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Yard Act: New Beginnings for the U.K. Rock Band

• Yard Act releases their third album exploring how success and fame failed to resolve personal struggles, marking a thematic trilogy from aspiration to aftermath
• Frontman James Smith discusses the alienation of touring and celebrity, whilst the band experiments with darker, more aggressive production alongside their post-punk foundation

The Leeds group's third album, You’re Gonna Need A Little Music, sees the tight-knit band coming to terms with fame and unveiling an all-new sound as their art continues to evolve

Martin Garrix Brings Out The Edge To Debut Latest U2 Collab “Fireflies” At Tomorrowland

• Martin Garrix and U2's The Edge premiered their collaboration 'Fireflies' at Tomorrowland on July 17, with official release July 24
• This is their second partnership; they previously created the 2021 UEFA European Football Championship official theme 'We Are The People'

Last week, U2 released their new song "Street Of Dreams," which was first teased in May with a music video shoot in the streets of Mexico City. On Friday (July 17), the Edge joined Dutch DJ Martin Garrix onstage at Antwerp's Tomorrowland festival to debut a new collab…

Andy Burnham’s plan to scrap technology department triggers backlash

• Burnham plans to abolish DSIT and merge it into a larger business department
• Tech leaders and MPs warn reorganization wastes crucial time for AI policy at a pivotal moment for UK competitiveness

MPs and industry experts warn incoming PM’s reorganisation would waste time at a critical moment for AI and economic growth Andy Burnham’s plan to scrap the government’s technology department has triggered an angry backlash from MPs, Whitehall officials and tech experts. The incoming prime minister has asked officials…

Venezuela Earthquakes Death Toll Surpasses 5,000

• Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on June 24, resulting in 5,069 deaths and 16,740 injuries
• La Guaira coastal region suffered heaviest damage with 856 buildings damaged and 190 completely destroyed; over 1,300 aftershocks recorded

$497M Historical Epic Rides ‘The Odyssey’s Coattails to Streaming Success

• Nolan's *The Odyssey* smashes box-office forecasts on opening weekend
• 2004's *Troy*, same source material, sees streaming resurgence as a result
• Nolan nearly directed *Troy* before making *Batman Begins* instead

Christopher Nolan's new film adaptation of Homer's *The Odyssey*, starring Matt Damon, has vastly exceeded box-office expectations on its opening weekend, and the surge of interest has spilled over into renewed streaming popularity for 2004's *Troy*, another film drawn from the same source material. The knock-on effect highlights…

ILLUMISHADE, Featuring ELUVEITIE Members, Releases New Single ‘Heatwave’

• Swiss modern metal group ILLUMISHADE, featuring ELUVEITIE members, releases single 'Heatwave' with guest vocals from Seven Spires' Adrienne Cowan
• The track marks a darker direction, blending electronic elements with distorted riffs and exploring themes of apocalypse and despair
• Now operating independently, the band continues to build on touring momentum from their 2024 album 'Another Side Of You'

Swiss modern metal band ILLUMISHADE, which features ELUVEITIE's Fabienne Erni and Jonas Wolf, has released a new single called "Heatwave", their second track of 2026 following May's "Paralyzed". The song marks a stylistic shift for the band, moving into darker, electronically-tinged territory and featuring a guest vocal performance…

The Beatles cover that topped the country chart in 1989

• Beatles' early country B-side 'I Don't Want to Spoil the Party' never charted upon release
• Roseanne Cash's 1989 cover reached #1 on the Hot Country Songs chart, nearly 20 years after the band's split
• The story illustrates The Beatles' lasting influence across genres and generations

These Hollywood-Loved Designer Handbags Are Up to $1,500 Off at Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale

• Nordstrom's Anniversary Sale runs 18 July to 9 August 2026.
• Designer handbags from Tory Burch, Coach, Vince discounted up to $1,500.
• Early access started 14 July; prices revert after 9 August.

Nordstrom's Anniversary Sale has opened to the public, offering discounts on designer handbags from brands including Tory Burch, Marc Jacobs, Coach and Vince. The annual event, one of the retailer's biggest sales of the year, gives shoppers a rare chance to buy luxury bags that typically avoid major…

On the Charts 60 Years Ago Today, Buck Owens Was in the Middle of Yet Another Run at No. 1 With This Don Rich-Penned Hit

• Buck Owens' "Think of Me" hit No. 1 sixty years ago this week
• Song, penned by guitarist Don Rich, topped charts for six weeks
• Owens had four separate No. 1 country hits in 1966 alone

On 18 July 1966, sixty years before this article's publication, country star Buck Owens sat in the middle of a six-week run at number one on the Hot Country Singles chart with "Think of Me." The piece revisits the moment as part of a look back at Owens'…

Forget ‘Bosch,’ Billy Bob Thornton’s 4-Part Crime Hit Is Taking Over Prime Video

• Billy Bob Thornton's *Goliath* is climbing Prime Video's top 10 charts.
• Fans are seeking a replacement after Bosch ended and Lincoln Lawyer nears its finale.
• The four-season legal thriller stars Thornton as lawyer Billy McBride.

Billy Bob Thornton's legal thriller *Goliath* has surged back into Prime Video's top 10 charts in several countries, as fans of crime dramas seek a replacement following the conclusion of the Bosch franchise and the announcement that *The Lincoln Lawyer* will end after its next season. The four-season…