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‘What Remains’ Review: A Slow-Burn, Subtly Powerful Portrait of a Creative Couple in Turkey Coming Back from the Edge
‘What Remains’ follows Elif, a blocked poet, and Mehmet, an unemployed music teacher, as their creative and personal frustrations push their relationship towards separation. The Turkish drama explores how artists can lose their sense of purpose while trying to balance family life, work and creative ambition, and how…
Jesse & Joy to Split: Everything We Know
Jesse Huerta has decided to leave Jesse & Joy after 21 years, citing the need to prioritise his well-being and family. His sister Joy said she learnt of the decision shortly before his public announcement and, despite feeling emotional and frightened, confirmed she would continue the project as…
Pete Byrne, Naked Eyes Vocalist Who Sang ‘Always Something There to Remind Me,’ Dies at 74
Pete Byrne, vocalist of British new wave band Naked Eyes, died in Los Angeles on 14 September after a brief illness. He was 74. Byrne co-founded the group with Rob Fisher in 1982, and they became known internationally for their cover of Burt Bacharach’s “Always Something There to…
Iran’s UN Address Coincides with Resumed US Diplomatic Talks Amid Economic Concerns
Recent developments in US-Iran relations have combined public confrontation with behind-the-scenes diplomatic engagement. Iran's president delivered a forceful address to the UN General Assembly, defending his nation's p
Kacey Musgraves to Honour Dolly Parton at 2026 MTV VMAs Following Country Icon’s August Death
The 2026 MTV VMAs on 27 September will feature multiple tributes to late icons, with Kacey Musgraves performing in honour of Dolly Parton, who died on 25 August aged 80. The ceremony, hosted by Snoop Dogg, will also see RAYE, SOMBR and Teddy Swims performing a tribute to…
HBO’s Casey Bloys & Par’s George Cheeks Go To ‘War’ Together: Execs’ Joint Premiere Appearance Creates Intrigue With WBD Merger Closing
HBO and Max chief Casey Bloys attended the New York premiere of War alongside George Cheeks, Paramount’s chairman of TV Media, prompting speculation about their future working relationship. Their appearance came as Paramount’s planned acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery nears completion, following a legal settlement that could allow…
YouTube Wants to Turbocharge Microdramas on the TV Screen
YouTube has unveiled a new feature called Shorts Series at its Made on YouTube event, designed to boost microdramas on TV screens by combining episodic storytelling with the platform's short-form video format. This move capitalises on YouTube Shorts' unexpected success on television, where the platform observed 90 per…
Police officers who Tasered and pepper-sprayed one-legged dementia sufferer, 92, in care home may have contributed to his death, inquest hears
An inquest heard that police officers may have contributed to the death of Donald Burgess, a 92-year-old care-home resident with dementia who used a wheelchair after losing a leg. Officers responding to reports that he would not put down a butter knife shouted at him, struck his arm…
‘I miss old Google’: readers tell us how they search the internet in the age of AI
Google’s AI Overviews now places chatbot-generated summaries above traditional search results, changing how billions of people find information online. The shift matters because users may receive answers without visiting other websites, potentially reducing traffic and advertising revenue for publishers, though Google disputes claims of an overall decline. Readers…
Iran talks resume, South Africa shooting kills eleven, UK growth cut
High-level US-Iran diplomatic talks have resumed in New York, raising hopes for oil-price relief. Elsewhere, a mass shooting in South Africa has killed at least eleven people, whilst the OECD downgraded Britain's growth forecast due to Middle East instability.
Olivia Wilde’s A24 Sex Dramedy ‘The Invite’ Sets HBO Max Premiere Date
A24’s relationship dramedy The Invite, directed by Olivia Wilde, will stream exclusively on HBO Max from 23 October, followed by its HBO television premiere on 24 October at 8pm ET. The release marks the film’s next stage after a successful theatrical run, highlighting its strong performance for an…
Juan Sebastián Mesa, Tatiana Huezo, Felipe Solari Yrigoyen Triumph at San Sebastián Industry Awards
Juan Sebastián Mesa and Tatiana Huezo, two prominent Latin American filmmakers, have won San Sebastián Film Festival's Industry Awards in its WIP Latam (Works in Progress) section. The awards also recognised several other emerging directors, including Val Jashari, Ingrid Pokropek and Selma Cervantes. San Sebastián, under festival director…
INI’s ‘You Know What To Do’ Logs Group’s Seventh No. 1 on Japan Hot 100
INI’s “You Know What To Do” has reached No. 1 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100, giving the group its seventh chart-topper. The song’s strong debut matters because it continues INI’s run of commercially successful releases, while also performing well across radio and digital downloads. Released as the…
They Are Gutting a Body of Water Announce New Mixtape KOOL FAITH / LOOSIES II, Unveil Three Songs: Stream
Philadelphia shoegaze band They Are Gutting a Body of Water have announced KOOL FAITH / LOOSIES II, a new mixtape due digitally on 16 October and physically on 20 November through ATO Records and Julia’s War. They have previewed the release with three songs: “kool marder” featuring Cashier,…
The $4bn role Josh Brolin turned down on the spot: “I could not picture me being that guy”
Josh Brolin was approached to play Owen Grady in Jurassic World but quickly decided the role was not right for him. He said he could not imagine himself as the character, and Chris Pratt was ultimately cast instead; the decision mattered because the film became a major commercial…
Paramount Eyes Elon Musk For Investment As WBD Deal Nears Finish Line – Report
Paramount Pictures has entered into discussions with Elon Musk about taking an equity stake in the company's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, marking a significant development as the mega-deal approaches completion. The entertainment conglomerate, led by CEO David Ellison, has largely cleared regulatory hurdles following a settlement with…
CNN CEO Mark Thompson Addresses Donald Trump’s White House Ban, Pending Paramount Merger In Town Hall
CNN CEO Mark Thompson has stated that the network is fighting for fundamental constitutional rights following President Donald Trump's ban on CNN's White House access. CNN, Politico and MS NOW filed a lawsuit on Monday challenging the ban as a violation of the First and Fifth Amendments, with…
Andy Burnham received Everton directors’ lounge tickets for Premier League game worth £677
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has declared receipt of Everton FC directors' lounge tickets worth £677 in the latest register of MPs' interests. The disclosure comes amid continuing scrutiny of ministerial gifts, following former Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's 2024 repayment of over £6,000 in hospitality after weeks of…
How a Shelved ‘The Glass Hotel’ Adaptation Helped Emily St. John Mandel Write Her New Novel
Emily St. John Mandel used unexpected downtime in Los Angeles to develop Exit Party while working on a television adaptation of The Glass Hotel. Although the adaptation was shelved amid upheaval at HBO and Warner Bros., the experience helped her combine political anxieties about a possible second Trump…
GB’s Reid and Thomas reach finals at Europeans
Great Britain’s Chantelle Reid and Damar Thomas have reached the European Boxing Championship finals after semi-final victories in Sofia. Reid beat Serbia’s Milena Matovic 3-2, while Thomas defeated Azerbaijan’s Mahammad Abdullayev 5-0, giving both a chance to win gold on Friday. Callum Makin and Dimeji Shittu also secured…