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The Odyssey Proves There’s Still Hope for Big-Budget Filmmaking
Christopher Nolan’s new film adaptation of Homer’s epic poem The Odyssey has opened in cinemas to strongly positive reviews, with critics praising it as an example of thoughtful, big-budget filmmaking that stands apart from the irony-laden style of many modern studio blockbusters. Writing for IGN, Carlos Morales argues the film succeeds because it treats its…
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DEF LEPPARD’s RICK ALLEN Featured In ‘Skywalker’ Music Video From His Wife LAUREN MONROE
Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen has appeared in the music video for “Skywalker”, a new single by his wife, singer-songwriter and wellness artist Lauren Monroe. The release highlights the couple’s ongoing musical partnership, with Allen a regular contributor to Monroe’s live performances alongside her solo career in music and healing arts. Monroe said the song…
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No ODI century but Bethell helps England to stunning start
England’s Jacob Bethell fell just short of an One Day International century, scoring 91 off 93 balls to give England a strong platform in the third and deciding ODI against India at Lord’s. His innings featured a range of eye-catching shots that helped set England up for a potentially big total in the series-deciding match.…
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Yung Lean celebrates his 30th birthday at Electric Castle 2026
Yung Lean marked his 30th birthday on stage at Electric Castle 2026 in Romania, turning his joint set with fellow Swedish artist Bladee into an impromptu celebration. The pair performed together on the festival’s Hangar stage, with Bladee pausing his solo segment to alert the crowd to the milestone before Yung Lean thanked fans for…
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‘The end of an outstanding partnership’ – Bethell departs for 91
Jacob Bethell was finally dismissed for 91 as India claimed their first wicket of the day, ending a record-breaking opening stand of 192 with Ben Duckett in the series-deciding third One Day International against India at Lord’s. The dismissal came after England had made a rapid and dominant start to the innings, putting them in…
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Jennifer Finch, L7’s Bassist, Dead at 59 from Brain Cancer
Jennifer Finch, founding bassist of pioneering feminist rock band L7, has died aged 59 following an aggressive form of brain cancer. Her diagnosis was made public only earlier in the week, alongside a GoFundMe campaign to cover in-home nursing, therapy and medical equipment, before her bandmates announced her death late on Saturday, 18 July. Her…
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3 of the Best First No. 1 Hits of 1970s Disco
American Songwriter has put together a shortlist of some of the standout debut No. 1 hits from the disco era of the 1970s, celebrating the genre’s brief but joyful chart dominance. The feature highlights three tracks that each achieved chart-topping success in different ways, alongside anecdotes about their creation and reception at the time. Chic’s…
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Widow, 79, refuses to sell part of her garden to developers behind new £45million road as she fights to save 500-year-old oak tree in David and Goliath battle
A 79-year-old widow is resisting pressure to sell part of her garden to developers behind a new £45 million road scheme, in a bid to protect a 500-year-old oak tree on her property. The dispute has been framed as a “David and Goliath” battle, pitting an elderly homeowner against a well-funded infrastructure project, and highlights…
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Government use of automated AI decision-making to be curbed under new Australian rules
The Australian government is preparing tough new rules to govern how federal departments and agencies use artificial intelligence in automated decision-making, as part of a broader national AI plan covering consumer protections, workplace safety and privacy. The move comes amid rapid growth in AI use and datacentre construction, with ministers seeking to build in fairness,…