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R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe Teams up with Andrew Watt, Josh Klinghoffer and Blink-182’s Travis Barker for Epic ‘Rooster’ Theme Song ‘I...
NewsMar 10, 2026

R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe Teams up with Andrew Watt, Josh Klinghoffer and Blink-182’s Travis Barker for Epic ‘Rooster’ Theme Song ‘I...

Michael Stipe teams up with Grammy‑winner Andrew Watt, former Pearl Jam guitarist Josh Klinghoffer, and Blink‑182 drummer Travis Barker to record "I Played The Fool," the official theme for HBO’s new comedy Rooster. The track marks Stipe’s first new song...

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Arc Raiders 2026 Roadmap – What to Expect This Year
NewsMar 9, 2026

Arc Raiders 2026 Roadmap – What to Expect This Year

Arc Raiders, the breakout multiplayer shooter, has unveiled its 2026 first‑quarter roadmap. The March "Flashpoint" update will introduce a new map condition, a fresh arc, a player‑project feature and an upgrade to Scrappy. In April, "Riven Tides" adds a brand‑new...

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Fatal Car Crashes Increase on Days of Major Album Releases, Study Says
NewsMar 8, 2026

Fatal Car Crashes Increase on Days of Major Album Releases, Study Says

Researchers from Harvard Medical School, using NBER data, found that U.S. traffic fatalities increase by 15% on days when the top streamed albums drop. Smartphone usage spikes 40% during these releases, suggesting driver distraction. The effect persists even after controlling...

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Grandson Says O2 Forum Kentish Town Wouldn’t Let Him Bring Bob Vylan Out on Stage
NewsMar 3, 2026

Grandson Says O2 Forum Kentish Town Wouldn’t Let Him Bring Bob Vylan Out on Stage

Grandson announced that the O2 Forum Kentish Town barred Bob Vylan frontman Bobby Vylan from joining his Inertia tour show on March 2. The venue, operated by Academy Music Group, cited local police concerns about protest‑related safety as the reason for...

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