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City Pop Waves Proves Japan’s Retro Sound Is Still Making New Fans in London
The UK hosted its first-ever city pop concert, City Pop Waves, as part of Palace Bowl Presents, a 12-day open-air festival in Crystal Palace Park, South London. The event underlined how Japan’s retro city pop genre, born in the late 1970s and 1980s, continues to attract new international audiences decades after its heyday, with the…
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10 comfortable walking shoes on sale at DSW, starting at $55
DSW is currently offering discounts on comfortable walking shoes from popular brands including Skechers, Brooks, New Balance and Asics, with deals starting at $55. The sale covers a range of styles suited to different needs, from lightweight slip-ons to cushioned running shoes, appealing to shoppers seeking supportive, budget-friendly footwear for daily wear or exercise. Discounts…
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DC Is Officially Going ‘Parks and Recreation’ for New 8-Part Jimmy Olsen Series
DC Studios has officially announced a new eight-episode series titled *The People v. Gorilla Grodd*, a spin-off of last summer’s *Superman* film focused on Daily Planet reporter Jimmy Olsen, again played by Skyler Gisondo. Framed as a mockumentary in the style of *American Vandal*, the show sees Olsen investigate whether the super-intelligent villain Grodd genuinely…
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GTA 6 Could Do For Cars What Red Dead Redemption 2 Did For Horses
As long as Grand Theft Auto games have been around, cars have been accessories to the crimes that players committed. A vital part of the experience, a new set of wheels was just a felony away, whether you were dodging cops in Liberty City or stealing hot rides for car dealerships in Vice City. But…
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A Classic Scene From the I Spy Books Has Been Recreated in LEGO
The I Spy book series is a favorite of mine. I collected all of the books as a kid (including the challenge ones!) and have recently started looking at them with my son again. The attention of detail that went into creating each scene is quite incredible and you can always find new things if…
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Schumer ducks question on campaigning with socialist candidate who refuses to back him as leader
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer avoided directly answering whether he would campaign alongside Abdul El-Sayed, the progressive Democratic Senate nominee in Michigan, despite El-Sayed declining to commit to supporting Schumer as party leader. Instead, Schumer praised El-Sayed for bringing “new energy” to the Democratic Party, a notable dodge given that Senate control hinges partly on…
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Quality Control co-founder Pierre Thomas hospitalised after heart attack
Quality Control co-founder Pierre “P” Thomas was hospitalised in Las Vegas after suffering a heart attack, a scare that briefly generated confusion online before his representative confirmed he was “alive and currently hospitalized receiving medical care.” TMZ first reported the incident, noting Thomas had been placed under close observation in a hospital’s intensive care unit.…
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Naughty Dog’s Intergalactic Adds An Actor From The Last Of Us And Uncharted
Another actor has joined the cast for Naughty Dog’s upcoming new IP Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. Robin Atkin Downes, who played Robert in Naughty Dog’s The Last of Us and multiple characters in the studio’s Uncharted games, said on social media that he’s set to appear in Intergalactic. He didn’t say who he is playing,…
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Universal Music Poland acquires the Kayax Records catalog and brand, home to recordings by Brodka, Nosowska and Zakopower
Universal Music Poland has acquired the catalogue business of Kayax Records, a Warsaw-based independent label whose roster includes Brodka, Nosowska, Zakopower and Artur Rojek. Announced on 20 August 2026, the deal covers global recording rights to the label’s catalogue and the Kayax Records brand, and marks a significant consolidation of Polish independent music assets by…
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On This Day in 1989, Garth Brooks Released the Highly Misunderstood Song That Changed His Life Forever
On 21 August 1989, Garth Brooks released “If Tomorrow Never Comes” as the second single from his self-titled debut album, a song that became his first No. 1 on the Hot Country Songs chart and remains a staple of his concerts nearly four decades later. Although its music video suggests a story about a father’s…