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The $140m movie that still couldn’t afford to hire Kevin Costner: “It came down to money”
The article’s title says that a film with a $140 million budget was still unable to hire Kevin Costner because of financial constraints. This highlights how a large overall production budget does not necessarily leave enough money for a major actor’s fee. No further article content is provided beyond the headline and site navigation, so…
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Why does Elton John think “living in Australia” changed his vocals?
Elton John has revealed that a period spent living in Australia proved a turning point for his voice, though not for the reasons one might expect. He noticed his singing had deteriorated and his voice had become deeper, only to be told bluntly by a doctor that heavy cannabis use was the cause, prompting a…
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TONY IOMMI: ‘If I Sit Down With A Guitar, I’ll Come Up With A Riff’
Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has discussed his upcoming solo album “From The Dark”, due out on 23 October via BMG, in a new interview with Planet Rock’s Loz Guest. It will be his first solo release in 21 years, featuring Norwegian vocalist Jorn Lande on all lead vocals and writing credits, alongside bassist Becky…
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Capital One says it closed Trump Organization accounts over money-laundering concerns
Capital One has asked a US federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit brought by the Trump Organization and Eric Trump, arguing that around 385 accounts held by the group and affiliated businesses were closed in mid-2021 following a lengthy anti-money-laundering review, not for political reasons. The case is significant because it forms part of a…
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The Devil’s Mouth: The Caves Could Lock Them Inside | Collider BTS
Collider has published a behind-the-scenes video feature on “The Devil’s Mouth,” an upcoming survival thriller from Amazon Prime Video, focusing on the technical challenges faced during filming. The piece centres on cinematographer James Kniest, who discusses the difficulties of shooting in demanding and hazardous natural locations across Thailand. The video covers filming across caves, rivers…
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Phil Collins Reveals He Nearly Died in 2024 After Drinking Caused His Organs to Shut Down
Phil Collins has revealed he came close to death in April 2024, when heavy drinking caused organ failure that left him unconscious in a Swiss hospital, with doctors and his family facing the prospect of taking him off life support. Speaking to The Sunday Times, the 75-year-old former Genesis frontman said his manager summoned his…
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Why the Commonwealth Games are important to NI athletes
Northern Ireland athletes returned from the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with 16 medals, the second-highest total in the region’s history behind the 18 won in Birmingham four years ago, despite the Games being run with fewer sports this time. The event’s importance lies in its position at the midpoint of the Olympic cycle, offering athletes…
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AI kill switch bill could shut down rogue models
A bipartisan bill introduced in the US House of Representatives would require developers of the most powerful artificial intelligence systems to build in reliable shutdown mechanisms, giving the Department of Homeland Security emergency authority to restrict or halt an AI model during a catastrophic event. The proposal, dubbed the “AI Kill Switch Act,” reflects growing…
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SHARON OSBOURNE: ‘We’re Speaking To People’ About Playing 2027 OZZFEST; Official Announcement Coming ‘Soon’
Sharon Osbourne has reaffirmed plans to revive Ozzfest in 2027, telling Metal Hammer magazine that the festival will return to Villa Park, home ground of Aston Villa Football Club in Birmingham, the venue where Ozzy Osbourne played his final performance at the “Back To The Beginning” show in July 2025. The move would mark the…
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Malaysia is reportedly shutting down Balaji Srinivasan’s Network School
Malaysia has reportedly ordered the closure of the Network School, a startup-focused community founded by entrepreneur and investor Balaji Srinivasan, according to the Wall Street Journal. The venture, based in a converted Malaysian hotel, was conceived as the first stage of Srinivasan’s broader ambition to build an entirely new society outside conventional nation-states, reflecting his…