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.

  • Spider-Man: Brand New Day breaks Endgame’s record with massive box office debut

    Spider-Man: Brand New Day has set a new domestic record for preview-screening takings, earning $72 million and surpassing Avengers: Endgame’s $60 million mark. Its early performance suggests a major revival for Marvel Studios and could help make the weekend the highest-grossing in US box-office history. The film is projected to exceed $100 million on its…

  • Genshin Impact 7.0 livestream reveals nine more free 5-star characters for the Constellation selector, and I’ve already got my next four picked out

    The Genshin Impact 7.0 livestream announced that nine additional five-star characters will be included in the game’s Constellation selector. The change matters because it gives players more choice when selecting character upgrades, potentially making it easier to strengthen established teams without relying solely on random banner pulls. The article highlights the appeal of choosing duplicates…

  • 6 Best Blockbuster Movies Released Since 2000

    Collider ranks six modern blockbusters that it considers defining examples of the genre, praising their visual spectacle, storytelling, characters and enduring cultural influence. – Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003): Johnny Depp’s Captain Jack Sparrow helped revitalise the swashbuckler genre and launched a major franchise. – Mad Max: Fury Road…

  • All FC 26 FUTTIES Best of Re-Release Batch 2 players and how to get them

    FC 26’s FUTTIES Best of Re-Release Batch 2 has added more than 150 previously released special Ultimate Team cards back into packs, alongside FUTTIES Team 2 items. – The returning cards span numerous promotions, including Team of the Year, Future Stars, Thunderstruck, Winter Wildcards, FC Fantasy and Ultimate Birthday. – Ratings range from 87 to…

  • BLACKIE LAWLESS: W.A.S.P. Has Been Working On New Music ‘For About Three Years Now’

    W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless says the band has been developing new music for about three years, although touring commitments and his work on a book have delayed progress. The prospective album would be the group’s first collection of new original material since 2015’s *Golgotha*, making it a notable return after a long gap. Lawless said…

  • Switch 2 officially has 5 must-play new games releasing in August 2026

    Nintendo has no first-party Switch or Switch 2 releases scheduled for August 2026, but Switch 2 owners will still receive several major third-party games. The month is dominated by ports, remasters and complete editions, including acclaimed role-playing and action games that substantially expand the console’s library. The five highlighted releases are Big Walk on 4…

  • The Sci-Fi Masterpiece Ridley Scott Called “Too Long” Is Coming to Paramount+

    Blade Runner 2049, Denis Villeneuve’s sequel to Ridley Scott’s 1982 science-fiction film, is due to arrive on Paramount+ in August 2026. The article highlights the contrast between its strong critical reputation and disappointing theatrical performance, illustrating the commercial risk of revisiting cult franchises despite their devoted audiences. Starring Ryan Gosling, the film reportedly grossed about…

  • Charli xcx’s ‘Music, Fashion, Film’ Struts to No. 1 on U.K. Albums Chart

    Charli xcx’s Music, Fashion, Film has debuted at No. 1 on the UK Official Albums Chart, giving her a fourth chart-topping album. The achievement is significant because it makes her the first British female artist to score two UK No. 1 albums in one calendar year. The album follows her Wuthering Heights soundtrack, which reached…

  • 3 Classic Rock Songs From the 1990s That Are as Visual as Any Painting

    Three 1990s rock songs are highlighted for lyrics that create especially vivid, painterly imagery. – Soundgarden’s “Black Hole Sun” is described as an apocalyptic, dreamlike piece with sombre imagery. – Red Hot Chili Peppers’ “Under the Bridge” portrays addiction, isolation and a lonely view of Los Angeles. – Alice In Chains’ “Would?” uses complex metaphors…

  • Here’s A Chance To Get Ghostwire: Tokyo And Two Other Games For $5

    The article promotes a limited-time games bundle that lets buyers obtain Ghostwire: Tokyo plus two other PC games for $5. It highlights the offer as a low-cost way to pick up Tango Gameworks’ supernatural action-adventure title alongside additional games. The deal requires selecting three eligible titles from the retailer’s bundle options, with Ghostwire: Tokyo among…