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Bungie outlines December Marathon overhaul and larger 2027 update
Bungie has announced further details regarding updates to its shooter Marathon, revealing a December release for the Symbiosis update followed by a substantially larger update planned for March 2027. These announcements form part of the studio's broader strategy to sustain player engagement with the game, which has faced…
Trial hears three men deny racially aggravated damage over burnt flags
Three men are on trial at Kingston-upon-Thames Crown Court accused of tearing down and burning two Union Jack flags outside The Fox pub in Twickenham on 23 October 2023. The prosecution alleges the incident, which occurred just over two weeks after the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel…
Trump aides’ influence linked to media restrictions and legal challenges
White House insiders say President Donald Trump’s decision to restrict CNN, MS NOW and Politico reflects the growing influence of aides Natalie Harp and Bill Pulte. The move reportedly surprised some staff, triggered legal challenges and disrupted presidential media coverage, while critics questioned whether Trump received sufficient advice…
Non-binary Episcopal priest sparks backlash with transgender Jesus sermon
Non-binary Episcopal priest Flourish Klink has sparked backlash after preaching that God and Jesus are transgender and non-binary. Klink argued that Jesus was assigned male at birth but later revealed a gender beyond male or female, saying this interpretation reflected Jesus’s life and resurrection. A video of the…
‘Fake Skating’ Feature Adaptation At Sony Taps Amélie Hoeferle and Graham Campbell To Star
Sony Pictures and Olive Bridge Entertainment have cast Amélie Hoeferle and Graham Campbell in the film adaptation of Lynn Painter’s bestselling young adult novel Fake Skating. Directed by Josh Boone, the summer release will follow childhood sweethearts who reunite in their hockey-loving hometown and pretend to be romantically…
Inside the Bombshell Article That Inspired ‘Primetime’
Journalist Luke Dittrich's longform article about Chris Hansen's "To Catch a Predator" and the suicide of assistant district attorney Bill Conradt has been adapted into a film titled "Primetime," which stars Robert Pattinson as Hansen and releases via A24. Conradt died by suicide during a Dateline NBC sting…
Terrified residents in small Louisiana town say their lives are being ruined by mysterious sounds and vibrations damaging their homes and making them sick
Residents in a small Louisiana town say low-frequency rumblings and vibrations began after VLS Environmental Solutions opened a barge-cleaning and repair facility across the Mississippi River. They claim the disturbances disrupt sleep, shake older homes, crack driveways and cause illness, prompting complaints to Iberville Parish since 2024. A…
Letterboxd Suitors Include A24 and New York Times; Sale Could Value Social Movie Platform at $300 Million: Report
Letterboxd is reportedly attracting acquisition interest from A24 and The New York Times, potentially sparking a bidding war for the film-review and social platform. A sale could value the company at more than $300 million, highlighting its growing commercial appeal and large, engaged audience. Other companies reported to…
Netanyahu Defends Israel at UN Amid Walkouts and Arrests as Diplomatic Isolation Deepens
Actresses Hannah Einbinder and Susan Sarandon were detained by police on 24 September whilst protesting outside the United Nations against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's appearance at the General Assembly. Their detentions, captured in viral social media images, occurred as Netanyahu delivered a combative speech defending Israel's military…
Born 84 Years Ago Today in England, the Rock Singer and Sitcom Star Whose Buddy Holly Tribute Was Banned by the BBC for Being Too “Morbid”
Mike Berry, a British rock singer and television actor born on 24 September 1942, is commemorated on what would have been his 84th birthday. Known as "the British Buddy Holly" for his authentic interpretation of the American rock-and-roll icon's style, Berry achieved chart success whilst later becoming recognised…
Trump’s secret TV plot: The truth about the plan hatched BEFORE his explosive media war… and why he has unleashed it now
President Trump banned CNN and MS NOW from the White House grounds, calling them "fake news." Other television networks subsequently boycotted covering him in protest, leaving him without his usual media platform during public events. In response, Trump announced the launch of "Trump TV: The Essentials Station," a…
How the Founder of Lady Gaga’s Biggest Fan Site Ended Up in Prison
Kirill Nguyen, the 32-year-old founder of GagaDaily, one of Lady Gaga's most prominent fan sites, recently returned to social media after a year-long absence to reveal that he had been imprisoned for two-and-a-half years. Nguyen was arrested in Belarus in 2024 when he returned to visit family, four…
Halo set for complete reboot: ‘Lore is not going to be continued,’ leaker claims
Xbox has transferred Halo to Activision following a recent restructuring, and according to reputable leaker TechnicalHalo, the publisher plans a complete reboot of the franchise that will disregard decades of established lore. This represents a significant strategic shift for the iconic gaming series, which has struggled with narrative…
Every Rush Instrumental, Ranked
The article ranks Rush’s nine standalone instrumental songs, highlighting the trio’s blend of progressive complexity, melodic instinct and virtuoso musicianship. It excludes Neil Peart’s live drum solos but includes short acoustic pieces, atmospheric experiments and longer compositions, placing them in context within Rush’s influential career. The featured entries…
Tamera Mowry-Housley Joins ‘Scrubs’ Reboot Season 2
Tamera Mowry-Housley has joined Season 2 of the "Scrubs" reboot as a guest star, playing Dr. Steffie, a paediatric doctor who encourages a young resident to specialise in paediatrics. She joins the ABC comedy alongside returning cast members including Zach Braff and Sarah Chalke as the revival continues.…
Buffalo Bills’ Long-Suffering Fans to Be Focus of Documentary ‘Just One Before I Die’ (Exclusive)
Tubi is releasing a new five-part documentary series entitled "Just One Before I Die" that focuses on the Buffalo Bills fanbase, known as "Bills Mafia," and their decades-long quest to see their team win the Super Bowl. The documentary examines the passionate and loyal supporters who have endured…
Tamera Mowry-Housley To Guest Star On ‘Scrubs’ Season 2
Tamera Mowry-Housley will guest-star as paediatrician Dr Steffie in the second season of ABC’s Scrubs revival. Her character will try to persuade Tosh, played by Ava Bunn, to specialise in paediatrics, adding a new professional influence to the hospital drama. The 30-minute season will premiere with two episodes…
The 1970 song Sammy Hagar called too good for him: “I don’t have it in me”
Sammy Hagar identified Simon & Garfunkel’s 1970 song ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’ as a piece he admired but felt unable to match. He praised Paul Simon’s exceptional songwriting, saying the song felt like “going to school and church at the same time”, while recognising that its sophistication lay…
Pink Floyd explored communication on The Division Bell, despite their communication issues
Pink Floyd's 1994 album The Division Bell reached number one in both the UK and US charts, making it the band's first chart-topping album since Wish You Were Here in 1975. Notably, the album explored themes of communication despite the band's infamous internal conflicts that had plagued them…
The Division’s New Release is Going Up Against Zelda
Ubisoft has announced that The Division 2: Echoes of Central Park will launch on 3 November, just two days before Nintendo releases The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on Switch 2. The timing puts the expansion in direct competition with a major remake of an all-time classic,…