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Aziz Ansari, Bill Burr, Nikki Glaser, Dave Chappelle, Jon Stewart, Pete Davidson & more playing 9/11 charities benefit at MSG
Jon Stewart and Pete Davidson will lead an all-star comedy benefit at Madison Square Garden to support 9/11 charities, marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. The one-night event, titled *NYC Still Rising After 25 Years*, is intended to honour New York City’s resilience while raising funds for related charitable causes. The show…
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In a ridiculous world-first, Elden Ring sicko beats Maliketh with his bare fists as part of an absurd run banning all equipment, weapons, and items
A Dark Souls-style speedrunner known for gruelling self-imposed challenges has become the first player to defeat Elden Ring boss Maliketh, Black Blade using nothing but bare fists, as part of an extreme “no equipment, weapons, or items” run. The feat, achieved without armour, spells, ashes of war or consumables, showcases the extraordinary lengths dedicated players…
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Miley Cyrus-Edited Issue of ‘Wonderland’ To Feature Dolly Parton, Kelela, Noah Cyrus, Sky Ferreira, 070 Shake, Towa Bird & More
Miley Cyrus has guest-edited a special edition of Wonderland magazine, released on 27 July via select retailers and the Wonderland website. The 33-year-old “Flowers” singer curated the issue with Wonderland’s chief creative officer, Alastair McKimm, bringing together a cross-generational line-up of artists and family members who have influenced and supported her career. The project matters…
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Widow of soldier dad killed in Iraq delivers heartbreaking tribute after fatal drone mission
The widow of a US Army soldier killed in Iraq has paid an emotional public tribute to her husband following his death during a military operation. Sergeant Michael Emmanuel Swinton died while carrying out a controlled demolition of a downed Iranian drone, and his wife, Mia Gonzalez-Swinton, has since spoken publicly about the loss, describing…
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Miley Cyrus signs with Atlantic Records, eyes return to acting
Miley Cyrus has signed with Atlantic Records after two albums with Columbia, and confirmed she would “genuinely” like to return to acting, in an interview published as part of her stint guest-editing music and culture magazine Wonderland. The label switch marks a fresh chapter for the Grammy-winning singer, who scored a huge hit with “Flowers”…
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INTERVIEW: Sparta On Living For Now Whilst Embracing The Past On Their Healing New Album
Sparta frontman Jim Ward has spoken about the band’s new album ‘Cut A Silhouette’, describing it as the product of a healthier, happier period in his life following the group’s return in 2018. He credits the record’s focus and quality to working with producer J. Robbins, a longtime hero and now close collaborator, and to…
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4 Country Songs From the 1950s and 1960s That Signaled a Huge Style Shift
American Songwriter has compiled a list of country songs from the 1950s and 1960s that marked a shift towards female perspectives in a genre previously dominated by male artists and narratives about “untrustworthy” women. The article traces this stylistic change from Kitty Wells’s pioneering 1952 hit through to the late 1960s, highlighting how female singers…
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The movies Martin Scorsese saw as his unofficial trilogy: “I’m just obsessed”
Martin Scorsese has described three films from different stages of his career as an “unofficial trilogy”: *Taxi Driver*, *Raging Bull* and *The King of Comedy*. Although their stories are not directly connected, he sees them as linked by their focus on alienated, unstable men and the destructive effects of obsession, ambition and loneliness. The films…
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Pupils in first borough to ban smartphones in schools are happier and better behaved say heads
Head teachers in the first London borough to introduce a ban on smartphones in schools have reported that pupils are happier and better behaved as a result. The move reflects growing concern among educators and parents about the impact of smartphone and social media use on children’s mental health, attention spans and classroom conduct, and…