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MORNING GLORY: Hasan Piker’s radical rhetoric is becoming Democrats’ 2026 brand
The article argues that commentator Hasan Piker’s increasingly provocative online statements could damage Democratic candidates and the party’s public image ahead of the 2026 midterms. It portrays Piker as a prominent figure on the US left, criticising his political rhetoric and claiming that Democratic leaders are distancing themselves from him. It cites Piker’s past remark…
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Apple TV Officially Breathes New Life Into a 10-Part Legal Thriller Classic
The military legal drama *JAG* is enjoying renewed attention after appearing in the Apple TV Store’s US Top 10, reportedly reaching as high as second place. Its resurgence matters because the series was a major television success in its own right and provided the foundation for the long-running *NCIS* franchise. *JAG* premiered on NBC in…
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Olivia Rodrigo festival champions women artists and reproductive rights
Olivia Rodrigo’s inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival will bring together artists including Chappell Roan, Doechii, Mitski, Garbage and Stevie Nicks for a female-focused, intergenerational celebration of music. Performers say its equal billing and non-overlapping sets reject competitive norms, while its emphasis on women’s rights and community responds to the continuing underrepresentation of women at major…
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‘Harry Potter’ Back to Hogwarts Initiative to Donate Over 200,000 Books to Schools and Hospitals (EXCLUSIVE)
Publishers behind the “Harry Potter” series will donate more than 200,000 books worldwide for Back to Hogwarts Day on 1 September, aiming to encourage reading among children and families. The initiative coincides with heightened interest in the franchise ahead of HBO’s forthcoming television adaptation and includes free access to several digital and audio editions. Scholastic…
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“We wanted to be bright and funny.” How Slipknot, Linkin Park and the Backstreet Boys helped turn a car salesman and a nurse into metal’s biggest party-starters, Electric Callboy
Electric Callboy’s latest video, for Let The Good Times Roll, continues the German electrocore band’s deliberately absurd visual style, featuring cameo appearances and a miniature version of the group. The single introduces their forthcoming album, Tanzneid, and reflects the high-energy blend of metal and techno that has made their live shows and online videos widely…
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Miley Cyrus pays tribute to godmother Dolly Parton: “I will always love her and want to make her proud”
Miley Cyrus has paid tribute to her godmother, Dolly Parton, following Parton’s reported death, saying she will always love her and hopes to make her proud. Cyrus said their most meaningful moments would remain private, but recalled that one of their final conversations concerned music and metamorphosis, adding that Parton would want her to continue…
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Katy Perry Talks Justin Trudeau Romance, Dolly Parton and Embracing “Queen of Cringe” Title
Katy Perry surprised fans at a Los Angeles IMAX screening of her new concert documentary, Katy Perry: The Lifetimes Tour — Live From Paris, joining them for the finale and describing the event as a party-like cinema experience. The film documents her 2025 world tour and is due for a global cinema and IMAX release,…
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LIZ JONES: My very revealing two hours with Dolly Parton: Why her breasts looked so big, what her real hair was like beneath the wig… and her poignant parting words that never came true
The article recalls an interview Liz Jones conducted with Dolly Parton when the singer was 60, portraying her as warm, self-aware and unexpectedly down-to-earth despite her highly stylised public image. It frames the recollections around a reported announcement of Parton’s death at 80 following cancer, while emphasising her long career, enduring popularity and personal devotion…
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Government expects Meta’s new protections for teenagers in US to apply in UK
The Government expects Meta to extend to the UK new protections for teenage users that it is introducing in the United States following a major legal settlement. Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden said British young people should not receive weaker safeguards than American users, while arguing that the UK will take further action itself…