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The “perfect” song Bob Dylan knew no one could beat: “Their songs would create an empire”
Bob Dylan regarded The Beatles’ 1963 song ‘I Want to Hold Your Hand’ as a breakthrough that other artists could not match, according to remarks attributed to him in the article. It matters because Dylan’s admiration highlights how quickly the band’s songwriting altered popular music and helped establish their global influence. The article says Dylan…
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New US sanctions target billionaire Iranian financier Babak Zanjani
The United States has imposed new sanctions on Iranian financier Babak Zanjani’s business network, accusing it of helping Iran evade existing restrictions and move funds covertly. The measures form part of wider US economic and military pressure on Iran, and seek to restrict the international financial access of figures Washington says support the Iranian government…
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WNBA All-Star Game betting preview: Team Coop’s guards could give them the edge over Team Spoon
Fox Sports’ OutKick previews betting markets for the WNBA All-Star Game, arguing that Team Cooper’s strength at guard could give it an edge over Team Spoon. The piece frames the exhibition contest as an opportunity for bettors, noting the sport has proved profitable to follow this season despite the game’s lack of competitive stakes compared…
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Meta walks back limits for its smart glasses’ Conversation Focus feature, for now
Meta has paused the subscription testing and rate limits it recently introduced for Conversation Focus on its AI smart glasses, following user feedback. The accessibility feature amplifies the voice of the person wearing the glasses is speaking with, and the reversal matters because it keeps the tool freely available to early testers while Meta decides…
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Maggie Is Tempted With a Fresh Start in New ‘The Walking Dead: Dead City’ Season 3 Sneak Peek [Exclusive]
AMC’s The Walking Dead: Dead City returns for its third season on Sunday, with Maggie and Negan attempting to put their violent history aside and build a more stable future in post-apocalyptic Manhattan. An exclusive preview shows Maggie being offered a potential fresh start, underlining the season’s shift from survival and rivalry towards cooperation and…
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The “Vegan Vampire” Tick Terrorizing Martha’s Vineyard
Martha’s Vineyard is experiencing a sharp rise in lone star ticks, whose bites can trigger alpha-gal syndrome, an allergy to red meat and sometimes dairy. The spread is disrupting everyday life and local businesses, with residents taking greater precautions outdoors and restaurants adapting menus. The tick, marked by a white spot on its back, has…
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‘Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender’ Creators, Director Talk New Art Style, Huge Action Sequences, Ideas That Didn’t Make Final Cut
“Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender” returns to the original series’ central characters as young adults, with Aang, Katara, Sokka, Toph and Zuko facing a new threat after a period of relative peace. Its creators said ageing the group up helped make the film feel like a larger, distinct continuation, while director Lauren Montgomery and the…
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Sam Worthington, David Duchovny and Ke-Xi Wu’s ‘The Exiles’ Draws on Joseph Conrad’s ‘Heart of Darkness,’ Director Midi Z Reveals (EXCLUSIVE)
Director Midi Z has said his forthcoming film “The Exiles”, starring Sam Worthington, David Duchovny and Ke-Xi Wu, is partly inspired by Joseph Conrad’s “Heart of Darkness”. The U.S.-Taiwan production will tell an original contemporary story rather than directly adapting the novel, continuing Midi Z’s longstanding focus on migration, identity and displacement. The film was…
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38 Years Ago Today, Vern Gosdin Was at No. 1 With a Stone Cold Tribute to a Honky Tonk Hero
On 25 July 1988, Vern Gosdin reached number one on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart with “Set ’Em Up Joe”, a tribute to honky-tonk pioneer Ernest Tubb. The song’s success underscored Gosdin’s comeback and connected late-1980s country music to the genre’s earlier honky-tonk traditions. Written by Gosdin, Buddy Cannon, Hank Cochran and Dean Dillon for…
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3 Legendary Artists Who Performed Well Into Their 90s
Three celebrated performers continued appearing on stage into their nineties, illustrating exceptional longevity in popular and country music. – Little Jimmy Dickens performed at the Grand Ole Opry until shortly before his death aged 94 in January 2015; his final appearance was on 20 December 2014. – Tony Bennett gave his final performances aged 95…