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“A shameful waste”: The sad day in 1967 when David Crosby was kicked out of The Byrds
In October 1967, David Crosby was dismissed from The Byrds after tensions with Roger McGuinn and Chris Hillman had become irreconcilable. The split mattered because Crosby’s distinctive harmonies and songwriting had helped define the group, while his departure cleared the path towards Crosby, Stills & Nash and a major new chapter in late-1960s rock. The…
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Prime Video’s Best Crime Thriller Abandons the Formula of James Patterson’s Books
Prime Video’s Cross departs from James Patterson’s novels by building its first season around an original mystery rather than adapting a specific book. The article argues that this gives creator Ben Watkins scope to make the crime thriller feel contemporary, while retaining the central character, his family history and his Washington, DC setting. Aldis Hodge…
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Is this Billboard Hot 100 hit AI slop?
The Verge examines claims that Fenix Flexin’s Billboard Hot 100 song “Rubberz” may have been made largely or entirely with artificial intelligence. The rapper denies this, but the song’s abrupt shift from West Coast trap to ’80s-influenced UK synth-pop, alongside audible production oddities, has fuelled scepticism; the issue matters because AI-created music is increasingly entering…
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The “sick” thing Clint Eastwood will never do for his fans: “I always tell them no”
Clint Eastwood has said he refuses to sign autographs for fans, describing the practice as “sick” and saying he always declines such requests. The stance is notable because it runs counter to the usual expectations placed on major film stars to offer personal memorabilia to admirers. Eastwood’s objection appears rooted in his discomfort with autograph…
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Owls to make decision on popular defender after surprise inclusion – thestar.co.uk
Sheffield Wednesday gave popular defender Glenn Loovens a surprise final appearance against Norwich City after deciding not to offer him a new contract. The match marked the end of the former captain’s time at Hillsborough, where he had been an important and well-liked figure. Loovens was selected despite not featuring in the squad since early…
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Latics hit four past Sheffield Wednesday to head into new season with momentum – Oldham Times
Oldham Athletic scored four goals against Sheffield Wednesday in their final preparation for the new season, giving the Latics a confidence-boosting result. The performance matters because it provides positive momentum and evidence of attacking sharpness before competitive fixtures begin. The match was a pre-season encounter rather than a league game, so the result does not…
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Crimson Desert’s latest patch is good news for all you moneygrubs, as it adds in a bounty of new trading posts and goods to pawn off
Crimson Desert’s latest patch expands and streamlines its trading systems, adding more places to trade, more goods to sell and tools for moving cargo. The update matters chiefly for players focused on earning in-game money, as it rewards longer and more difficult wagon routes while adding several quality-of-life improvements. The patch introduces 133 trading posts,…
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See Phish Bust Out XTC’s ‘Melt the Guns’ for First Time Since 1987
Phish played XTC’s anti-gun song ‘Melt the Guns’ at Fenway Park in Boston, marking its first live performance by the band since 1987. The rendition, expanded into a 15-minute jam, became Phish’s longest-ever gap between performances of a song and reflects the group’s recent focus on reviving rarely played material. The previous performance was on…
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33 Years Later, Michael Mann’s Timeless 93% Western Masterpiece Is Officially Making a Streaming Comeback
Michael Mann’s 1992 historical epic The Last of the Mohicans is returning to Prime Video in August 2026, 33 years after its original release. The streaming return gives viewers another chance to see Daniel Day-Lewis in one of his most physical and romantic roles, and underlines the film’s enduring popularity as a critically acclaimed period…
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Game of Thrones’ newest cast revealed
The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced the cast of George R. R. Martin’s Game of Thrones: The Mad King, a new stage play opening next week in Stratford-upon-Avon. The production explores a previously unshown period of the franchise’s history and offers new portrayals of characters familiar from the television series. Set about a decade before…