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Ahead Of Comcast Split, NBCUniversal Appoints People Inc. Veteran Christopher Halpin As CFO
NBCUniversal has appointed Christopher Halpin as chief financial officer ahead of its planned separation from Comcast. The move is part of preparations to establish NBCUniversal as an independent public company, with Mike Cavanagh due to become its chief executive after the split. Halpin, currently chief operating and financial officer of People Inc., will begin on…
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3 Classic Rock Songs That I Wish Were Recorded by the Artists Who Wrote Them
American Songwriter argues that three well-known rock and pop-rock songs might have been stronger if their original writers had recorded or retained them. The opinion piece highlights how songs can become more successful through another artist’s interpretation, while suggesting these particular writers had styles especially suited to their own material. It names Chris Cornell’s “Pushin’…
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Has ‘Xbox 360 brown’ nostalgia finally arrived?
The article considers whether the drab, brown-and-grey visual style associated with Xbox 360-era games is becoming fashionable again. It suggests that an aesthetic once widely criticised as overused may now be viewed nostalgically, reflecting how tastes can shift as a generation of players looks back on its formative games. The term “Xbox 360 brown” refers…
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Valve finally gives Deadlock a proper ranked mode, warns that matches will be ‘very rocky’ to start
Valve has introduced a dedicated ranked mode for Deadlock, giving players a clearer competitive structure than was previously available. The change matters because it formalises skill-based competition in Valve’s still-developing multiplayer game, but the company has cautioned that the system may be unstable initially. Valve warned players to expect “very rocky” matches at the start,…
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As Outfest Rebuilds, What Will the Future of L.A.’s Staple LGBTQ+ Film Festival Look Like?
Outfest has returned in a smaller format after a two-year hiatus, signalling an effort to rebuild Los Angeles’s long-running LGBTQ+ film festival on a more sustainable footing. The four-day OutfestNEXT event drew strong attendance, suggesting the festival still has an important role in bringing together the city’s queer film community and showcasing its work. Held…
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Here’s Where to Get Last-Minute Guns N’ Roses Tour Tickets Online
Guns N’ Roses’ 2026 world tour is approaching sold-out status for several dates, leading Billboard to recommend official and third-party ticket platforms for last-minute purchases. – The tour’s US leg is due to conclude on 19 September at Truist Park in Atlanta, before dates in Asia, Australia and New Zealand. – Support acts include Public…
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Zoe Saldaña Credits ‘Lioness’ Creator Taylor Sheridan With Knowing “How To Write Women”
Zoe Saldaña has praised Lioness creator Taylor Sheridan for writing female characters with complexity that transcends gender and race. Speaking ahead of the Paramount+ drama’s third season, she said her CIA-agent character Joe McNamara could plausibly have been written as a man, and argued that strong writing broadens the range of actors who could play…
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Julieta Venegas Turns Memory Into ‘Norteña’ at LAMC: ‘It Made Sense to Write a Memoir About My Relationship to Music’
Julieta Venegas discussed how memory, migration and her Baja California background shaped her new album and memoir, both titled Norteña, during a Latin Alternative Music Conference panel in New York. She said the paired projects helped bring her back to Mexico and offered a personal exploration of music, family and place rather than a conventional…
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Love Island USA tops US streaming chart again
Love Island USA regained first place in Nielsen’s US streaming rankings for 29 June to 5 July, with viewing remaining close to its record level. The result confirms the Peacock reality series’ strong summer audience, while Netflix thriller I Will Find You fell sharply in its third week despite retaining substantial viewing. Love Island USA…
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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Early Cut ‘Took Notes From Random People’ at Test Screenings and ‘We Hated It,’ Says Tom Holland: ‘It Totally Didn’t Work’
Tom Holland has said an early version of “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” was weakened after filmmakers incorporated all feedback from test-screening audiences. He said the creative team disliked the resulting cut because it reflected what viewers requested rather than their intended vision, highlighting the tension between audience research and filmmakers’ judgement. Holland said the experience…