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4 Forgotten Pop Hits From 1982 That Still Sound Fresh Today
The article revisits four 1982 pop hits it argues have been overshadowed by other music from that year but remain worth hearing. – The Motels’ “Only The Lonely” reached No. 9 in the US, aided by its music video. – Juice Newton’s “Love’s Been A Little Bit Hard On Me” peaked at No. 7 and…
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James Carville blasts far-left ‘White turds’ among Dems who he says value Lenin more than MLK
Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville criticised what he described as a growing far-left tendency within the Democratic Party, using inflammatory language to target some white progressive activists. He argued that these figures place revolutionary socialist ideas above the civil-rights legacy associated with Martin Luther King Jr., reflecting a broader dispute over the party’s ideological direction.…
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4 Must-Have Albums for Your Kinks Vinyl Collection
American Songwriter recommends four Kinks albums as the core of a vinyl collection, presenting them as a way to trace the band’s unusually broad career. The selections highlight the group’s movement from early guitar-driven rock into sophisticated pop, English social observation, concept-led songwriting and later commercial revival. The list begins with *Something Else*, praised for…
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Scotland win three medals in 45 minutes to kick-start Glasgow 2026
Scotland made an emphatic start to the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, winning three swimming medals within 45 minutes before adding another gold later in the evening. The home successes at Tollcross International Swimming Centre gave the hosts an early boost and prompted jubilant scenes, including two renditions of Flower of Scotland. Duncan Scott defended his…
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Ten Chart Records Ella Langley Has Broken or Set
Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” and her album Dandelion have produced a series of notable Billboard chart records, underlining her rapid rise in country and pop music. The song is tied with hits by Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston for a major Hot 100 milestone, and could soon surpass them. – “Choosin’ Texas” is tied for…
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CAPE and Janet Yang Productions Unveil Short Film Challenge Grants With Auli‘i Cravalho and ‘Anora’ Producer on Jury (EXCLUSIVE)
The Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment (CAPE) and Janet Yang Productions have awarded four filmmakers grants to make short films through the Julia S. Gouw Short Film Challenge. The initiative aims to support Asian Pacific Islander women and non-binary filmmakers, providing funding and industry exposure at a time when Hollywood diversity gains are described…
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The one musician Lars Ulrich knew always belonged in Metallica: “Part of our legacy”
Lars Ulrich has described late bassist Cliff Burton as someone who was always meant to be part of Metallica, calling him central to the band’s legacy. The article reflects on Burton’s lasting importance to Metallica’s sound and identity, despite his career with the group being cut short by his death in 1986. Burton joined Metallica…
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Ridley Scott’s Sci-Fi Masterpiece ‘The Martian’ Had a Scene He “Had No Interest” in Reshooting [Exclusive]
Producer Simon Kinberg has revealed that Ridley Scott initially resisted reshooting the ending of *The Martian* to include Mark Watney’s speech to trainee astronauts. The added scene was prompted by test audiences, who wanted greater emotional closure and a clearer sense of the film’s wider message after Watney’s survival journey. The original ending showed Watney…
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Chuck Russell, director of The Mask, dies aged 74
Chuck Russell, the American director behind films including “The Mask”, “A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors” and “The Blob”, has died aged 74. His work helped revive a major horror franchise and introduced or elevated several prominent actors, making him an influential figure in commercial genre cinema. Russell died on Wednesday in the…