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The era Don Henley called the worst part of his career: “The whole transition”
Don Henley described the early 1980s, following the Eagles’ break-up, as the toughest transition of his career. Accustomed to working in bands, he struggled with the uncertainty of becoming a solo artist while the music industry was rapidly changing, including the rise of MTV. His 1982 debut solo album, *I Can’t Stand Still*, initially faltered…
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AARON LEWIS Blasts Bands Who Rely On Backing Tracks During Concerts: ‘It’s Robbing The Person That Is Going To See A Live Show’
STAIND frontman Aaron Lewis has criticised bands that use backing tracks during live concerts, arguing the practice shortchanges fans expecting an authentic performance. Speaking on “The Anchormen” podcast, Lewis said full instrumental and vocal tracks are increasingly played underneath live performances, to the point where band members could leave the stage entirely without most of…
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3 Years After Ending, This 145-Episode Spy Adventure Series Is Already Considered a Classic
The animated spy comedy *Archer*, which ran for 145 episodes before ending three years ago, is being highlighted as one of television’s sharpest adult comedies and a series already regarded as a classic despite its relatively short time off the air. Premiering in 2009, the show carved out a distinctive niche between long-running animated staples…
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Earthquake shakes Peru’s Andes region, killing at least 5, displacing hundreds
A powerful earthquake struck Peru’s Andes region overnight, killing at least five people, injuring more than 20 others and forcing hundreds from their homes as buildings, including a church, collapsed. Authorities said an unknown number of people remain missing, and the disaster has prompted an emergency response in the affected central Peruvian communities. The magnitude…
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‘The Odyssey’ Becomes Christopher Nolan’s Biggest Global Debut of All Time With $264 Million
Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” opened to $264.1 million worldwide, making it the biggest global debut of his career and a striking result for an R-rated, near-three-hour film without franchise backing. The Universal release adapts Homer’s ancient epic and stars Matt Damon as Odysseus alongside a large ensemble cast, with its success underlining Nolan’s box-office pull…
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Bill Maher admits he could vote for JD Vance, warns ‘cowardly’ Democrats face socialist takeover
US comedian and HBO host Bill Maher said on his show that he could see himself voting for Vice President JD Vance in the 2028 presidential election, should the Democratic Party nominate a candidate he considers too far to the left. Maher accused Democrats of being “cowardly” in the face of what he described as…
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Chiefs at Xbox’s first-party studios apparently hate Game Pass
According to journalist Jason Shreier, senior figures at some of Xbox’s first-party studios reportedly resent the Game Pass subscription service, believing it undermines the perceived value of their games. The concern is that when big-budget titles launch on Game Pass from day one, players opt to play them through the subscription rather than buying them…
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Fetterman calls Zohran Mamdani a ‘clown’ over push to arrest Netanyahu in New York City
Democratic Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania has criticised New York City’s Democratic socialist mayor, Zohran Mamdani, labelling him a “clown” over his calls for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to be arrested should he visit New York City. The remarks reflect a wider rift within the Democratic Party over its stance on Israel, with Fetterman…