Music

The “abysmal” director Quentin Tarantino called the second coming of Ed Wood: “A bumbling amateur”

• Tarantino called Truffaut’s thrillers awful.
• He compared Truffaut to Ed Wood.
• Truffaut’s *The 400 Blows* remains a landmark film.

Quentin Tarantino has sharply criticised François Truffaut’s Hitchcock-inspired thrillers, calling them “awful” and describing Truffaut as a “passionate, bumbling auteur” comparable to Ed Wood. The remarks matter because they dismiss the work of a major French director whose films, including *The 400 Blows*, are widely regarded as significant.…

Innovative Signs Actor Rob Morgan

• Rob Morgan has signed with Innovative Artists for all areas.
• His latest film, *Frank & Louis*, won Locarno’s audience award.
• He is set to star in the comedy *Mini War*.

Actor Rob Morgan has signed with Innovative Artists Entertainment for representation in all areas. The move comes as Morgan continues to work across film and television, with recent roles and several upcoming projects. Morgan’s credits include *Mudbound*, *Just Mercy*, *The Last Black Man in San Francisco* and HBO’s…

Meg Stalter Shares the Ella Langley Song That ‘Made Me Cry’ & Teases What’s Next for Her Music Career

• Meg Stalter performed songs from her debut album, *Crave*, at the Grindr Pleasure Ball.
• Her music mixes electropop, satire and reflections on fame.
• She said Ella Langley’s song about faith made her cry.

Meg Stalter is developing a music career alongside her work in comedy and acting, performing songs from her debut album, *Crave*, at a New York event. Her set blended electropop with comic diva theatrics, while the album also addresses fame and queer identity through satire and social commentary.…

John Lennon heard a man “psychologically destroyed” but Beatles fans heard one of his greatest songs

• Lennon thought the recording was flawed.
• Its imperfections became part of its appeal.
• He later called it one of his best songs.

John Lennon criticised the Beatles’ recording of ‘Across the Universe’, saying he was emotionally exhausted and that the performance was not done properly. Yet the imperfections that bothered him have helped listeners hear the song as an unusually honest and affecting moment in the band’s catalogue. The article…

UK funds AI cyber defences as global security fears grow and California weighs housing bonds

The government pledges £130 million for autonomous cyber agents, while a new book warns that weakened institutions are raising conflict risks. California voters will consider $25 billion in homebuyer assistance bonds; gaming and film round out the bulletin.

NICKELBACK Members Explain Why Being A Globally Famous Rock Band Is ‘A Double-Edged Sword’

• Chad Kroeger says being recognised can make everyday errands awkward.
• Fame can bring restaurant perks but may raise contractor bills.
• Nickelback have announced a 2027 tour.

Nickelback’s members described fame as a mixed experience, with frontman Chad Kroeger saying his recognisable face makes it harder to go unnoticed. In an interview with Virgin Radio UK, the band discussed how public attention can bring enjoyable perks but also intrude on ordinary activities. Kroeger recalled being…

John Lydon Announces Photographic Memoir Marking 50th Anniversary of Sex Pistols

• John Lydon’s photographic memoir marks 50 years of the Sex Pistols.
• The book covers his time in the Pistols and Public Image Ltd.
• A Superluxe edition includes extra photographs, music and prints.

John Lydon has announced *Archive*, a photographic memoir marking 50 years since the Sex Pistols’ formation. The book will document his life in the band and his later work with Public Image Ltd., presenting personal photographs and memories as a record of his experiences rather than a celebration…

In 1987, Aerosmith released one of their biggest ballads. Now, Steven Tyler wishes he didn’t make it at all

• ‘Angel’ helped Aerosmith regain momentum in 1987.
• Steven Tyler has mixed feelings about the band’s softer songs.
• The ballads helped broaden Aerosmith’s appeal.

Aerosmith’s 1987 ballad ‘Angel’ helped revive the band’s career after a difficult period, following their collaboration with Run-DMC on ‘Walk This Way’. The song showed how a softer, more dramatic sound could bring them back to a wider audience and later became part of their successful run of…

Boyz II Men Goes All-in on Country: Vocal Trio Signs With Warner Records Nashville

• Boyz II Men signed with Warner Records Nashville.
• A country album is planned for 2027.
• The group has already worked with country and bluegrass artists.

Boyz II Men has signed with Warner Records Nashville and is preparing a country album for release in 2027. The move builds on the group’s existing country collaborations and reflects its interest in working with Nashville singers and songwriters. The Philadelphia group debuted in 1991 and is known…

KPop Demon Hunters’s New Dance Rehearsal Videos Offer a Clear Look at the Choreography

• Netflix is publishing full-length rehearsal videos of the film’s choreography.
• Five songs are included, with more episodes on 2 November.
• The original choreographers perform the routines before they are animated.

Netflix is releasing clear, single-take dance rehearsal videos for *KPop Demon Hunters*, making the film’s choreography easier for fans to see and learn. The videos show full-length routines performed by the original choreographers and then animated. The series covers “How It’s Done”, “Golden”, “Takedown”, “Soda Pop” and “Your…