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Kim Deal Feels ‘Weird’ About Having Her Face on Solo Album Cover

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Kim Deal Feels ‘Weird’ About Having Her Face on Solo Album Cover

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Kim Deal has been in the music business for a long time, but she still encountered some surprises while making her first solo album.

Choosing the cover art for Nobody Loves You More presented the Breeders frontwoman, 63, with a whole host of options she’d never considered before — for instance, putting her own face on the record.

“Somebody at the label said, ‘You know, you could be on it,’” Deal exclusively told Us Weekly ahead of her album’s Friday, November 22, release. “And I was like, ‘I could be on it, couldn’t I?’ Why not? I don’t have a better idea.”

The final product features Deal afloat on a faux sea with her guitar, some amps and a flamingo. The artist said she is still feeling “a little weird” about seeing herself in ads for the album.

“I think this is quite subversive, look at me on the album cover, this is funny — and then they start to talk about promo,” she recalled. “I’m thinking my face will be on the vinyl record. You buy it at the store, it’ll be fine. But no. … It’s like, ‘Oh, no, that’s my motherf—in’ face, and it’s on an advertisement for a product now.’ And that was a big surprise for me.”

Kim Deal Feels A Little Weird About Having Her Face on Solo Album Cover — Kim Deal’s ‘Nobody Loves You More’ is out Friday, November 22. Alex Da Corte

After nearly 40 years in the music industry, Deal is used to being in the spotlight — but she’s rarely faced it alone. With the exception of several solo singles she released in the early 2010s, she’s always been part of a band — Pixies, the Breeders, the Amps — so making a full-length Kim Deal record was a new adventure. To bring Nobody Loves You More to life, Deal worked with plenty of longtime collaborators, including her twin sister, Kelley Deal, and their Breeders bandmate Jim Macpherson. Still, she said it was a thrill to be fully in the driver’s seat this time around.

“I remember working with Mando [Lopez] on Breeders stuff. … We would go over and over it, like weeks and weeks coming up with ideas and stuff like that,” Kim explained. “In this case, the song [would be] pretty much done … and I had gotten maybe a demo or pretty much knew what I wanted.”

Her sister, however, had to do a bit more legwork. “Kelley did have to do sort of band stuff where she came over and I wouldn’t let her leave until she threw out all sorts of different guitar ideas for this song I’m working on,” Kim recalled. “It’s like, ‘Wait, don’t leave. Just wait a minute. Come here! I need something for this section now.’”

Another frequent Kim collaborator who worked on Nobody Loves You More is legendary producer Steve Albini, who died in May at age 61. The duo’s first collaborative project was the 1988 Pixies album Surfer Rosa, and they later joined forces for several Breeders LPs.

“He’s known for this punk guy [energy] and he was definitely that,” Kim said. “But one thing that really impressed me, one day we were doing a song called ‘Summerland,’ and that song has, like, an orchestra. … He was so respectful. He was so communicative. Every headphone box works. The mics are already set up. There are seats for everybody. Of course all the machines are on point, because of course they are. Everybody knew what they were doing. It was just so well-run, and it’s like, ‘Goddamn, he’s good at this.’ I just don’t see him like this much. And to me, that was really impressive.”

Next year, Kim will embark on a solo tour supporting Nobody Loves You More, with the hope of recreating the album as accurately as possible on stage.

“I want the trombone and the trumpet to be there,” she told Us. “I think that makes the song sound better!”

Nobody Loves You More is out Friday, November 22.

I’m A Celebrity: Dean McCullough quits trial as Ant ‘irritated’

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I’m A Celebrity: Dean McCullough quits trial as Ant ‘irritated’

I’m A Celebrity star Dean McCullough quit the Bushtucker trial tonight after bagging four out of 10 stars.

The radio star faced the Lethal Lab. The trial involved him having to go to different science stations where he had the chance to win stars.

However, during one station, he had to put his head into boxes and try and get the stars using just his tongue. In one box, Dean faced cockroaches while in another he had spiders crawling over his head.

But Dean called out “I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!” when it came to a box containing… fish guts.

Viewers spotted Ant’s ‘irritated’ reaction tonight (Credit: ITV)

Dean McCullough on I’m A Celebrity

Dean told hosts Ant and Dec that he didn’t want to know what was in the boxes until he was out of it.

However, as fish guts were poured into the box, Dean squealed and shouted out the iconic phrase meaning the trial came to an end.

