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O’Neill would rather Celtic had no fans at Ibrox than 300
Martin O’Neill has criticised Rangers’ decision to offer Celtic only 300 tickets for next month’s League Cup quarter-final at Ibrox, saying Celtic would be better off refusing the allocation and reciprocating with the same number. He argued that the Old Firm fixture is at its best when away supporters are properly represented, although the reduced…
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“I’m not proud of it”: the 1985 role Martin Sheen played because he “needed the money”
Martin Sheen has said he took voiceover work for Pepsi and Toyota advertisements in the mid-1980s because he needed the money, despite not being proud of the assignments. His comments illustrate the uneven nature of an acting career, even for someone associated with acclaimed films such as Badlands and Apocalypse Now. Sheen told the Los…
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The “tremendous” singer Neil Young wanted to know better: “A great artist”
Neil Young praised the late Tom Petty as a lasting “great artist”, reflecting that Petty’s work and influence continue beyond his death. The article argues that the two musicians shared a commitment to honest, independent rock music, despite Young’s more experimental and unpredictable career. Young said he met Petty several times at the Bridge School…
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Ella Langley’s Return to Her Alma Mater Was Already Special—Then She Made It Unforgettable With a Dolly Parton Tribute
Ella Langley paid tribute to Dolly Parton by performing Parton’s classic ‘Jolene’ during a concert in Auburn, Alabama, where Langley attended university. She told the audience that the show did not feel right without acknowledging Parton, whose death on 26 August prompted widespread tributes across country music. The performance highlighted Parton’s lasting influence as an…
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Middlesbrough’s knife-carrying criminals can avoid jail sentences if they accept mental health support
Police documents show that some first-time and low-level offenders in Middlesbrough who admit carrying knives or other bladed weapons may avoid prosecution by completing the Cleveland Divert programme, which offers mental health and other support. The scheme has drawn renewed scrutiny after recent unrest in Teesside, with critics arguing that diversion can appear too lenient,…
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Ella Langley seemingly fires back after Doja Cat’s brutal take on her chart-topping hit
Ella Langley appeared to respond playfully to Doja Cat’s criticism of her hit “Choosin’ Texas”, using the caption “Ella Langley? What is that?” on a social-media post. The remark echoed Doja Cat’s earlier claim that she did not know Langley and did not care for country music, prompting debate among fans of both artists. The…
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Elanga and Wissa strike as Newcastle extend Spurs’ miserable start to season
Newcastle beat Tottenham 2-0 in Spurs’ first home Premier League match of the season, extending the home side’s difficult start despite a summer of high-profile spending. Tottenham were the stronger team before half-time but failed to convert their chances, then faded after the interval as Newcastle became more compact and assertive. Anthony Elanga opened the…
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‘Not bad for the worst team in Premier League history’ – Hull’s perfect start
Hull City maintained their perfect start to their Premier League return by beating Coventry City 1-0 away, with Liam Millar scoring a late winner. The result follows their opening victory over Manchester United and gives the newly promoted side early confidence after widespread predictions that they would struggle to survive. Coventry had almost 70% possession…
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Exclusive: D&D’s Japanese Rival Creators Talk About Imminent English Launch
Sword World RPG, Japan’s long-established fantasy tabletop role-playing game and a major domestic rival to Dungeons & Dragons, is to receive its first official English release. Publisher Mugen Gaming will launch a BackerKit crowdfunding campaign for an English translation of Sword World RPG 2.5 on 20 October, potentially introducing the game to a much wider…
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DEEP PURPLE’s ROGER GLOVER Explains Why He Never Gets Tired Of Playing ‘Smoke On The Water’: ‘I Listen To It From The Audience’s Perspective’
Deep Purple bassist Roger Glover says he still enjoys performing “Smoke On The Water” because he experiences it through the audience’s excitement, particularly for fans hearing it live for the first time. He says the song’s simple structure also gives him room to vary his bass playing, helping keep it fresh while preserving the familiar…