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Geddy Lee Suggests Neil Peart Visited Him as a Bird When RUSH Tour Kicked Off
RUSH bassist and singer Geddy Lee has described an eerie encounter with a bird that he associates with late drummer Neil Peart, who died in 2020. The story emerged just as the band launched their “Fifty Something” reunion tour, adding a poignant note to the return to the road for Lee and guitarist Alex Lifeson…
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Jesse Michaels Confirms Operation Ivy Logo Is Based On Spider-Man
Operation Ivy frontman Jesse Michaels has confirmed long-standing speculation that the ska-punk band’s iconic “jumping man” logo was likely inspired by a Spider-Man comic cover. The image, first seen on the California band’s 1988 Hectic E.P. before appearing in silhouette form on later releases, has fuelled fan debate for years, and Michaels’ comments finally offer…
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UnitedMasters Strengthens Executive Leadership Team With Four New Hires
UnitedMasters, the independent music company led by CEO Steve Stoute, has appointed four new executives to strengthen its leadership team, the company announced on Monday 10 August. The hires span marketing, brand partnerships, commerce and operations, reflecting the company’s continued investment in infrastructure and talent as it seeks to support independent artists on a global…
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Scott Eastwood’s WWII Thriller Is Officially Taking Over the World
Scott Eastwood’s World War II thriller has become the latest in a run of successful WWII titles this year, quickly climbing the digital sales charts after its release on video-on-demand platforms. The film, which had a modest theatrical run in June, struggled to recoup its budget at the box office but is now finding a…
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Keke Palmer, Alan Cumming & Jeremy Irons Projects Heading To TIFF Financing Market
Toronto International Film Festival has revealed the first 51 projects for TIFF: The Market, a new international financing and project market running alongside the festival from 10-16 September 2026. The initiative aims to connect established producers with financiers, distributors, sales agents and executives who can help bring their projects to fruition, marking a significant expansion…
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Brad Pitt resumes drinking moderately after seven years sober
Brad Pitt has confirmed he is drinking alcohol again after seven years of sobriety, telling Esquire magazine that he now drinks “in a more restrained manner” rather than abstaining entirely. The disclosure marks a significant shift for the actor, who had previously spoken openly for years about his struggles with alcohol and his recovery, making…
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Yo La Tengo, Kathleen Hanna, Corin Tucker, & More Cover Yoko Ono At The Broad’s Tribute Show
An all-star line-up of indie and alternative musicians performed at the Broad museum in Los Angeles on Saturday to pay tribute to Yoko Ono, the 93-year-old avant-garde artist and musician, at an event titled “Yoko Only: A Night Celebrating the Music of Yoko Ono.” Ono herself did not attend, but the concert coincided with the…
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Spider-Man artist reveals look at the cancelled Sinister Six movie we never got to see
Spider-Man artist Rafael Grassetti has shared artwork offering a glimpse of Sony’s cancelled Sinister Six film, a project intended to expand its Spider-Man villain universe. The images have renewed interest in the abandoned production and illustrate how far development appears to have progressed before it was shelved. The film was associated with Sony’s earlier plans…
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Square Enix’s 88% profit-bump financial report gives me hope for FF14, suggesting the MMO’s finally not having to carry the company for once
Square Enix has reported an 88% rise in profit, prompting optimism that Final Fantasy XIV may no longer be carrying an outsized share of the company’s financial performance. The result matters because stronger earnings elsewhere could reduce pressure on the long-running MMO to compensate for weaker results in other parts of Square Enix’s business. The…