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Serj Tankian Thinks System of a Down Bandmate John Dolmayan “Got Tired of Trump, Like Many Others”
System of a Down frontman Serj Tankian has suggested that bandmate John Dolmayan, who is also his brother-in-law, may have cooled on his previous support for Donald Trump. Speaking to Rolling Stone Italy about the political rifts within the band, Tankian said he could not speak for Dolmayan directly but believed the drummer had “got…
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Dollar sinks against yen after Trump administration intervention
The article text was unavailable because access to the webpage was denied, so its reporting cannot be summarised reliably. Based on the headline alone, it appears to concern a fall in the US dollar against the Japanese yen following intervention by the Trump administration. No further details, figures, timing, or explanation of the alleged intervention…
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Government shutdown averted as Senate strikes deal, Kay Granger dies, Ceuta migration surge sparks alarm
US Senate leaders unveiled a bipartisan short-term funding measure intended to prevent a federal government shutdown during the midterm-election campaign. The proposal would broadly maintain existing spending levels until 11 December, carrying funding beyond the 30 September deadline, while including selected adjustments such as support for the WIC nutrition programme, disaster relief and national-security priorities.…
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33 Years Into His Career, Tim McGraw Finally Plays Fenway Park—and Reveals the One Way He “Beat” His Dad
Country star Tim McGraw played Fenway Park for the first time on 30 July, marking a milestone in a career spanning more than three decades. The historic Boston venue, home of the Red Sox since the early 1900s, had never previously hosted a McGraw concert despite his long list of achievements, which include Hollywood film…
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Charlotte repeat offender charged with killing man hours after release on bond
A convicted killer in North Carolina has been charged with murder after allegedly shooting two men, one fatally, less than two hours after being released from jail on bond. The case has reignited scrutiny of the state’s bail and release policies for repeat violent offenders, with critics questioning why a man with a prior conviction…
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Live Report: Lollapalooza 2026
Like Glastonbury, a little inconvenience is a key part of Lollapalooza’s mythology. Schedules concede to the downpour and the grass turns to sludge, but the landmark festival of Chicago’s Grant Park just feels more authentic when everyone’s trainers are ruined because there really is no better way to say, “I… The post Live Report: Lollapalooza…
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Boy George Fires Label Manager After Reported Rift Over AI-Generated Pro-Israel Reggae Song: ‘Really Does Not Hurt to Say Goodbye’
Boy George has fired Tony Pontius, the longtime manager of his independent label BGP (Boy George Presents), after Pontius refused to distribute the singer’s new AI-assisted track “We Will Dance Again,” which expresses pro-Israel views on the 7 October 2023 Hamas-led attack. The 65-year-old Culture Club frontman framed the split as a consequence of standing…
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Oil prices plunge and Europe’s markets rally after Trump calls off Iran strikes
Oil prices fell sharply and European stocks and government bonds rallied on Monday after Donald Trump cancelled planned strikes on Iran and said peace talks were set to resume, easing fears of a wider Middle East conflict disrupting oil supplies. The move reverses some of the sharp rises seen in July, when fighting between the…
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Shadowbox Takes On Management Of New York’s Historic Kaufman Astoria Studios
Shadowbox Studios has taken over management of Kaufman Astoria Studios, the historic New York production facility, following a period of financial turmoil at the site. The move brings a major studio operator into a landmark venue with a long production history, offering some stability after its previous owner faced legal action over unpaid debts. The…