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British girl band FLO ‘want it all’ – and they’re confident they will get it
British girl group FLO say their second album, Therapy at the Club, marks a more confident and independent stage in their career. The trio believe the six-month process gave them greater creative control and a clearer sense of their own musical identity, as they seek to build on growing success in Britain and the US.…
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Infantino abandons private investment proposal for Fifa tournaments
Fifa president Gianni Infantino has abandoned plans to bring private investors into a company controlling major Fifa tournaments, including the men’s and women’s World Cups, after strong opposition from football bodies worldwide. The withdrawal averts a potential boycott by Uefa and leaves Infantino under significant pressure ahead of his expected attempt to secure a fourth…
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Unauthorised Spider-Man copy reaches millions on X before removal
A high-quality unauthorised copy of ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ was viewed by millions on X before it was removed, illustrating how quickly pirated versions of major cinema releases can spread despite copyright enforcement. The leak did not appear to hinder the film’s early commercial performance, which set a new record for preview takings. The main…
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The 1971 movie Gene Hackman was “vetoed” from starring in: “I wanted it desperately”
Gene Hackman said he was keen to play the male lead in the 1971 thriller *Klute*, but claimed that co-star Jane Fonda vetoed his casting. The role ultimately went to Donald Sutherland, while Fonda won an Academy Award for her performance, making the decision a notable early-career disappointment for Hackman. *Klute*, directed by Alan J.…
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7 Years Later, Kylo Ren Officially Returns to Star Wars With New 2026 Release
Marvel will publish The Fall of Kylo Ren, a five-issue Star Wars comic miniseries, on 12 August 2026. Written by Charles Soule and illustrated by Will Sliney, it revisits Kylo Ren’s period as Supreme Leader and expands the character’s story between The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker. The series concludes Soule’s Kylo Ren…
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Amazon Is Having a Lord of the Rings T-Shirt Sale This Weekend
Amazon is promoting a weekend sale on officially licensed Lord of the Rings T-shirts and tank tops, with IGN highlighting several designs available through the retailer. The article matters chiefly to franchise fans seeking discounted merchandise, while also reflecting Amazon’s continued commercial tie-in with the series. – ‘Taters’, Middle-earth map, original film logo and Galadriel…
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5 Scariest Movies Released Since 2010
Collider ranks five horror films released since 2010 for their ability to unsettle and frighten viewers, favouring both psychological tension and startling imagery. – ‘Creep’ (2014) is placed fifth for making found-footage horror feel unnervingly plausible, following a videographer whose strange one-night job with a seemingly ill client becomes increasingly threatening. – ‘Smile’ (2022) is…
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Nightclub industry chiefs furious after it emerges they WON’T be included in Burnham’s business rates tax cut – as they accuse PM of not understanding his own flagship policy
The article reports that nightclub industry leaders are angry after learning that nightclubs will not be included in Andy Burnham’s proposed business-rates tax cut. They argue that the exclusion is unfair and say the Prime Minister does not understand the policy’s effects on the sector. The dispute centres on which businesses qualify for the rates…
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25 Years Ago Today, Blake Shelton Released His Platinum Debut Album Featuring the Answering Machine Love Song That Made Him a Star
Blake Shelton released his self-titled debut album on 31 July 2001, beginning a country music career that later made him a major television and recording star. The album’s success was driven by “Austin”, an answering-machine-themed ballad that established Shelton as a hitmaker despite uncertainty caused by his record label closing during the single’s rise. The…
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‘The Devil’s Mouth’ Director Breaks Down His Bloody, One-Location Shark Movie, Those ‘Demanding’ Stunts and Why Kathryn Newton and Lana Condor Wanted to Switch Roles
Director Jeff Wadlow says “The Devil’s Mouth” is the hardest film he has made, combining shark-movie suspense with claustrophobic, one-location horror. The story follows two college friends, played by Kathryn Newton and Lana Condor, whose relationship is tested when their group becomes trapped in a Thai freshwater cave with a bull shark; Wadlow says the…