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Donald Sutherland’s “really dumb” decision to turn down a 1972 masterpiece: “I regret that”
Donald Sutherland reportedly described turning down a role in Francis Ford Coppola’s 1972 film The Godfather as a “really dumb” decision that he later regretted. The article presents the missed opportunity as a notable what-if in the actor’s career because the film became one of cinema’s most acclaimed and influential works. Sutherland’s comments reflect hindsight…
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SpaceX suddenly aborts second Starship V3 launch after ignition
The company didn’t immediately say what went wrong. SpaceX’s stock plunged more than 4% in after-hours trading before paring losses.
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Teenage loners who ran a £29million cyber-hacking spree from their bedrooms are jailed for five years – and could be extradited to the US
Two British teenagers who ran a cyber-hacking operation from their bedrooms, causing an estimated £29million in damage, have each been jailed for five years and could face extradition to the United States. Courts heard the pair, described as isolated loners, targeted numerous organisations through hacking schemes that netted significant financial harm, highlighting the growing threat…
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Don Felder Says Early Tom Petty Sounded Like a “Bob Dylan Knockoff”
Don Felder has recalled initially thinking Tom Petty sounded like a “Bob Dylan knockoff” when he saw the future rock star perform early in his career. The former Eagles guitarist said Petty was still developing his own vocal identity, illustrating how Petty’s distinctive sound emerged over time before he became a major rock figure. Felder…
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Netflix To Ramp Up Live Programming As ‘BTS: The Comeback Live’ & ‘The Roast Of Kevin Hart’ Perform For Streamer, Drive Subscriber Numbers
Netflix says it will expand its live programming after several high-profile events, including BTS: The Comeback Live – Arirang and The Roast of Kevin Hart, attracted strong audiences and helped drive subscriber sign-ups. The move matters because the streamer views live events as a tool for customer acquisition, advertising revenue and cultural conversation, even if…
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MLB effectively outlaws use of AI on dugout iPads during games
Major League Baseball has effectively barred teams from using artificial intelligence tools on dugout iPads during games to influence tactical decisions. The move matters because clubs had begun using bespoke applications that could shape real-time choices traditionally made by players and coaching staff. The applications reportedly offered recommendations on substitutions, pitch calling and other in-game…
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Trump hyped 20 companies days after buying stock as Democrats cry ‘textbook corruption’
Donald Trump has faced accusations of corruption from Democrats after it emerged that he publicly promoted around 20 companies in the days following personal stock purchases in them. Critics have described the pattern as “textbook corruption”, raising concerns about a sitting president using his platform to influence markets in ways that could financially benefit him…
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The bigger picture: Tuchel gets blame for England exit but this is not only about him | Barney Ronay
Barney Ronay’s Guardian column argues that while Thomas Tuchel will inevitably take the blame for England’s World Cup semi-final exit to Argentina in Atlanta, the defeat reflects a deeper, recurring pattern in English football culture rather than being solely down to one manager’s failings. The piece draws parallels with previous England exits under different managers,…
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Gracie Abrams Shares Voice Notes From Upcoming ‘Daughter From Hell’ Tracks, Including One With an Alternate Melody
Gracie Abrams has previewed early voice-note recordings from two unreleased songs on her forthcoming third album, Daughter From Hell, during a Billboard interview. The snippets show how the songs developed from rough melodies and piano ideas, while also building anticipation for an album that follows the successful The Secret of Us. One previewed track, “Sober”,…
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Netflix Shares Fall After Mixed Q2 Earnings Report; Execs Say “Quality And Variety” Matter As Much As View Time
Netflix shares fell 9% in after-hours trading after the streamer reported mixed second-quarter results, with revenue narrowly missing Wall Street expectations despite a small earnings beat. The reaction highlights investor concern over Netflix’s growth and engagement, particularly as it faces intense competition for viewers’ time from platforms such as YouTube and TikTok. Revenue was $12.56…