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The people behind a new music project say they hope it will help keep memories of loved ones alive after they have died. Music to Die For was founded by Hazel Harrison and Phillipa Anders, aiming to explore music's connection to memories and emotions. They invite individuals to share music that reminds them of someone they've lost, with Ms. Anders sharing her personal experience of loss and the transformative power of music through this initiative....

Robbie Williams expressed his "discomfort" with being approached for photos and autographs in a candid Instagram post. The 51-year-old pop star admitted to feeling frightened by social interactions and often "panics" when strangers approach him, revealing he recently turned down several photo requests on a flight. Despite this, he conveyed his "gratitude" to genuine fans, clarifying that his comments are not a complaint but rather context for his feelings. Full Article

NECA has unveiled the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Cartoon Series – Ultimate Shredder 7″ Scale Figure, featuring an all-new sculpt inspired by the classic 1980s cartoon. Packaged in a VHS-style flapped window box, the figure includes three interchangeable portraits, several swap-out hands, and various accessories tailored to the series. This collectible is currently available in Target stores and online at Target.com and Haulathon.com. Full Article

After her mother's death and during the Covid-19 pandemic, Alexandra Johnson, a former city trader without formal art training, began painting in her kitchen to cope with her grief. Her works, created solely with a palette knife and spatula, have gained significant recognition, with one portrait of Pakistani activist Malala Yousafzai selling for £51,200 at Bonhams auction house. Johnson focuses on portraying powerful women, emphasizing their inner strength rather than their professional achievements. Full Article

SummaryKonami recently launched the Quarter Century Stampede, the second-to-last set featuring Quarter Century Secret Rares (QCRs), following the Quarter Century Bonanza. Some fans express disappointment over the limited availability of certain cards like Dragon Master Magia and the lack of older staples such as Magical Android. Additionally, Konami announced the 2025 Mega-Pack Tin, which will offer Mega Packs in two formats, including a cool-themed metal tin and 3-pack bundles, while each pack will contain a...

This week's retro trailer highlights the classic 1986 B-movie sci-fi action thriller Eliminators, produced by Charles Band and directed by Peter Manoogian. The plot follows John, a mandroid who escapes from the evil scientist Abbott Reeves, aided by robotics expert Nora Hunter, riverboat pilot Harry Fontana, young ninja Kuji, and a flying robot named SPOT, as they attempt to thwart Reeves' plan to alter history using a time machine. The film is characterized by its...