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Lucinda Williams Hopes to Make Live Concert Return in the Summer After Secret 2020 Stroke

The 'Can't Let Go' singer reveals that she spent a week in intensive care and a month of therapy at a Nashville hospital after struggling to maintain her balance in the bathroom of her home.




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Pink 'Humbled' to Receive Icon Award at 2021 Billboard Music Awards

The 'What About Love' hitmaker has been officially announced as a special honoree at the upcoming Billboard Music Awards which is going to be hosted by Nick Jonas.




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Nirvana Sued for Copyright Infringement Over 'Dante's Inferno' Illustration

The legendary band fronted by the late Kurt Cobain has been slapped with a copyright infringement by C.W. Scott-Giles' family over 'Dante's Inferno' illustration.




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Britney Spears Feels Happy to Be in Conservatorship and Doesn't Want It to End

Rumor has it, the 'Toxic' hitmaker is happy to be 'taken care of' in a conservatorship but she doesn't want her father Jamie Spears to be in charge of her affairs.




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Kate Hudson and Her Sportswear Brand Cut Ties With Taiwanese Company Amid Abuse Allegations

The 'Deepwater Horizon' actress has decided to sever ties with a Taiwanese company after a number of employees accused bosses of sexual and physical abuses.




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Meghan Markle Wins Additional Copyright Claim Against U.K. Tabloid Over Letter to Her Father

In other news, the Duchess of Sussex is accused of plagiarizing British author Corrinne Averiss and Gabriel Alborozo's 2018 book titled 'The Boy on the Bench' for her yet-to-be released children's book 'The Bench'.




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Ben Affleck Plans on 'Hanging Out Again' With Jennifer Lopez After Amid Reconciliation Rumors

The 'Zack Snyder's Justice League' actor and his former fiancee are reported to 'have lots to talk about' following her split from MLB star Alex Rodriguez.




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Bebe Rexha Confirms She Had Dated and Fallen in Love With 'Famous' Girls

However, the 'In the Name of Love' singer, who is currently in a relationship with a guy, refuses to disclose her ex-girlfriends' identities 'even though people would be living for it.'




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'Storage Wars' Star Dan Dotson Still Loves His Dogs Though Coming Close to Losing His Finger

The auctioneer's left ring finger is nearly torn off when he gets bitten by one of his French bulldogs, Louis and Jax, as he attempts to intervene in a fight between the two.




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Fans Convinced DaniLeigh Hides Her Baby Bump in New Bikini Pics

Fueling speculation that she's pregnant with her ex DaBaby's child, the 'Breakfast Can Wait' singer shares photos from her tropical vacation that only feature her from behind.




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Julianna Margulies Always Loses to Son in Cooking Contest as She Enlists Neighbors as Judges

The former 'ER' actress reveals she spent Covid-19 lockdown having a bake-off with her son and the judges that involve their neighbors always love the kid's cookies more.




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Pink 'Humbled' to Receive Icon Award at 2021 Billboard Music Awards

The 'What About Love' hitmaker has been officially announced as a special honoree at the upcoming Billboard Music Awards which is going to be hosted by Nick Jonas.




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Demi Lovato Explains Decision to Get Her Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine

Having received her first vaccination for the coronavirus, the 'Cool for the Summer' singer appeases those still hesitant by stating, 'It's normal to be cautious when something new comes along.'




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Adam Sandler Pokes Fun at Viral Video of IHOP Staff Begging Him to Come Back

Clearly having no hard feeling over the incident, the 'Grown Ups' actor jokes that he left the restaurant simply because 'the all-you-can-eat deal didn't apply to the milkshakes.'




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Matt James Enjoys Casual Stroll With Rachael Kirkconnell After Going Public With Relationship Stance

After declaring that he is 'focusing' on his romance with his final rose recipient, the season 25 star of 'The Bachelor' is caught on camera wrapping his arm lovingly around her during an outing.




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Jerry Ferrara's Wife Feels 'Completely Calm' Giving Birth to Baby No. 2 at Home Without Midwife

Though she gave birth to her second child without any professional assistant, Breanne Racano claims that the delivery process was 'beautiful' and made her feel 'so incredibly powerful.'




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Conan O'Brien Unveils June End Date for His TBS Late-Night Show

When offering more details about his departure from 'CONAN', the host assures that the final episode will feature clips of his favorite moments from the last 11 years, as well as special guests.




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Jennifer Garner Gives John Miller Romance Another Go After Vowing Not to 'Complicate' Her Life

Less than a year after splitting from the CEO and chairman of Cali Group, the '13 Going on 30' actress is reported to have gotten back together with him a few weeks earlier.




