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Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick has reportedly told senior managers that he will “consider leaving” if he cannot quickly fix ongoing issues surrounding sexual misconduct within the company.According to a report by the Wall Street Journal, Kotick said on Friday (November 19) that he would keep the possibility of resignation open if he could not fix issues within Activision Blizzard “with speed”.These “issues” refer to ongoing allegations of a “frat boy culture” and sexual misconduct, which the state of California has sued Activision Blizzard over.In the meeting on Friday, Kotick reportedly said he was ashamed of some of the incidents that have occurred during his time at the company, and apologised for how he has handled them.Kotick’s

The Dyson Airwrap is one of the most wanted hair tools for creating a salon-like blowdry look, but it doesn’t come cheap at nearly £450. But what if we told you that there’s a way to get similar results without breaking the bank? That’s exactly what one woman is claiming, after sharing her hack for achieving perfect bouncy hair at home, using nothing more than a t-shirt and some bobbles.

Adele had to restart Easy On Me during her Audience With concert after telling the audience how nervous she was to perform.Taking to the stage in front of a wall of A-listers, Adele began to sing her newest album’s debut track before abruptly stopping. After singing some of the lyrics, Adele dropped the mic and turns to the pianist to say: “One more time, I’m sh***ing myself”.The crowd proceeded to applaud Adele as the camera panned round to show Boy George giving the singer a standing ovation, as Don't Start Now singer Dua Lipa cheered her on.

Lizzo and BTS have shared photos of them attending a Harry Styles concert together.On November 19, members of BTS met up with Lizzo at The Forum in Inglewood, California, where they watched a concert by Harry Styles. The boyband had arrived in the US to attend the American Music Awards 2021 on Sunday night (November 21), where they took home three trophies.“Me & my besties… swipe for #VMINZZO content,” wrote Lizzo on Instagram, alongside pictures of the singer with BTS members Jungkook, Jimin, V and J-Hope.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefPremium video consumption in Southeast Asia grew at 6% quarter-on-quarter in the July to September period, roughly double the 3% expansion of the overall online video sector, says a new market report. Chinese content is beginning to make an impact.“Southeast Asia Online Video Consumer Insights & Analytics,” from Media Partners Asia’s AMPD Research and measurement unit, shows video consumption of AVOD, SVOD, freemium and game streaming topping out at 1.25 trillion minutes in the period.

The Beatles, Get Back, saying it will make the legendary band “seem young again”.The three part film, which is coming to Disney+ this week (November 25), focuses on the making of the band’s penultimate studio album ‘Let It Be’ and showcases their final concert as a band, on London’s Savile Row rooftop, in its entirety.The film has been cut from 55 hours of unseen footage, filmed by Michael Lindsay-Hogg in 1969, and 140 hours of mostly unheard audio from the recording sessions.

OnlyFans work has shared the weirdest content requests she gets from her subscribers, admitting no part of her body is off-limits.Renee Gracie raced V8 Supercars in Australia before ditching her successful career for adult modelling.Now, the Aussie sells explicit images and videos to her rolling subscribers, who are able to lodge requests about the type of content they want to see.And, despite her unconventional route to porn, the adult actress explained that she has fully embraced her new lifestyle when she spoke on the Kinda Sorta Dating podcast. Asked what kind of content she shares, Renee admitted: “I do everything now.

Emmerdale fan-favourite Lydia Dingle, played by Karen Blick, looks set to leave the village as it appears she has recently been left out by her family.Viewers of the soap will know that Lydia has been feeling alienated by the famous family and this may lead to Lydia leaving for good.She’s been fairly absent from the show’s storylines over the past few months but next week she will return, but a potential disagreement could see her visit be a short one.Upcoming storylines will see Liv Flaherty, played by Isobel Steel, relapse back to alcohol after an altercation with her brother Aaron Dingle, played by this year's I’m a Celebrity...

Freddie Gibbs has shared new song "Black Illuminati." The track is a collaboration with Jadakiss and comes ahead of Gibbs' major label debut album, forthcoming on Warner Records. Check out the "Black Illuminati" video above.

