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Electronic artists share stories behind their career-changing records in new book, Breakthrough
A new book titled Breakthrough is set to be published later this year, gathering interviews with 20 electronic musicians about the individual releases that proved pivotal to their careers. Written by Berlin-based Canadian music journalist Emma Robertson, the book explores the ideas, intentions and creative processes behind some of electronic music’s most celebrated records, tracing…
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MTG Hobbit reignites the “no pumpkins allowed in Middle-earth” debate, and yes, it’s as wild as it sounds
A promotional card from Magic: The Gathering’s forthcoming The Hobbit-themed set has revived a long-running fan argument about whether pumpkins belong in Tolkien’s Middle-earth. The dispute matters to fans because it touches on the tension between honouring the source material’s real-world botanical inconsistencies and the creative liberties licensed adaptations take, and it highlights how closely…
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From Greek epics to biblical blockbusters: the 20 best mythological movies – ranked!
Ahead of the release of Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey, the Guardian counts down its 20 best films drawn from myths, legends and fables, spanning Greek epics, Norse sagas, biblical tales and Chinese folklore. Here is the lower half of the ranking (positions 20 to 10). – 20. Immortals (2011) — Henry Cavill’s Theseus in a visually…
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Morocco’s unfinished business with France
France and Morocco meet in a World Cup 2026 quarter-final in Boston on Thursday, four years after France knocked Morocco out at the semi-final stage in Qatar. For many Moroccan fans and players, the rematch is framed as a chance to settle a score, but the mood around the team has shifted: where reaching the…
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Tom Hanks’ Surprise 5-Part Netflix Series Is Quietly Becoming 2026’s Most Important TV Event
Netflix has released *The American Experiment*, a five-part documentary series co-produced by Tom Hanks, to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States. Rather than offering a straightforward celebration of the nation’s founding, the series examines the American Revolutionary War and the drafting of the Constitution as a starting point for a broader discussion about…
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Minnesota yanks race-based grant after DOJ initiated Civil Rights review, DOJ reveals
The US Department of Justice has announced that the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) voluntarily suspended a race-based grant scheme after the DOJ opened a compliance review under the Civil Rights Act. The DOJ said the state also repealed the statute governing the programme, framing the outcome as a reaffirmation that recipients of federal funds…
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Palm Beach airport’s President Donald J Trump International rebrand celebrated as Trump plane touches down
Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Florida, has been officially renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport, opening under its new name on Thursday. The change marks another prominent public landmark carrying the Trump name and is tied to the president’s long-standing connections to the area, most notably his Mar-a-Lago estate located a…
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REVEALED: The crucial clue CCTV footage just hours before fatal Creeslough explosion shows – as reason why the DPP STILL hasn’t made a call on prosecutions is finally made clear
An investigation into the 2022 Creeslough gas explosion in County Donegal, which killed ten people at a service station, has uncovered CCTV footage showing a person who appeared to be searching for a gas leak in the hours before the blast. Gardaí identified the recording during their long-running probe, and it is expected to feature…
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4 Early Rock Songs That Were Jukebox Staples
This American Songwriter piece looks back at four classic rock-and-roll songs that were staples of the jukeboxes found in diners and bars from the 1940s to the 1970s. Framed as a nostalgic celebration of an era when jukeboxes were ubiquitous, the article highlights tracks that remain widely enjoyed today and reflects on their origins and…
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Warner Music India unveils strategic expansion of artist services arm as it moves deeper into brands, live, and sync
Warner Music India has announced a strategic expansion of its Artist Services & Expanded Rights division, known as ASER, deepening its focus on artist development, management, A&R, live touring and brand partnerships. The move positions the Warner Music Group company beyond traditional recorded music campaigns, aiming to build a “360-degree ecosystem” that helps artists develop…