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The X-Men Are Officially Taking Over Disney+ Ahead of ‘Doomsday’ Return
The 2000 film X-Men has re-entered Disney+’s global Top 10 films chart, landing at number nine, as fans get ready for Avengers: Doomsday’s December cinema release. Marvel Studios has published a “must-watch” list of shows and films to view beforehand, and the original X-Men features prominently because several of its cast, including Ian McKellen, James…
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Sabrina Carpenter Honors Hero Dolly Parton, Recalls Thinking ‘We Could Be Sisters!’
Sabrina Carpenter has paid tribute to Dolly Parton following the country legend’s death at the age of 80, describing her as an inspiration and “an angel walking the earth.” Parton had guest-featured on a reworked version of Carpenter’s song “Please Please Please” for the deluxe edition of Short n’ Sweet, and the pair had bonded…
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The 8 Most Fun Nintendo Games of All Time, Ranked
Collider has published a ranked list of the eight most fun Nintendo games of all time, judging titles on entertainment value, design, gameplay, originality and fan reception. The list spans several decades and franchises, highlighting how Nintendo consistently prioritises accessible, creative and enjoyable gameplay across genres from racing to platforming to adventure. Among the entries…
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Sabrina Carpenter Remembers Dolly Parton: ‘How Lucky Are We All to Have Experienced Your Singular Magic’
Sabrina Carpenter has paid tribute to Dolly Parton following the country music icon’s death at the age of 80. Parton’s death was announced on Tuesday (25 August) by her nephew, Bryan Seaver, via Instagram, prompting an outpouring of remembrance for a singer, actress and philanthropist whose six-decade career produced classics such as “Jolene,” “9 to…
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In China, talking to AI is normal. Now the government fears it might replace human intimacy
China is tightening rules on AI companion chatbots amid growing concern that they foster emotional dependence and could discourage young people from pursuing real relationships, marriage and parenthood. The move follows ByteDance’s decision last month to shut down the companion feature on its Doubao chatbot, which upset users who had formed close attachments to their…
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Courtney Love Shares Photos With Slayyyter & Praises Her as a ‘Talented Witch Queen Genius’
Courtney Love has publicly declared her admiration for rising pop star Slayyyter, sharing a carousel of Instagram photos and videos of the pair together, including footage from Slayyyter’s sold-out Los Angeles show at the Shrine Expo Hall. The Hole frontwoman captioned the post by calling Slayyyter and others “once in a generational talented witch queen…
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Beyoncé pays tribute following Dolly Parton’s death aged 80
Beyoncé has paid tribute to Dolly Parton after the country music icon died aged 80, describing her as a guiding figure whose art, generosity and individuality had a profound impact. The singer said she was honoured to have worked with Parton and praised her contribution to music, culture and the wider world. Their collaboration came…
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Brandi Carlile on Dolly Parton: ‘She Took a Risk and Accepted Me for Being Gay’
Musician Brandi Carlile paid tribute to Dolly Parton following the country legend’s death on Tuesday at the age of 80 after a brief battle with cancer. In an Instagram post, Carlile praised Parton for quietly accepting her as a gay woman long before it was expected of a public figure, and for consistently steering public…
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Youth Music Awards Heads to Liverpool for 2026 Ceremony: See Full List of Nominations
The Youth Music Awards will move its ceremony from London to Liverpool for the first time since launching in 2019, with nominations for the 2026 edition now announced. The event, taking place at St George’s Hall on 28 October, celebrates emerging British artists, industry professionals and grassroots community projects, underlining the awards’ role in supporting…