I feel like I’m being told off by Ant and Dec!

He said: “I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! Stop, stop stop! What is that?!”

Ant replied: “It’s only fish guts.”

Dean looked shocked as he said: “Fish guts? Ah it stinks.”

Dean McCullough during trial on I'm A Celebrity — Tonight, Dean quit the trial after getting four stars (Credit: ITV)

Dean was let out of the trial, as he said: “I’m sorry.”

Ant told him: “If you would have let us tell you what was coming in, you wouldn’t have freaked out. Why did you call it on fish guts?!”

Before the trial, Ant had told Dean: “Now Dean, I want to have a word with you. What happened yesterday? No stars. You can only change the narrative by sticking with it and getting on with it.”

Dean replied: “I feel like I’m being told off by Ant and Dec!”

It came after his trial on Wednesday’s show where he and GK Barry failed to get any stars.

Tonight, Dean went back to camp with four stars and he was thrilled. However, back in the live studio, Ant didn’t seem impressed.

Ant and Dec during I'm A Celebrity trial — Ant wasn’t impressed over Dean’s four stars (Credit: ITV)

I’m A Celeb trial

He said: “What the [bleep] hell?! He only gets four stars and [the campmates] give him a hero’s welcome. Four stars though, it’s not good is it?”

On X, viewers shared their thoughts with many thinking Ant looked “irritated” by Dean. One person said: “Ant can’t even remotely hide his disdain for Dean.”

Another wrote: “Ant can’t stand Dean, he is making it very obvious.”

Someone else added: “Ant couldn’t show his disgust on his face anymore.”

Another said: “Ant’s face says it all. He’s as irritated with him as the rest of us are! This is getting so boring.”

Others were amused by Dean, however, as well as Ant’s reaction. One said: “Ant being lowkey mad at Dean is too funny.”

Another wrote: “I’m unaware who Dean is but he’s funny.”

Read more: I’m A Celebrity viewers fume over Dean McCullough’s ‘contraband’ as Dec Donnelly warns ‘watch the space’

What did you think of the trial? You can leave us a comment on our Facebook page @EntertainmentDailyFix and let us know.

Angelina Jolie & Knox Outing: A Mind Game Against Brad Pitt?

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November 21, 2024

Angelina Jolie & Knox Outing: A Mind Game Against Brad Pitt?

Is Angelina Jolie baiting Brad Pitt with their 16-year-old’s public outing?

While Angelina and Knox’s recent appearance had people singing the teen’s praises, apparently not everyone feels the same way.

According to an alarming new report, her ex-husband believes that Knox is just a pawn in Angelina’s psychological warfare against him.

Insiders paint a very different picture of what’s actually happening, however.

Brad Pitt reportedly believes that Angelina Jolie is playing mind games

Did you know that many parents are just happy to see their kids grow and thrive? Many parents do.

According to a report by Page Six, Brad Pitt believes that ex-wife Angelina Jolie only brought 16-year-old Knox to the 2024 Governors Awards simply “to push his buttons.”

Angelina, who filed to divorce the controversial actor eight years ago in 2016, walked the red carpet arm-in-arm with her son on Sunday, November 17.

Brad Pitt on October 27, 2024. — Brad Pitt looks on from the grandstand during the F1 Grand Prix of Mexico at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on October 27, 2024. (Photo Credit: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

“Brad finds it a bit coincidental that a judge signed off on the [Chateau] Miraval trial just days before Knox joined Angelina at the Governors Awards,” the inside source dished.

“So,” the insider added, “he really questions her motive for bringing Knox.”

So Brad allegedly believes that this mother-son outing was all about him? Narcissism is a fascinating trait.

Knox and Angelina Jolie walk the red carpet together on November 17, 2024. — US actress Angelina Jolie and her son Knox Jolie-Pitt arrive for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ 15th Annual Governors Awards at the Ray Dolby Ballroom in Los Angeles on November 17, 2024. (Photo Credit: VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)

Was Knox walking the red carpet part of an evil scheme by Angelina Jolie?

Obviously not.

In fact, a separate insider spoke to Page Six to share that Knox was the one who decided to step out with Angelina.

“Angelina felt so proud having Knox by her side,” the second source expressed.

Brad Pitt looking his very best on September 1, 2024. — Actor Brad Pitt attends the red carpet of the movie “Wolfs” presented out of competition during the 81st International Venice Film Festival at Venice Lido, on September 1, 2024. (Photo Credit: MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP via Getty Images)

“He typically prefers to stay out of the spotlight and Angelina respects that decision,” the insider detailed.

