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The Summertime Project That Signaled the Beginning of the End for The Beatles
Paul McCartney and George Harrison’s differing attitudes during the recording of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band reflected growing tensions within The Beatles. McCartney later criticised Harrison’s apparent absences, while Harrison felt alienated by a recording process that he believed reduced the group’s ability to play together as a band. McCartney said in a 1990…
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The MSI Claw EX is the most important handheld since Steam Deck — I still wouldn’t buy one
The MSI Claw 8 EX AI Plus is presented as a significant advance for Windows gaming handhelds, combining strong performance, unusually long battery life and reliable sleep-and-wake behaviour. Its Intel Panther Lake-based hardware and improved design make it the reviewer’s preferred portable PC, but its exceptionally high price and remaining technical shortcomings mean it is…
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Literary giants, olympic legends and TV stars heading to Sheffield as Off the Shelf Festival returns – University of Sheffield
The University of Sheffield announced that its Off the Shelf Festival of Words would return for its 33rd edition, running across Sheffield from 7 October to 3 November 2024. The programme matters as it brings major literary, cultural and media figures together with local writers, reinforcing the festival’s role in the city’s cultural calendar. More…
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Lewis Capaldi teases new album at Sziget Festival 2026
Lewis Capaldi told the audience at Sziget Festival in Budapest that he plans to make a third album after completing his remaining six summer shows. The announcement signals his next major project following two successful albums and a period away from performing to address his health. Capaldi, 29, performed before Florence + the Machine on…
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X-Men’s rumored Beast actor reacts to casting speculation with a cryptic response
GamesRadar+ reports that an actor rumoured to be playing Beast in Marvel Studios’ forthcoming X-Men film has responded ambiguously to online casting speculation. The response has prompted further fan discussion but does not amount to confirmation, meaning Beast’s casting remains unannounced. The article places the exchange in the context of Marvel’s planned X-Men reboot and…
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Come September, you won’t need a single Total War: Warhammer game to play its colossal, trilogy-spanning Immortal Empires campaign
Creative Assembly will make Total War: Warhammer III’s Immortal Empires campaign available to anyone who owns any one of the trilogy’s games, removing the previous need to own Warhammer III to access it. The change substantially lowers the cost of entry to the series’ largest mode, which combines its settings, factions and content into a…
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Boston Manor Share Emotional Acoustic Version Of ‘Laika’
Boston Manor have released an acoustic version of ‘Laika’ to mark the tenth anniversary of their debut album, ‘Be Nothing.’. The release highlights the record’s lasting importance to the band, which bassist Dan Cunniff said helped establish them as a touring act and gave them confidence in their future. The ‘Be Nothing. 10 Year Anniversary…
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Vancouver Queer Fest Lineup: Alan Cumming, Matthew Morrison, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Dylan Mulvaney & EPs Odenkirk, Schoenbrun & Wachowski
The 38th Vancouver Queer Film Festival will run from 10 to 20 September, followed by online screenings from 21 to 27 September. It will showcase work by 2SLGBTQIA+ creators and feature films involving Alan Cumming, Matthew Morrison, Dylan Mulvaney and Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, under the theme “A Seat at Our Table”, which emphasises belonging and…
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Raiders rookie Fernando Mendoza thanks God for an NFL debut that compares favorably to ‘Mr Brady’
Fernando Mendoza, the Las Vegas Raiders’ rookie first-round pick, impressed in his NFL preseason debut on Thursday night, throwing a touchdown pass without a turnover and posting a 100.3 quarterback rating over nearly three quarters. His performance sparked comparisons to club minority owner Tom Brady’s own low-key NFL debut in 2000, though coach Klint Kubiak…
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God of War has lasted so long because Sony Santa Monica “actually respects the fans,” says Kratos actor Christopher Judge: “People invite you into their homes, the least you can do is respect what they have to say”
Christopher Judge, who plays Kratos in the modern God of War games, said the series has endured because Sony Santa Monica respects its audience and listens to fan feedback. He argued that creators owe respect to people who welcome their work into their homes, presenting this relationship as central to the franchise’s longevity. Judge’s comments…