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Garth Brooks Adds Chicago Dates to 2026 “Blame It All On My Roots” Tour
Garth Brooks has expanded the Chicago-area leg of his 2026 “Blame It All On My Roots” arena tour, adding two extra dates at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois. The stop was originally set for just two nights but now runs across four shows, giving fans more chances to see the country star’s return to…
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Ser Roderick Dustin? Why Roddy the Ruin Was the Best Part of ‘House of the Dragon’s Season 3 Finale
House of the Dragon’s season 3 finale focused on Rhaenyra learning her half-brother Aegon had returned from apparent death, alongside his dragon, and on the Battle of Tumbleton, but critics have highlighted a supporting character, Ser Roderick Dustin, known as Roddy the Ruin, as the episode’s standout. Played by Tommy Flanagan, Roddy belongs to the…
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Sonic the Hedgehog is Joining Fortnite, and Yes You’ll Be Able to Dash Up Walls in the Green Hill Zone
Fortnite is bringing Sonic the Hedgehog into the battle royale game as part of its upcoming gaming-themed season, Chapter 7 Season 4, titled “Override.” A teaser clip shared by the official Sonic social media account shows a Green Hill Zone-themed area, with Fortnite’s Peely the banana dashing through it at speed, suggesting a new Sonic-inspired…
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Tedde More Dies: Teacher In ‘A Christmas Story’ Who Had Dozens Of Other Credits Was 79
Tedde Moore, the Canadian actress best known for playing the stern teacher Miss Shields in the beloved 1983 film A Christmas Story, has died at the age of 79. Her family confirmed she passed away on 5 August in Huntsville, Ontario, surrounded by loved ones, though no cause of death was given. Her death marks…
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‘Paper Tiger’ Trailer: Adam Driver And Miles Teller Are Brothers In Harm’s Way In James Gray’s NYC Drama
Neon has released the trailer for Paper Tiger, a crime drama written and directed by James Gray, starring Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson and Miles Teller. The film, which premiered in competition at Cannes to a 10-minute standing ovation, is set for a limited US release on 13 November, positioning it firmly within the awards season…
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Taylor Farms recalls jalapeño products for Salmonella amid Cyclospora outbreak
Recall of jalapeño products spans 26 states, major retailers, a variety of foods.
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Radiator Hospital – “Walk With Love”
Radiator Hospital, the project of musician Sam Cook-Parrott, has released “Walk With Love,” the third single from his upcoming album Distorting Time. The gentle, strummed track carries a direct message of resilience and compassion, urging listeners to choose love even amid violence, despair and political repression, and its release adds another emotionally charged preview to…
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heavensouls – “dawn of the city”
Nigerian-born, Houston-based electronic producer heavensouls (Chidi Obialo) has released a new single called “dawn of the city.” The 20-year-old, known for genre-defying sample-collage compositions, gained wider attention earlier in 2026 following a profile by Ryan Dombal for Hearing Things. The nearly 10-minute track weaves together drums, pianos and chopped-up samples that constantly shift shape, yet…
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V of BTS Is a ‘True Champion’ as the New Ambassador for This Iconic Fashion Brand
V of BTS has been named the new lead ambassador for Champion’s “True Champion” campaign, announced on 10 August. He joins a global roster of celebrity faces for the sportswear brand, including Romeo Beckham, Danna Paola, Kyle Kuzma and others, with imagery showing him modelling a dark blue hoodie from the range. Champion, which was…
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Clacton by-election looms as Burnham launches cost-of-living tour
A by-election in Clacton was due to take place on 13 August after Nigel Farage resigned as the constituency’s MP on 8 July and announced that he would seek the seat again. The Reform UK leader had described the contest as a fight between the public and the political establishment, while Labour, the Conservatives, Liberal…