“But he asked if he could join her,” the source continued, “and of course she was thrilled that he wanted to be there.”

According to the insider: “She couldn’t be more proud of him, and they had a really memorable evening together.”

16-year-old Knox and mom Angelina Jolie on November 17, 2024. — US actress Angelina Jolie and her son Knox Jolie-Pitt arrive for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ 15th Annual Governors Awards at the Ray Dolby Ballroom in Los Angeles on November 17, 2024. (Photo Credit: VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)

Wait, what’s this about the Chateau Miraval case?

Earlier in November, the court declined to grant Angelina Jolie’s attempts to dismiss this exhausting legal battle. Instead, Brad Pitt scored a legal victory as the case moves to trial.

Despite that win in what some have characterized as his vindictive effort to punish Angelina for divorcing him, it doesn’t sound like he’s in a celebratory mood. Perhaps because he has lost much more than he could ever gain in a lawsuit.

Obviously, we cannot verify anyone’s private thoughts. However, if you see a teen and his mom on an outing and you think that it’s a conspiracy against you, that may say more about your mindset than their motives.

GAME faced major workforce cuts recently – WholesGame

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UK video game retailer GAME has experienced significant turbulence in recent months, reportedly losing a substantial portion of its head office workforce following its integration into parent company Frasers Group in August 2024. According to industry reports, the downsizing has left the company struggling with operational inefficiencies, stock shortages, and diminished customer service capabilities.

Sources suggest that approximately 80% of GAME’s head office staff have been laid off, reducing the department to around 20 employees from its previous count of over 100. This dramatic reduction has reportedly left store managers without dedicated area managers, requiring them to directly coordinate with the already strained head office team.

Since being acquired by Frasers Group, formerly known as Sports Direct, in 2019, GAME has undergone a gradual transformation. Many standalone stores have closed, replaced by smaller concessions within Sports Direct outlets. 2024 has seen further shifts, including the discontinuation of GAME’s long-standing pre-owned business, the cessation of physical currency card sales, and the termination of in-store pre-orders for new releases.

The operational restructuring appears to have exacerbated issues in stock management and logistics. Reports indicate frequent delays in delivering new game releases and hardware, with some key titles, such as Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Silent Hill 2, arriving late or in insufficient quantities. Frasers Group’s leadership, reportedly inexperienced in gaming industry logistics, has struggled to align stock orders with release schedules, leading to widespread shortages.

Staff at GAME have expressed frustration with the shortages, stating that popular titles and new hardware often arrive in numbers too small to meet demand, forcing them to turn away more customers than they serve. Even high-profile launches like the PS5 Pro have been affected, with stores receiving significantly fewer units than expected.

As GAME continues to grapple with these challenges, the long-term viability of the retailer remains uncertain. The changes under Frasers Group point to a broader shift in strategy, but the apparent lack of industry expertise and resource allocation raises questions about the company’s ability to remain competitive in an evolving market.

Inside GK Barry and Ella’s romance – nickname to keep romance secret, parting gift and hospitalisation

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November 21, 2024

Inside GK Barry and Ella’s romance – nickname to keep romance secret, parting gift and hospitalisation

I’m A Celebrity star GK Barry recently revealed she’s dating a footballer – and, during her time in the jungle, she’s been very vocal about her gorgeous girlfriend, Ella Rutherford.

The couple met via social media after following each other on Instagram. And, speaking on the star’s podcast Saving Grace, Ella has since revealed that, when she slid into the DMs, she said: “Is now a good time to tell you that you’re beautiful?”

It’s a chat-up line that worked as the ladies have been going strong ever since. However, the I’m A Celebrity and Ipswich Town star Ella did keep their romance on the down low for a while…

GK Barry and Ella Rutherford are love’s young dream (Credit: ITV / Youtube)

How they met and got together

Grace was the first to follow Ella on Instagram. The footballer then slid into the TikTok star’s DM and thus began their romance.

Ella revealed she planned an elaborate proposal to ask Grace to be her girlfriend. She snuck into her house and stuck pictures of them together on the wall with candles everywhere. The footballer used rose petals to write “Be my GF” on Grace’s bed.

Grace said, the “thought of putting each rose petal down on the bed” was the “sweetest thing anyone’s ever done” for her. Of course, she said yes.

