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Killer ex-cop executed for child’s slaying as sheriff says he’s sure same monster murdered another girl
Former Florida police officer James Duckett, 68, was executed by lethal injection on 28 July for the 1987 rape and murder of 11-year-old Teresa McAbee. His execution ended a case that had lasted nearly four decades and was described as bringing closure to McAbee’s family. Investigators also believe Duckett murdered another girl, Jeanifer Weldon, in…
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Netflix Is Officially Removing One of the Most Intense Thrillers of the 2010s
Netflix is set to remove Hotel Mumbai, Anthony Maras’s 2018 thriller about the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks, from its US catalogue in September 2026. The film is notable for its intense reconstruction of the siege at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel and for Dev Patel’s leading performance, but it has also prompted debate over how…
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Kingdom Hearts 4 adds Coco world ahead of 2027 PS5 release
Disney and Square Enix have unveiled a new Kingdom Hearts 4 trailer at this year’s D23 expo, confirming that Sora will visit a world based on Pixar’s Coco. The reveal gives long-waiting fans their first proper look at how a beloved Pixar film will be reimagined within the action RPG, alongside a first indication of…
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4 No. 1 Hits by Female Solo Artists From the Rock-Band-Dominated Year of 1967
Four female solo artists reached US No. 1 in 1967 despite rock groups dominating the charts. – Nancy Sinatra shared the top spot with her father Frank on “Somethin’ Stupid”, a restrained father-daughter duet. – Bobbie Gentry’s debut single “Ode to Billie Joe” succeeded with its Southern Gothic story and unresolved mystery. – Aretha Franklin…
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Phil Collins opens up about the chances of releasing new music: “There are some things I could finish. And other things which are finished”
Phil Collins has said he will not rule out releasing new music, despite having ended his live performing career after Genesis’s 2022 reunion tour. In a new interview, he said he has unfinished material as well as completed tracks, suggesting that recording or releasing work remains possible even if returning to the stage does not.…
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Phoebe Bridgers leads fans around roller-skating rink at ‘Lost Weekend’ listening party
Phoebe Bridgers joined around 200 fans at a roller-skating listening party in Glendale, California, ahead of the release of her third album, ‘Lost Weekend’. The event paired the album’s slow, emotionally heavy songs with skating, reflecting Bridgers’ wish to create an unusual, in-person experience rather than a primarily online promotion. The album was released on…
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Clint Eastwood’s Final Crime Thriller Is a Must-Watch for ‘Lincoln Lawyer’ Fans
Collider reports that Clint Eastwood’s 2024 courtroom thriller *Juror #2* has remained popular on HBO Max despite receiving only a limited US cinema release from Warner Bros. The article presents the film as a compelling legal drama for viewers who enjoy titles such as *The Lincoln Lawyer* and *A Few Good Men*, centred on a…
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The Kinks’ Dave Davies clarifies comments on The Beatles, calling John Lennon “difficult”
Dave Davies has softened earlier remarks about The Beatles, saying anyone would be “a fool” not to like them while still describing John Lennon as “difficult”. The Kinks guitarist praised George Harrison’s thoughtfulness and acknowledged Paul McCartney’s kind comments about his band, framing the long-running rivalry as largely personal between Lennon and his brother Ray…
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5 Best Apple Watch Bands: Nike, Nomad, and Hermés (2026)
WIRED recommends Apple Watch bands for different uses, arguing that the right strap can improve both appearance and practicality. The guide is based on long-term testing across workouts, commuting and daily wear, with comfort, durability, fit and ease of use assessed. – Nike Sport Loop (£49): best for everyday wear. – Nomad Stratos Band (£179):…
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Watch Hungarian singer join Bring Me the Horizon for brutal ‘Pray For Plagues’ at Sziget Festival 2026
Hungarian vocalist Barni Kókai joined Bring Me The Horizon on stage at Sziget Festival in Budapest to perform the band’s early deathcore track ‘Pray For Plagues’. The guest appearance came during the Sheffield band’s headline set on 14 August and marked the song’s first performance of their current festival run, reflecting their renewed focus on…