-
‘SNL U.K.’ Spoofs Oasis as Russian Hackers Who Trick Prime Minister Andy Burnham by Asking Him to Join the Band
The third episode of “Saturday Night Live U.K.” Season 2 opened with a satirical sketch featuring Prime Minister Andy Burnham and the Manchester band Oasis. In the sketch, Oasis members trick Burnham into handing over his personal details by pretending to invite him to perform at their next concert, before revealing themselves as Russian operatives.…
-
Jodie Comer’s 8-Episode Historical Miniseries Is Still Worth a Weekend Binge
The White Princess is a 2017 Starz miniseries that offers a compelling take on historical drama, featuring Emmy-winning actress Jodie Comer as Elizabeth of York. The eight-episode series explores the complex political marriage between Elizabeth and Henry VII, designed to end the conflict between the houses of Lancaster and York, and stands out for its…
-
3 James Bond Contenders Officially Unite in an Easy-to-Binge British Epic
The BBC’s 2016 adaptation of Leo Tolstoy’s War & Peace is being added to BritBox in North America, launching on 5 October 2026. The timing is noteworthy because three of the show’s lead actors—Jack Lowden, Callum Turner, and James Norton—are among the current contenders to become the next James Bond. The six-part series features a…
-
Shaun Cassidy says teen idol fame trapped him before he made drastic career move at 21
Shaun Cassidy, one of the biggest teen idols of the late 1970s, abandoned his touring career at age 21 to pursue a life centred on family and creative work behind the scenes. The former star, who achieved chart success with “Da Doo Ron Ron” and television fame through “The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries,” explained that…
-
“I wasn’t good enough”: the 1995 ‘Saturday Night Live’ star who “failed miserably in every way”
Janeane Garofalo has reflected on her brief and unsuccessful tenure on Saturday Night Live, which lasted only six months after she joined in September 1994. She attributed her departure to the show’s juvenile and sexist workplace culture, and in recent comments marking SNL’s 50th anniversary, she expressed profound regret about her time there, stating she…
-
Startups bring innovation to defense industrial base
The US War Department is seeking to strengthen its defence industrial base by combining large, multi-year contracts with established manufacturers and faster innovation from startups. Officials say the approach should expand weapons production, diversify suppliers and help the military respond more quickly to emerging threats. Recent agreements include a $22.9 billion Raytheon contract for Tomahawk…
-
WiCi unveils Wi-Fi 7 external GPU for laptops
WiCi has introduced the WiCi One, a wireless external GPU that connects to laptops and other devices via Wi-Fi 7 rather than traditional cables like Thunderbolt or OCuLink. This innovation allows users to maintain the slim profile of portable laptops whilst still accessing powerful graphics capabilities for demanding games and AI workloads. The base model…
-
A Taylor Sheridan Star’s $20M Fantasy Movie Is Officially Leaving Netflix
The Shack, a 2017 fantasy drama starring Tim McGraw, Sam Worthington and Octavia Spencer, is leaving Netflix at the end of September. Its removal matters to viewers because 30 September will be the final day to watch the film on the platform. Directed by Stuart Hazeldine and co-written by Destin Daniel Cretton, the film follows…
-
How to Watch Henry Cejudo vs. Javon Walton Boxing Live Online
Henry “Triple C” Cejudo will make his professional boxing debut against former actor Javon “Wanna” Walton in a five-round Misfits Boxing bout in Miami. The event matters because it marks Cejudo’s first professional boxing match and is expected to attract celebrity interest alongside fans of both fighters. The fight takes place on Saturday 26 September…