GK Barry on cute nickname for girlfriend Ella

Grace wanted to keep her girlfriend’s identity a secret when they first started dating. So she gave her the nickname ‘Eyelashes’.

The TikTok star would refer to Ella by her cute nickname in all her interviews. But it didn’t take fans long to find out who she was dating. They reportedly started dating in early 2024.

At first, Grace was very secretive about Ella. During an episode of her podcast, the I’m A Celebrity star said: “I’m not gonna say who it is, but I’m gonna give her a nickname called Eyelashes. So whenever I refer to Eyelashes, I am talking about the love of my life.”

However, in September, the couple finally opened up about their adorable love story on the same podcast. Ella revealed that Grace called her Eyelashes because “I have the best eyelashes out there”.

She was ‘traumatised’ by girlfriend’s hospitalisation

Ella underwent surgery before her girlfriend’s stint in I’m A Celebrity. And Grace did what any loving partner would do – went to pick Eyelashes up from the hospital.

However, the Loose Women star hadn’t “really” found herself in a hospital environment before, except for when she went to see her grandmother once. Then she was younger and “didn’t have any of the anxiety” that she said she experienced when she went to see Ella in hospital.

“I don’t know what’s happened but it’s got a lot worse. Mentally ill and, yeah, so anyway. I go pick Eyelashes up from the hospital and she… I walk in and she’s in the bed,” she said, according to the Daily Record.

“She’s in her own little room and she’s in the bed and I think she just looks so [bleep]ing sweet, like her little baby hairs are everywhere.”

Grace couldn’t wait to cuddle her girlfriend and the two were embracing each other when the room suddenly became a bit hot. She started to hear beeping and saw nurses run hurriedly.

“And before you know it, I’m having a panic attack. I’m not even there for a reason. I was there to pick her up. I’m like out the bed, like manually breathing like: ‘Babe, we’ve got to go,’” Grace said.

The TikTok star thought it was the end of her panic attack as she and Ella walked out of the hospital. However, she came across a “woman with a feeding tube” and her episode started “all over again”.

Unconventional parting gift

Unlike most couples who give each other plush toys or chocolates as gifts, Grace planned something different for Ella before entering the jungle.

In an interview with ITV, Grace said she gave Ella a cardboard cutout of herself. “I have got her a cardboard cut out of me so it’s not weird when I am away” Grace said.

Ella, who is rooting for girlfriend is “very excited” for her and thinks she’ll ace all the trials. Ella also gushed over how “proud” she was of Grace after her first trial.

GK Barry gets her mum’s seal of approval over girlfriend Ella

Speaking on Loose Women today (November 21), Grace’s mum Loretta told the panel how she met her daughter’s partner for the first time. And we can safely say Ella’s got the seal of approval.

“When we got back [from holiday], we went to her house and Ella was there. Grace said: ‘Mum, this is Ella…’ and we said: ‘Hi Ella!’ And to be honest with you, I am so pleased that she’s found someone that is honest and kind and hardworking…

“As long as they’re happy, I don’t care.”

Grace has also opened up about how she came out to her parents while in the jungle.

“It was by accident I found Ella, through a mutual friend and then I really liked her the first day I met her but I’d never told my parents. I’d mentioned: ‘Oh I’m just going to see my friend Ella’ or ‘I’m staying round Ella’s’ so they’d heard her name,” she told her campmates.

Speaking about a situation when her parents came down to her house to visit when Ella was there, they asked: “Who’s Ella?” and she told them: “Oh, she’s my girlfriend.”

She explained: “They just love her, they never had an issue with it. They’ve always said whoever you end up with we do not care, boy or girl we don’t care, as long as they’re not a [bleep].”

I’m A Celebrity airs every night at 9pm on ITV1.

Read more: Fans slam Bushtucker Trial for being ‘way too hard’ as they claim stars are being ‘set up to fail’

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G.I. JOE: WRATH OF COBRA Deploys on Consoles as a Retro Beat ‘Em Up with a Modern Punch | TheXboxHub

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G.I. JOE: WRATH OF COBRA Deploys on Consoles as a Retro Beat ‘Em Up with a Modern Punch | TheXboxHub

GI Joe Wrath of Cobra keyart — GI Joe Wrath of Cobra – out today on consoles

Yo Joe! Get ready for an action-packed adventure with the iconic heroes of G.I. JOE with the Wrath of Cobra.

indie.io and Maple Powered Games are today bringing G.I. JOE: WRATH OF COBRA, a classic arcade beat ’em up, to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One.

