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Don’t Date Brandon review – this lazy true-crime show doesn’t start to do justice to these women’s horrors
The review criticises Channel 4’s Don’t Date Brandon as a poorly constructed true-crime series that fails to convey the psychological harm experienced by the women involved. Although the story could illuminate coercive control and deception, the reviewer argues that its thin treatment makes it feel voyeuristic and misguided rather than informative. The programme follows Amber…
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3 Rock Frontwomen Who Found New Life as Solo Artists in the 1980s
Three prominent rock frontwomen established successful solo careers, either alongside or after their bands, during the 1980s. – Stevie Nicks released her debut solo album, Bella Donna, in 1981 after finding fame with Fleetwood Mac. – Grace Slick, best known for Jefferson Airplane, issued three solo albums during the 1980s. – Belinda Carlisle began her…
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Pentagon fires back after Mark Kelly accuses Pete Hegseth of targeting women and Black military officers
The Pentagon rejected Senator Mark Kelly’s accusation that War Secretary Pete Hegseth was targeting women and Black officers by removing names from a senior military promotion list. The dispute matters because it raises concerns over whether political appointees are overriding the military’s established merit-based promotion process. Four officers were reportedly removed after a promotion board…
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Producer Sues Netflix Over Theft Of Hard Drive Of World War II Espionage Pic ‘Fortitude’
The producer of the World War II espionage film Fortitude has sued Netflix, alleging that the streamer was responsible for the theft of an unencrypted hard drive containing the film after it was delivered for a screening and possible acquisition. The case matters because the missing drive could expose an expensive unreleased film to copying…
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Former Auburn two-way star Bobby Hunt, Chiefs Super Bowl I starter, dead at 85
Former Auburn and Kansas City Chiefs football player Bobby Hunt has died aged 85, the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame confirmed. Hunt was known as a versatile two-way player at Auburn and later started for the Chiefs in Super Bowl I, marking him as part of an important early period in professional American football. The…
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Apple TV’s Best Sci-Fi Masterpiece Officially Starts Filming Season 3
Severance has begun filming its third season, according to director Ben Stiller, who announced the start of production on X. The update confirms that Apple TV’s workplace sci-fi drama is moving forward after its renewal was announced alongside the Season 2 finale, offering reassurance to viewers after several months without production news. The first season…
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Ahead Of Comcast Split, NBCUniversal Appoints People Inc. Veteran Christopher Halpin As CFO
NBCUniversal has appointed Christopher Halpin as chief financial officer ahead of its planned separation from Comcast. The move is part of preparations to establish NBCUniversal as an independent public company, with Mike Cavanagh due to become its chief executive after the split. Halpin, currently chief operating and financial officer of People Inc., will begin on…
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3 Classic Rock Songs That I Wish Were Recorded by the Artists Who Wrote Them
American Songwriter argues that three well-known rock and pop-rock songs might have been stronger if their original writers had recorded or retained them. The opinion piece highlights how songs can become more successful through another artist’s interpretation, while suggesting these particular writers had styles especially suited to their own material. It names Chris Cornell’s “Pushin’…
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Valve finally gives Deadlock a proper ranked mode, warns that matches will be ‘very rocky’ to start
Valve has introduced a dedicated ranked mode for Deadlock, giving players a clearer competitive structure than was previously available. The change matters because it formalises skill-based competition in Valve’s still-developing multiplayer game, but the company has cautioned that the system may be unstable initially. Valve warned players to expect “very rocky” matches at the start,…
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Sphere Entertainment Revenue Rises 11% in Q2 on ‘Wizard of Oz’ Success
Sphere Entertainment’s second-quarter revenue rose 11% year-on-year to $313.6 million, driven largely by the success and increased number of screenings of The Wizard of Oz at Sphere in Las Vegas. The result underlines the venue’s potential to generate significant income from immersive film experiences as well as concerts and branded events, although higher costs meant…