Isaiah Rashad's triumphant comeback project The House Is Burning, announced with a cover story in this very publication and released in July, got its deluxe treatment on Friday. The new edition, subtitled homes begged, sports three new songs and one remix with features from Project Pat and Juicy J (on "RIP Young" remix), Young Nudy ("Deep Blue"), Deante' Hitchcock ("Geordan Favors",) and UMI ("Donuts").

There are fears the HGV driver shortage that has long-dogged bin collections in Stockport could hit the council’s gritting programme this winter.

The Danish Girl, saying it was “a mistake” to take the role.In the Tom Hooper film, Redmayne, a cisgender man, played Lili Elbe, one of the first known transgender people to have gender reassignment surgery. News of the casting came with significant controversy, and questions why a trans woman was not cast for the role.In a new interview with The Sunday Times, Redmayne was asked to reflect on the role, and questioned on whether he would take the role again if he were offered it today.“No, I wouldn’t take it on now,” he replied.

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BLACKPINK member Lisa has opened up about her love for Netflix’s hit K-drama series Squid Game.During a recent episode of The Zach Sang Show, host Zach Sang asked the Thai-born K-pop idol about her Squid Game-themed Halloween costume, which prompted her to speak about her love for the series.“You watched Squid Game?,” Lisa asked, in response to Sang’s question. The star went on to express her love for the series, adding that she’s a “fan” and that she “can’t wait for season two”.“I also saw some viral videos on TikTok, about Squid Game and ‘Money’,” Lisa added.

The full list ranks a total of 100 records, with the top 20 – topped by ‘New Long Leg’ by Dry Cleaning, and rounded out with records like Japanese Breakfast’s ‘Jubilee’, ‘Sometimes I Might Be Introvert’ by Little Simz and ‘Daddy’s Home’ by St. Vincent – all receiving new colourways exclusive to Rough Trade.In a statement shared alongside the news, Dry Cleaning said: “Rough Trade record shops have played a huge role in our musical lives.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefCrime comedy film “Be Somebody” expanded its box office take by 20% in its second weekend of release in China and joined in a 49% surge in nationwide gross revenues.Nationwide box office climbed from $43.1 million in the previous weekend to $64.3 million between Friday and Sunday. For all that, China’s year to date box office haul is now 26% below that of pre-COVID 2019.Staying on top of the chart for a second session, “Be Somebody” earned $23.9 million over the weekend, according to data from Artisan Gateway.

Kep1er, formed through the Mnet reality series Girls Planet 999, are set to make their debut next month.At midnight KST on November 22, the forthcoming girl group launched their official website, where they officially announced that they would be making their highly anticipated debut in December.The multinational nine-member girl group comprises members from South Korea, Japan and China: Kim Chae-hyun, Huening Bahiyyih, Choi Yu-jin (also of CLC), Kim Da-yeon, Seo Yeong-eun, Kang Ye-seo, Ezaki Hikaru, Sakamoto Mashiro and Shen Xiao Ting.The members of the upcoming act had been voted in by viewers of Girls Planet 999 to join the line-up from a pool of 99 contestants.

East meets West with two of the biggest bands in the world - BTS and Coldplay - teaming up at the 2021 American Music Awards.The Korean supergroup and the British rock band joined forces to perform their new song My Universe during the awards show, held at the Microsoft Theater in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday night.The song was released in late September, debuting atop the Billboard Hot 100 singles charts, making history as the first track by two co-billed lead groups to top the singles chart.

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Striker Connor Shields says Motherwell putting in the hours on the training ground is why they downed Hearts 2-0 at Fir Park on Saturday.

Fleet Foxes frontman Robin Pecknold has announced he’ll be teaching an online workshop on songwriting, linking up with LA-based music education collective School Of Song to host the four-week course.Enrolment for the course will cost $120 (£89.25) – or $96 (£71.40) each for a pair – with lectures taking place each Sunday between January 16 and February 6.