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3 Soft Rock Songs That Defined Summer for Millions of Americans in 1982
Three soft rock singles are presented as defining the summer of 1982 for American listeners. – The Alan Parsons Project’s “Eye in the Sky”, released in May, reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was loosely inspired by George Orwell’s *1984*. – Fleetwood Mac’s “Gypsy” drew on Stevie Nicks’s memories of her early…
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The Partnership: Quinta Brunson and Tyler James Williams Look Back On Five Years Of ‘Abbott’ Life – Will There Be A Season 6 Engagement?
Quinta Brunson and Tyler James Williams reflect on the working relationship that has underpinned five years of Abbott Elementary, from their first sketch together to playing central couple Janine Teagues and Gregory Eddie. Brunson says their trust as scene partners helped shape the series, while both actors emphasise that the characters needed to remain compelling…
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Xbox CEO says the team has one year to start growing again
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has told staff the business has one year to return to player and revenue growth, following a major restructuring involving thousands of redundancies and the spin-off of four studios. The target, set for the end of fiscal year 2027 in June next year, is paired with a plan to restore profits…
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10 Underrated Comedy Movies That Can Be Called Masterpieces
Collider argues that comedy masterpieces are often overlooked because effective humour depends on more than obvious jokes: timing, casting, escalation and a distinctive perspective all matter. The article presents a ranked list of films it believes reward closer attention, beginning with three titles explored in the supplied text. – ‘The Wrong Guy’ (1997): Dave Foley…
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Ben Affleck, ‘Jeopardy!’ Champ Win $1 Million for Charity on ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire’
Ben Affleck and former Jeopardy! champion Jamie Ding won $1 million for charity on ABC’s Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel. The prize will go to Affleck’s Eastern Congo Initiative, making them the latest celebrity pair to secure the programme’s top award. The pair began the episode with two questions remaining…
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$9,000 eBay auction might hold a secret Pokemon game that’s been lost for 20 years
An eBay auction valued at about $9,000 may contain a previously unknown Pokémon game that has been missing for roughly two decades. If verified, the find could be significant for video-game preservation and Pokémon history, as it may reveal an unreleased or obscure project from the franchise’s past. The article reports that collectors and enthusiasts…
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Xbox revenues dipped $1.7 billion last year, but Asha Sharma predicts a ‘return to growth’ by mid-2027
Xbox’s annual revenue fell by $1.7 billion despite efforts to expand the brand through subscriptions, cloud gaming and releases on more platforms. The decline matters because it underlines the challenge facing Microsoft’s gaming business after major investment, while new Xbox chief Asha Sharma says the division should return to growth by the middle of 2027.…
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Don’t Date Brandon review – this lazy true-crime show doesn’t start to do justice to these women’s horrors
The review criticises Channel 4’s Don’t Date Brandon as a poorly constructed true-crime series that fails to convey the psychological harm experienced by the women involved. Although the story could illuminate coercive control and deception, the reviewer argues that its thin treatment makes it feel voyeuristic and misguided rather than informative. The programme follows Amber…
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There’s a timeline where Dark Souls was a PlayStation exclusive, but Sony lost out on the chance because it wouldn’t publish Demon’s Souls in North America
Sony declined to publish Demon’s Souls in North America, a decision that reportedly prevented it from securing Dark Souls as a PlayStation exclusive. The episode matters because Demon’s Souls became the foundation for FromSoftware’s highly influential Souls series, while Dark Souls went on to reach players across multiple platforms. Demon’s Souls was initially released for…
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Taylor Sheridan Sets 2 New Movies After Leaving ‘Yellowstone’ Franchise
Taylor Sheridan is returning to feature-film writing with two new projects after nearly a decade focused on television, including the Yellowstone franchise and several Paramount+ dramas. The move marks his first film work since 2021 and follows the end of Yellowstone’s original series in late 2024, though its wider universe continues through spin-offs and prequels.…