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Colman Domingo on the Bay Area, Working Alongside Chadwick Boseman and Being a Writer, Actor and Producer: ‘I Always Wanted to Be a Multi-Hyphenate’
San Francisco’s Frameline Film Festival has always held a special place in Colman Domingo’s life. “It’s embedded in my heart,” he said. Having lived in San Francisco from 1991-2001, the actor spent many summers at the festival, reveling in its film programming, particularly the short films. As Pride Month came to a close, Domingo returned…
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It’s Time to See if Disgaea’s Action RPG Spin-Off Holds Up in PS5 Demo, Out Now
A playable demo for Disgaea Mayhem, an action RPG spin-off of the traditionally tactical Disgaea series, is now available to download on PS5. The release lets players sample the game ahead of its Western launch, offering an early sense of how the franchise’s shift towards fast-paced, all-action combat holds up before they commit to a…
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Argentinian flight instructor jumps to death from plane, 22-year-old student forced to land alone
A 42-year-old flight instructor, Leandro Andrés Bertazzo, jumped to his death from a small two-seater aircraft over the province of Córdoba, Argentina, on Saturday 4 July, leaving his 22-year-old student to land the plane alone. The incident is a stark illustration of a mental health tragedy unfolding in extraordinary circumstances, and it drew attention both…
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‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star Patrick Dempsey fires sharp warning at politicians as he speaks on rumored Senate run
Actor Patrick Dempsey, best known for playing Dr Derek Shepherd on “Grey’s Anatomy”, has publicly addressed speculation that he might run for the United States Senate. In an op-ed published in the Portland Press Herald, the 60-year-old said he had given the prospect “real thought” and used the piece to set out the leadership qualities…
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Rumour suggests Intel is cooking up a 12 Xe desktop Nova Lake CPU
Intel is reportedly working on a desktop version of its upcoming Nova Lake processor family that would feature an integrated graphics unit built from 12 Xe cores, according to an unverified rumour. If accurate, this would represent a notable increase in graphics capability for Intel’s mainstream desktop chips, which have traditionally shipped with far more…
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Knife-wielding Florida man arrested after setting restaurant on fire with flaming propane tank: authorities
A 53-year-old man, Rubiel Maceo Castillo, was arrested in Tampa, Florida, after he allegedly carried a flaming propane tank through a restaurant and brandished two knives at deputies who arrived to detain him. Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called at around 8:45am on Tuesday to a report of an assault or battery in progress,…
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Pandora Wonders Gives the Classic Pearl a Playful New Life
Pandora, the world’s largest jewellery brand, has launched Pandora Wonders, a multi-year series of artisan-crafted charm collections that will be released annually, each built around a distinct material and featuring international guest collaborators. The debut capsule, available in select stores and online from 9 July, comprises 11 dangle charms made with freshwater baroque pearls and…
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The Blood of Dawnwalker star was “slightly too excited” in his audition to veteran Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077 devs: “I probably shouldn’t have looked that up”
Actor Sam Witwer, who voices the lead character in the upcoming vampire action-RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker, has revealed that he was “slightly too excited” during his audition for developer Rebel Wolves, a studio founded by veterans of The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077. In the interview, Witwer admitted he had researched the project beforehand…
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‘By far the biggest event ever in Norway’
Ahead of a FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final between Norway and England, BBC Sport has published a video in which Norwegian pundits preview the match, which they describe as “by far the biggest event ever in Norway”. The framing underlines the scale of national anticipation surrounding the fixture, reflecting the significance of Norway reaching this…
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‘Nashville’s Star-Spangled Bash’ Hits 5.4 Million Viewers on ABC, Most-Watched Fourth of July Program This Year
“Nashville’s Star-Spangled Bash”, a three-hour Fourth of July special hosted by Ryan Seacrest, drew an average of 5.4 million viewers on ABC, making it the most-watched primetime programme of the holiday this year. The result is notable because it is the first time in 16 years that any network has beaten NBC’s Independence Day primetime…