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Harry Shum Jr. says he would like to return as Mike Chang in the planned “Glee” reboot, but is currently very busy. The series has been given the green light, though it remains at an early stage of development. “Glee” aired on Fox from 2009 to 2015 and…
Ethel Cain, Robert Eggers and composer Robin Carolan have co-written “Wynter Waxeth”, an original song for Eggers’ upcoming horror film, *Werwulf*. Cain’s involvement began with discussions about adding textured vocals to the score, but developed into a full song, which she sings in Middle English. The soundtrack is…
Video of Slayer’s full performance at the Sick New World Texas festival on 24 October has been uploaded to YouTube. The concert took place at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, and the playlist presents the songs in reverse order, from the final track back to the opener.…
A YouGov poll found that 58 per cent of Britons view King Charles positively, four points fewer than in the summer. The article suggests the decline may be linked to allegations in Earl Spencer’s book, published a month before the poll, though the survey does not establish a…
Tammy Wynette’s “I Don’t Wanna Play House” spent three weeks at No. 1 on the country chart in October 1967, becoming her first solo single to top the chart. The success helped establish her reputation for emotionally intense songs about heartache and troubled relationships. Written by Billy Sherrill…
Kim Kardashian says her household goes into “lockdown” when negative news about her ex-husband Ye is circulating or he is experiencing a mental health episode. She limits her four children’s exposure to current events, saying they should not have to be drawn into the coverage. In a new…
Stephen Bliss says he is “flattered” that GTA 6’s cover art retains visual touches he developed, despite having no involvement in its creation. His comments highlight how the franchise’s established visual identity continues to draw on ideas from earlier games. Bliss worked at Rockstar Games from 2001 to…
Stephen Bliss says his work at Rockstar helped establish the pop art and comic book style associated with Grand Theft Auto, while stressing that many artists shaped the series. He is grateful for the recognition but wants his own art and projects to be known on their own…
Phoebe Bridgers has released *Live at Madison Square Garden*, a five-track EP available to buy and download exclusively through Tidal, with no subscription required. It preserves selections from her surprise, phone-free show at the venue on 4 June. The EP features “Lost Boys”, “Kill Me”, “I Can’t Wait”,…
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