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Drake Proudly Shares a Video of His Son Scoring Basketball Shot

The 'God's Plan' hitmaker also lets out on social media a clip of 3-year-old Adonis gushing over LeBron James while watching the NBA star's highlights.




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Joe Jonas Learns 'Naps Are Nice' After Becoming Father to 'Gorgeous' Daughter

The one-third of Jonas Brothers admits he is 'so thankful and grateful' to be able to spend time at home with wife Sophie Turner and daughter Willa during the coronavirus pandemic.




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Kelly Osbourne Gained Weight Because She Replaced Drugs and Alcohol With Food

The youngest daughter of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne explains her struggle with weight gain, claiming that she indulged in food after quitting drugs and alcohol.




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Iconic Levi's Model Nick Kamen Dies at 59

The British model, who shot to fame for starring in an iconic commercial for Levi's jeans in the 1980s before launching his music career, has passed away at the age of 59.




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Donald Trump Slams Social Media Bosses for Taking Away Free Speech After His Facebook Ban Continues

The former President of the United States calls Facebook, Twitter, and Google 'a total disgrace and an embarrassment' to the country for banning him from the platforms.




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Britney Spears Feels Happy to Be in Conservatorship and Doesn't Want It to End

Rumor has it, the 'Toxic' hitmaker is happy to be 'taken care of' in a conservatorship but she doesn't want her father Jamie Spears to be in charge of her affairs.




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Nirvana Sued for Copyright Infringement Over 'Dante's Inferno' Illustration

The legendary band fronted by the late Kurt Cobain has been slapped with a copyright infringement by C.W. Scott-Giles' family over 'Dante's Inferno' illustration.




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Kate Hudson and Her Sportswear Brand Cut Ties With Taiwanese Company Amid Abuse Allegations

The 'Deepwater Horizon' actress has decided to sever ties with a Taiwanese company after a number of employees accused bosses of sexual and physical abuses.




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Meghan Markle Wins Additional Copyright Claim Against U.K. Tabloid Over Letter to Her Father

In other news, the Duchess of Sussex is accused of plagiarizing British author Corrinne Averiss and Gabriel Alborozo's 2018 book titled 'The Boy on the Bench' for her yet-to-be released children's book 'The Bench'.




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WB 'Committed' to Hiring Black Director and Black Actor for New Superman Movie

The upcoming Man of Steel project is said to be standalone like Matt Reeves' 'The Batman' and Todd Phillips' 'Joker', with a possibility of being a period piece.




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Ben Affleck Plans on 'Hanging Out Again' With Jennifer Lopez After Amid Reconciliation Rumors

The 'Zack Snyder's Justice League' actor and his former fiancee are reported to 'have lots to talk about' following her split from MLB star Alex Rodriguez.




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Bebe Rexha Confirms She Had Dated and Fallen in Love With 'Famous' Girls

However, the 'In the Name of Love' singer, who is currently in a relationship with a guy, refuses to disclose her ex-girlfriends' identities 'even though people would be living for it.'




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'Storage Wars' Star Dan Dotson Still Loves His Dogs Though Coming Close to Losing His Finger

The auctioneer's left ring finger is nearly torn off when he gets bitten by one of his French bulldogs, Louis and Jax, as he attempts to intervene in a fight between the two.




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Fans Convinced DaniLeigh Hides Her Baby Bump in New Bikini Pics

Fueling speculation that she's pregnant with her ex DaBaby's child, the 'Breakfast Can Wait' singer shares photos from her tropical vacation that only feature her from behind.




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Zack Snyder Wants Bradley Cooper to Portray Him in Fan's Movie About the Making of 'Justice League'

On the 'Life is Short with Justin Long' podcast, the 'Army of the Dead' director additionally suggests that Aaron Sorkin could write the script and Mark Ruffalo would play John 'D.J.' Des Jardin.




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Lupita Nyong'o in 'Pensive State' When It Comes to 'Black Panther 2' Without Chadwick Boseman

The '12 Years a Slave' actress says the sudden passing of her co-star is 'still extremely raw' for her and she can't imagine returning to the movie set without him.



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Angelina Jolie Finds Her Comeback as 'Broken Person' in New Film After Brad Pitt Split 'Very Healing

The 'Maleficent' actress explains she was drawn to her character in new thriller 'Those Who Wish Me Dead' because the woman is broken but manages to overcome it.




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Bruce Dickinson to Co-Write Film About Siege of Sarajevo Concert with 'Anvil' Director

The Iron Maiden frontman admits that 'crafting a story to bring the emotions, madness, tragedy and triumph to the screen is no easy task,' while his collaborator Sacha Gervasi shares their goal with the movie.




