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Morrissey and Johnny Marr have both worked on new rare vinyl release from The Smiths
Morrissey and Johnny Marr have both contributed to a new seven-inch single by The Smiths, to be included in Rough Trade Records’ upcoming boxset “Rough Trade 45s: Volume 2”, due for release on 30 October. The single pairs “The Headmaster Ritual” with “I Want The One I Can’t Have”, both from 1985’s “Meat Is Murder”,…
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Authors face backlash for participation in 2022 Google AI study
Thirteen professional authors, including science-fiction writers Ken Liu and Robin Sloan, are facing online backlash after their participation in a 2022 Google research study resurfaced on social media. The Wordcraft Writers Workshop, run by Google’s DeepMind division, asked the writers to trial an AI-assisted editing tool built on the LaMDA language model, the predecessor to…
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Vikings quarterback battle meets expected end as Kyler Murray beats out JJ McCarthy for starting job
The Minnesota Vikings have named Kyler Murray their starting quarterback, ending a competitive battle with second-year passer JJ McCarthy ahead of the new NFL season. The decision resolves uncertainty over the team’s quarterback plans and reflects a preference for Murray’s experience and track record over McCarthy’s more limited college and professional football exposure so far.…
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Inside ‘Dreams in Nightmares,’ a Vibrant Reinvention of the American Road Movie
Filmmaker Shatara Michelle Ford’s second feature, “Dreams in Nightmares,” is finally reaching cinemas on 21 August via the small distributor Lunette Films, nearly two years after its acclaimed premiere at the BlackStar Film Festival in Philadelphia. Despite strong reviews and a notable cast, getting the follow-up to Ford’s celebrated debut “Test Pattern” into theatres proved…
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Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder to Perform One-Night-Only Stage Show as ‘Hacks’ Characters
Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder will reprise their “Hacks” roles of Deborah Vance and Ava for a one-off live stage show, timed to celebrate the sitcom’s record-breaking 24 Emmy nominations for its final season. The event, titled “Deborah Vance & Friends & Enemies LIVE!”, marks the first time the pair have appeared in character outside…
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The Guardian view on AI money in US politics: not the way to hold an urgent democratic debate | Editorial
Amid public concern over the impact of new technology, Silicon Valley’s use of its wealth to influence specific election races is an unwelcome development As the huge societal ramifications of artificial intelligence have become clear, some of the tech industry’s most senior figures have taken to writing thinkpieces on what comes next. The latest to…
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Halo: Campaign Evolved’s Biggest Competition Might Be Halo
Halo Campaign Evolved is a celebration of the franchise, but not many people are attending that party. New estimates peg sales at 1.2 million copies sold across PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PS5 so far, around $67 million in revenue, which isn’t the best start for this remake of the original Halo campaign. Also available…
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Marvel Tokon’s Anime Style Is Great, but Its Lack of Fashion Stinks
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, the new anime-styled tag-team fighter from Arc System Works, has been praised for its combat and story mode but criticised for offering little genuine costume variety. Rather than distinct alternate outfits, most characters are limited to colour palette swaps of their single anime-inspired design, which the author argues undercuts a genre…
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Exceleration partners with Reach Records on global distribution
Exceleration Music has agreed a strategic partnership with Christian hip-hop label Reach Records, home to artist and co-founder Lecrae as well as Jackie Hill Perry, marking Exceleration’s first deal with both a hip-hop and a Christian music label. Through its in-house distributor Redeye Worldwide, Exceleration will give Atlanta-based Reach global physical and digital distribution and…
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Alan Ritchson’s New 4-Part Prime Video Series Is Officially the Best Yet
Reacher has returned for a fourth season on Prime Video, with the Alan Ritchson-led adaptation of Lee Child’s novels earning a 100% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes ahead of its premiere. This marks the strongest critical reception of any season so far, building on three previous instalments that had already been well received, and suggests…