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RIAA: Post Malone & Swae Lee’s ‘Sunflower’ Passes Lil Nas X’s ‘Old Town Road’ To Become Highest-Certified Song in History
At the height of its popularity, Post Malone and Swae Lee‘s ‘Sunflower’ (found aboard the soundtrack of 2018’s animated film ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’) not only topped the Hot 100 but entered history books for becoming one of the longest-running top 10 hits of all time.
Racking up a whopping 33 weeks in the chart territory (a record for a soundtrack single),
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Small Town Asks Startup to “Please Turn That Rocket Engine Down”
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We’ve all had loud neighbors before. Some play music too loud, some seem to pour marbles above on their hardwood floors, and there’s always a guy in the area who thinks 6 a.m. is an ideal time to start a leaf blower.
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The cheap Spanish town in Ibiza that has affordable 5* hotels and €2.50 beers
POMEGRANATE trees fly past and sunshine warms my skin as we zip through Santa Eulària des Riu on our way to explore Northern Ibiza.
The wind is in my hair as our nippy yellow convertible — a 1980 Moke — whips around a corner and reveals gorgeous views.
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This really isn’t the Ibiza that I am used to — being immersed in nature in the north instead of nightclubs in the south.
Our driver points to fields of fennel and tells me the Arab Moors made the Balearic island the fertile garden it is today.
The fennel is used to flavour Ibiza’s signature liqueur. Sample the best of it on a visit to Fluxà market.
For €25, the distillery allows visitors to explore their botanical garden and to make a bottle of Hierbas Ibicencas, a sweet alcohol soaked in camomile, lavender, sage, rosemary, and the leaves and peel of orange and lemon.
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Owner Juan Fluxa says the first shot is to settle the stomach, the second “for your health” and the third “will go to the head, if that is what you want.”
Alternatively, he says locals start the day with a fisherman’s coffee (café caleta).
It’s mostly rum and brandy but with flavours of orange peel, lemon peel, and a cinnamon stick.
Juan whips the drink together before setting the mixture alight to burn off just a little alcohol.
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He’s excited to see our reaction and hands over little cupfuls with warm and sugary doughnuts. The smells and taste bring instant joy.
Daytime boozing calls for an afternoon snooze by the W Hotel’s gorgeous pool.
My eyes flicker up at the citrus-coloured canopies that contrast the whitewashed buildings.
One night at this boutique 5* hotel starts from £126pp, which may stretch the budget, but to relax beneath this chic architecture feels worth every penny.
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But a night in Ibiza needn’t break the bank. The North is full of great value bars, restaurants and more.
Anita’s Bar — the original “hippy bar” in San Carlos village — offers exceptional value for money with tapas and pizzas for under €10.
It is a short walk from Las Dalias, home to the legendary market that also offers free live music and DJ sets.
Events start mostly outside in the late afternoon, before moving into the historic club space — the oldest on the island — from midnight onwards.
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Not to be missed is a trip to the pretty village of Santa Gertrudis with its bars, free art gallery, stunning 18th-century church, and attractive shops.
There are no rails brimming with tourist tat. I peep into one boutique and it has the buzz of a Moroccan souk — a warren of affordable and colourful cushion covers, ceramics, and clothes.
My spoils include cowboy boots that were a bargain at €50 and I show them off while plates of boldly seasoned meats land on our table in Bar Costa.
Serrano ham, Iberico pork and Sobrasada are accompanied by manchego and crusty bread.
This place is popular for its toasted rolls and artwork on the walls and the meal is mouth watering for €5 a plate.
The price of a pint may be steep, but as I muddle through the maths I almost squeal.
A glass of Can Maymo red wine is just €3 and a bottle of beer €2.50.
“This one is on me,” I pipe up. A €20 note covers the bill with enough left for the tip.
The chilled vibe here is typical of the region that has tempted the likes of Brit chart toppers James Blunt and Calvin Harris, both of whom own homes here.
Our German guide Rika says James has been spotted taking his kids to school in a tuk-tuk, while Calvin has revived one of Ibiza’s largest organic farms, Terra Masia.
As a hiker, Rika found the region irresistible, so she settled here in the 1970s.
She says the best time to experience Ibiza’s beauty is autumn after the clubbers have gone home, when the heat has relaxed, and the water is still warm.
Sandy seabeds and rocky vegetation make the shores perfect for snorkelling.
I tiptoe into the water at Platja Pou d’es Lleo and spot Tagomago island which is known as one of the most beautiful private islands in the Mediterranean.
Neptune Grass grows in the water here which is a good sign for its quality, as the plant only survives in clean water.
My hair feels silky smooth when I wash it later at the hotel.
Back in Santa Eulària town the promenade is lit up, and a scattering of houses in the mountains glitter like stars.
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The rugged, relaxed north of the island is a revelation to this party girl.
And even better, I didn’t need a week off work to recover when I came home.
GO: IBIZA
GETTING THERE: Direct flights from the UK to Ibiza include British Airways, easyJet, Jet2 and Ryanair with fares from £68 return in the autumn.
STAYING THERE: Rooms at the 5* W Hotel in Santa Eulalia are from £252 per night, or £126pp based on two sharing. See marriott.com.
