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U2 is hitting new milestones as their new album debuts in the top 10 on the Billboard 200 album chart. "Songs of Surrender" consists of condensed and acoustic versions of the band's songs, including "Beautiful Day." "Songs of Surrender" checks in at number five this week, making U2 the first non-metal band and only the fourth act overall to have a top 10 album in each of the last five decades. The other three groups are AC/DC, Def Leppard and Metallica. In addition, "Songs of Surrender" becomes U2's eleventh number one album in the U.K., moving the band into a three-way tie for sixth place with David Bowie and the Rolling Stones.
The trailer for the third film in the animated kids franchise "Trolls" is hitting the internet. "Trolls Band Together" brings back stars Justin Timberlake and Anna Kendrick. Director Walt Dohrn said the film is "chock full of surprises, music, new worlds and new characters." The rest of the cast includes Camila Cabello, Kid Cudi, Amy Schumer and Zooey Deschanel. "Trolls Band Together" hits theaters on November 17th.
https://variety.com/2023/film/news/trolls-3-trailer-justin-timberlake-anna-kendrick-1235565892/
Authorities say a man who is accused of robbing four banks in Michigan was tracked down by police thanks to his own stupidity. Police said Collin Love Junior went into the Community Choice Credit Union in Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan, gave the teller a note demanding money, then fled on foot. Investigators discovered Love wrote the note on one of his paycheck stubs which eventually led to his arrest.
Former Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley is threatening to reveal secrets about Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons if he doesn't get a formal apology. Frehley took exception to comments Stanley made when the two current Kiss members appeared recently on Howard Stern's show. When Stern asked why they wouldn't perform with Frehley and Peter Criss during their 2014 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, Stanley used an unflattering word that rhymes with Kiss. Frehley says Stanley has seven days to apologize.
https://bravewords.com/news/ace-frehley-wants-apology-from-paul-stanley-threatens-to-tell-some-dirt
McDonald's is rolling out a new dessert--but if you want it, you'll have to go..shall we say..elsewhere. The new guava and crème pie joined the menu exclusively this week at 73 McDonald's in Hawaii. The tropical-inspired pies are filled with a sweet and tangy guava filling and a creamy vanilla custard. It will be available for six weeks, or while supplies last.
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2023/03/29/get-taste-tropics-with-mcdonalds-new-guava-crme-pie/
A study finds a connection between having strong friendships and better physical health outcomes. Positive social interactions were found to decrease blood pressure and heart rate, and increase a person's ability to cope with stress. Negative interactions, however, had an even stronger adverse effect on the body. The study's author said it's these ups and downs that can have the strongest impact. One researcher stressed the importance of scheduling time with friends and providing mutual support in times of trouble.
https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/27/health/positive-relationships-physical-health-wellness/index.html