Talk Fuse

    Topic: Entertainment

    Entertainment brings together the latest from film, television, music and gaming, tracking everything from big studio releases and streaming hits to the smaller stories behind the scenes. Expect a mix of reviews, interviews and features that look at how films and shows come together, the choices actors and musicians make along the way, and how decisions by studios and networks play out once viewers get involved.

    The topic also keeps an eye on the business and cultural side of the industry: how streaming services are reshaping what gets made and watched, the sometimes tangled relationship between entertainment and technology, and the moments when a franchise, format or platform doesn't go the way its backers hoped. Older films, shows and songs feature too, revisited with the benefit of hindsight on decisions that looked different at the time.

    For readers, it's a way to keep up with what's actually worth watching or listening to, understand the reasoning behind the projects that shape popular culture, and see how the industry's bigger shifts affect the entertainment on offer day to day.

    • Acting pals Cumming and Henderson put 40-year friendship onto paper

      Alan Cumming and Shirley Henderson have reunited on stage for the first time at Pitlochry Festival Theatre in The History of Paper, drawing on a friendship that began more than 40 years ago. Their shared past helps them portray a couple reflecting on their lives, while the production also marks an early artistic decision by…

    • ‘Tougher than ever’ – Kalvin Phillips makes Sheffield United promotion claim after sealing loan move – thestar.co.uk

      Kalvin Phillips has joined Sheffield United on loan and said the club’s push for promotion will be more difficult than ever. His arrival gives the Blades added experience and profile as they seek to compete for a place in the Premier League. Phillips said he is excited by the move and aware of the challenge…

    • SWFC News: Latest on Reece James and Wednesday as left-back question remains – thestar.co.uk

      Sheffield Wednesday are continuing to assess former player Reece James as they seek to strengthen the left-back position. His situation matters because the club still appears to need another natural option on that side of defence before its squad is fully settled. James has been training with Wednesday, but no confirmed deal is indicated. He…

    • Round Up: The Reviews For The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered On Switch 2 Are In

      Reviews of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered on Switch 2 are broadly positive, with critics praising the scale and enduring appeal of Bethesda’s role-playing game. However, they consistently warn that technical performance, bugs and dated design quirks prevent the port from being an unqualified recommendation. Nintendo Life awarded the game 8/10, while other cited…

    • Work starting on £16m office block in city centre after five years – thestar.co.uk

      Construction has begun on a £16 million office block in the city centre, ending a five-year period before work started. The development matters because it represents a significant new commercial investment and could affect the city-centre economy and office space supply. The available material identifies the project’s cost as £16 million and says it is…

    • Affleck thriller, Blackmore return and Cadillac F1 shake-up

      Netflix has released a teaser for Animals, the political thriller directed by and starring Ben Affleck. He plays Los Angeles mayoral candidate Mark Kimball, whose family faces a threat that forces him and his wife, played by Kerry Washington, into a desperate response. The cast also includes Steven Yeun and Gillian Anderson. Netflix has scheduled…

    • What next for Welsh Fire?

      Welsh Fire’s men’s and women’s teams have both missed out on The Hundred’s 2026 knockout stages, extending the Cardiff franchise’s wait for a first title. Although both sides improved on last season’s bottom-place finishes, the women finished fifth and the men again failed to reach the play-offs, leaving the club to reassess ahead of next…

    • 4 ABBA Songs That Still Make Me Want To Dance Today

      The article highlights four ABBA songs that the writer considers enduring dancefloor favourites: “Dancing Queen”, “Mamma Mia”, “Summer Night City” and “Does Your Mother Know”. It reflects ABBA’s continuing cultural appeal decades after the group’s 1973 debut, focusing on tracks known for their upbeat melodies and lasting popularity. “Dancing Queen”, released in 1976, is described…

    • Ritchie Blackmore rejoins Deep Purple on stage after 33 years

      Ritchie Blackmore has performed with Deep Purple for the first time in 33 years, joining the band on stage at Jones Beach in New York for “Smoke on the Water”. The appearance marked a significant reconciliation between the founding guitarist and his former bandmates after his acrimonious departure in 1993 and decades of public estrangement.…

    • BTS star V reveals hearing loss battle during livestream

      BTS member V has revealed that he has been receiving treatment for hearing loss in his right ear, which he says has affected him for around two and a half years. The disclosure comes during BTS’s first world tour since all seven members reunited after completing mandatory military service, highlighting health concerns faced by performers…