OUT & ABOUT: Hire a Mini Moke for up to four people from £88 per day. See minimokeibiza.com.
A private liqueur-making session at Fluxa is from £25, see fluxaibiza.com.
Walking tour of Santa Eulalia des Riu from £28 for an hour.
Email walkandtalkibiza@gmail.com.
MORE INFO: See visitsantaeulalia.com.
Spooky revellers celebrate Halloween in fancy dress into the early hours as they hit the town
Fun-loving Brits hit the town to celebrate Halloween dressed in devilish array of fancy dress outfits
HALLOWEEN revellers donned their scariest outfits as they hit pubs and clubs tonight on the spookiest weekend of the year.
Thousands of party goers headed out on the town in full fancy dress to mark the occasion.
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There were some light-hearted pumpkins on display in Leeds tonight as locals headed out on a spooky pub crawl[/caption]
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Some revellers decided to clown around[/caption]
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While another partygoer caped herself in blood for the spooky occasion[/caption]
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Fishnets and a skeleton themed leotard skirt was on display from this reveller[/caption]
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The streets of Wigan were particularly busy with boozers dressed as dark angels, devils and bloodied nurses.
One reveller even chose to go full 90s when he donned Jim Carrey’s famous fantasy character The Mask.
This weekend Brits have been treated to temperatures hotter than Croatia and it seems to have encouraged many to strip down and dress up.
One man made the decision to fishnets accompanied by a skeleton themed leotard while another group teamed up as slain brides.
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In Newcastle, meanwhile, some amazingly creative costumes were on show.
Some pals decided they would all dress up as huge orange traffic cones for the night, while another group opted for grass skirts with matching garland wreaths.
Leeds and Nottingham were also packed with people in weird and wonderful dresses as witches, wizards and ghouls descended onto our high streets.
Two brave university students even made the bold choice of wearing bright-coloured speedos and shoulder bags – proving that temperature was not an issue.
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An angel and a devil wave as they embarked on a night out in Leeds[/caption]
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Two men brave the cold in Nottingham wearing only bright-coloured speedos and shoulder bags[/caption]
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There were some amazingly creative costumes in North Yorkshire[/caption]
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The joyous scenes across the country tonight were in stark contrast to those in South Korea where weekend Halloween celebrations have ended in tragedy.
Reports suggest that at least 149 people are dead and another 150 hurt when revellers funnelled up a narrow street in in Seoul.
Rescuers were filmed trying to pull people trapped underneath dead bodies as field hospitals were thrown up to deal with hundreds of casualties.
Survivors were also seen strewn across the pavement wrapped in foil blankets to stay warm following the crush in Itaewon on Saturday night.
Amid the horror one man was filmed climbing up a wall to escape the surge as 100,000 revellers celebrating Halloween panicked.
The horror unfolded on a narrow downhill alley after a throng of partygoers flooded into it, the Yonhap News Agency said.
“As people in the front fell over, those in the back were crushed,” a witness in his 20s told the news agency.
More than 800 emergency workers from across the country rushed to the scene close to the Hamilton Hotel.
One witness described the number of bodies piling up as looking like a “tomb”.
Police said scores were being given CPR on the streets while many others were taken to nearby hospitals.
Authorities in Seoul say dozens of people collapsed and went into cardiac arrest after being crushed by the huge crowd.
It came as there were claims an unidentified celebrity was at a nearby bar.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak reacted in horror to the crush, saying: “Horrific news from Seoul tonight.
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“All our thoughts are with those currently responding and all South Koreans at this very distressing time.”
While French President Emmanuel Macron offered his “heartfelt thoughts” adding: “France is by your side.”
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The horror in Seoul overshadowed events on Saturday night as socked survivors leave the scene[/caption]
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High on Life Exclusive Animated Short: ‘New Town’ – IGN First
Comedy permeates every crevice of High on Life, the upcoming first-person shooter from Justin Roiland and his Squanch Games development studio. From your talking guns to the chatterbox NPCs and enemies alike, there’s something funny around every corner. This extends to the in-game TV shows, movies, and shorts, many of which Roiland and the Squanch team wrote specifically for this game. As Squanch describes the exclusive short you can check out above, “The commercials and TV shows that play on the TV can come from anywhere in the infinite intergalactic universe of High On Life – this one is a completely normal ad from a guy who built a brand new town.”
For some new gameplay, don’t miss our exclusive 12-minute gameplay video from earlier this month. We also posted an exclusive preview after playing High on Life for three hours. And don’t forget to take a look at the zany enemies of High on Life in the concept art gallery below.
High on Life will be released on December 13 for PC and Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles, including day-one availability in Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass. We got our first proper look at gameplay back in August at Gamescom – where it totally blew up. We’ve had exclusive coverage all October long as part of our IGN First “cover story” on High on Life.
Ryan McCaffrey is IGN’s executive editor of previews and host of both IGN’s weekly Xbox show, Podcast Unlocked, as well as our monthly(-ish) interview show, IGN Unfiltered. He’s a North Jersey guy, so it’s “Taylor ham,” not “pork roll.” Debate it with him on Twitter at @DMC_Ryan.