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Beartooth’s Caleb Shomo tells us how he finally learned to love himself: “Be patient. Give yourself time, grace and stay on the path”
Beartooth frontman Caleb Shomo has discussed coming out as a gay man and the self-acceptance behind the band’s forthcoming sixth album, ‘Pure Ecstasy’. He said publicly addressing his sexuality, after homophobic comments about a music video, allowed him to take control of the situation and gave him greater peace of mind. The album matters as…
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As Quixote Sheds Studio Space, Producer Manny Halley Takes Over L.A. Lease
Producer Manny Halley is taking over Quixote’s former 125,000-square-foot Pacoima studio lease to establish Imani Studio, providing a new production base as Quixote reduces its exposure to underused soundstage space. The deal matters because it keeps a major Los Angeles production facility active amid a sustained downturn in film and television work, while expanding Black-owned…
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China-linked research claims as Kusama dies and US Open drama
Australian universities face claims of defence-linked Chinese research, while two are arrested after a Queensland pursuit. Artist Yayoi Kusama has died aged 97, and Muchova and Mensik take the US Open mixed doubles title.
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Lindsay Clancy jury starts deliberations: Read the charges they must consider as killer mom awaits her fate
A 12-person jury is deliberating in the Massachusetts trial of Lindsay Clancy, who admitted strangling her three children but has pleaded not guilty to murder on grounds of insanity. The case centres on whether severe postpartum mental illness and medication-related psychosis meant she lacked criminal responsibility, with potential implications for how such conditions are treated…
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Alcaraz draws Safiullin at US Open, tough start for Fery – who else plays who?
Carlos Alcaraz will begin his US Open title defence against Russia’s Roman Safiullin after more than four months without a competitive singles match because of a wrist injury. The draw is significant because it tests whether the defending champion is fit to contend again, while Novak Djokovic starts another attempt to win a record 25th…
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Student, 20, who overcame being abandoned in Chinese orphanage as a baby and suffering partial leg amputation dies in New England ATV crash
Bruce Kennedy, 20, died in an ATV crash near Wadleigh Pond in Piscataquis County, Maine, on 15 August. Police said he failed to negotiate a bend, lost control while speeding and was not wearing a helmet; he died at the scene. His death has prompted tributes from family, friends, former teammates and colleagues, who remembered…
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Brewers starter gets drilled with 106 mph line drive in terrifying moment, leaves game after one pitch
Milwaukee Brewers starter Dustin May left after facing only one batter when he was struck by a 106 mph line drive during Wednesday’s 8-1 victory over the New York Mets. The incident forced the Brewers to rely heavily on their bullpen, but May said tests indicated no structural damage and he hopes to make his…
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BBC reveals return of Top Gear AGAIN as new director-general Matt Brittin backs under-threat Newsnight but puts bosses on alert for job losses
BBC director-general Matt Brittin has confirmed that Top Gear will return and dismissed reports that Newsnight is to be cancelled, despite wider cuts across the corporation. The announcements provide some reassurance over two high-profile programmes, but underline the scale of financial pressure facing the BBC and the likelihood of further changes to its output and…
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Speedo’s new smart goggle system can track all four swim strokes
Speedo has launched iQ, a removable smart module for its Vanquisher swimming goggles that tracks performance across freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly. The system matters because it offers detailed swim analysis without a built-in display or subscription, and is permitted in World Aquatics competitions. The module uses swimming-specific sensors to assess head movement, breathing timing…
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Wharton impresses as Yorks trade blows with Leics
Yorkshire and Leicestershire shared an evenly balanced, weather-shortened opening day in their important County Championship Division One match at Scarborough. James Wharton’s unbeaten 70 steadied Yorkshire after early wickets, but Leicestershire struck back late on to leave the hosts 144-5 when rain and bad light ended play. Josh Davey took 2-22 as Yorkshire lost Adam…