Previously available on PC via Steam, this nostalgic brawler is now ready to unleash its retro-inspired action on consoles, inviting players to join Duke, Scarlett, Snake Eyes, and other legendary Joes in a fight against the forces of Cobra.

A New Mission for the Joes

In G.I. JOE: WRATH OF COBRA, players will embark on a mission to thwart Cobra’s latest evil scheme. Battle through iconic locations like Cobra Island, the Pit, and Cobra’s underwater base, facing off against classic villains like Cobra Commander, Destro, and Baroness.

With its vibrant pixel art, smooth gameplay, and high replayability, this game captures the spirit of classic arcade brawlers while adding a modern touch. We’ll let you know if it all comes together in our upcoming review.

Features That Will Make You Shout “Yo Joe!”

Iconic Characters: Play as your favorite G.I. JOE heroes, including Duke, Scarlett, Snake Eyes, Gung-ho, and Roadblock.

Classic Beat ‘Em Up Action: Experience the thrill of classic arcade brawling with a variety of combos, special attacks, and weapons.

Multiplayer Mayhem: Team up with up to four friends in local co-op mode and unleash a coordinated assault on Cobra’s forces.

Multiple Modes: Challenge yourself with Arcade Mode, Story Mode, and unlockable modes like Boss Rush, 1 Hit, and Double Trouble.

Retro Aesthetic: Enjoy pixel-perfect hand-drawn art and classic-style cutscenes inspired by the 1983 animated series.

Epic Soundtrack: Immerse yourself in an arcade-inspired soundtrack from legendary composer Tee Lopes and vocals by Johnny Gioeli of Crush 40.

A Nostalgic Return to Action

G.I. JOE: WRATH OF COBRA offers a nostalgic and action-packed experience for fans of the franchise and classic beat ’em up games.

With its smooth gameplay, challenging levels, and unlockable content, this game is sure to provide hours of entertainment.

Hopefully, a Better Mission Than Operation Blackout

While we’re excited for the console release of G.I. JOE: WRATH OF COBRA, we’re hoping it fares better than the previous G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout, which we found to be “perfectly serviceable but… tricky to want to get involved [with]“.

We’re eager to see if WRATH OF COBRA can deliver a more engaging and memorable experience for G.I. JOE fans.

G.I. JOE: WRATH OF COBRA is available now on PC via Steam, also launching today on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. It costs around £20.99.

Will you be looking to join the fight, and help G.I. JOE defeat Cobra?

G.I. JOE: WRATH OF COBRA Description

Cobra rears its ugly head yet again and it’s up to G.I. JOE to save the world! Embracing the 1980s era of the iconic universe, WRATH OF COBRA is a retro side-scrolling beat ’em up. Play as one of the legendary G.I. JOEs, including Duke, Scarlett, Roadblock, Snake Eyes, and more. Defeat hordes of Cobra troopers, Vipers, Crimson Guards and more of Cobra’s malevolent machinations. Bring Cobra down, striking back at the likes of Destro, Serpentor, Baroness, and Cobra Commander himself! Fight your own way: Rely on your fists and get up close and personal using each character’s unique combos and special moves or keep your foes at a distance with a variety of weapons!

My Neighbor Alice’s Antonio Palma Hints At Some Massive Updates Coming Soon

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My Neighbor Alice’s Antonio Palma Hints At Some Massive Updates Coming Soon

My Neighbor Alice has emerged as one of the most popular blockchain-based metaverse games since launching in early 2023, yet its creators have much bigger plans in store. Ultimately, they aim to make MNA so much more, creating a virtual universe that goes well beyond the existing game.

That’s according to the game’s business director, Antonio Palma, who was asked about what the team has in store for users in the coming year during his appearance at the GeckoCon 2024 Web3 gaming event earlier this week.

Put on the spot during a panel discussion, Palma said he’s happy to introduce three alphas that the My Neighbor Alice team has in the pipeline, with plans to introduce them all sometime in 2025.

In order to help the game scale and grow, Palma said his team is currently working on a “new technology” that will enable My Neighbor Alice to run on any device, including mobile devices and tablets. He didn’t say much about the tech itself, but we can imagine it involves some kind of cloud-based streaming, given the game’s existing requirements for a PC running with Windows 7 OS or newer, an Intel i5-6400/Ryzen 5 1600 or superior chipset, at least 8GB of RAM and 6GB of storage space, plus an Nvidia or AMD-based GPU.

