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Prime Video’s ‘Ride Or Die’ To Be Submitted As Comedy With Stars Hannah Waddingham & Octavia Spencer In Lead Actress Consideration For TV Awards
Prime Video’s action-comedy series “Ride or Die” will be submitted in comedy categories for the upcoming television awards season, with stars Hannah Waddingham and Octavia Spencer both entered for Lead Actress in a Comedy. The decision follows the show’s strong commercial and critical performance since its 15 July 2026 release, and reflects an increasingly common…
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J-pop powerhouse ASOBISYSTEM opens first US headquarters in California
ASOBISYSTEM, the Tokyo-based entertainment company behind two decades of Harajuku culture exports, has opened its first permanent US headquarters, marking its largest North American investment to date. The new subsidiary, ASOBISYSTEM U.S.A. INC., is based in Culver City, California, and will oversee business development, partnerships, marketing, publicity and artist support across the continent, giving the…
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Heart have finished recording their first album in a decade. “It’s what we were born to do, and do together”
Nancy Wilson has revealed that Heart have finished recording a new studio album, which would be the band’s first collection of original material in a decade. It follows their 2016 record Beautiful Broken, and marks a significant return for the veteran rock outfit fronted by sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson. Wilson shared the news during…
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Christian driver is told car insurance will be voided unless he removes ‘Jesus Loves You’ stickers from his Nissan Pixo
A Christian driver has been told that his car insurance policy will be declared void unless he removes “Jesus Loves You” stickers from his Nissan Pixo. The case has drawn attention as an apparent example of an insurer objecting to religious messaging displayed on a personal vehicle, raising questions about the boundaries insurers can set…
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Cruise line’s tougher booking rules ignite backlash over higher deposits and payments
Princess Cruises has introduced stricter booking terms, including higher deposits and earlier final payment deadlines, prompting a mixed reaction from customers. The changes affect how much travellers must pay upfront and how far in advance they must settle their balance before sailing, altering the financial commitment required to secure a cabin. The cruise line said…
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Spanberger intervening in proposed NextEra-Dominion merger
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger plans to seek formal intervenor status in the regulatory review of NextEra Energy’s proposed acquisition of Dominion Energy. The move would give her administration a direct role in scrutinising a deal that could reshape the state’s electricity system, with implications for household bills, jobs and future energy investment. The all-stock transaction…
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“We Suck”: The Heartland Rock Icon Who Felt Overshadowed Recording Alongside Eagles
John Mellencamp has recalled feeling completely outmatched while recording his 1978 debut single “I Need A Lover” at Criteria Studios in Miami, where the Eagles were simultaneously working next door on their landmark album Hotel California. Then still performing as Johnny Cougar, Mellencamp said hearing snippets of tracks like “Life in the Fast Lane” through…
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Peter Katsis, Manager For Jane’s Addiction, Smashing Pumpkins and Morrissey, Dies at 69
Peter Katsis, a veteran music manager whose clients included Jane’s Addiction, Smashing Pumpkins, Morrissey, Backstreet Boys and Audioslave, has died aged 69. His long career helped shape the commercial and touring success of major rock and pop acts, particularly through large-scale live shows and artist management. Katsis died in a Los Angeles hospital on Thursday…
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DOJ accuses Duke Law of racial discrimination against white, Asian applicants
The US Department of Justice has accused Duke Law School of illegally considering race in admissions, alleging that its practices disadvantaged white and Asian applicants. The finding is significant because it is part of the Trump administration’s wider scrutiny of university admissions following the 2023 Supreme Court decision restricting race-conscious admissions. The department said Duke…
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Madonna & Kylie Minogue Team Up for Steamy ‘Love Sensation’ Remixes: Listen Now
Madonna and Kylie Minogue have released their first collaborative recordings, two remixes of Madonna’s “Love Sensation” from her July album Confessions II. The release follows their joint performance at WorldPride Amsterdam 2026 and brings together two major pop artists whose collaboration had previously been highly anticipated. Produced by Stuart Price, the 3-minute-35-second “Afterhours Radio Edit”…