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Rust Fan Sues Police After Swatting Incident Leaves Him Paralyzed
A 23-year-old Rust player from Tucson, Arizona, is suing police for $176 million after officers shot him and left him paralysed during a swatting incident he had specifically warned them was likely to happen. Axeel Melendez was shot in the leg and spine in April this year when two officers stormed his bedroom through the…
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Can Someone Check on Mario Lopez?
Musician and TV personality Mario Lopez has drawn online criticism after sharing an AI-generated video appearing to show his niece eating a hotdog, posted to his account with the caption “I can’t take my niece anywhere!” The clip, flagged by commentators as unsettling given its artificial nature and the involvement of a minor relative, comes…
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Vince Gill Honors a Country Legend With a Ryman Performance of His Favorite Buck Owens Song
Country star Vince Gill paid tribute to Buck Owens and Merle Haggard during a marathon three-and-a-half-hour concert at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, drawing on his 2013 covers album Bakersfield. The show, part of Gill’s six-night residency at the historic venue, saw him revisit the record he made with steel guitarist Paul Franklin, which paid homage to…
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Street Fighter 6’s New Season Is Underway on PS5 Now, Even if It All Feels a Bit Low-Key
Street Fighter 6’s fourth-year content cycle has begun on PS5 with the release of new playable character Yasmine, the franchise’s first Filipino fighter. She launches alongside a set of competitive balance changes intended to shake up the game’s ranked and tournament scenes, though Push Square’s editor notes the update feels lower-key than previous seasons, partly…
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The 1990 scene Sam Neill called the most memorable of his career: “Once seen, never forgotten”
Sam Neill identified a scene from the 1990 Cold War thriller *The Hunt for Red October* as the most memorable of his career, according to the article. It highlights the emotional impact of his character Captain Vasily Borodin’s fate, which gives a human dimension to a film otherwise centred on submarine warfare, espionage and nuclear…
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Ash surprise fans at Kendal Calling by performing as tribute band before being presented with gold discs for ‘Girl From Mars’
Ash surprised fans at Kendal Calling festival by secretly performing as their own tribute act before revealing their true identity and receiving gold discs for their 1996 hit “Girl From Mars”. The stunt, staged at Tim Peaks Diner during the 2026 festival at Lowther Deer Park near Penrith, saw the trio billed as fictional support…
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Chancellor John Healey faces growing calls to abandon planned Fuel Duty raid on drivers as petrol soars to new post-Iran war high and figures show sky-high prices have cost families £500million this summer
Chancellor John Healey is facing mounting pressure to scrap a planned rise in Fuel Duty after petrol prices climbed to their highest level since the Iran war, piling further strain on drivers and household budgets. Critics argue that pressing ahead with the increase would compound an already painful summer for motorists, with the timing seen…
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Boy George stands firm with pro-Israel song as faith guides him through record label split and West End exit
Boy George has parted ways with his record label and withdrawn from the West End production of “Jesus Christ Superstar” in London, days after releasing an AI-generated, pro-Israel song titled “We Will Dance Again.” The 65-year-old singer said his Buddhist faith has helped him stay resilient amid the backlash, framing the fallout as a consequence…
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BRUCE DICKINSON To Perform With Beethoven Academy Orchestra In Poland In January 2027
Bruce Dickinson, frontman of Iron Maiden, will join the Beethoven Academy Orchestra for a special performance at the Spodek Arena in Katowice, Poland, as part of “The Legend Of Rock Symphonic” concert series. The show will see Dickinson’s own works and Iron Maiden hits reimagined in original symphonic arrangements, alongside orchestral versions of songs by…
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4 Fleetwood Mac Albums That Are 10/10, No Notes
Collider has published a list highlighting four Fleetwood Mac albums that its writer considers flawless, all released between 1975 and 1987 during the band’s celebrated “classic lineup” era of Christine and John McVie, Mick Fleetwood, Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks. The piece frames the picks against the band’s turbulent history, noting that despite personal breakups…