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Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson Turning His Siege of Sarajevo Concert Into Movie

The rocker is teaming up with 'My Dinner With Herve' filmmaker Sacha Gervasi to write a screenplay about his concert during the historic Siege of Sarajevo in 1994.




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Hugh Jackman Enlists NY Cop to Pressure Ryan Reynolds Into Getting Him in 'Deadpool 3'

In a video posted on his social media accounts, an officer named John Dobkowski tells the 'Deadpool' star to get the 'Logan' actor in the upcoming movie, or else he will be ticketing Reynolds.




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Sean Connery's Pistol From 'Never Say Never Again' Collects $106K From Auction

The Walther P5 handgun is the highlight of the April 29's Hollywood Legends and Luminaries event at Julien's Auctions, while Bruce Lee's wooden nunchucks becomes the surprise of the sale.




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WB 'Committed' to Hiring Black Director and Black Actor for New Superman Movie

The upcoming Man of Steel project is said to be standalone like Matt Reeves' 'The Batman' and Todd Phillips' 'Joker', with a possibility of being a period piece.




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How to Set Up Your HomePod to Recognize Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms and Send Notifications to Your iPhone or iPad

Apple has recently activated a feature that enables the HomePod and HomePod mini smart speakers to recognize the sound of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and send a notification alert to your iPhone or iPad. In this episode of our podcast, Thomas Domville walks us through the process of setting this up.

The Sound Recognition feature uses the always-on microphone inside the HomePod to listen out for a home's existing smoke and carbon monoxide detector. When it hears the alarm, the HomePod sends a notification to your iPhone or iPad via the Home app. This means you don't need to invest in new internet-connected smoke alarms systems, as the HomePod can simply enhance the utility of your existing "dumb" offline smoke alarms. If you have HomeKit-compatible security cameras in your house, the notification will include a live video feed so you can remotely assess what's happening.

To enable Sound Recognition, follow these simple steps: open the Home app on your iPhone or iPad, then navigate to the Home Settings -> Safety & Security screen. There, you can enable the Sound Recognition feature. In addition, you can manage critical notification alerts from supported safety and security devices in your home, and even allow home members to "check in" and listen to the sounds in the home. It's worth noting that the Sound Recognition settings can also be accessed via a HomePod's dedicated Settings. Simply perform a long press on the HomePod's tile in the Home app to access its settings.

(If the Safety & Security section is dimmed out, ensure your HomePod and all other Apple devices are up-to-date with the latest software.




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Introducing Pride Counseling: An iOS App That Provides Online Therapy for the LGBTQ+ Community

In this episode, Ida introduces us to Pride Counseling, an iOS app that provides access to the company's online therapy platform specifically designed for the LGBTQ+ community. She discusses the app's features, such as live chat and video calls with licensed professionals who specialize in LGBTQ+ issues. Ida explains how Pride Counseling provides personalized therapy that is convenient and discreet.




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A Demonstration of Cisco Packet Tracer for Mac, a Powerful Network Simulation Tool

In this episode, Majid Almaadeed gives us a demonstration of Cisco Packet Tracer for Mac, a versatile network simulation and visualization tool designed for learning and practicing networking concepts. It provides a virtual environment where users can create, configure, and simulate network topologies and devices, enabling them to gain hands-on experience with networking technologies without the need for physical hardware.

Cisco Packet Tracer for Mac allows individuals to design and simulate complex network setups. It supports a wide range of Cisco devices, such as routers, switches, and wireless access points, enabling users to configure and interconnect them to create functional networks. You can explore various networking concepts, including routing, switching, wireless communications, and network security. It facilitates the simulation of network protocols and their behaviors, allowing users to understand how data flows through different network layers and devices.

In addition to its simulation capabilities, Cisco Packet Tracer for Mac offers a range of learning resources and activities, making it an ideal tool for educational institutions and self-paced learning. It allows users to test their network configurations, troubleshoot issues, and visualize the impact of changes before implementing them in real-world scenarios.




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Introducing LogRide, the Ultimate Companion for Theme Park and Coaster Enthusiasts

In this episode of our podcast, John Moore introduces us to LogRide - Theme Park Tracker, a must have iOS app for theme park and coaster enthusiasts.

With LogRide, you can track all your park experiences and explore a world of park history, attraction stats, and various other features. The app includes convenient functionalities like Park Check-In to add dates to your attraction logs, Haunts for logging annual haunt events and haunted houses, Midways to discover portable attractions at fairs and carnivals, and provides live wait times for over 50 theme parks. It covers a vast range of over 3500 parks, including popular destinations such as Disney, Universal, Cedar Fair, Six Flags, SeaWorld, and many more!

During this episode, John takes us on a detailed tour of the app's functionalities, layout, and settings. He explains and demonstrates how to log or update your ride records, ensuring that you make the most of this theme park tracking tool.




