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‘Damn Unk!’ Chris Brown Reacts After Lionel Richie Roasts Him During Concert
Lionel Richie joked about Chris Brown’s legal history during a concert with Earth, Wind & Fire, while comparing their long-running partnership with Brown and Usher’s 2026 stadium tour. The remark drew attention because it referred to Brown’s past criminal cases, although Brown responded publicly in a light-hearted manner rather than escalating the exchange. Richie said…
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4 Songs From 1967 Every 60s Kid Heard While Riding in the Family Car to School Each Morning
Four songs that were widely heard on US pop radio in 1967, and so likely formed part of many children’s morning car journeys to school, are highlighted. The selection reflects the variety of the era’s Top 40 programming, spanning pop, country-blues, psychedelic pop and soul. – “To Sir with Love” by Lulu was the year’s…
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Beatport Strengthens AI Music Ban With AI Detection Tool, Says 77% of Users Want Fully Human-Made Music
Beatport has strengthened its ban on fully AI-generated music by introducing an AI detection tool across its catalogue. Tracks identified as entirely AI-made will be stopped before appearing on the platform, with rights holders informed; Beatport says this supports trust among DJs, artists and labels while still allowing majority human-created, AI-assisted music if labelled. The…
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Satechi’s New Six-Port USB-C Desktop Charger Offers 240W of Power
Satechi has launched the ChargeView 240W Desktop Charger, a six-port USB-C charger designed to power several devices simultaneously from a desk. It is aimed at users with high-demand equipment such as gaming laptops, handheld PCs and smartphones, and includes a display showing each port’s live power draw. The 240W figure is the charger’s combined output:…
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Anthropologie’s Beauty Advent Calendar Sells Out Every Year — Its 2026 Iteration Just Dropped
Anthropologie has released its 2026 beauty advent calendars online, continuing a range the retailer says typically sells out before the festive season. The launch matters to beauty shoppers because both editions bundle premium sample-size products at substantial advertised discounts, with the larger calendar offering 24 items across skincare, make-up, haircare and fragrance. The 24 Days…
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Barnes & Noble’s Annual Book Haul Sale Is Back With Deals on Hardcovers and Special Editions
Barnes & Noble has opened its annual Book Haul sale to all shoppers after an early access period for members. Running online and in stores until 7 September, it offers discounts across books, special editions, LEGO sets and selected Blu-rays, making it a notable seasonal promotion for readers and collectors. Hardcover books are discounted by…
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Former Uncharted designer favours Nathan Drake prequel over remake
Former Uncharted designer Richard Lemarchand has argued that a remake of the original game could appear to be a “cash grab”, and said Naughty Dog would be better placed making a new prequel instead. His view matters because it highlights continuing demand for the series while raising the question of whether revisiting an existing story…
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Streaming Ratings: ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Takes Over Top Spot
Netflix’s Little House on the Prairie remake became the most-watched streaming title in the United States during 13–19 July, ending Love Island USA’s run at the top after its season finale. Its rise highlights strong early audience interest in the new series, which was the week’s only original programme to exceed one billion viewing minutes.…
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3 Pop Stars Who Found New Life as Solo Artists in the 1970s
The article highlights three performers who became prominent solo pop artists during the 1970s after first finding fame through groups or television. It presents Diana Ross, Donny Osmond and David Cassidy as examples of artists who successfully built individual careers in an era dominated by popular rock bands. – Diana Ross first became known as…