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Democrats face showdown over future in Michigan: Join the live discussion
Join The Hill’s Amie Parnes, Ian Swanson and Caroline Vakil for a live discussion ahead of the Michigan Senate primary, where the contest is coming down to another fight between the left and center factions of the Democratic Party. Moderate Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) is set to take on progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed Tuesday evening….
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‘The Artful Dodger’ Renewed For Final Season At Hulu & Disney+
Hulu and Disney+ have renewed their Oliver Twist sequel series “The Artful Dodger” for a third and final season, with Thomas Brodie-Sangster set to reprise his role as the titular pickpocket. The Australian-made drama, which follows the character 15 years after the events of Charles Dickens’ novel, has become Disney+’s most-viewed Australian original title, prompting…
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The official X-Files Lego set has been 12 years in the making: ‘It was deemed too mature’
Lego has released an X-Files set. Designer Brent Waller takes us behind the scenes of the making of the set
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The best microwaves in the UK for every kitchen and budget – tested
The Guardian’s consumer technology reviewer tested 10 microwave ovens from leading brands across various price points, evaluating them on everyday tasks such as reheating drinks, cooking jacket potatoes, defrosting and popping popcorn. The review aims to help shoppers pick a model suited to how they actually use a microwave, noting the appliances’ speed and lower…
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Joe Budden Is Launching a True-Crime Podcast With Wolf Entertainment, Advance Local and Headline Studio
Joe Budden, the widely followed independent podcaster and cultural commentator, is launching his first foray into true-crime storytelling. Budden, host of “The Joe Budden Podcast,” is gearing up for the debut of “Crime in America,” in partnership with Wolf Entertainment — producer of TV franchises including “Law & Order” and the “One Chicago” series on…
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Toronto Festival Adds Zooey Deschanel, Michelle Yeoh, Simon Rex, Ed Helms, Barry Keoghan Films
The Toronto Film Festival has unveiled 54 new titles for its Centerpiece programme, a strand dedicated to global and auteur-driven cinema, expanding the 2026 line-up with a mix of star-led comedies, thrillers and international premieres. The addition brings high-profile talent to the festival, including Zooey Deschanel, Michelle Yeoh, Simon Rex, Ed Helms and Barry Keoghan,…
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KATSEYE, Charli xcx, Madonna & More Highlights of This Week’s Billboard Charts
Billboard’s charts dated 8 August 2026 (covering the tracking week of 24–30 July) feature several notable milestones, led by KATSEYE’s “Animal” debuting at No. 10 on the Global 200, the girl group’s first top 10 there and its highest-charting single to date, co-written by Ed Sheeran. Morgan Wallen also reached a career milestone, becoming the…
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Why Stella Lefty Isn’t Likely to Be Left Out of Grammy’s Best New Artist Category
Stella Lefty announced during her Lollapalooza set on 2 August that her debut album, Long Way Home, will be released on 21 August via Atlantic Outpost, just a week before the eligibility window closes for the 69th Grammy Awards. The timing positions the 23-year-old singer-songwriter as a strong contender for best new artist, and her…
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Get the new issue of Metal Hammer with an exclusive Dominum cover, brain stress ball and signed art card
Metal Hammer has partnered with German zombie-metal band Dominum to offer an exclusive bundle available only through the Louder webstore, rather than in shops. The package features the new issue of the magazine, with singer Dr Dead and guitarist Tommy Kemp on the cover, alongside a signed art card and a brain-shaped stress ball housed…
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13th century Mongolian courier sim The Legend of Khiimori becomes a battle against supernatural “poison of the earth spirit” with its Corruption Update
The 13th-century Mongolian courier sim The Legend of Khiimori has received a new “Corruption Update” that shifts its tone from a relatively serene horse-riding delivery game towards a darker, supernatural conflict. Developer Aesir Interactive has introduced a mysterious force called “Savdag-un khor” (poison of the earth spirit), which corrupts wildlife, distorts the environment and opens…