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How ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic Convinced Kurt Cobain to Let Him Parody ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’

When “Weird Al” Yankovic started working on his seventh album, Off the Deep End , in 1990, his career wasn’t in the best place. Neither his 1989 film, UHF , nor its soundtrack did well financially, and the songwriter was in desperate need of a hit. Having parodied Michael Jackson successfully in the past with “Eat It” and “Fat,” he recorded a parody of Jackson’s “Black or White” entitled “Snack All Night.” Due to the serious nature of the original song, Jackson wasn’t comfortable with it, and Yankovic’s version was scrapped. Enter Nirvana. “I was such a fan of the band,” Yankovic said during a 2012 retrospective with SPIN . “I heard Nevermind and I thought, ‘Oh this is really great. I wish it were popular enough for me to do a parody…but that’s never going to happen!’” Before long, Yankovic’s wish came true, and he got right to work on “Smells Like Nirvana,” a parody of the band’s breakthrough hit, “Smells Like Teen Spirit.” The song would be his most successful song since “Eat It” w...
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Fortnite Kingdom Hearts Collab Leaked – Could Be Coming Soon

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A Fortnite Kingdom Hearts collab is reportedly on the way, according to a new leak. A popular dataminer claims the Disney crossover has been in the works and could be launching sooner than many expect. Fortnite Kingdom Hearts Leak Surfaces Screenshot: Square Enix If you did a double take at that headline, you are not alone ! However, according to a new leak from popular dataminer AdiraFNInfo, a Fortnite Kingdom Hearts collab is currently being developed by Epic Games. Even more interesting though is that the insider also claims that the surprise collab could be released in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2. The dataminer posted the leak in a February 11 post on X. “ Kingdom Hearts x Fortnite collab is in development and will come in the next few months!” Obviously, the most important thing in this tweet is the wording of “next months.” With Fortnite CH7S2 being delayed , that would mean the Fortnite Kingdom Hearts collab is likely to drop then. Screenshot: X @AdiraFNInfo Int...
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Daily Horoscope: February 12, 2026

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Today’s sky mixes sweetness with reality checks. The Sun sextiles the Moon, so head and heart can agree on at least one thing. Then the Moon squares Saturn and Neptune, which means rules feel personal and assumptions get weird fast. Stargazer, don’t let a half-read message become a whole storyline. When the Moon moves into Capricorn, emotions want structure, not a dramatic monologue. Later, a Moon–Venus sextile in Pisces offers a softer ending: comfort, romance, and art that actually soothes. Keep plans simple, speak plainly, and if something feels off, ask. Save energy for what’s real; let the rest pass along. Read your horoscope for the week , and see what the stars have in store for your sign today.  Aries: March 21 – April 19 Mars in Aquarius has you operating on contrarian brainpower, the kind that solves problems by refusing the obvious route. It’s great for invention and terrible for pretending you’re fine with nonsense. Aries, when someone tries to bait you into a point...
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We Asked This Guy Who Recreationally Balances Ladders On His Chin ‘Why?’

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Most people use ladders to reach high shelves or change a lightbulb. David Rush takes one to his local squash court and balances it on his chin for prolonged periods of time. He recently did it for 19 minutes and 11 seconds—a new Guinness World Record . To put that into perspective, that’s roughly the time it would take most people to walk a mile. That’s longer than it would take to do a pork chop in the air fryer. You could watch an entire episode of The Big Bang Theory and Rush would still be there with a ladder on his chin, his lower back screaming. I know what I’d rather watch. Rush is an MIT grad with a degree in electrical engineering who works full-time as a tech product manager in Boise, Idaho. He holds 198 active Guinness World Records and spends his evenings training with a barbell-and-tennis-ball contraption in his living room. The jaw, he’ll tell you, is the strongest muscle in the body pound for pound. If you train it, your chin can hold pretty much anything. Ladder? Ye...
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Daily Horoscope: February 11, 2026

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The cosmic forecast feels like someone hit refresh on everyone’s personality. Mars gets a boost from the Moon, so action feels easier to access. Venus stays in Pisces, making romance and nostalgia extra tempting, with boundaries getting tested in real time. Mercury in Pisces keeps words slippery, so tone matters more than perfect phrasing. Pluto in Aquarius wants honesty without games, while Jupiter retrograde in Cancer drags attention back to home, memory, and care. Stargazer, choose directness over vibe-checking and follow-through over fantasy. Keep it real, keep it kind, and don’t confuse intensity for truth. Small choices decide the day. Read your horoscope for the week , and see what the stars have in store for your sign today.  Aries: March 21 – April 19 Energy actually cooperates today. A Moon–Mars sextile makes it easier to act without starting a fire. You’ll feel brave and weirdly patient at the same time. Aries, pick the task you’ve been avoiding and do the first ugly...
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The Black Keys Announce Peaches ‘n Kream World Tour 2026

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The Black Keys are back, with another album ( Peaches!, coming May 1) and a full book of headlining world tour dates in support. The outing, dubbed the Peaches ‘n Kream World Tour, will see the blues-rock duo setting out from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, on April 24. The band will then make their way across the continental U.S., hitting such major markets as Brooklyn, Vancouver, and Las Vegas. CLARKSTON, MICHIGAN – AUGUST 21: Patrick Carney (L) and Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys perform at Pine Knob Music Theatre on August 21, 2025 in Clarkston, Michigan. (Photo by Scott Legato/Getty Images) European dates will begin August 28 in Paris, France and conclude September 15 in Istanbul, before resuming for a final run of North American dates. The tour wraps October 18 in Windsor, Ontario. See the full tour routing and lineup info below. How to get tickets to the black keys peaches ‘n Kream World Tour 2026 Black Keys’ Lonely Boys & Girls Club members will have access to the artist...
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Arc Raiders Update 1.15.0 Adds Shared Watch Event, Nerfs Trailblazer Grenade

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Arc Raiders Update 1.15.0 is now live, and it adds the new co-op Shared Watch Event to the game. The patch also brings a much-needed nerf to the Trailblazer Grenade. Here is everything included in the latest Arc Raiders patch notes, including all Shared Watch Event rewards. Arc Raiders Patch Notes Update 1.15.0 Explained Screenshot: Embark Studios It’s Tuesday, citizens of Speranza, which means we have new Arc Raiders patch notes to sift through! According to Embark Studios, Arc Raiders Update 1.15.0 largely adds content and events to the game. So unlike previous updates , don’t expect too many major bug fixes and mechanical changes. The biggest selling point of Arc Raiders Update 1.15.0 is the Shared Watch Event. For a limited time, players will no longer get merits for PvP action. Instead, players are encouraged to work together to take on ARCs. This is, of course, fitting for Valentine’s Day week. I mean, come on, can’t we all put aside our differences for just a few day...
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