakup

Elon Musk denies that he is planning his exit from DOGE and the Trump administration after White House pushed back on report of impending split.

Bruce Springsteen’s High School Buddy Immortalized in ‘Glory Days’ Dead at 75

Joe DePugh, a high school friend of Bruce Springsteen forever immortalized in the 1984 hit 'Glory Days,' has died at age 75.

Tim Minchin to Release New Album This Year

Australian songwriter and comedian Tim Minchin has announced details for his second studio album and shared the first single.

Tim Minchin Announces New Album Set For Release This Year

Australian songwriter and comedian Tim Minchin has announced details for his brand new studio album coming this year.

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‘A Minecraft Movie’ Review: Jason Momoa and Jack Black Bro It Up in a Genially Weightless Video-Game Quest

Jared Hess, the director of 'Napoleon Dynamite,' brings his indie-camp absurdist cred to this adaptation of the blockbuster sandbox video game.

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Carrie Coon Exited Marvel After the Studio Said ‘We’re Not Going to Pay You Any More Money’ for ‘Avengers: Endgame,’ Says Husband Tracy Letts

Carrie Coon played Proxima Midnight in 'Avengers Infinity' but did not return for 'Endgame' because Marvel wouldn't pay her more.

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Remembering Val Kilmer, a Powerful Actor Who Remained a Reluctant Movie Star

Val Kilmer sought stardom but remained ambivalent about it, even as he was indelible in movies from 'The Doors' to 'Tombstone' to 'Wonderland'.

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Elijah Wood Says ‘Lord of the Rings’ Didn’t Pay Enough Where ‘You Could Rest Easy for the Rest of Your Life’: ‘Not Massive Salaries’ but ‘It Doesn’t Matter’

Elijah Wood says the 'The Lord of the Rings' cast did not make a lot of money on the $3 billion trilogy, but it doesn't matter.

Tim Minchin Shares First Single from Newly-announced Second Album

Australian favourite Tim Minchin has announced a brand new album is on the way and has shared the first track.

Tones and I Joins Cyndi Lauper in Melbourne for ‘Time After Time’ Duet

Melbourne got an extra treat when Australian pop sensation Tones and I joined Lauper on stage for a special duet.

From 5SOS to Sidequests: Michael Clifford’s First Solo Song Is Here

5SOS member Michael Clifford has dropped his debut solo single, 'Cool', a pop-punk gem pulled straight from a mid-2000s dream.

Kita Alexander Is Back for Another Round at Nova’s Red Room

Fresh off touring with Dua Lipa, Kita Alexander is jumping straight back on stage - this time for Nova’s Red Room.

Watch Dua Lipa Cover a Classic Lorde Song in New Zealand

Dua Lipa followed covers of AC/DC, Natalie Imbruglia, and more in Australia with a Lorde cover in Auckland.

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