A CNN panel discussion turned heated on Tuesday when Atlantic writer Jemele Hill argued that capitalism is linked to White supremacy, prompting sharp pushback from podcast host Kmele Foster, who called the claim "absurd" and asked her repeatedly to justify the connection. The exchange, sparked by resurfaced 2020…
A Virginia driver was pulled over by police moments after illegally overtaking stationary traffic by driving along the road shoulder, in an incident captured on body-worn camera and shared publicly by the Fairfax County Police Department. The footage shows the Subaru driver weaving past dozens of queued vehicles…
Stranger Things actor David Harbour has criticised capitalism and the "nuclear family structure" during an interview about his new HBO series, DTF St. Louis, just years after showcasing his lavish $7 million Brooklyn brownstone. Speaking to Next Best Picture's Matt Neglia, the 51-year-old said childhood memories of the…
LISA of BLACKPINK will release her solo documentary, "Always Lalisa," in cinemas worldwide from 12 October before it later streams on YouTube Premium, it was announced on 2 September. Directed by Sue Kim, the film follows the K-pop star's year away from BLACKPINK as she pursued a solo…
A viral fan debate has broken out after Italian YouTuber MikeShowSha, who published new details from a hands-off Grand Theft Auto 6 preview in late August, revealed in a follow-up video that sprinting will reportedly be mapped to the L3 button (pressing in the left analogue stick) rather…
Apple TV's sci-fi series Dark Matter has returned for its second season, with the streamer releasing new episodes weekly over the coming months. Based on Blake Crouch's bestselling novel, the show adapted the entire book in its first season, meaning Season 2 now moves into original, uncharted story…
Talent management company Artists First has signed Alexander Henderson, a self-taught filmmaker who built his career through YouTube, in what was described as a competitive signing. The move reflects a broader trend of traditional Hollywood representation firms courting creators who have already proven their storytelling ability and built…
Magnus Ferrell, son of actor Will Ferrell, discussed the viral success of his single "Asleep Talking" in a Billboard News interview, alongside his growing R&B/soul musical direction. He addressed accusations of being a "nepo baby" directly, acknowledging the advantages his position has afforded him while stressing the effort…
Sony Music Vision has confirmed release plans for "Always Lalisa", a feature documentary following Blackpink star Lisa, which will open in IMAX and cinemas worldwide for a limited run from 12 October via Trafalgar Releasing before streaming exclusively on YouTube Premium later this year. Directed by Sue Kim,…
Rebecca Black has spoken about how song virality has transformed since her 2011 hit "Friday" unexpectedly went viral on YouTube when she was just 13. Speaking to Billboard ahead of her new album, Age of the Exhibitionist, she argues that the kind of internet-wide moment "Friday" created no…
LISA of BLACKPINK has announced that her documentary Always Lalisa, chronicling her solo year away from the group, will receive a worldwide theatrical release. Directed by Sue Kim, the film offers an intimate look at the K-pop star's efforts to redefine herself as an independent artist while facing…
Deborah Ann Woll, known for True Blood and Marvel's Daredevil: Born Again, will star in a new horror thriller called The Cycle, directed by Jordan Downey (The Head Hunter). The film centres on a man who mysteriously resurfaces 36 years after vanishing, plunging his estranged daughter into a…
Graham Parker, hailed 50 years ago as rock's next big star, reflects on a career defined by acclaim rather than mass fame ahead of a new UK tour. He shot from petrol-pump attendant to critically adored performer within months in 1975-76, backed by his band the Rumour, yet…
The 1972 Bruce Lee film "The Way of the Dragon" is now streaming for free on YouTube, giving audiences an easy opportunity to revisit what is often regarded as Lee's finest and most personal work. The film marked his directorial debut, and its significance lies in the fact…
Interpol, one of New York's most consistent rock bands since their 2002 debut, have released their eighth studio album, This Mirror Weighs a Ton, on 28 August. Frontman Paul Banks and guitarist Daniel Kessler discussed the record in an interview, describing a refreshed creative process involving new collaborators…
David Oyelowo and Nate Parker's Mansa Studios is launching three vertical microdrama series directly on TikTok Minis, marking the company's first shows to debut on the platform. The move reflects a broader push by Mansa, which bills itself as the first microdrama service dedicated to Black stories, to…
Marvel has unveiled a new original graphic novel, Doctor Strange: Endless Nightmare, which sends the Sorcerer Supreme into the Nightmare Realm to solve a mysterious global insomnia crisis. The book arrives via Abrams ComicArts' Marvel Arts line, adding to a recent run of high-profile adventures for the character…
A YouTuber has posted footage of what he claims is a mock-up of Apple's rumoured foldable iPhone 18 Ultra, just a week before the company's next big launch event. Lewis Hilsenteger of the Unbox Therapy channel says the device came from an unnamed source in China and showed…
Lieutenant Colonel Jonny Thompson, King Charles and Queen Camilla's popular senior equerry, is to leave the royal household at the end of the year after 22 years of military service, Buckingham Palace has confirmed. Thompson, 43, became widely recognised by royal watchers for his prominent role at major…
Manchester alt-country band Westside Cowboy spoke to NME backstage at Reading 2026, reflecting on a breakthrough year that included winning the Glastonbury Emerging Talent Competition, supporting Geese at London's Hammersmith Apollo, and releasing their debut album "It Goes On" to acclaim. It was the band's first time performing…