“We’re probably one of the first Web3 games to experiment with this technology, and it will allow us to have our game on any device, as opposed to only running on Windows,” Palma said.

The other aspect of the plan is to streamline the onboarding process, which currently involves way too much effort for casual gamers.

“Right now I think we have seven clicks needed to get into the game and get started, from creating a wallet, signing up etc.,” Palma said. “But we will get to just one click in. We’ve been testing it, it’s really complex technology and hopefully it’s going to be ready next year.”

Those updates should help make the game much more accessible to the kind of non-crypto-native players that My Neighbor Alice says it’s trying to attract. The game itself is designed to introduce newcomers to the world of blockchain in a way that’s fun and enjoyable, gently easing them into concepts such as NFTs, wallets and crypto.

The game can be thought of as a kind of metaverse-based virtual world, similar to something like Minecraft or Animal Crossing, and allows players to create and explore virtual worlds, collaborate with others and take part in various activities, such as buying land, building, gathering insects, farming, fishing and beekeeping.

In the game, players’ land, avatars, buildings, plants, trees, flowers and animals are all represented by NFTs, and it provides various easy-to-use tools for them to personalize their virtual worlds and manipulate the landscape. Players can buy and sell these items through the in-game marketplace, spending ALICE tokens which are earned by completing missions, collaborating with others and winning competitions. Once players have created their virtual worlds, they can also monetize them in various other ways.

Palma said the way the in-game economy works is set to undergo some big changes. He revealed very little, simply stating that “we’re testing a new economy” and that we might have something to announce regarding this and the ALICE token next year.

Last but not least, My Neighbor Alice appears keen to leverage its status as one of the most popular Web3 games by taking the opportunity to partner with various other players in the industry, which could lead to various integrations in the coming months.

“We have secured a big partnership with one of the biggest IPs in the space,” Palma said. “We haven’t announced anything yet because we are still building the experience, and we never announce stuff until we have built something first. But this is in the making and coming soon.”

Honoring Nikolai Durov: NikolAI Launches Inaugural NFT Series

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Honoring Nikolai Durov: NikolAI Launches Inaugural NFT Series

In honor of Nikolai Durov’s 44th birthday, the NikolAI project is launching its inaugural NFT series. Durov, a renowned mathematician, cryptographer, and co-founder of Telegram, has been a major inspiration for the initiative. This exclusive collection aims to pay tribute to his contributions while aiming to engage with its community in the TON blockchain ecosystem.

Blending AI and Blockchain Innovation

NikolAI ($NIKO) is a community-driven cryptocurrency inspired by Nikolai Durov’s work. It has quickly become one of the most popular AI meme coins on the TON blockchain. What sets NikolAI apart is its AI agent that actively interacts with users on platforms like X.com and Telegram. Within two weeks of its launch, $NIKO reached an all-time high fully diluted valuation of $180 million.

The upcoming NFT collection features 1,000 unique, limited-edition PFPs created using AI-generated art. Expected to be a hugely anticipated NFT drop for the TON ecosystem, the collection offers holders exclusive benefits.

To participate in the NFT mint, users need to be among the top 44% of $NIKO token holders on the TON blockchain. Those holding tokens on centralized exchanges can be transferred on-chain to ensure eligibility. The cut-off date for participation is November 28, 2024, at 23:59 UTC. After this deadline, eligible holders (the top 44%) will gain access to the free minting of these NFTs.

Having one of these NFTs is not just a digital art piece; it’s a ticket to exclusive opportunities within the NikolAI ecosystem. Holders will have a say in the project’s governance, early access to new tools, AI, and potential yield and airdrop rewards for future project developments.

As NikolAI grows, this NFT collection marks another milestone in its journey. By integrating AI-generated art with blockchain technology, the project is setting a solid foundation for future initiatives to enhance community engagement and technological innovation.

Inspired by Nikolai Durov’s achievements, the project hopes to embody a spirit of innovation and progress. According to the announcement, “NikolAI is no mere AI. Part genius, part jest, NikolAI isn’t here to simply “join” the AI wave. He is the wave.”

Editor’s note: Written with the assistance of AI – Edited and fact-checked by Jason Newey.

Jason Newey is a seasoned journalist specializing in NFTs, the Metaverse, and Web3 technologies. With a background in digital media and blockchain technology, he adeptly translates complex concepts into engaging, informative articles.

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