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1. L.A Boom Boxes & Ohio Tornado Sirens: The Eclectic Inspirations Behind Dance Artist iimbi’s Debut EP Billboard · 5 Nov 2026

   The Ohio-born Issa Leigh moved to New York City on a Chinatown bus while listening to Giorgio Moroder’s 1977 classic From Here to Eternity on repeat, but eventually relocated to Los Angeles, where he lived for eight years. But it was a seven-month visit back to NYC – “to patch up bridges, rekindle…

2. Foreign Secretary Misri sets stage for Nepal PM’s upcoming India visit The Hindu · 5 Nov 2026

   The Nepali leaders expressed “gratitude for India’s swift and substantial humanitarian and technical assistance in the aftermath of the Bhotekoshi floods”, a joint press release stated

3. From Ticketing To Vocals, The ‘Mind-Blowing’ Ways Concerts Are Using AI Billboard · 5 Nov 2026

   As Trent Reznor performed a dramatic piano rendition of Nine Inch Nails’ “Something I Can Never Have,” his voice ­resounded throughout the arena, crystal clear. Whether Reznor was singing an intimate B-stage number like this or NIN’s heavier dance and rock material, his vocals sounded crisper than…

4. Ghana urged to integrate universal sickle cell screening into primary healthcare Multimedia Group · 5 Nov 2026

   Ghana has been urged to establish a sustainable, nationally funded newborn screening programme for sickle cell disease (SCD), building on three decades of progress in early detection and treatment. The call was made by Professor Isaac Odame, Haematology Section Head at the Hospital for Sick Children…

5. ‘Bad Monkey’ Season 2 Trailer Officially Gives Vince Vaughn His Greatest Moment Yet Collider · 5 Nov 2026

   Florida's most dangerous restaurant inspector is back. Vince Vaughn returns as Andrew Yancy in a new season of Apple TV's Bad Monkey , two years after the series first premiered. The crime comedy series will debut its second season next month, and just released its first trailer, which depicts Yancy…

6. ‘Weapons’ Stars Officially Reunite in First Look at Chilling New Political Thriller Collider · 5 Nov 2026

   You can breathe a sigh of relief, because the US midterm elections are over; you don't have to worry about being assailed with political ads, fundraising calls, or Steve Kornacki 's video board for another year. However, there's no relief for the characters of The Exit State , a new political horror…

7. How AURORA & Bear McCreary Crafted a ‘Hauntingly Ethereal’ Love Song for Galadriel in ‘The Rings of Power’ Season 3 Billboard · 5 Nov 2026

   Unless we’re talking about scalding pits of lava, things aren’t looking so hot in Middle Earth for season 3 of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, which premieres next Wednesday (Nov. 11). Jumping forward a few years from the events of season 2, the war between Sauron and the Elves is raging…

8. Veteran Label Exec Jeff Burroughs Joins Jonny Shipes’ GoodTalk as President Billboard · 5 Nov 2026

   Jeff Burroughs , a veteran record label executive who has held senior positions at Def Jam, Syco, RCA and more, has joined Jonny Shipes ’ GoodTalk music company as its new president, the company confirmed Thursday (Nov. 5). In his new role, Burroughs will be tasked with expanding the company’s…

9. Luke Bryan on ‘Country Girl (Shake It for Me),’ ‘Play It Again’ & His Biggest Hits | Chart History Billboard · 5 Nov 2026

   Luke Bryan takes a trip down memory lane in Billboard Chart History , revisiting the songs and stories behind his biggest hits. He reflects on how “Rain Is a Good Thing” became his first Billboard No. 1, the emotion behind “Drink a Beer,” the making of fan favorites such as “Country Girl (Shake It…

10. Latin Grammys Add Karol G, Bizarrap, Nathy Peluso, Bad Gyal & More to 2026 Performer Lineup Billboard · 5 Nov 2026

    Karol G, Baby Ranks, Bad Gyal , Bizarrap , Miguel Colón, Divino, DJ Premier, Diljit Dosanjh, Grupo Niche, Jay Wheeler, Lil Supa, Luis Enrique, Nathy Peluso and Ángel “Cucco” Peña are among the latest performers announced by The Latin Recording Academy on Thursday (Nov. 5). Related Edgar Barrera…