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Christopher Nolan Abandoned Remaking This Spy Thriller Officially Streaming for Free

• Nolan considered remaking The Prisoner in 2009 and after his Oscar wins.
• Neither remake attempt went ahead.
• The original 1967 series remains available to stream for free.

Christopher Nolan was twice attracted to remaking *The Prisoner*, the classic 1967 British spy series, first in 2009 and again after winning his two Academy Awards, but neither attempt materialised. Although a Nolan-directed remake now looks unlikely, the original series is highlighted as essential viewing for fans of…

Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO Shows Off “Super Limit-Breaking NEO” DLC And Free Update

• Paid DLC launches July 30th with character-progression solo mode, 33 new fighters across Dragon Ball series, plus 4 new story scenarios and arenas
• Accompanying free update introduces two combat mechanics: a stat-boosting ability with drawback, and a tag-in combo system for increased damage

Bandai Namco has revealed more details on "Super Limit-Breaking NEO", the upcoming paid DLC for DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO, via a special showcase. The expansion will land on other platforms on 30th July 2026, while release details for the Switch and Switch 2 versions are yet to be…

“Americans shocked me”: The best blues singer Mick Jagger wanted everyone to know

• Jagger championed Howlin’ Wolf as a defining blues performer.
• The Stones’ sound owed much to African American blues.
• Jagger criticised segregation-era American attitudes.

The article examines Mick Jagger’s admiration for blues singer Howlin’ Wolf, whom he regarded as a performer of exceptional power and authenticity. It argues that Jagger’s wish to draw attention to Wolf reflected the Rolling Stones’ deep debt to African American blues, while also highlighting the racial inequalities…

The band Iggy Pop compared to Christ: “Kind of like Jesus”

Far Out Magazine revisited comments in which musician Iggy Pop likened a fellow Detroit post-punk band to a Christ-like figure, describing them as "kind of like Jesus" in tone or impact. The piece situates the remark within Iggy Pop's long-standing reflections on the influential Detroit rock scene of…

The notorious Cameroonian prison with its own record label

• Cameroon's New Bell prison runs its own music studio, Jail Time Records
• Inmate artists have gained global online listeners and fans
• Documentary about the label won three Tribeca Film Festival awards

A prison in Douala, Cameroon has become known for an on-site music studio and record label, Jail Time Records, which has turned some inmates into modest online stars and become the subject of an award-winning documentary. The project, founded in 2018, gives prisoners at New Bell an outlet…

Hayley Williams Brings Jenny Lewis, Jack Antonoff & More Surprise Guests to the Stage at Newport Folk Fest

• Hayley Williams led a guest-filled set at Newport Folk Festival 2026.
• Jack Antonoff, Lucy Dacus and Jenny Lewis joined her on stage.
• Festival continues with The Lumineers, Brandi Carlile and more.

Hayley Williams headlined a guest-packed "Hayley Williams & Friends" set at the 2026 Newport Folk Festival on Friday 24 July, bringing out a string of musicians including Jack Antonoff, Lucy Dacus and Jenny Lewis. The performance is one of the highlights of this year's event at Fort Adams…

The “garage” band Tom Petty believed “saved” the blues

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Remember When Lionel Richie Released His First Solo Single in 1982?

• Lionel Richie's 1982 debut solo single "Truly" hit No. 1 on Adult Contemporary chart
• "Truly" earned Richie his first Grammy Award after five prior nominations
• Writing "Lady" for Kenny Rogers helped push Richie toward a solo career

This piece looks back at Lionel Richie's 1982 debut solo single "Truly," released after he stepped away from The Commodores to pursue a solo career. The song mattered as a turning point in Richie's career, becoming both a commercial hit and his first Grammy win, cementing his transition…