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How to Assign Custom Keyboard Shortcuts to Menu Bar Commands in macOS

In this episode, Tyler demonstrates how to assign your own keyboard shortcuts to menu bar commands that lack default shortcuts in macOS.

An example of where this may be useful is in System Settings, where many settings can be quickly accessed from the View menu, however none of these commands have default keyboard shortcuts mapped to them. To create your own shortcut for a command:

  1. Open the app that contains the command, and note exactly how it's displayed in the menu bar; you'll need to enter this later.
  2. Open System Settings > Keyboard, and click Keyboard shortcuts.
  3. Select "Application shortcuts" in the table, and click Add.
  4. Choose the app the shortcut will apply to from the "Application" popup menu. note that you cannot map a shortcut that's already in use by that app.
  5. Type the exact name of the command in the "Menu title" field. To enter an ellipsis (…) sign as part of the command, press Option-Colon.
  6. In the "Shortcut" field, type the shortcut you want to assign to that command, and click Done to dismiss the dialog.
  7. If the app containing the command you assigned a shortcut to is open, quit and reopen it for the change to take effect.




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How to Configure Your iPhone or iPad with Touch ID to Open Immediately After Authenticating

In this episode, Tyler demonstrates how to configure your iPhone or iPad with Touch ID to bypass the Lock Screen and open immediately after authenticating.

By default, after authenticating with Touch ID, you should hear what sounds like a lock opening, at which point you can either press the Home button if the device has one, or slide up from the bottom if it doesn't. However, if you'd rather the device opened immediately once you placed your finger on the Touch ID sensor, you can configure it to do so by going to Settings > Accessibility > Home button, and double-tapping the "Rest finger to open" switch.




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How to Modify the iOS ‘Fast’ Long-Press Speed Option to Open Context Menus More Quickly

In this episode, Thomas Domville demonstrates how to enable the Fast long-press speed option on iOS 17. This new feature allows for quicker access to context menus and other Haptic Touch actions, enhancing your workflow and making your iPhone feel more responsive.

Here’s how you can activate the Fast Long-Press Speed Option:

  1. Launch the Settings app.
  2. Navigate to Accessibility.
  3. Select Touch.
  4. Choose Haptic Touch.
  5. Under Touch Duration, opt for Fast.

    You can gauge the new response time by long-pressing on the flower image displayed on the same screen. This simple adjustment can significantly boost your iPhone’s responsiveness.




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A demonstration and Walkthrough of Safari Web Apps on macOS

In this episode, Tyler demonstrates how to create and use Safari website shortcuts or "Web apps" on macOS.

This feature allows you to create shortcuts to websites on your dock that when opened, behave as if the website was its own app. This may be useful for VoiceOver users, as web apps are included when pressing Command-Tab to cycle through open apps, making them easy to switch to and from. In addition, these web apps can be mapped to commands in Keyboard Commander so they can be accessed with a single keystroke.

To create a web app, go to a website in Safari and choose File > Add to Dock. Change the name and icon of the web app if you wish, and click Add. It can then be accessed via the Dock, or in the Applications folder in your Home folder, accessed by choosing Go > Home in Finder, or pressing Command-Shift-H. To map the web app to a command in Keyboard Commander, open Voiceover Utility > Commanders > Keyboard, click Add, type the key that you want to open the app when pressed, choose "Custom commands > Open application" from the menu, and navigate to and select the web app in the Open dialog.




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iPhone 15 Pro: How to Configure and Use the New Action Button

iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max have an Action button in place of the Ring/Silent switch. You can choose which function you want the Action button to perform when you press it, making it useful for actions you perform often. In this episode, Thomas Domville discusses and demonstrates how to configure and use the Action button.

We'd love to hear from you in the comments about how you are customizing and using the new Action button on your iPhone 15 Pro. Are you setting it up for quick access to commonly used apps or actions like switching to the camera or recording a voice memo? Or are you taking advantage of its support for shortcuts to improve your iPhone experience and workflow?? Let us and other listeners know what creative ways you've found to utilize this handy new feature.




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Cleaning Up Your Digital Space: Auto-Delete Verification Codes in iOS

In this episode, Thomas Domville delves into the new feature introduced in iOS 17 that allows users to automatically delete one-time verification codes after they have been used. This feature is useful for keeping your Mail inbox and Messages app clutter-free.

To enable this feature:

  1. Open Settings on your iPhone or iPad.
  2. Scroll down and double-tap Passwords (you’ll be prompted to use Face ID or Touch ID to authenticate the next screen).
  3. Double-tap Password Options, and toggle the "Clean Up Automatically" switch on.